Sports food boxes are custom-printed paperboard folding cartons for protein bars, energy bites, electrolyte snacks, and gym-fuel products from active-nutrition brands. They carry product on the shelf and at events while keeping your branding front and center.
Active buyers scan fast, so bold panels and clear callouts move product. Print flavor names and macros across the carton, run high-contrast brand colors that read from a distance, and add a window so shoppers can spot the bar or bite inside. The flat-folding format makes these boxes easy to ship in bulk to gyms, race expos, and retail accounts, then set up on demand.
Materials & Specifications
- Material: SBS white or natural kraft paperboard folding carton
- Weight: 300-400gsm paperboard
- Construction: reverse-tuck-end, straight-tuck-end, or auto-bottom
- Printing: full-color CMYK, inside and outside
- Window: optional PET-film cutout
- Sustainability: FSC-certified paper option
Best Used For
- Protein bars, energy bites, and recovery snacks
- Pre-workout and electrolyte product retail packs
- Race expos, gym counters, and event sampling
- Subscription and multi-pack sports nutrition
Printing & Finishing
Gloss lamination keeps colors vivid for a high-energy look, matte and soft-touch options offer a cleaner feel, and spot UV or foil highlights a logo or flavor name. Emboss or deboss adds texture, and a PET-film window shows the product inside.
Why Order from Teal
Teal is a US-based custom packaging manufacturer. Start Sports food boxes at 50 units, with 100+ only for specialty rigid styles, and get free design help and free US shipping. Pick 5-day rush or 7-business-day standard production, print in full-color CMYK, and add FSC paper. A free sample kit ships for just $19.99, credited to your first order.
FAQ
What's the minimum order quantity? The standard minimum is 50 units; 100+ applies only to specialty rigid styles.
How long is production? Standard production runs 7 business days, with a 5-day rush available.
Can I get a sample? Yes. Order a free sample kit (just $19.99 shipping, credited to your first order).
Request a free quote and we'll get back to you within 4 business hours.
How to Order Sports
Ordering custom sports 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 takes 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders may require 10-14 business days
