Food Packaging Bags and Stand Up Pouches
Custom printed food packaging that keeps snacks crisp, jerky fresh and candy looking good enough to grab. Food safe films, resealable zippers and clear windows, made for Canadian food brands.
What we pack
If it’s dry, shelf stable and needs to look good on a shelf, a stand up pouch or mylar bag is probably a good fit.
Snacks and chips
Metallized film keeps crunchy things crunchy and blocks the light that turns oils stale.
Jerky and meat snacks
High barrier film plus an oxygen absorber keeps jerky tender and fresh for longer.
Candy and gummies
Clear windows show off colour, and a good zipper stops gummies from drying out or sticking together.
Freeze dried candy
Light, airy and very sensitive to humidity. It needs a strong moisture barrier and a bag sized by volume.
Nuts, seeds and dried fruit
Oils go rancid with oxygen and light, so foil or metallized structures are the way to go.
Granola, baked goods and mixes
Kraft looks great here, with a liner that keeps moisture out and freshness in.
Spices, powders and supplements
Moisture is the enemy. High barrier film and a wide zipper keep clumps out.
Tea and herbal blends
Foil keeps aroma in and light out, which matters a lot for green and herbal teas.
Pet treats
Tough film, resealable zippers and hang holes for peg displays.
Food storage
Thick foil bags and oxygen absorbers for rice, beans and freeze dried meals.
Choose the right barrier for your food
Fatty or oily foods like nuts, jerky and chips go stale when oxygen gets in. Use a high barrier foil or metallized structure, and consider an oxygen absorber or nitrogen flush.
Dry foods that pick up moisture like powders, candy and crackers need a strong moisture barrier and a zipper that closes properly.
Products you want to show off like granola, candy and pasta look great behind a window. A window lets light in, so it suits faster selling items best.
Coffee and tea lose aroma quickly. Foil plus a degassing valve for coffee, foil plus a zipper for tea.
Food safe, start to finish
The layer that touches your food is a food contact safe film, usually polyethylene. The outer layers handle printing and protection. Ask for the spec sheet for your structure and we’ll send it with your quote.
Canadian food labelling, in plain language
We print what you send, but these are the things food brands in Canada usually need on the bag. Your label is your responsibility, so check the details with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) or a labelling consultant.
- English and French for all mandatory information
- The common name of the food
- Net quantity in metric units, like grams or millilitres
- A list of ingredients, with priority allergens clearly declared
- A Nutrition Facts table for most prepackaged foods
- The front of package nutrition symbol, required since January 1, 2026 on many foods high in saturated fat, sugars or sodium
- The name and address of the company responsible for the food
- A best before date if the food keeps for 90 days or less
Long term food storage
Packing rice, beans or freeze dried meals for the long haul? Thick foil mylar bags and oxygen absorbers can keep dry food good for decades.
Need help filling?
Making the product is enough work. If you’d rather hand off filling, sealing and packing, our copacking partner Copacker.ca can take your product from bulk to retail ready.
Common questions
Don’t see yours? Ask it in the quote form and a real person will answer.
Are your food bags food safe?
Yes. Our food bags use a food contact safe inner layer, usually polyethylene, and we can send the spec sheet for your exact structure.
Can I freeze or microwave food in these bags?
Most of our stand up pouches handle the freezer fine. Foil or metallized bags should never go in the microwave. If you need microwave or boil in bag use, tell us and we’ll quote the right material.
Do I need an oxygen absorber?
For jerky, nuts, dried fruit and long term storage foods, an oxygen absorber helps a lot. Absorbers are only for dry foods. Moist, low acid food sealed without oxygen can be a botulism risk, so get proper food safety advice before packing anything moist.
What’s the best bag for freeze dried candy?
A stand up pouch with a clear window and a zipper. Freeze dried candy is light and airy, so size by volume rather than weight, and use a good moisture barrier because it softens fast in humid air.
Can you do small runs for farmers markets and new brands?
Yes. Digital printing makes short runs realistic, and plain bags with a printed label are an even cheaper way to start.
Ready to see pricing?
Send us a few details and we’ll come back with options and real numbers. No pressure and no endless back and forth.
Part of the Lion Packaging family
MylarBags.ca is one of a small group of Canadian packaging sites. If your project goes beyond bags, these are the people to talk to.