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Material

Corrugated, cardboard, kraft

Printing

Full CMYK + Pantone, soy inks

Turnaround

7 business days

Shipping

Free shipping included

Custom Candy Packaging

Stand out on shelves and online with custom candy packaging that protects your product and tells your brand story. At Teal Packaging, we produce premium candy boxes, pouches. And wrappers built for confectionery businesses of every size. Whether you are launching a new line of artisan chocolates or scaling a growing candy brand, we have the packaging solution you need.

Why Custom Candy Packaging Matters

Candy is one of the most impulse-driven categories in retail and e-commerce. Shoppers decide in seconds. Your packaging is your pitch. Generic stock bags and plain boxes lose sales to competitors who invest in their presentation. Custom candy packaging lets you:

  • Communicate your brand identity at a glance
  • Reinforce premium quality through tactile and visual design
  • Create unboxing moments that drive social sharing
  • Meet regulatory requirements with compliant labeling space
  • Build repeat purchase loyalty through memorable presentation

Candy Packaging Styles We Offer

We produce a wide range of candy packaging formats to fit your product type and distribution channel.

Candy Boxes

Rigid and folding carton candy boxes are ideal for chocolates, truffles, fudge, and assorted confections. These boxes offer excellent structural protection and a premium feel that justifies higher price points.

  • Sleeve and tray configurations
  • Magnetic closure options for gift sets
  • Window cutouts to display product inside
  • Custom inserts and dividers included

Pillow and Gable Boxes

Pillow boxes and gable boxes are popular for party favors, seasonal candy, and gifting occasions. They assemble quickly and look great with full-color printing on every surface.

Flexible Candy Pouches

Stand-up pouches and flat-bottom bags work well for gummies, hard candy, loose chocolates, and bulk confections. They seal tight to preserve freshness and accept resealable zippers on request.

  • High-barrier film options for moisture and oxygen control
  • Matte or gloss lamination
  • Hang hole punching for retail peg display
  • Clear window panels in multiple positions

Candy Bar Wrappers

Foil and paper candy bar wrappers provide an authentic confectionery feel while keeping product fresh. We print full bleed on both sides so every inch of your wrapper works for your brand.

Materials

We source food-safe materials appropriate for direct and indirect candy contact. Our most common candy packaging materials include:

  • Kraft paperboard for a natural, artisan aesthetic
  • Coated white paperboard (SBS) for bright, vivid color reproduction
  • Foil-lined paperboard for temperature and moisture barriers
  • BOPP and PET films for flexible pouch formats
  • Compostable and recyclable substrates available for eco-conscious brands

All materials comply with FDA food-contact guidelines and are safe for use with candies, chocolates, gummies, and other confections.

Sizes Available

Candy comes in every shape and size, so our packaging does too. Standard dimensions we regularly produce include:

  • Small candy boxes: 3 x 3 x 1.5 inches up to 6 x 4 x 2 inches
  • Large gift boxes: 8 x 8 x 2 inches and custom dimensions
  • Candy bar wrappers: 1.5 oz, 3.5 oz, and 5 oz bar sizes
  • Stand-up pouches: 100g, 250g, 500g, and 1kg fill capacities

Need something outside these ranges? We produce fully custom sizes at no additional tooling cost for most formats.

Who Needs Custom Candy Packaging

We work with a broad range of confectionery businesses across retail, wholesale, and direct-to-consumer channels:

  • Chocolate makers and chocolatiers seeking premium presentation for truffles, bars, and bonbons
  • Candy startups launching new products who need professional packaging without a warehouse minimum
  • Bakeries and sweet shops that sell packaged candy alongside baked goods
  • Corporate gifting companies building branded candy assortments for clients and events
  • Subscription box operators who include candy in curated monthly packages
  • Wedding and event planners creating personalized candy favors for guests
  • Online candy retailers who ship direct-to-consumer and need packaging that survives transit

If you sell candy, we can package it. Our team has experience with seasonal lines, private label programs, and ongoing replenishment orders for established brands.

Shipping and Fulfillment Friendly Design

Candy shipped direct to customers needs packaging that survives the journey. We design our candy boxes and pouches to hold up through standard carrier handling. For brands that ship frequently, we also recommend pairing your candy packaging with our custom mailer boxes to create a complete unboxing experience that protects your confections and wows your customers.

Free Shipping and Low Custom Production Minimums

At Teal Packaging, we believe every candy business deserves access to quality custom packaging regardless of order volume. That is why we offer:

  • Free shipping on all orders across the contiguous United States
  • Low minimum order quantities so you can order exactly what you need
  • Fast production timelines to keep your inventory topped up
  • Reorder programs for brands with consistent volume needs

Get Started With Custom Candy Packaging

Upload your artwork, choose your format and size. And get an instant quote. Our packaging specialists are available to help you select the right material, finish. And structure for your candy product. From single-serve wrappers to large gift box sets, we produce packaging that makes your candy impossible to ignore.

Production Checklist

How to Plan Custom Candy Packaging

Use this page to brief Teal before quoting. The strongest custom candy packaging requests include structure, size, artwork stage, material target, quantity, ship-to country, and any compliance or retail display needs.

1. Confirm structure and fit

Share the packed product size, preferred box style, insert needs, and whether the package ships directly or sits on a retail shelf. If you are unsure, Teal can suggest a mailer, folding carton, sleeve, rigid setup box, tray, or insert direction.

2. Choose board and finish

Match the material to weight, shipping risk, shelf life, and brand feel. Common choices include kraft, SBS, corrugated, rigid board, recycled paperboard, matte lamination, gloss lamination, foil, embossing, debossing, and spot UV.

3. Prepare artwork and proofing

Upload logos, dielines, color references, barcodes, warnings, ingredient panels, or compliance copy before proofing. Teal checks print placement, bleed, safe zones, panel orientation, and finishing details before production starts.

4. Lock quantity and timeline

Quote accuracy improves when you include target quantity, launch date, shipping destination, and rush requirements. Standard production can begin after proof approval, and sample kits help compare materials before a larger custom order.

For faster pricing, include photos of your current packaging, competitor references, retail display rules, shipping carton requirements, and any sustainability goals. Teal can quote the closest production-ready option first, then refine dielines, inserts, coatings, print coverage, and carton strength after your team reviews the proof.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about custom candy packaging, materials, lead times, and ordering.

Most standard custom box projects start around 50 units. Specialty structures, regulated categories, and some material choices may start at 100+ units.

Standard production takes 7 business days after proof approval. Complex or high-volume orders may require 10-14 business days.

Full-color CMYK, Pantone spot colors, white ink on kraft. Finishes include matte/gloss lamination, spot UV, foil stamping, embossing.

Yes. Free shipping is included on every Teal order. Delivery timeline, carrier/service level, and destination requirements are confirmed during quoting.

FSC-certified paper options, recyclable materials, and soy or water-based ink options are available by specification. See the certifications and materials page for claim scope.

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Plan Sizing and Materials

Before requesting a quote, use the box size and dimensional weight calculator to estimate billable weight and the eco-friendly packaging material selector to narrow kraft, SBS, corrugated, rigid board, and molded fiber options.

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Where You Can Find Us

We serve customers through our locations around the globe.

USA (Head Office)

(224) 546-8325
1800 W Hawthorne Lane Ste 205
West Chicago, Illinois, 60185

USA

(224) 546-8325
44288 Fremont Blvd,
Fremont, CA 94538, USA

UK

+44 7342 050575
29 Stafford Road, Wallington,
Surrey, England,
SM6 9AP

UAE

+971 564246684
Office 1904, The
Metropolis Tower - Opp Bay
Square Dubai - Dubai - UAE

China

No. 3 Longxing Dongnan Yiheng
Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou,
Guangdong, China

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