Custom kraft food boxes are printed paperboard or corrugated boxes for bakery items, takeout meals, snacks and gift food, and TBPB makes them to your size with no minimum order. We beat any written quote for the same specs.
What kraft board does well
Kraft is unbleached paper, usually brown, and it reads as honest and natural, which is why it is common in bakeries, cafes and farm food brands. It is stiff for its weight, takes ink well and recycles easily in most paper streams. What it does not do on its own is resist grease or moisture. A donut or a fried item will leave a stain on plain kraft in minutes, so the box needs a liner or a coating for oily food.
Handling grease and moisture
Common solutions are a greaseproof or glassine liner, a parchment sheet inside, a barrier coating on the paper or a tray with a separate wrapper. Which one is right depends on the food, how long it sits in the box and whether it is served hot. Confirm food-contact requirements with your own regulatory adviser, because TBPB prints supplied artwork and does not certify any box for food contact. Tell us what goes inside and how it is stored, and we will build around your decision.
Style and sizing
A tuck top suits cookies and snacks. A tray with a lid suits cakes and cupcakes, and a window shows the product. A corrugated kraft box with a locking lid holds hot takeout and survives a delivery bag. For pizza or flat items, a die-cut lock-corner style is more stable. Measure the food and add an eighth of an inch per side for a snug fit, or more for items that expand when baked. Vent holes help hot food avoid sogginess.
Printing on a brown surface
Brown board mutes bright colors. A one- or two-color print in black, white or a deep spot color looks the sharpest. White ink or a white underlay lifts a logo, though it adds a pass. CMYK works, but expect warmer, darker results than on white board. Matte finishes suit the natural look, and a clear window keeps the product visible. Keep the artwork simple, because fine detail disappears on kraft.
Other options and companion packaging
If you want a die-cut, stronger look, see kraft die cut boxes. For a sustainable range, eco friendly boxes cover other materials. If you are shipping rather than serving, a corrugated ecommerce box may suit better, and the full kraft boxes category shows more builds.
Order a sample before you commit, and test it with real food. Leave a pastry in the box for an hour, or a hot meal for twenty minutes, and look for stains, steam and collapse. Because TBPB has no minimum order, a sample is an ordinary first step. If the liner is wrong, we adjust the dieline and you approve the revision before the full run.
Check the lid fit too. A lid that is too loose pops open in a delivery bag, and one that is too tight tears the kraft at the edges.
- Styles: tuck top, tray and lid, window box, corrugated takeout
- Board: kraft paperboard, E-flute corrugated kraft
- Print: one- or two-color, white underlay, CMYK, matte
- Extras: liners, windows, vent holes, inserts
- Quantity: no minimum order
Send the product dimensions and the quantity you want, even if it is one, and TBPB will draw the dieline and quote it.
Frequently asked questions
Are kraft boxes grease-proof?
Not by themselves. Plain kraft stains with oily food, so the box needs a liner, a coating or a separate wrapper. Pick the solution based on the food and confirm food contact with your own adviser.
Is there a minimum order for kraft food boxes?
No. TBPB has no minimum order, so you can order a sample or a production run. Send your dimensions and quantity and we will quote it.
Can I print full-color on kraft?
Yes, but colors look darker and warmer on brown board. One- or two-color print is cleaner, and a white underlay helps a logo stand out.
Which style is best for takeout meals?
A corrugated kraft box with a locking lid and vent holes holds heat and survives a delivery bag. Lighter foods such as cookies suit a tuck top carton.
Does TBPB certify boxes for food contact?
No. TBPB prints the artwork you supply on the board you choose. You are responsible for labeling and for confirming contact-material needs with your own regulatory adviser.
Do you beat competitor quotes?
Yes. Bring a written quote for the same size, board, print and quantity, and TBPB will beat it.
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