Custom Egg Cartons are branded paperboard cartons for farms, ranches, and specialty grocers who sell eggs by the dozen and want their name on the lid. Made from molded-style folding paperboard stock, they hold a dozen securely and carry your label straight to the shelf.
A printed lid replaces the plain commodity carton, so shoppers connect your eggs to your farm by name instead of price alone, and a sturdy fold protects the contents on the drive home. Pasture-raised and heritage-breed producers use them to stand out at the farmers market and in farm-store coolers.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: kraft or SBS paperboard carton
- Weight: 300-400gsm paperboard
- Printing: full-color CMYK, inside and outside
- Finishing: matte or gloss lamination, spot UV, foil, emboss/deboss
- Sustainability: FSC-certified paper option
Best Used For
- Pasture-raised and free-range egg brands
- Farmers-market and farm-store retail
- Specialty grocer and co-op shelves
- CSA and farm-subscription deliveries
Printing & Finishing
Print your farm logo and dozen count in full-color CMYK, then choose matte or gloss lamination to hold up in cold storage. Foil, spot UV, and emboss/deboss add a premium touch for heritage and specialty lines.
Why Order from Teal
Teal is a US-based custom packaging supplier with a 50-unit minimum, free design help, and free US shipping. Pick rush service (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs) or standard production from about 7 business days after proof approval, print in full-color CMYK, and add an FSC-certified paper option. A sample kit is $50, credited to your first order, and you'll get a quote reply within 4 business hours.
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The standard minimum is 50 units, with 100+ only on specialty rigid styles.
How long is production? Standard production runs from about 7 business days, and a rush service (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs) is available.
Can I get a sample? Yes, the sample kit is $50, credited to your first order.
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
Printing Egg Cartons for Farm and Retail Volume
Molded fiber cartons take print two ways: a printed label applied to the lid, or direct print onto the fiber surface, which reads softer because the pulp absorbs ink. Clear PET cartons show the eggs and carry a wrap label instead. Count layout drives the footprint, and an eighteen count flat behaves very differently on a shelf than a dozen.
| Cartons per order | Count layout and print notes |
|---|---|
| 50 | Farm stand quantity to test label adhesion. |
| 500 | One count layout with a single label design. |
| 1,000 | Twelve and six count cartons sharing artwork. |
| 5,000 | Direct print on fiber becomes worth the setup. |
| 10,000+ | Grocery supply pricing from about $0.44 per unit at volume. |
Plan on about 7 business days for in-house eligible label and print work, and about 12 weeks where specialty imported carton tooling is involved. Season planning should assume the slower path. Free dieline design maps the label outline plus the print window on each lid.
Include egg count, carton material, label or direct print preference, and cartons per month in your request.
How to Order Custom Egg Cartons
Ordering custom egg cartons is simple:
- Submit a quote request with your dimensions, quantity, and design references
- Receive quote guidance within one business day
- Send your artwork or work with our design team (free dieline + 2 revision rounds)
- Approve the digital proof and production begins
- Standard production runs from about 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders take longer
