Whether you're a small farm, a produce wholesaler, or part of a CSA, using the right rubber bands is key to keeping your product fresh, attractive, and compliant with food safety standards. Let’s look at the best types of rubber bands for asparagus, leafy greens, herbs, and other popular farm products.
Why Produce Needs the Right Bands
Unlike office or industrial bands, produce bands need to be:
- Food-safe: made with FDA-compliant materials for direct food contact
- Durable: strong enough to hold tight through transport and refrigeration
- Color-coded: helps with product identification, pricing, and grading
At BulkRubberBands.com, we carry Alliance Rubber Company’s produce-grade bands, trusted by farms nationwide for bundling vegetables and herbs with precision and safety.
📏 Recommended Sizes by Crop
| Crop | Recommended Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Asparagus | #33 or #64 | Purple bands often used for PLU code 4080 |
| Herbs (Parsley, Dill, Mint) | #16 or #32 | Color-coded bands help separate bunches by variety |
| Leafy Greens (Chard, Kale, Romaine) | #64 or #117B | Wide bands provide gentle tension to prevent bruising |
Latex-Free Options for Compliance
With more food buyers requiring latex-free packaging, it’s smart to use non-latex rubber bands for direct produce contact. Alliance Rubber offers synthetic rubber alternatives that meet FDA food safety standards while avoiding allergen risks.
Bulk Case Benefits for Growers
- 📦 Save money by ordering in 10 or 25 lb cases
- 🧩 Reduce supply runs during busy harvest season
- 📊 Standardize sizing and tension for consistency
Rubber bands may be small, but the right bands make a big difference in your packaging workflow and your bottom line.
Shop the Right Bands for Your Farm
We offer a full range of non-latex rubber bands, bulk case quantities, and color-coded options perfect for agricultural use. Whether you're banding greens in the field or prepping herbs for market, we have what you need.
👉 Browse Our Produce Packaging Bands Here
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