Abstract: A machine for presenting bags successively to a filling spout or the like, comprising means for supporting a stack of bags with each bag in a generally vertical plane, means for separating the lower portion of the end bag of the stack from the remaining bags of the stack, means for lifting the separated lower portion of such bag to lift the bag until an upper marginal portion is clear of the stack, suction means for engaging opposed sides of the upper marginal portion of the bag, means for separating the said suction means to open the bag, and means for transporting the said suction means to carry the bag from the stack to the filling spout or the like.