Custom Produce Boxes for Fruit & Vegetables

Corrugated cardboard is commonly used for fresh produce because it can provide stacking strength, protection and printable surfaces while remaining relatively lightweight. The correct board grade and box structure should be selected according to the produce, packed weight, moisture exposure and transport conditions.

Not every produce box requires the same ventilation. Ventilation holes can be incorporated where airflow is beneficial for the particular fruit or vegetable and its storage and distribution conditions. Their size and position should be considered alongside box strength rather than added without assessing the pack.

Produce boxes can be manufactured to custom dimensions rather than relying only on standard sizes. The specification should consider the dimensions and quantity of produce per box, total packed weight, required headspace, pallet configuration and how the cartons will be stacked.

Yes. Custom produce packaging can be printed with logos, brand colours, product identification, handling information and other required artwork. Printed cartons can also help growers, suppliers and retailers distinguish varieties or product ranges throughout distribution and at retail.

Corrugated produce boxes can be specified for stacking, but performance depends on the board grade, flute, box structure, packed weight, ventilation cut-outs and storage conditions. For stacked distribution, these requirements should be established before the board specification is finalised.

Many fibre-based produce boxes can be recyclable, but this depends on the complete material specification, coatings, contamination and the recycling facilities available locally. A cardboard outer box should therefore not automatically be described as recyclable in every use condition.

Yes. Healey Packaging supplies custom produce packaging for commercial requirements including growers, farms, produce suppliers, wholesalers and retailers. The current site states that custom packaging starts from 100 units, making it possible to accommodate both smaller runs and repeat commercial orders.