Flexible Packaging Manufacturer Built for Distributor Partnerships

Distributors who add Checker Bag to their supplier network consistently point to the same advantages.

Smaller Minimum Orders — Without the Wait

We can run quantities that most large manufacturers won’t touch. Standard orders start at 10,000 units — and if your customer needs a shorter run to get started, or to test a new bag design before committing to high volume, we can make that happen without pushing back or quoting them out of the conversation.

That flexibility is a genuine selling point for you as a distributor. When a customer comes to you with a need for 10,000 bags and no one else will go below 50,000, you’ll have an answer.

Faster Turnaround

Speed matters when your customers are running low or switching to a new design. Custom printed orders move into production as soon as artwork is approved, and reorders on existing plates are quicker still: no reproof, no new setup, straight to press.

Exact timing depends on the product, the print specification, and what the production schedule looks like at the time, so we confirm a firm lead time with every quote rather than leaving you to guess. That responsiveness is one of the things our distributor partners value most, and it’s something larger commodity suppliers consistently struggle to match.

Private Label and Co-Branding

We do private label work every day. If your customers want their brand on the bag — their logo, their colours, their product name — we handle the full process from proof to production. Printing plates are made once and kept on file, so every reorder is fast, consistent, and doesn’t require restarting from scratch.

That private label capability makes Checker Bag a natural fit for distributors who supply bakeries, food producers, ice vendors, and specialty food retailers — anywhere branded packaging adds value to the end buyer.

You’ll Always Reach a Real Person

When you or your customer has a question about an order — when it’s shipping, whether the proof looks right, how to spec a new bag — you’ll talk to someone who knows your account. Not a call centre. An accessible team where your contact actually knows your business.

That’s the kind of supplier relationship that keeps distributors coming back.

Checker Bag works with distributors of all sizes. Here’s what you need to know before getting in touch.

Minimum order quantities: Orders for standard unprinted poly or bakery bags start at 10,000 units depending on size. For custom printed orders, the standard minimum is 10,000 units for 2–4 colour print, and 25,000 units for 5–8 colour print.

Bulk pricing tiers: Pricing adjusts at 10,000 — 25,000 — 50,000 — 100,000 — 250,000 — 500,000 — and 1,000,000 units. For quantities between standard tiers, we’ll work with you to find a fair price break.

Lead times: Custom printed orders move into production once artwork is approved. Reorders on existing plates are quicker, because plates are already on file and no reproof is needed. Exact timing varies by product, print specification, and current production capacity, so we confirm lead time with every quote.

Drop shipping: We normally ship direct to our distributor partners. For private label orders, we can also drop ship the full order directly to your customer. Ideal when you need product delivered without it passing through your warehouse first. Full-order drop ship applies; partial order drops are not available.

Inventory staging for high-volume accounts: For large runs like 500,000 units, we can agree to ship half the order on completion and the remainder within 30–60 days, or on a schedule that works for both parties. Most of our distributor partners have the warehouse capacity to take full orders, but if staging helps your logistics, it’s a conversation worth having.

Checker Bag specialises in custom and private label flexible packaging for food and commercial applications. Our product lines span several categories commonly carried by foodservice, bakery, and specialty distributors.

Getting started as a Checker Bag distribution partner is straightforward.

Step 1 — Tell us what you need. Use the enquiry form below to introduce yourself and describe the product types your customers are asking for. If you have a specific order in mind, share the details: bag type, size, quantity, print requirements.

Step 2 — We’ll come back with options. Our team will review your request and respond with specifications, pricing, and lead time. We’ll ask questions if we need them. We’d rather get the spec right upfront than quote fast and miss the mark.

Step 3 — Proof and approval. For custom printed orders, we’ll provide a print proof before production begins. Plates are made once and kept on file — reorders skip this step entirely.

Step 4 — Production and shipment. We manufacture and ship direct to your warehouse, or direct to your customer for qualifying private label orders.

Step 5 — Reorder on your schedule. With plates on file and your order history in our system, reorders are quick. Many of our best distributor relationships run on a repeat cycle that their customers never have to think about.

Whether you’re looking for a reliable bakery bag supplier, a custom ice bag manufacturer, or a flexible packaging partner for private label work, we’re worth a conversation.

Let’s discuss your customers’ requirements, and together we can outline how our combined capabilities can achieve them.