What Are Produce Boxes?

Produce boxes are cartons, trays and other packs used to collect, protect, transport, store or display fruit and vegetables. Some travel from farms to wholesalers. Others go straight into supermarkets, farm shops, food-service businesses or customer deliveries. The job changes along the way.

For businesses buying custom produce boxes, the first question should therefore be: where does the produce go after packing?

Fresh Produce Packaging: Weight & Journey Determine Box Type

Is corrugated cardboard suitable for fresh produce?

Yes, corrugated board is widely used where produce needs stacking strength and protection during transport. The board specification should match the packed weight and conditions.

Can ventilation holes be added to produce boxes?

Yes. Ventilation openings can be incorporated where airflow is useful for the particular produce and distribution route.

Can I order printed produce boxes?

Yes. Boxes can be printed with branding, product information, handling details or other artwork required for the pack.

Do you supply wholesale produce packaging?

Yes. Custom and bulk produce boxes can be produced for farms, growers, food suppliers, retailers and other businesses.

Are produce boxes recyclable?

Many fibre-based produce boxes can be recyclable, depending on the materials, coatings, contamination and local recycling facilities.

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A box of apples may sit in storage for days. Soft berries can be damaged on the first journey. Mushrooms dislike trapped moisture, while leafy produce loses quality quickly when.

Protects ProductsSecure structure for packing and delivery

SustainableRecyclable and responsible options

High Quality PrintCMYK, Pantone and premium finishes

Strong & ReliableDurable materials for safe delivery

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Fruit & Vegetable Boxes

Fresh produce boxes for handling, storage and delivery.

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Product Requirements

What product will be packed?

Understand the product and its performance requirements.

Product weight
Shelf display
Handling method
Presentation goal

Handling & Distribution

How will the packaging be used?

Consider the full journey from packing to the customer.

Warehouse handling
Retail display
Ecommerce delivery
Storage and stacking
Customer unboxing

Quotation Preparation

What information speeds up quoting?

Accurate details help us provide the right solution first time.

Dimensions
Quantity
Artwork
Delivery date
Special requirements

Materials & Board Options

Materials Selected for Strength, Print Quality and Food Use

Material choice depends on the packed product, serving temperature, storage conditions, required rigidity, printing method and whether the food will make direct contact with the pack.

Material Library

Compare Surface, Structure and Print Potential

Custom specifications available

Corrugated Board Structural

Kraft Board Natural

White Paperboard Print Ready

Barrier-Treated Board Specialist

The visible surface is only part of the specification.

Board thickness, fibre composition, coating and flute profile influence how the finished packaging folds, prints, stacks and performs during use.

White Paperboard

Detailed colour reproduction

A smooth white surface supports sharp graphics, fine text and consistent branded colour across food cartons, sleeves, trays and presentation packs.

Well suited to: Retail food cartons, takeaway boxes and branded sleeves
Print performance: Strong colour contrast and detailed artwork

Kraft Board

Natural appearance and folding strength

Kraft board provides a warm, unbleached appearance while offering reliable stiffness for many food-to-go, cafÃ©, takeaway and retail packaging formats.

Well suited to: Natural-looking packaging, carriers, trays and folding cartons
Print performance: Best with artwork planned around the brown base

Corrugated Board

Added rigidity and transport protection

Corrugated constructions provide greater resistance to compression and handling, making them suitable for heavier portions, larger packs and delivery applications.

Well suited to: Pizza boxes, catering packs, delivery cartons and larger food formats
Structural options: Flute profile selected around weight and size

Barrier-Treated Board

For grease or moisture exposure

A suitable barrier treatment can help reduce oil, moisture or condensation penetration where untreated board would soften, stain or lose structural stability.

Well suited to: Oily food, moist products and selected chilled uses
Specification note: Treatment depends on food contact and end use

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Responsible fibre choices can be considered without ignoring performance.

Recycled-content and responsibly sourced board options can be discussed where strength, print quality, coating requirements and food-contact conditions allow.

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Material specification

Board thickness, coating and fibre content are confirmed after reviewing the filled product, storage method, packing process and intended contact conditions.

Printing & Finishing

Printing and Finishing Options for Custom Packaging

Printing and finishing influence how packaging looks, feels and performs. The right combination supports colour consistency, brand presentation, surface durability and the intended customer experience.

Available options Select the Right Print and Finishing Combination

CMYK printed custom packaging with detailed full-colour graphics

Full-colour print

CMYK Printing

Detailed artwork, illustrations and photography

CMYK printing is suitable for packaging that includes photographs, gradients, illustrations and detailed graphics. It supports broad colour reproduction across retail, eCommerce and branded packaging applications.

Best suited to Full-colour graphics, illustrations and photography

Consider Colour can vary slightly between material surfaces

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Pantone colour swatches beside branded packaging

Brand colour control

Pantone Colour Matching

Greater control over important brand shades

Pantone references can improve consistency where a particular logo colour or brand shade must be reproduced across different pack sizes, product ranges and repeat orders.

Best suited to Established brand palettes and signature colours

Consider Substrate colour influences the final appearance

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Matt and gloss laminated custom packaging surfaces

Surface protection

Matt or Gloss Lamination

Different surface character and print protection

Matt lamination creates a softer, understated appearance. Gloss lamination increases shine, colour contrast and visual intensity while adding a protective surface layer.

Best suited to Retail, presentation and premium branded packaging

Consider Finish choice can affect recyclability and feel

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Selective gloss

Spot UV

Selective shine on logos, patterns or wording

Spot UV applies gloss to selected areas rather than the entire packaging surface. It creates contrast when used against a matt laminate or restrained printed background.

Best suited to Logos, patterns and important focal details

Consider Artwork requires a separate finishing layer

Explore specialist finishes

Metallic foil and embossed detail on premium packaging

Metallic and tactile

Foiling and Embossing

Metallic highlights and tactile surface depth

Foil stamping can highlight selected wording, borders or logos. Embossing and debossing create raised or recessed details that add visual depth and a tactile finish.

Best suited to Premium ranges and controlled design emphasis

Consider Fine details may require artwork adjustment

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Printed custom packaging with a product viewing window

Product visibility

Window Cut-Outs

Product visibility within the packaging structure

Window cut-outs allow customers to view the product without opening the packaging. Their size and position should be balanced with structural strength, product protection and overall presentation.

Best suited to Retail packaging and visible product display

Consider Structural integrity and window placement

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Prepare artwork and structural files correctly before production.

Bleed, colour references, artwork layers, barcode placement, dielines and finishing files should all be reviewed before artwork is approved for production.

Artwork Guidelines Dieline Guidelines

Production consideration

Printing methods and finishing options are selected according to the artwork, packaging material, order quantity, intended use and production requirements.

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Sustainable Packaging Options

Sustainable packaging depends on the product, board grade, coating, food-contact requirements and finishing method. We help you choose practical options that reduce waste without weakening protection or presentation.

Recycled-content board where specification allows

Right-sizing to reduce unused board

Mono-material options where feasible

Coating choice can affect recyclability

Food-contact rules can limit material options

Barrier needs balanced with responsible finishes

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How Your Packaging Is Produced

Requirements

Share product size, quantity, use case and artwork status.

Structural Planning

The right size, board and box style are reviewed.

Artwork and Proofing

A digital proof is prepared before production begins.

Production

Boxes are printed, cut, folded and finished to specification.

Quality Control

Finished packaging is checked for structure and print quality.

Delivery

Completed packaging is packed and delivered to your business.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Produce boxes are cartons, trays or packs used for fruit and vegetables during harvesting, storage, shipping, retail display or delivery.

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