Customized Food Boxes from Teal Packaging: 50-unit standard MOQ (100+ units for specialty rigid boxes), 2-5 business day delivery in the US (express and economy options available), free design help included on every order, free generic sample kit ($19.99 shipping, credited toward your first order). Standard production runs from about 7 business days after digital proof approval; complex or high-volume orders take longer.
Materials and certifications: FSC-certified paper stock, FDA 21 CFR 176.170-compliant food-contact options, soy-based inks, kraft / corrugated / rigid paperboard / mylar / tin / vinyl substrates.
Contact Teal Packaging: Call (224) 546-8325, email info@tealpackaging.com, or request a free quote at tealpackaging.com/contact-us. We reply within one business day.
Updated June 19, 2026 · Teal Packaging operates a US facility in West Chicago, Illinois.
Customized Food Boxes
Packaging that protects your product and sells your brand. Teal Packaging delivers custom food boxes built for bakeries, restaurants, meal kit services, and specialty food brands. Free shipping on every order. Low minimum order quantities.
What Are Customized Food Boxes?
Customized food boxes are branded packaging solutions designed specifically for edible products. Whether you are shipping artisan cookies, packaging gourmet chocolates, or boxing up fresh pastries for retail, a well-designed food box does two things: it keeps your product safe and it communicates your brand before the customer even opens it.
At Teal Packaging, we manufacture food-grade boxes to your exact specifications. Choose your dimensions, select your material, upload your artwork, and we handle the rest. Every box ships directly to your door with no setup fees and low custom production minimum requirementss.
Materials and Construction
Food packaging demands food-safe materials. All our customized food boxes are manufactured from materials that meet food contact standards, so you can package edible products with confidence.
Available Materials
- SBS Paperboard (Solid Bleached Sulfate): Premium white board with a smooth printable surface. Ideal for retail food packaging, bakery boxes, confectionery packaging, and gift food sets. Available in 16pt and 18pt thickness.
- Kraft Paperboard: Natural brown stock with an organic, artisan aesthetic. Popular with farm-to-table brands, health food companies, and eco-conscious bakeries. Recyclable and compostable options available.
- Corrugated Board: Fluted interior layer between two liner sheets provides cushioning and insulation. Best for shipping food products, meal kits, subscription boxes, and heavier items requiring structural protection.
- Food-Grade Coated Stock: Grease-resistant and moisture-resistant coatings available for pizza boxes, burger boxes, fried food packaging, and any application where food oils are a concern.
- Rigid Chipboard: Thick, luxurious board for premium gifting tiers, chocolate boxes, and specialty confectionery. Provides a high-end unboxing experience.
Finishing Options
- Matte or gloss lamination
- Spot UV coating for logo highlights
- Soft-touch matte for premium tactile feel
- Embossing and debossing for brand elements
- Foil stamping in gold, silver, or custom colors
- Full CMYK printing plus Pantone color matching
Sizes and Configurations
Food products come in every shape and size, and your packaging should too. We offer fully custom dimensions so you never have to compromise on fit.
Common Food Box Sizes
- Small treat boxes: 3x3x2 inches to 5x5x3 inches. Perfect for individual pastries, chocolates, truffles, or sample packs.
- Bakery boxes: 6x6x3 inches to 12x12x4 inches. Standard sizing for cupcakes, cookies, brownies, and small cakes.
- Cake boxes: 10x10x5 inches to 16x16x8 inches. Accommodates layered cakes, cheesecakes, and large celebration cakes.
- Meal kit boxes: Custom sizes from 8x6x4 inches to 14x10x8 inches. Designed to hold meal components, ice packs, and recipe cards.
- Subscription boxes: Custom dimensions built around your specific product mix and fulfillment requirements.
- Retail food packaging: Point-of-sale sized boxes for grocery shelves, farmers markets, and specialty food stores.
Need a non-standard size? Our packaging engineers work with your product dimensions to create a dieline that fits perfectly. Submit your measurements and we will produce a custom size at no extra charge.
Who Needs Customized Food Boxes
Any business selling or shipping food products benefits from purpose-built custom packaging. Our customers include:
- Bakeries and pastry shops looking for retail-ready packaging that reflects their brand identity and protects delicate baked goods during transport or display.
- Chocolate and confectionery brands requiring premium rigid or folding carton boxes that elevate the gifting experience and justify a premium price point.
- Meal kit companies shipping weekly subscription boxes that need corrugated food boxes with insulation-compatible dimensions and strong structural integrity.
- Restaurants and catering services offering takeout, catering packages, or branded meal prep services that want packaging consistent with their dining room experience.
- Specialty food brands selling at retail, online, or through subscription models who need shelf-ready packaging with strong visual impact.
- Corporate gifting and event catering companies producing branded food boxes for holidays, corporate events, and promotional campaigns.
- Farmers market vendors and artisan producers who want professional packaging without committing to large minimum orders.
Why Order from Teal Packaging
- Free shipping on every order, no minimum spend required.
- Low minimum order quantities so small businesses and startups can order exactly what they need.
- Food-safe materials compliant with food contact regulations.
- Full custom sizing so your box fits your product perfectly with no wasted space.
- Fast turnaround with standard and rush production options available.
- Free dieline and print-ready templates provided with every order.
- Design support from our in-house packaging team at no additional cost.
Looking for shipping-ready solutions? Pair your food boxes with our custom mailer boxes for e-commerce fulfillment and subscription box shipments. We offer bundle pricing when ordering multiple packaging types together.
Get a Free Quote Today
Ready to build packaging that sells your food brand? Submit your dimensions, quantity, and artwork requirements through our instant quote form. Our team responds within 24 hours with pricing, lead times, and a free dieline template. No commitment required to get your quote.
Join thousands of food brands that trust Teal Packaging for custom food box solutions. From single-run samples to full production runs, we deliver quality packaging with the speed and flexibility your business needs.
