Specialty Ice Packaging
Small-format bags for specialty and multi-choice ice products such as party and cocktail ice.
Small-Format & Specialty Ice Bags
Not all ice comes in 10-pound bags. Specialty ice products, party ice, cocktail ice and multi-choice retail formats, require smaller, purpose-built packaging. Friesen Plastics produces compact bags for specialty ice applications, including 1 lb and 2 lb white bags.
These bags are produced in smaller formats (4.75" × 10.5" for 1 lb and 5.25" × 12.5" for 2 lb) using white film for a clean appearance. These bags serve the growing market for curated, small-format ice products sold at liquor stores, specialty retailers, and convenience outlets.
Common Bag Sizes
| Size / Format | Typical Dimensions | Film Thickness | Optional Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 lb | 4.75" × 10.5" | 2.0 mil | Lip, Wicket, Tinted Film, Custom Print |
| 2 lb | 5.25" × 12.5" | 2.0 mil | Lip, Wicket, Tinted Film, Custom Print |
| Specialty Party | 8" × 16" | 1.5 mil | Lip, Wicket, Tinted Film, Custom Print |
Custom sizes available. Contact us for specifications tailored to your operation.
Packaging Features
White Film
Solid white film creates a clean, upscale appearance for specialty ice brands targeting liquor stores and premium retail channels.
Small Format Precision
Compact 1 lb and 2 lb bag sizes produced for consistent retail shelf presentation.
Custom Branding
Full-colour flexographic printing for brand differentiation in the growing specialty ice segment.
Compatible Equipment
Our bags are designed to run on standard industry packaging equipment:
Wicket Packing
Stacked on wickets for fast hand-packing of small-format specialty ice bags.
Volumetric Fillers
Compatible with volumetric ice filling equipment for consistent portioning.
Heat Seal Closure
Clean heat-seal finish for tamper-evident retail packaging.
Stock Party Ice Bag
For smaller producers who don’t need a custom print run, we stock a 2 kg party ice bag. It carries a bilingual “Party Ice / Glace Partie” design with a blue polar bear. It’s ready to ship and needs no plates or artwork. See all in-stock bags.
Filling and Closing
Small-format ice is usually packed differently from 10 lb bags:
- Hand-filled, ponytail close. Party ice bags are typically filled by hand, and the top is gathered and twisted closed. Nothing beyond the bag is needed.
- Wicket packing. Bags come stacked on wickets with a lip at the back, so each bag holds open for fast scooping. Wicket bags always carry a lip, which holds the wicket holes.
- Heat seal. A sealed top gives a tamper-evident finish for liquor stores and premium retail.
Why White Film and Gauge Matter
Small bags of clear, dense cocktail ice sell on looks. White film hides frost and meltwater on the shelf and gives graphics a clean, bright background. At 1.5 to 2.0 mil, these bags stay flexible in a freezer without being bulky for their size. Ice bags are hand-carried and often dropped, so seal strength matters as much as the film itself.
Designing Your Bag
Custom specialty ice bags print on our central-impression flexo press in up to 8 colours, Pantone or CMYK. Plates are a one-time cost paid with your first order and last for years of reorders. We can produce samples of a plain or stock bag to check fit before you finalise artwork.
Cubes and Blocks Only
Our ice packaging covers ice cubes and ice blocks. We don’t package dry ice.
More Ice Packaging
- Bagged ice: retail bags and rollstock for automated baggers
- Block ice
- Foodservice ice
- All ice packaging
Ready to Order Custom Specialty Ice Bags?
Contact our packaging team for a quote tailored to your operation.