Premium Packaging for Chocolate Truffles
Chocolate truffles need packaging that protects delicate ganache centers, prevents melting, and presents your confections as luxury gifts. Our custom truffle boxes feature individual cavity inserts, food-safe coatings, and premium finishes. Rigid setup boxes start at $1.85 each for 250+ units.
Box Construction Types
We offer two styles based on your positioning:
- Folding carton boxes: SBS paperboard, cost-effective for daily retail, $0.95/unit at 500 qty
- Rigid setup boxes: luxury presentation, magnetic closures, hand-assembled, $1.85/unit at 250 qty
Folding cartons work well for self-serve displays and moderate price points. Rigid boxes position your truffles as premium gifts worth $20+ per box.
Standard Truffle Capacities
Box sizes based on 1-inch diameter spherical truffles:
- 4-piece box: 4.5x4.5x1.5 inches, sampling or small gift
- 6-piece box: 6x3x1.5 inches, single-row presentation
- 9-piece box: 6x6x1.5 inches, most popular for gifting
- 12-piece box: 8x6x1.5 inches, two rows of six
- 16-piece box: 8x8x1.5 inches, four-by-four grid
- 25-piece box: 10x10x1.5 inches, luxury presentation
Custom cavity layouts available for non-spherical shapes like square ganache, pyramid truffles, or bonbons.
Cavity Insert Options
Inserts prevent truffles from touching (which causes cocoa dust transfer or coating damage):
- Vacuum-formed PET: clear plastic, shows truffle coating, reusable, $0.40 per insert
- Flocked plastic: black or colored, soft velvet texture, premium feel, $0.52 per insert
- Molded pulp: eco-friendly, brown fiber, biodegradable, $0.35 per insert
- Paper dividers: scored paperboard, lowest cost, $0.18 per insert
Flocked inserts are popular for high-end chocolatiers. The soft texture protects delicate coatings and the dark color creates strong visual contrast with chocolate.
Window and Lid Styles
Display options for showing your truffles:
- Full lid window: clear PET covers entire top, best visibility
- Framed window: printed border with clear center, adds branding space
- Acetate lid: separate clear lid sits over insert, removes completely, $0.65 per box
- No window: fully enclosed, better for shipping or warm climates
Anti-fog coating on windows prevents condensation when moving from cold storage to room temperature.
Rigid Box Premium Features
Luxury rigid boxes include:
- 2mm chipboard construction wrapped in printed paper
- Magnetic closure flaps for smooth, reusable opening
- Satin ribbon pulls or grosgrain bows
- Interior lid printing with flavor guide or tasting notes
- Embossed or foil-stamped logo on lid
Rigid boxes feel substantial (3-4x heavier than folding cartons) and position your truffles as premium gifts. Customers often reuse the boxes for jewelry or keepsakes.
Material and Finish Options
Exterior treatments affect both aesthetics and protection:
- Soft-touch coating: velvety texture, fingerprint-resistant, $0.45 per box
- Gloss UV: high shine, bold colors, $0.28 per box
- Metallic foil stamping: gold, silver, rose gold, or copper, $0.55 per box
- Embossing: raised logo or pattern, adds dimension, $0.42 per box
- Spot UV: gloss accents on matte background, modern look, $0.38 per box
Food-safe interior coatings prevent cocoa butter migration and protect chocolate from cardboard flavor absorption.
Temperature Control Features
Chocolate melts above 85°F. For shipping or warm-climate retail:
- Foil-lined interior: reflects heat, adds 2-3 hours of temperature stability, $0.32 per box
- Insulated shipping outer box: corrugated with foam panels, for mail order, $5.20 each at 100 qty
- Gel ice pack cavity: molded space in base for cold pack, $0.85 per box
Pricing Structure
Costs for 9-piece rigid truffle box (6x6x1.5 inches) with window and magnetic closure:
- 100 units: $3.95 each
- 250 units: $2.85 each
- 500 units: $1.85 each
- 1,000 units: $1.45 each
Add insert costs separately ($0.35-$0.52 each). Foil stamping adds $0.55 per box. Setup fee is $380 for rigid boxes.
Folding Carton Pricing
For higher-volume, lower-cost option:
- 250 units: $1.65 each
- 500 units: $1.20 each
- 1,000 units: $0.95 each
- 2,500+ units: $0.78 each
Production Timelines
Folding cartons: 15-20 days standard. Rigid boxes: 25-30 days due to hand assembly. Express service available for both styles (add 30% cost).
Food Safety Compliance
All materials meet FDA food contact standards. Inserts are BPA-free. Coatings use water-based formulations safe for chocolate. Heat-seal compatible for extending shelf life.