Montreal, Quebec · Manufactured in Canada
Polyethylene Food Packaging
Custom Manufactured in Canada
Zohar Plast manufactures food-grade polyethylene packaging for food processors, distributors, retailers, and manufacturers across Canada and the United States custom sized, FDA and CFIA compliant, and produced from virgin polyethylene resin to the highest food safety standards.
The Zohar Plast Difference
Polyethylene Food Packaging
Built for Every Food Application
Food packaging is one of the most demanding applications in the polyethylene industry — where material purity, dimensional consistency, and regulatory compliance are not optional extras but baseline requirements. The consequences of substandard food packaging are real: contamination risk, regulatory failure, and product loss at scale.
At Zohar Plast, every polyethylene food packaging product is manufactured from virgin food-grade polyethylene resin at our Montreal facility. We produce to exact customer specifications — the right dimensions, the right gauge, the right resin grade for the food application — with the consistency and lead times that Canadian and American food businesses depend on.
At a Glance
- → Food-grade polyethylene bags all sizes and gauges
- → Fresh produce and bakery bags
- → Frozen food and meat packaging bags
- → Bulk dry ingredient and commodity bags
- → Food-safe drum and bin liners
- → FDA and CFIA compliant materials
- → Virgin resin no recycled content in food-contact applications
Choosing the Right Polyethylene
for Food Packaging Applications
Not all polyethylene is appropriate for food contact. The resin grade, virgin status, and additive profile all determine whether a bag or liner is safe for direct food packaging. Here is how the most common food-grade PE types compare.
| Resin Type | Properties | Food Applications | Zohar Plast |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDPE | Soft, flexible, excellent clarity, moisture resistant, heat-sealable | Produce bags, bakery bags, fresh meat packaging, retail food bags | ✓ Food-Grade |
| HDPE | Stiff, strong, lightweight, chemical resistant, high clarity at thin gauges | Grocery bags, dry goods packaging, bulk commodity bags, t-shirt produce bags | ✓ Food-Grade |
| LLDPE | High tensile strength, puncture and tear resistant, excellent stretch properties | Frozen food bags, heavy bulk food liners, meat packaging, food-safe drum liners | ✓ Food-Grade |
| Vented PE | Micro-perforated for breathability, maintains freshness, prevents condensation | Fresh produce, mushrooms, herbs, leafy vegetables, living plants | ✓ On Request |
Why Zohar Plast
Canada’s Trusted Manufacturer of
Polyethylene Food Packaging
Food businesses across Canada and the United States rely on Zohar Plast for polyethylene food packaging because purity, consistency, and regulatory compliance are never negotiable when food safety is involved. From first quote to final delivery, we manufacture to your specification and to the food safety standards your business requires.
- → Manufactured in Montreal fast Canadian delivery
- → FDA and CFIA compliant food-grade materials
- → Virgin polyethylene resin no recycled content in food-contact bags
- → Custom dimensions, gauge, and closure options
- → Consistent quality across every production run
- → Serving Canada and the USA with competitive lead times
Who We Supply
Food Industries That Rely on
Polyethylene Food Packaging
Fresh Produce
Vented and non-vented food-grade polyethylene bags for fresh fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, and herbs sized for retail display, farm-gate, or wholesale bulk packaging.
Meat & Poultry
High-clarity, food-safe LDPE and LLDPE bags for fresh meat, poultry, and seafood packaging manufactured to direct food-contact standards with optional venting and custom sizing.
Bakery & Confectionery
Clear LDPE food bags for bread, pastries, cookies, and confectionery high optical clarity for retail presentation with heat-seal compatibility and twist-tie or zipper closure options.
Frozen Food
Heavy-gauge LLDPE and LDPE polyethylene bags for frozen food packaging resistant to brittleness at low temperatures, with excellent seal integrity for freezer storage and cold chain distribution.
Bulk & Dry Ingredients
Food-safe polyethylene bags and liners for bulk dry ingredients flour, sugar, grains, spices, and commodity foods — in sizes from small retail to large industrial format with drum and bin liner options.
Applications
What Polyethylene Food Packaging
Is Used For
Polyethylene food packaging is the most widely used food-contact material in North American food processing and retail — valued for its moisture barrier properties, food safety compliance, optical clarity, and cost efficiency at every scale of operation.
Direct Food Contact Packaging
Food-grade polyethylene bags for direct contact with fresh, frozen, and processed foods — produced from virgin PE resin free of harmful additives and compliant with FDA and CFIA standards for food contact materials.
Moisture & Freshness Barrier
Polyethylene provides an effective moisture barrier that extends shelf life and preserves freshness across produce, bakery, meat, and dry goods reducing spoilage and maintaining product quality through retail distribution.
Retail Food Presentation
High-clarity LDPE and HDPE food bags present packaged food products cleanly and professionally at retail allowing full product visibility while providing hygienic, tamper-evident containment for supermarket and specialty food applications.
Food Processing & Handling
Food-safe PE drum liners and bin liners for bulk ingredient storage in food processing facilities containing powders, liquids, and bulk solids cleanly without contamination risk between production batches.
Cold Chain & Frozen Foods
LLDPE and LDPE food packaging bags rated for frozen food applications maintaining integrity and seal strength at low temperatures throughout cold chain distribution from processor to retail freezer.
Bulk & Wholesale Food Packaging
Large-format food-grade polyethylene bags for wholesale and foodservice bulk packaging flour, sugar, grains, dried goods, and commodity ingredients in sizes from 5 lb retail to full pallet-scale bulk format.
Custom Manufacturing
What to Specify When Ordering
Custom Polyethylene Food Packaging
01
Dimensions
Specify the width, length, and gusset if required. Zohar Plast manufactures food packaging bags to any size from small retail produce bags to large bulk food liners.
02
Gauge / Thickness
Measured in mils or microns lighter gauges for fresh produce and bakery bags, heavier gauges for frozen food, meat, and bulk ingredient packaging.
03
Resin & Compliance
LDPE, HDPE, or LLDPE in food-grade virgin resin. Specify FDA compliance, CFIA compliance, or both. Our team will advise on the correct resin for your food application.
04
Special Requirements
Venting for fresh produce, heat-seal compatibility, zipper or twist-tie closure, printed branding, anti-fog treatment for refrigerated display, or freezer-rated materials specify at the quoting stage.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
About Polyethylene Food Packaging
Is polyethylene safe for direct food contact?
Yes ,food-grade polyethylene manufactured from virgin resin is one of the most widely approved materials for direct food contact packaging in North America. Zohar Plast produces all food packaging bags from virgin LDPE, HDPE, or LLDPE resin that complies with FDA regulations for food contact materials and CFIA requirements for the Canadian market. Recycled polyethylene is never used in our food-contact applications.
What is the difference between LDPE and HDPE for food packaging?
LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene) is softer, more flexible, and optically clearer , making it the preferred choice for produce bags, bakery bags, meat packaging, and retail food applications where pliability and transparency matter. HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) is stiffer and stronger at a lighter gauge, and is commonly used for grocery carry bags, dry goods packaging, and high-volume food retail applications.
Can you produce vented bags for fresh produce?
Yes. Zohar Plast manufactures micro-perforated and vented polyethylene food bags for fresh produce, mushrooms, herbs, and other respiring products that require airflow to maintain freshness. Venting pattern, hole size, and hole count can be customised to the specific produce and shelf-life requirements of your application.
Do your food packaging bags work in freezer applications?
Yes. Zohar Plast produces food packaging bags rated for frozen food applications using LLDPE and LDPE resins that maintain flexibility, puncture resistance, and seal integrity at low temperatures. Specify your temperature range and cold chain requirements at the quoting stage and we will select the correct resin grade and gauge for your application.
Where does Zohar Plast ship polyethylene food packaging?
Zohar Plast manufactures polyethylene food packaging at our Montreal, Quebec facility and ships to food businesses across Canada and the United States. Our central Montreal location allows us to serve both Canadian provinces and American food processors and retailers with competitive lead times and reliable delivery schedules.
Get Started
Need Custom Polyethylene
Food Packaging in Canada?
Contact Zohar Plast today for a quote on custom polyethylene food packaging manufactured to your specification in Montreal, Quebec FDA and CFIA compliant, and delivered to your food facility across Canada or the United States.