🧊 Inside Früt’s Custom Cooler Bag
How Früt turned their packaging into a lifestyle statement
The Challenge: Standing Out in a Crowded Market
Frozen fruit is one of the most competitive aisles in retail.
Brands fight for space, attention, and loyalty - and the difference often comes down to what happens after the purchase.
Früt, one of South Africa’s most recognisable frozen fruit brands, wanted to create something that would travel beyond the freezer aisle. Something that would carry their name - literally - into customers’ homes, cars, and picnics.
They needed packaging that spoke to freshness, function, and brand trust.
That’s where we came in, to help them with their new Summer Box Hamper.
The Brief: Make It Cool - and Keep It Cool
Früt asked us to design a custom 16L reusable insulated cooler bag that could reflect the same promise behind their product:
freshness that lasts.
Every detail mattered - from insulation and structure to comfort and sustainability.
Our team developed a 100% GRS-certified non-woven cooler bag with a foil-lined interior to maintain temperature, a metal zipper, heat-sealed finish, and soft handles for effortless carrying.
It’s strong, lightweight, and designed for repeat use - a perfect match for Früt’s “more space, same cool confidence” promise.
The Solution: Where Design Meets Function
Each bag combined thoughtful engineering with brand storytelling:
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30 × 36 × 14 cm size - perfect for grocery runs or meal kits
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80 GSM recycled non-woven material - sustainable, durable, and easy to clean
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Insulated foil lining - keeps contents cold for hours
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Reinforced stitching + 10 kg weight limit – built for reliability
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Two carry handles - simple and strong
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Custom branding with Früt’s logo and colour palette - consistent with their retail identity
The result? A cooler that extended the brand experience.
The Impact: From Product to Brand Presence
The Früt cooler bag is now featured on their official website and available to buy - proof that packaging can become a product in its own right.
It’s practical, desirable, and branded with intent.
Every use reinforces Früt’s commitment to freshness, consistency, and quality - while keeping the brand visible in homes and on the go.
For Bags Direct, it’s another example of how reusable packaging can transform from a cost line to a long-term marketing asset.
Why This Collaboration Worked
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Shared Vision - Both brands value sustainability and smart design.
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Functional Relevance - The cooler bag directly aligns with Früt’s frozen-fresh identity.
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Brand Consistency - Every touchpoint, from delivery to unboxing, reflects Früt’s visual language.
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Retail Longevity - Built to last, extending brand visibility far beyond checkout.
It’s not just a branded item - it’s a mobile billboard that keeps the brand top-of-mind.
The Takeaway
When functionality meets brand storytelling, packaging stops being disposable.
Früt’s cooler bag shows that sustainability, practicality, and visual impact can drive measurable value - from customer loyalty to brand recall.
For retailers and FMCG brands, the question isn’t should we go reusable?
It’s what will our customers remember us by?
📞 Ready to start your branded packaging project?
Let’s build your next retail success story.
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