Printed folding cartons for food and drink products
Food carton packaging has to present the product clearly, carry mandatory information and use materials appropriate to the intended contact and supply chain. We develop printed folding cartons and sleeves for confectionery, dry foods, bottled products and retail food ranges, with suitability confirmed for each application.
Brief food & drink packagingCombine appetite appeal, clear information and material suitability in one efficient pack.
Build the brief around the real product.
- 01Board and coating suitability for the end use
- 02Windows and visibility where appropriate
- 03Efficient hand or line packing
- 04Strong colour and product photography
Carton styles to consider
These are useful starting points, not fixed answers. Product size, weight and packing method decide the final construction.
Straight tuck end
A clean, familiar paperboard carton with top and base closures folding in the same direction.
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Crash-lock bottom
A fast-erecting carton with a pre-glued automatic base for efficient packing and added support.
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Bespoke cartons
A product-specific carton engineered around dimensions, protection, packing method and presentation.
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Gloss, matte, windows and protective coatings can be considered against food-contact, recycling and packing requirements.
For multi-SKU ranges, repeatability matters as much as the first visual impact. The print route, colour references and finishing sequence should be recorded against the approved carton specification.
Questions worth answering
01Is there direct or indirect food contact?
02What barriers or coatings are required?
03How is the product packed and sealed?
04What shelf-life and storage conditions apply?