Kraft donut boxes are unbleached brown paperboard bakery boxes sized to carry a half dozen, a dozen or a single specialty donut without crushing the glaze. TBPB prints them with your branding and no minimum order, and if you bring a written quote for the same specs, we beat it.
What makes a donut box work
A donut is soft, sticky and heavier than it looks, and a dozen of them can weigh several pounds. The base needs to stay flat when someone carries the box by the bottom, and the lid needs to stay shut without squashing the top layer. The most common failure is a box that bows in the middle, tips the donuts together and glues the glaze to the lid. A sound donut box is mostly about the base, the fold and the fit, not the print.
Layout and the insert question
Donuts sit flat in a single layer, so the box is wide and shallow, usually just taller than the thickest donut. If your range includes filled or tall donuts, ask for more height. A divider or insert keeps glazed donuts apart and stops them sliding, and a die-cut insert can hold six or twelve donuts in fixed pockets. Without one, a standard box is fine for cake donuts and rings, but fragile toppings need pockets.
Kraft versus white, and what kraft does for a bakery
Kraft board has a warm, handmade look that suits a neighbourhood bakery and photographs well on social media. It also hides small oil marks better than white board does. The trade-off is colour. Kraft is brown, so white ink and light colours print dull and bright colours shift, and a one or two-colour print on kraft often looks better than full colour. If your brand relies on bright pink or a photograph, white board will serve you better.
Sizing the box
Lay out the donuts as they will sit, measure the footprint and the tallest donut, and add roughly 1/8 inch of clearance per side. Standard counts are six and twelve, but a half-size box for four or a single-pack for a signature donut can use the same style. Tell us the diameter and whether you want a window, and we will draw the proportions.
Windows show the product and sell at the counter. Use a food-appropriate film and keep the window clear of the hinge so the box still folds flat.
- Style: lidded bakery box with fold-down lid, optional window
- Board: kraft paperboard, sturdy enough for a full dozen
- Inserts: optional die-cut insert or dividers
- Print: one or two-colour on kraft, or full colour on white
- Handle: optional carry handle on larger sizes
- Quantity: no minimum order
TBPB prints the artwork you supply. Food-contact suitability, grease resistance and label content should be confirmed with your own regulatory adviser. A liner or wax tissue between the donut and the board is a sensible precaution.
Other bakery boxes worth a look
For a clearer view of the product, kraft window boxes use the same board with a cutout. Cookie shops can use cookie display boxes for counter sales, and butter paper makes a good liner for glazed items. Heavier or taller bakes suit double wall lid boxes, and the wider bakery boxes range has more.
Send the donut diameter, the count per box and the quantity, even if it is one box, and TBPB will draw the dieline and quote it.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a minimum order for kraft donut boxes?
No. There is no minimum order. A new shop can order a small batch to test the size, and a busy bakery can order thousands. The price-beat guarantee applies at any quantity.
What size box do I need for a dozen donuts?
Lay a dozen out as they sit, measure the footprint and the tallest donut, and add about 1/8 inch per side. Sizes vary with donut diameter, so send your measurements and TBPB draws the box to match instead of guessing.
Will grease and glaze stain a kraft box?
Kraft hides small marks better than white, but oil can still show through uncoated board. A liner, wax tissue or butter paper under the donuts keeps the glaze off the board. Confirm grease and food-contact needs with your own regulatory adviser.
Should I add a window to a donut box?
A window shows the product and helps counter sales. Use a food-appropriate film and keep it clear of the fold lines. If your box travels as a gift or by delivery app, a solid lid protects the glaze better.
Do I need an insert for donuts?
Not always. Plain and cake donuts sit fine in a single layer. Glazed, filled or topped donuts benefit from dividers or die-cut pockets that stop them sliding together. Tell us the donut types and we will suggest an option.
Does kraft print in full colour?
It prints, but the brown base mutes bright colours and white ink looks dull. One or two-colour designs often look best on kraft. If your branding needs bright colours or photography, choose white board instead.
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