Biscotti packaging boxes are printed paperboard cartons, usually with a window, built to hold a stack of biscotti upright or on their side so they arrive whole and stay crisp on a shelf or counter. We make them in any size with no minimum order, so a home bakery can print a single gift box and a wholesale bakery can run thousands with the same file. A standard 6-count box measures about 7 by 3 by 2.5 inches and holds biscotti up to 6.5 inches long.
What a biscotti box has to do
Biscotti break. They are brittle by design, and a box that lets them rattle will deliver crumbs. The box should be within a quarter inch of the biscotti length so the stack cannot slide, and the count should fill the width. A glassine or grease-resistant liner keeps almond and butter oils off the board so the printed panel does not blotch. For gift and retail work the window matters as much as the print, because biscotti sell on the visible almonds and the chocolate dip.
Specifications we build to
| Item | What we use |
|---|---|
| Board | 16 pt or 18 pt SBS paperboard for retail, 24 pt or kraft for shipping counts, grease-resistant coating available |
| Styles | Tuck-end carton, window tuck box, gable box with handle, two-piece gift box, flat kraft bakery box |
| Common sizes | 7 x 3 x 2.5 in (6 count), 8 x 4 x 3 in (12 count), 9 x 6 x 2 in (flat gift dozen) |
| Window | Clear PET, any shape, applied inside so the edge is smooth |
| Full-color offset or digital outside, optional inside print, matte or gloss aqueous, foil and spot UV optional | |
| Liner | Glassine or wax-coated tissue insert, or a grease-resistant board coating |
| Minimum | None. One box to full runs |
| Turnaround | Proof in one business day, production 7 to 10 business days after approval |
Retail counter versus mail order
A counter box is about the window and the print. Use 16 pt board with a large front window, and let the biscotti stand upright so the customer sees the cut face. A mail order box has to survive a courier. Move to 24 pt board or an E-flute mailer, lay the biscotti flat in two rows with a divider, and skip the window or place it on the lid where it is protected. If you do both, we often build one dieline in two board weights so the artwork stays identical.
Shelf life inside the box
Paperboard is not a moisture barrier. Biscotti in a box alone stay crisp for a week or two depending on humidity. For longer, bag them first in a heat-sealed pouch and use the box for presentation. That is the combination most bakeries land on for holiday and corporate gift orders.
In short
Biscotti packaging boxes are windowed paperboard cartons sized within a quarter inch of the biscotti so nothing rattles. Order any size with no minimum, choose 16 pt for counters or 24 pt for shipping, and add a liner to keep oil off the print.
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Frequently asked questions
What size box do I need for a dozen biscotti?
For a standard 6 inch biscotti, a dozen fits in an 8 by 4 by 3 inch box in two rows of six, or a 9 by 6 by 2 inch flat gift box in a single layer. Send us your biscotti length and we size the dieline to it.
Can the box have a window?
Yes. We die-cut any window shape and apply clear PET film on the inside so the edge is smooth. For shipped orders we recommend the window on the lid rather than the side.
How do I keep oil from staining the box?
Choose a grease-resistant coating on the board or add a glassine liner. Either one keeps almond and butter oils from soaking into the printed panel.
Is there a minimum order?
No. We print one box or a few for a market test, and the same file runs at wholesale quantity later.
Will the biscotti survive shipping?
Yes, if the box is sized so the stack cannot move and the board is 24 pt or corrugated. We also suggest bagging the biscotti first, which adds cushioning and keeps them crisp in transit.
No minimum order. One or a full run. Free design and dieline, and a printed proof before production. Free samples so you can load the box with your own biscotti and ship it to yourself before you commit. Price match: send a written quote for the same size, board, print and quantity and we will beat it.
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