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Flexible packaging suppliers for food and beverage brands (2026): compared by minimums, formats and lead times
Cubit Packaging Team
November 1, 2026
Last reviewed: 1 November 2026
Cubit Packaging publishes this guide.
A coffee roaster testing a new blend needs a few hundred bags. A snack brand entering regional grocery needs tens of thousands. The right supplier depends on that number first.
This guide compares ten suppliers of custom flexible packaging for food and beverage brands, including Cubit Packaging. They are listed alphabetically, not ranked.
How we compared
We read each company's own site in late October 2026 and checked every figure again on 1 November 2026. Every figure below is as published on their site. Where a page gave no figure, we wrote "not stated". We looked at six things:
- Minimum as stated. The smallest custom printed run the page names.
- Formats. Pouch and film types offered.
- Lead time as stated. Some count production only, others delivery.
- Where made as stated. Only what the page says.
- Pricing route. Instant pricing, calculator, price table or quote form.
- Who it suits. Based on the run sizes and services described.
We left out prices, which depend on size, film and print.
Comparison table
| Company | Minimum (as stated) | Formats | Lead time (as stated) | Where made (as stated) | Pricing route | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Packaging Direct (standuppouches.net) | Digital as low as 500; traditional (cylinder) print usually 2,500 | Stand-up, spouted and flat pouches, rollstock | Digital about 4 weeks plus 4 shipping; traditional about 6 plus 4 | Domestic and foreign production | Online estimate calculator and quote form | Brands that want sourcing and the supply chain managed |
| Brown Packaging | Not stated | Stand-up, lay-flat, gusseted, retort, spout and sample pouches, rollstock | Not stated | Not stated | Quote request | Buyers who also want co-packing or fulfillment |
| BS Flexpack | Digital from 500; gravure 5,000 to 10,000 | Stand-up (K-seal and round bottom), box, quad seal, shaped and spouted pouches, rollstock film | Digital 7 to 10 working days; gravure 15 to 20 working days | Foshan, Guangdong, China (contact address) | Price table for set sizes, plus quote form | Start-ups on digital; scaled brands on gravure |
| CarePac | 5,000 bags for custom pouches | Stand-up, flat, box flat bottom, side gusset, die-cut shapes, sample sachets, rollstock | Unprinted from 2 weeks; printed from 3 weeks | "Made in the USA" heading; no location given | Instant online estimate, quote form or phone | Brands ordering 5,000 or more custom pouches |
| Cubit Packaging | Not stated; quotes the quantity you ask for | Stand-up pouches, mylar bags, coffee bags, sachets, stick packs, rollstock | 7 to 12 business days after proof approval, plus the delivery speed you choose | Not stated; ships delivered duty paid (DDP) to your door | Quote form; your quantity plus up to three larger runs | Brands comparing run sizes who want duties paid and delivery to the door |
| ePac | No number; "low MOQs", varies by plant | Stand-up, lay-flat, flat bottom, quad seal, sachets, stick packs, rollstock | Pouches ship in 15 business days, rollstock in 10, from artwork approval | Locations in the U.S., Canada, UK, Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia Pacific | Instant online pricing for standard sizes; quote for custom work or volume pricing over 10,000 | Brands that want to order standard sizes online |
| noissue | Page shows two figures: 1,000 (quote button) and 5,000 (quantity picker) | Flat, stand-up, flat bottom and side gusset pouches in recyclable or compostable film | Delivery 11 to 12 weeks | Not stated for pouches | Quote request | Brands that want recyclable or compostable film |
| North Atlantic Specialty Bag (northatlanticbags.com) | Not stated (described as flexible) | Stand-up pouches (window, matte, kraft, rice paper, foil), side gusset, square bottom and tin tie bags, rollstock | Not stated (described as quick) | U.S. facilities; page text names Pennsylvania and Michigan | Contact for wholesale pricing | U.S. and Canadian businesses buying in bulk |
| Packhelp | 500 pieces for a custom doypack | Doypack in standard, recyclable, compostable and degassing valve versions | Not stated on the product page | Made in the EU | Instant online pricing and design editor | Short runs for buyers in the EU |
| Pouch Makers | Not stated | Stand-up, flat bottom, side gusset, three side seal, spout, retort and valve coffee bags | Not stated | Own facility in India; office in Mississauga, Canada | Stock bought online; inquiry form | Brands that need spout or retort formats |
The suppliers
ABC Packaging Direct (standuppouches.net)
ABC Packaging Direct publishes figures for two print routes: digital from as low as 500 and traditional cylinder print usually from 2,500. Its stated timelines include about 4 weeks of shipping from overseas facilities. It says it offers both domestic and foreign production. An online calculator gives a first estimate. It suits brands that want a supplier to manage sourcing and the supply chain. standuppouches.net
Brown Packaging
Brown Packaging offers stand-up, lay-flat, gusseted, retort, spout and sample pouches, plus rollstock. Its site lists co-packaging, contract packaging and fulfillment services. It suits buyers who want packaging and packing from one place. brownpackaging.com/custom-packaging-products/pouch/
BS Flexpack
BS Flexpack splits its offer into a digital path for start-ups and a gravure path for scaled brands. It states minimums and turnaround times for both, shows a price table for set sizes and quotes the rest. It lists beverage, coffee and pet food among its markets. bsflexpack.com/flexible-packaging/stand-up-pouches/
CarePac
CarePac states a 5,000-bag minimum for custom pouches and lead times from 2 weeks unprinted, 3 weeks printed. It offers an instant online estimate, a quote form and phone help. Its site lists coffee, tea, dairy and meat categories. It suits brands ordering 5,000 or more custom pouches. carepac.com/custom-sized-pouches/
Cubit Packaging
Cubit Packaging quotes stand-up pouches, mylar bags, coffee bags, sachets, stick packs and rollstock. Each quote prices your quantity plus up to three larger runs, and lists Normal, Express and Priority delivery with turnaround. You approve a proof before anything is printed. Production takes 7 to 12 business days after proof approval. Orders ship delivered duty paid to your door. One rep handles your account and reorders. Kitting, co-packing and fulfillment are arranged through partners. It suits brands that want to see several run sizes side by side. See food and beverage wholesale packaging or stand-up pouch wholesale.
ePac
ePac gives no single minimum and says it varies by plant. Standard pouch sizes at lower volumes can be priced and ordered online. Custom work, and volume pricing on orders over 10,000, go through a quote. Finished pouches ship in 15 business days from artwork approval, rollstock in 10. It suits brands that want online ordering now and a quote route later. epacflexibles.com
noissue
noissue offers flat, stand-up, flat bottom and side gusset pouches in recyclable or compostable film. Its pouch page shows two minimums: the quote button says 1,000 and the quantity picker starts at 5,000, so confirm the figure with them. It lists delivery in 11 to 12 weeks. Pouches go through a quote request. It suits brands that want recyclable or compostable film. noissue.co/shop/pouches/custom-wholesale-stand-up-pouches/
North Atlantic Specialty Bag
North Atlantic Specialty Bag sells stand-up pouches in window, matte, kraft, rice paper and foil styles, plus side gusset, square bottom and tin tie bags. It describes minimums as flexible and turnaround as quick, without numbers. Its page text names facilities in Pennsylvania and Michigan; the contact addresses on the same page are in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. It serves the U.S. and Canada. It suits bulk buyers who prefer to discuss pricing with a person. northatlanticbags.com
Packhelp
Packhelp sells custom doypacks from 500 pieces, in standard, recyclable, compostable and degassing valve versions. Pricing is instant and design is online. Its page says the doypacks are made in the EU. The product page gives no lead time, so check the date before you order. It suits short runs for buyers in the EU. packhelp.com/p/plastic-doypack/custom/
Pouch Makers
Pouch Makers lists many formats, including spout, retort and valve coffee bags. It states its own manufacturing facility in India and gives an office address in Mississauga, Canada. Stock items are sold online, and the site has an inquiry form. It suits brands that need retort or spout pouches. pouchmakers.com/stand-up-pouches
How to choose
Start with your run size per design. For a product test, look at short-run routes. ABC Packaging Direct and BS Flexpack state 500 for digital print, and Packhelp states 500 for its doypack. At 5,000 or more per design, plate or gravure routes are worth quoting too. For larger programs, see our guide to bulk packaging.
Compare timelines like for like. ABC Packaging Direct and noissue state figures that include transit. ePac and Cubit count from artwork or proof approval. BS Flexpack and CarePac give a turnaround without saying when it starts. Ask each supplier for an in-hands date at your address.
Match the format to your filling. Form-fill-seal lines need rollstock; hand or pouch-filler lines need premade pouches. Liquids need spouts. Fresh coffee needs a degassing valve.
Ask for food-contact paperwork. Get the material specification and food-contact documents for your product before you approve a proof.
Get several quantities on one quote. Unit cost usually drops as runs grow, and three or four run sizes side by side show the trade-off.
Check who handles duties. If a supplier ships from another country, ask whether the price includes duties and delivery to your door. DDP means it does.
When you are ready, request a quote with your quantity and up to three larger runs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a typical minimum order for custom printed food pouches?
It depends on the print method. Among the suppliers here, stated digital minimums start at 500 pieces. Stated cylinder or gravure minimums run from 2,500 to 10,000. CarePac states 5,000 for custom pouches, and noissue's page shows both 1,000 and 5,000. Several suppliers do not state a number, so ask.
How long does custom flexible packaging take?
Stated figures range from 7 to 10 working days for a digital run to 11 to 12 weeks to delivery. Check whether a figure covers production only or includes shipping. At Cubit, production takes 7 to 12 business days after proof approval, and you choose the delivery speed on the quote.
What is the difference between digital and gravure printing for pouches?
Digital printing needs no plates or cylinders. It suits short runs and many designs. Gravure uses engraved cylinders. It suits long runs with stable artwork. BS Flexpack and ABC Packaging Direct publish separate minimums and lead times for digital and cylinder printing.
Should I order rollstock or premade pouches?
Order rollstock if you fill on a form-fill-seal machine. Order premade pouches if you fill by hand or on a pouch-filling machine. Most suppliers in this guide list rollstock; noissue, Packhelp and Pouch Makers do not on the pages we read.
What should I send to get an accurate quote?
Send the format, size, fill weight, product type and barrier needs. Add closures such as zippers, valves or spouts. Include print colors, finish, quantity per design, delivery address and in-hands date. Ask for more than one quantity.