Wholesale Recyclable Flat Bottom Coffee Bags Aligned with PPWR Design Principles
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PPWR-Oriented Recyclable Flexible Packaging | Black & White | Five Capacities | Sold by the Carton
YPAK supplies PE / EVOH / PE flat bottom coffee bags to coffee roasters, coffee brands, wholesalers and packaging distributors evaluating wholesale recyclable coffee packaging for EU-market projects. This PPWR-oriented range has documented pouch-body material structures and features a flat bottom format, a one-way degassing valve, a side zipper, a smooth matte finish in black or white, and five capacity options. Buyers can evaluate a clearly defined material solution without the setup required for customer-specific printing; however, the complete finished pouch for the selected SKU and applicable market requirements must still be assessed.
Carton-based purchasing is available by selected size and colour. Please confirm the minimum order quantity, current stock and pieces per carton for your chosen SKU. Share your required capacity, colour, number of cartons and destination country to request an up-to-date quotation and relevant product information.
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1. Product Specifications & Wholesale Carton Quantities
The standard black-and-white range comes in five capacities. The carton quantities below are based on the product specification file supplied by YPAK; please confirm stock and availability before placing an order.
I. Basic Product Information
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Item |
Product Specifications and Details |
| Bag format | Eight-side-seal flat bottom pouch (Flat Bottom Pouch) |
| Colours | Black / White |
| Surface finish | Smooth Matte |
| Pouch-body structure | PE / EVOH / PE |
| Functional features | One-way degassing valve + side zipper |
| Purchase method | Wholesale by the carton |
| Bottom markings | Recycling triangle, 4, PPWR, 2DPE |
II. Pouch Material Structure Specifications
| Capacity | Bag dimensions (mm) | Pieces per carton |
Pouch-body material structure |
| 100g / 4oz | 90 × 185 × 60 | 1,500 | Matte PE70 / EVOH PE70 |
| 250g / 8oz | 110 × 190 × 80 | 1,000 | Matte PE70 / EVOH PE100 |
| 340g / 12oz | 130 × 200 × 80 | 900 | Matte PE70 / EVOH PE100 |
| 500g / 16oz | 135 × 265 × 75 | 700 | Matte PE70 / EVOH PE100 |
| 32oz | 135 × 345 × 95 | 600 | Matte PE70 / EVOH PE100 |
2. Wholesale Coffee Bags for Roasters, Brands and Distributors
Before you begin to design, there are some big decisions to make about the bag. Knowing these will make ordering easier. We are going to talk about three things here: style, material, and functions.
Standardise Packaging Without Making Your Coffee Products Look the Same
Roasters handling multiple coffee origins, blends and seasonal batches can use product labels on a consistent black or white pouch to distinguish origin, roast date, tasting notes, batch information and brand identity. This can help reduce the number of individual packaging designs that need to be developed and stocked.
Order Based on Actual Consumption, Not Custom Printing Schedules
Carton-based purchasing allows wholesale buyers to plan inventory and replenishment around clearly defined pack counts. These wholesale coffee bags do not require new custom artwork or printing plates; however, availability and dispatch timing remain dependent on the selected SKU and confirmed stock.
Supporting Product Launches, Everyday Retail and Distribution
The range is suitable for new coffee launches, subscription order fulfilment, roasting businesses, café shelf displays and distributors supplying multiple accounts. The structured flat bottom helps the pouch stand upright, while the broad front and back surfaces offer space for product labels.
ale buyers to plan inventory and replenishment around clearly defined pack counts. These wholesale coffee bags do not require new custom artwork or printing plates; however, availability and dispatch timing remain dependent on the selected SKU and confirmed stock.
3. Packaging Features: Protection, Functionality and Presentation
Flat Bottom Pouch Structure
The eight-side-seal structure gives the filled pouch a defined standing base and clean display surfaces, making it suitable for retail shelving, product photography and order fulfilment.
1. Pouch Material Structure Specifications
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Packaging capacity |
Pouch-body material structure |
Material specification |
| 100g / 4oz | Matte PE70 / EVOH PE70 | MIC 140 |
| 250g / 8oz | Matte PE70 / EVOH PE100 | MIC 170 |
| 340g / 12oz | Matte PE70 / EVOH PE100 | MIC 170 |
| 500g / 16oz | Matte PE70 / EVOH PE100 | MIC 170 |
| 32oz | Matte PE70 / EVOH PE100 | MIC 170 |
One-Way Degassing Valve: Function and Material Both Matter
Roasted coffee beans continue to release carbon dioxide after roasting. YPAK recyclable coffee bags feature a WIPF one-way degassing valve that helps release gas from inside the pouch while limiting the entry of external air, supporting coffee quality during storage and transportation.
In terms of design for recycling, YPAK combines the recyclable WIPF valve with the PE / EVOH composite pouch structure, balancing the functional needs of coffee packaging with the design-for-recycling principles addressed by the PPWR.
For coffee brands, roasters and packaging buyers serving the EU market, this packaging solution focuses not only on protecting coffee freshness but also on material compatibility between the valve and pouch body, offering a more targeted option for purchasing recyclable coffee packaging.
Side Zipper for Repeated Opening and Resealing
YPAK recyclable flat bottom coffee bags feature a recyclable side zipper that allows the package to be opened and resealed repeatedly. It helps reduce coffee exposure to external air during everyday use while keeping the main front panel fully available for brand presentation and labels.
For design for recycling, YPAK combines a PE / EVOH composite pouch body, recyclable side zipper and recyclable WIPF one-way degassing valve, considering material compatibility across the pouch body and functional components rather than focusing on the recyclability of the pouch body alone.
This integrated packaging design balances coffee freshness, ease of use and recyclability, providing a valuable packaging option for coffee brands, roasters and packaging buyers concerned with PPWR-related requirements.
4. PPWR Food Packaging Compliance and EU Coffee Packaging Export Requirements
For buyers reviewing requirements for exporting coffee packaging to the EU, Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR) applies from 12 August 2026, subject to its specific transitional provisions and phased requirements. This page provides purchasing guidance for PPWR-related packaging assessments; final market-access decisions require review of the selected SKU and applicable documentation.
PPWR Design for Recycling: Assess the Complete Coffee Pouch
When assessing food-contact flexible packaging against PPWR requirements, buyers should request supporting food-contact documentation where available and applicable to the selected SKU and intended use. Annex II, Table 4 expressly identifies “closures and other small packaging components” and includes valves.
The purchasing question is therefore not only “Is the bag made of PE?” but also “Can the entire pouch, including its valve, zipper and applied label, meet the applicable design-for-recycling criteria?” Describing a pouch as PE-based or designed for recycling does not, on its own, demonstrate that the complete finished SKU satisfies every PPWR requirement or achieves a particular recyclability performance grade.
Key Milestones Buyers Should Plan For
| Milestone | Commercial implication |
| 12 August 2026 | PPWR becomes generally applicable; specific provisions and transitional arrangements may vary. |
| From 12 August 2028, or 24 months after the relevant implementing acts enter into force, whichever is later | Article 12 harmonised material-composition labelling requirements apply to packaging within scope. |
| 2030 and beyond | Article 6 recyclability-related requirements are phased in; assess the final criteria and transitional provisions for the relevant market. |
Regulatory implementation details may evolve. Before making market-access or labelling decisions, confirm the legislation in force, implementing measures, product category and responsible economic operator.
5. PPWR Packaging Labelling Requirements and Recycling Markings
YPAK stock bags are supplied without customer-specific printed designs. This can reduce artwork preparation, but it does not remove food-information labelling obligations, applicable national waste-disposal marking requirements or future harmonised packaging-labelling obligations for products placed on the EU market.
PPWR packaging labelling requirements include a harmonised pictogram-based label identifying the material composition of covered packaging. The widely discussed 2028 implementation date for harmonised EU packaging labels is 12 August 2028 or 24 months after the relevant implementing acts enter into force, whichever is later. The exact visual format and its application to a particular SKU must be verified against the implementing rules in force at that time. Product images show a recycling triangle, “4”, “PPWR” and “2DPE” on the bottom of the bag; these existing markings must not automatically be treated as substitutes for any additional PPWR recycling or material-identification labels required in the destination market.
Practical Labelling Approach for Black-and-White Stock Bags
Coffee brands may consider product-specific adhesive labels or another permitted marking method to display coffee product information and applicable packaging information. Before launching a product, verify label legibility, durability, adhesion, available print area, compatibility with sorting and recycling processes, and destination-market rules. Adhesive labels and inks can themselves affect recyclability; a sticker is not inherently a compliant solution.
Existing product markings form part of the stock pouch design. However, unless permitted by applicable law, a recycling symbol, resin identification code or QR code cannot replace a legally required harmonised label. A printed recycling symbol alone does not establish full PPWR compliance.
5. PPWR Packaging Labelling Requirements and Recycling Markings
YPAK stock bags are supplied without customer-specific printed designs. This can reduce artwork preparation, but it does not remove food-information labelling obligations, applicable national waste-disposal marking requirements or future harmonised packaging-labelling obligations for products placed on the EU market.
PPWR packaging labelling requirements include a harmonised pictogram-based label identifying the material composition of covered packaging. The widely discussed 2028 implementation date for harmonised EU packaging labels is 12 August 2028 or 24 months after the relevant implementing acts enter into force, whichever is later. The exact visual format and its application to a particular SKU must be verified against the implementing rules in force at that time. Product images show a recycling triangle, “4”, “PPWR” and “2DPE” on the bottom of the bag; these existing markings must not automatically be treated as substitutes for any additional PPWR recycling or material-identification labels required in the destination market.
Practical Labelling Approach for Black-and-White Stock Bags
Coffee brands may consider product-specific adhesive labels or another permitted marking method to display coffee product information and applicable packaging information. Before launching a product, verify label legibility, durability, adhesion, available print area, compatibility with sorting and recycling processes, and destination-market rules. Adhesive labels and inks can themselves affect recyclability; a sticker is not inherently a compliant solution.
Existing product markings form part of the stock pouch design. However, unless permitted by applicable law, a recycling symbol, resin identification code or QR code cannot replace a legally required harmonised label. A printed recycling symbol alone does not establish full PPWR compliance.
6. PPWR Packaging Technical Documents to Request Before EU Sourcing
To establish a documented PPWR packaging procurement checklist, buyers should request information for the exact colour, capacity and SKU. YPAK can review the selected stock product and confirm which technical records are available for that SKU. Where applicable and available, these may include portions of a PPWR packaging technical file, PPWR packaging conformity assessment information, food-contact records and a PPWR packaging supplier declaration. Document availability must be confirmed rather than assumed.
| Checklist item | Why it matters |
| Pouch laminate composition | Verify the principal polymers, barrier layers and additives. |
| Valve model and material declaration | Check compatibility of small components and relevant design-for-recycling criteria. |
| Zipper and adhesive construction | Assess the complete closure and attachment system. |
| Available OTR / WVTR / heat-sealing data | Verify coffee-protection performance against the intended use. |
| Food-contact supporting documents | Review where available and applicable to the selected SKU and intended use. |
| Printing / applied-label proposal | Review material identification, label durability and recycling impacts. |
| Relevant recyclability assessment or evidence | Substantiate claims about the finished packaging rather than only the base film. |
7. Why Choose YPAK for Wholesale Coffee Packaging?
YPAK combines a standard packaging range with manufacturing and development support. For buyers, this provides a potential path from readily available packaging to more specialised solutions as order volumes or technical requirements evolve.
- Standard Stock Purchasing
YPAK offers standard recyclable flat bottom coffee bags in black and white across five capacities, available for wholesale purchasing by the carton. Without custom printing, they can meet the day-to-day packaging needs of coffee brands, roasters and distributors, reducing packaging development steps, simplifying purchasing and improving replenishment flexibility for commonly used sizes.
- PPWR Packaging Solutions Supplier Support
YPAK offers recyclable coffee packaging solutions for the EU market, including PE / EVOH composite pouch structures, recyclable WIPF one-way degassing valves and recyclable zippers. With reference to PPWR-related requirements, YPAK provides coffee brands, roasters and packaging buyers with material selection, packaging structure and technical documentation support, helping them move forward more efficiently with recyclable packaging procurement and product upgrades.
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One-Stop Custom Packaging Development
From packaging structure design and material selection to sampling, printing and mass production, YPAK provides one-stop custom packaging services. Whether the project involves a brand refresh, a new launch or increasing purchase volumes, solutions can be developed for different capacities, functional features and branding needs, reducing coordination across multiple suppliers and improving packaging development and procurement efficiency.
- Reducing the Risk of Excess Packaging Inventory
For roasters and distributors managing multiple coffee varieties, excess packaging inventory can tie up working capital. A consistent black-and-white pouch paired with different product labels can reduce the need to stock separately printed packaging for every coffee product, allowing more flexible inventory allocation.
- International Order Support
YPAK provides wholesale purchasing and export services for coffee brands, roasters, importers and packaging distributors worldwide. Depending on order quantities, destination and shipping needs, YPAK can coordinate ocean freight, air freight and international express delivery, supporting the process from order confirmation to export dispatch and helping overseas buyers arrange international sourcing and replenishment more efficiently.
- Supporting Small-Batch Coffee Product Testing
Before launching a new product, coffee brands often need to test consumers’ responses to different origins, flavour profiles and price positioning. Standard pouches with individual product labels allow brands to test market performance before investing in dedicated packaging development, reducing upfront spending during the product-testing stage.
- Maintaining Brand Consistency Across Multiple Product Lines
Different coffee products can carry their own flavour labels while retaining a consistent packaging appearance. The minimalist black-and-white design provides a clean basis for brand presentation, helping roasters maintain visual consistency and shelf recognition as their ranges expand.
- Greater Flexibility for Distributors Serving Multiple Customers
For packaging distributors supplying multiple cafés and roasting brands, one consistent pouch style can serve different customer requirements through brand-specific labels, reducing the complexity of stocking unique packaging designs for each account and making product assortments more flexible.
8. Request a Quote for PPWR-Oriented Recyclable Coffee Bags
Tell YPAK what you need to purchase. For PPWR-oriented packaging projects, YPAK can review the pouch format, carton-based purchasing options and available technical information together, reducing the need for repeated separate enquiries about inventory and product suitability.
| Enquiry field | Buyer information |
| Capacity | 100g / 250g / 340g / 500g / 32oz |
| Colour | Black / White |
| Order quantity | Number of cartons |
| Destination country | Country / market of sale |
| Intended use | Roasted whole beans / ground coffee / distribution |
| Required documents (optional): PPWR supplier questionnaire | Laminate / valve materials / food contact / recyclability / labelling information / PPWR packaging technical file |
Response scope: confirmation of the relevant SKU, number of pieces per available carton, current stock, quotation and technical documents available for review. Submitting an enquiry does not imply any claim that the product complies with the EU PPWR.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
YPAK recyclable flat bottom coffee bags use a PE / EVOH composite material structure. The 100g size uses Matte PE70 / EVOH PE70, MIC 140; the 250g, 340g, 500g and 32oz sizes use Matte PE70 / EVOH PE100, MIC 170. Material specifications vary by capacity.
Five sizes are available: 100g, 250g, 340g, 500g and 32oz, each in black or white. All sizes feature a flat bottom design with a side zipper and one-way degassing valve.
The standard range is sold wholesale by the carton, with varying quantities per carton: 1,500 bags for 100g, 1,000 for 250g, 900 for 340g, 700 for 500g and 600 for 32oz. The minimum number of cartons can be confirmed when requesting a quotation.
YPAK offers recyclable flat bottom coffee bags with a PE / EVOH material structure as a packaging option for businesses serving the EU market. Whether a particular product meets specific PPWR requirements must be assessed with reference to its complete packaging structure and the applicable regulatory criteria.
This range is available in standard black and white. Brands may consider using product labels to display their logos and coffee information, depending on their needs. For dedicated printed packaging, YPAK also offers separate custom packaging services.
