Pricing and Costs of Food Packaging Boxes

Get cost estimates before purchasing food packaging containers

Food packaging containers come in a large variety of sizes, shapes and materials, so the search for food boxes can be a bit overwhelming. But essentially, all food packaging cartons do the same thing. They protect the product, keep it fresh and provide an attractive way for your customers to take it home.

The pricing and costs of food packaging boxes can vary greatly depending on what types of food cartons you purchase. So before you begin your search for food packing boxes, decide if you want to buy:

1. General cardboard food containers;

2. Custom-printed food packing boxes;

3. Or environmentally friendly cardboard packaging for food.

 

Purchase food boxes

Prices for food cartons, food shipping boxes and cardboard food containers vary greatly. But generally, you can expect to pay less for smaller boxes and less if you buy an entire case. For example, individual white cake and pastry boxes sell for between 20 cents and $2, depending on the size of the box. Unprinted pizza boxes sell for between 40 cents and 90 cents each.
Try: Paper Mart is a family-run business that has an excellent selection of cake, bakery, pizza, wine and candy boxes. The company also has a good selection of unprinted flat and Chinese-style take-out boxes. The Brenmar Company sells donut, pizza, pie, cake, deli and take-out boxes.

Order custom-printed food cartons

For a little bit more money, you can custom print your food packaging containers and help market your business. Exact prices depend on the size of the box, the size of the printed area and the number of colors used in the printing. But generally, you can expect to pay about 50% more for a custom-printed food packaging container.
Try: Check out Blue Technologies for a good selection of custom food packaging. The company prints in full color on durable, water-resistant containers. Live support is offered online 24 hours a day. Absorbent, Ink. prints on several types of carry-out containers. Just give the company's sales rep a call for an exact quote.

Buy food packaging boxes that are made from recycled materials

These days, customers love doing business with companies that are environmentally friendly. So show your commitment to the environment by using recycled cardboard food boxes. You won't see much of a price difference, however. Individual recycled bakery, candy and take-out boxes sell for between 20 cents and 80 cents, depending on the size.
Try: MrTakeOutBags sells a line of environmentally friendly take-out containers that are made from 100% recycled paperboard. Nashville Wraps is a wholesale packaging distributor that offers more than 100 types of recycled containers.

 

• An easy way to save money when purchasing food packaging boxes is to buy in bulk. If you don't need to make a large purchase, try teaming up with other businesses in the area and purchasing all your cardboard food packaging together.

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