For small businesses venturing into custom packaging for the very first time, determining what important elements to include on your coffee bags can be challenging. Don't worry, we've put together a list just for you! Here are 4 important things every small business owner should include on their custom coffee bags:

1) Social Media Icons 📱 For better brand visibility, incorporate your social media icons on any panel of your packaging.

Savor Brands' bags with social media icons.

2) Roast Date 📅 Consider the placement of your roast date when designing your custom coffee packaging. Whether it's written, labeled, or stamped on the bag, make sure you allocate enough space for this crucial information in your bag design.

CxT Roasting Company coffee bags with roast dates.

3) Labeling 📝 To be FDA compliant, include the following on the lower third of the front panel of your packaging:

The phrase: Net Weight or Net Wt.
Have your net weight indicated in both ounces and grams
Indicate Whole Bean Coffee or Ground Coffee

Ghost Town Coffee Roasters coffee bag's net weight labeling.

4) Your Address 🏡 Make sure to include your full address (including zip code) on your packaging to meet FDA requirements!

Alma Coffee's bag with address on bottom panel.

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4 Important Things Every Small Business Should Include On Their Custom Retail Coffee Bags