How to Select the Best Food Packaging Supplies for Your Restaurant
Last Updated on September 18, 2025 by Kira Andrus
One of the greatest challenges the food service industry faces today is the rising cost of goods. However, today’s food industry is more competitive than ever, and selecting the best food packaging supplies for your restaurant can be as critical as delivering great food. Your food packaging brands your business before your customers even taste your food and, with the right approach, you can guarantee repeat business and keep your costs down. At ClearBags, we know the right food packaging products are functional, put your brand at the forefront, sustainable, and cost-effective for your business. That’s why ClearBags strives to help you find the right food packaging supplies for your business at a great price in four easy steps:
Determine Your Needs
In the food service business, you need both long-term and short-term food packaging supplies. Prepping and storing food in plastic bags allows for quick use and easy organization that can be used now or later. Clearbags is the leading supplier of wholesale zipper bags because we have a variety of sizes that provide an airtight seal, keeping your food safe and fresh. Store or freeze prepped ingredients or sauces in our durable clear zipper bags until you need them. ClearBags also offers a large variety of flat heat seal bags. These bags are ideal for packaging food items that you want to keep fresh for an extended period of time. Whether storing ingredients that you want to keep at peak freshness or packaging your signature house coffee beans, ClearBags heat seal bags provide peace of mind with tamper-evident packaging that ensures your food is stored safely. ClearBags also carries heat sealers that work well with a variety of our bags so you can ensure your product is packaged properly.
Likewise, when it comes to providing short-term food packaging such as takeout supplies, ClearBags offers sustainable packaging that is budget friendly and heavy-duty. Cost and efficiency are important to your bottom line, but so are durability and food safety. When packaging food from your restaurant, you want supplies that can withstand travel and protect your product while making sure the order is also protected from outside elements. ClearBags offers takeout boxes in mini to large sizes in kraft, clear, and white colors. We also have clear and paper food safe box sets in a variety of sizes to fit your specific needs.
Speaking of specific needs, consider your products and the best way to present them to your clients on the go. ClearBags has a variety of food packaging items to make certain your product will arrive as perfect as it left your restaurant. Even if your food packaging needs include a carryout drink bag or a cupcake bag with paper bottom, ClearBags is committed to quality products that are food safe and budget friendly.
Be Seen in Your Branding
Once you know what you need, you should then make sure your food packaging supplies are put to work for you. You want your food packaging supplies to create a strong first impression, and consistent use of your own logos, colors and design elements help your patrons recognize and remember your brand. ClearBags offers full custom printing capabilities – including custom sizing, shapes, and windows. As you boost the visibility of your brand, you create more opportunities for your products and customer experiences to be seen and shared. Putting your branding on your food packaging supplies highlights important details and differentiates your business from competitors. Additionally, high-quality packaging elevates the perception of your product and allows your first impression to become an even better second impression. If you aren’t ready for full custom printing, ClearBags offers fully customized printed labels that can easily be adhered to our food packaging products. That way, when your food arrives packaged in supplies that are clearly identifiable and presented in their best packaging, your customers will share their great experience with others. When you make sure your food packaging is branded properly, you also ensure that your products stand out from the competition.
Focus on Sustainability
Now that you have the right products and the right branding, shift your focus to food packaging that is sustainable. Not only is sustainable packaging important to consumers and good for branding, it’s also a good business practice that will save you money in the long run. In the current economy, consumers are more particular about how they spend their money. Offering sustainable food packaging appeals to many consumers, especially when they can reduce waste at home by composting or recycling packaging after consuming your products. ClearBags offers a full line of eco-friendly products that are food safe, responsibly sourced, and in compliance with regulatory requirements now being passed. Using eco-friendly food packaging sets you apart from competitors who may not prioritize sustainability. By using environmentally friendly, compostable food packaging supplies, you build goodwill with your consumers. And, with ClearBags, eco-friendly food packaging products are better looking and more affordable than ever before.
Work with a Reliable Supplier
Finally, in the fast paced world of the food industry, you need to work with a supplier you can rely on. ClearBags has been around for over 30 years, and a large part of our success is our ability to listen to and meet our customers’ needs. With locations in Las Vegas and Tennessee, shipping to your restaurant is quick and easy. Having a reliable supplier directly impacts your operations and customer experience, and you want a supplier who can provide a quality product at a great price. ClearBags product list is comprehensive, and our sales team is supportive and knowledgeable. Whether you own a large restaurant or you are starting small, ClearBags has the food packaging supplies you need to preserve the freshness and integrity of your food while making your brand visible. Check out our high quality products that are both sustainable and budget conscious at ClearBags, and don’t forget – we offer personalized service on your custom packaging.
