Food Packaging

Food packaging establishes and sustains your customer’s impression of your brand. From the attractive appearance that catches your consumer’s eye to the assurance the material keeps the item fresh, every detail helps push that final sale and repeat purchase. It all starts with the correct food packaging type.  

Apart from marketing, the packaging is what protects and ensures the safety of your items in transit and on display before they’re brought to a customer’s home. The package goes through several environments and it needs to be in good condition in every step.  

We offer several custom food packaging options, depending on your design and current needs: 

• Stand up and flat pouches or bag toppers for specific quantities of food. These are both resealable after being opened.  
• Food labels or stickers in cut-to-size and roll format for the easy application on a product box, plastic container, or glass jar. 
• Personalized thank you card you can include with a mailer or shipping box full of your edible goodies. 
• Plastic bags to provide further protection for takeout orders or deliveries. They come with sturdy handles that keep the bagged items intact while customers are in transit.  

After choosing your preferred food packaging type, you can navigate the product page in three easy steps: 

1. Select your preferred size, shape, material, laminate, and any other additional features for the product. 
2. Upload your design or use the online design tool to create the packaging on your browser. 
3. Select to review your PDF to ensure all details are accurate before printing. You need to approve the file before we proceed with production. Otherwise, our team will review the artwork for all technical aspects and inform you if any corrections need to be made. 

What are the legal requirements for food packaging? 

The US Food and Drug Administration requires the following information on all food packages or labels. 

On the principal display panel or the front-facing side of the package: 

1. Statement of identity or the name of your product 
2. Net weight or amount of the item 

On the information panel or the area to the right of the principal display panel: 

1. Manufacturer’s address
2. Ingredients list
3. Nutrition facts

Check out this article on the parts of a food label for more details. 

Food Packaging FAQs 

Do you use eco-friendly materials for your food packaging? 

Yes, you can order the Oxo-biodegradable plastic bags instead of the standard plastic bags. It’s an eco-friendly alternative that breaks down the plastic into microplastic rather than keeping the bag whole once it’s thrown out.  

What are the common food items that need packaging? 

Food items that commonly need packaging include takeout or delivery meals, baked goods, items that have an expiry date such as cereals, condiments, and refrigerated consumables like jam and honey, and snacks like chips. 

 
Can I create my food packaging on an online design tool? 

Yes, you can create your food packaging’s look at our online design tool. The browser-based tool is available for food labels and stickers, packaging sleeves, and thank you cards. After inputting your specs on the product’s online calculator, select “Create Your Design 

How can I save on my custom food packaging order? 

You can save more with bulk orders of your custom food packaging. The larger your order quantity, the less you spend per piece.