Bakery Packaging
Custom bakery boxes, window cartons and gable boxes for cupcakes, cookies, pastries and fresh-baked goods. Food-safe board, grease-resistant options and fast turnaround.
At-a-glance specs
- Structure
- Window cartons, gable boxes and pastry boxes
- Board grade
- 14 / 18 / 24 pt SBS · kraft
- Thickness
- 0.36 – 0.62 mm (14–24 pt)
- CMYK + Pantone, inside & outside
- Finishes
- Matte / gloss / soft-touch / foil / spot UV
- MOQ
- 500 units (sample: 1)
- Lead time
- 8 – 12 business days + shipping
Packaging that keeps baked goods fresh and visible
Window appeal
Clear windows show frosting and texture without opening the box.
Food-safe
SBS, kraft and clay-coated boards meet food-contact requirements.
Grease resistance
Optional barrier coating handles butter, oil and cream.
Flat-ship
Cartons ship flat and fold fast at the bakery counter.
What bakery packaging do we offer?
- Window cartons — show the product while protecting it.
- Gable boxes — built-in handle for carry-out orders.
- Custom inserts — hold cupcakes and jars in place.
- Food-safe board — SBS, kraft or clay-coated options.
Specifications
| Structure | Recommended structures and materials |
|---|---|
| Board grade | 14 / 18 / 24 pt SBS · kraft · CCNB |
| Material | SBS · Kraft · CCNB recycled paperboard |
| Printing | Offset CMYK + Pantone · HD digital · full-bleed |
| Finishes | Gloss / matte / soft-touch lamination · foil · emboss · spot UV · window |
| MOQ | 500 units — price breaks at 1k / 5k / 10k+ |
| Turnaround | 8–12 business days after approval · rush available |
| Free with quote | Custom dieline + physical sample or 3D mockup |
Folding carton thickness
Board caliper (thickness) decides how stiff and premium your carton feels — measured in points (pt).
Frequently asked questions
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Our Ordering Process
Four simple steps from first inquiry to boxes at your door.
Send inquiry
Tell us size, qty, material & artwork. Get a firm quote + free dieline in 24h.
Proof & sample
We send a digital proof or physical sample for your sign-off before production.
Production
Printed and finished in 8–12 business days with rigorous quality checks.
Delivery
Flat-packed and shipped worldwide, with tracking and after-sales support.
What bakeries say about our packaging
Bakeries use our window cartons and gable boxes to turn counter displays and delivery orders into brand moments.
“Our folding cartons print beautifully — the SBS surface makes CMYK pop and the foil came out crisp. Dieline was free and the proof was right first time.”
“We moved our whole subscription line to these cartons. Crash-lock assembly saves my packers real time and the kraft option looks great.”
“The window patch cartons let customers see the product without opening. Retail buyers loved it and re-ordered for three seasons.”
Window cartons that sell the pastry before the box is opened
A die-cut window backed by food-safe PET film lets the swirl, frosting or layered texture do the selling without exposing the product to handling. We size the window aperture to your SKU so the cake stays centered, protected and photogenic from bakery counter to Instagram post. Ask for a window placement proof with your dieline.
See options → Boards and barriers built for direct contact
We use SBS, clay-coated and natural kraft paperboard with food-contact compliant inks and optional grease-resistant coating for buttery, creamy or oily items. The barrier stops oil bleed-through while keeping the carton crisp through refrigeration and transport. Tell us what you are packing and we will match the right board grade and barrier.
Start customizing →Gable handles that turn the box into its own bag
Gable boxes with an integrated lock-top handle make cupcakes, cookies and pastries easy to carry out of the shop or to events without extra bags. The structure ships flat, folds in seconds and prints edge-to-edge with your brand. Request a sample kit to test the fold and handle strength.
See options → Customers also bought
Complete the unboxing — most orders ship together with these add-ons.
Custom Tissue Paper
Branded inner wrap that turns delivery into an unboxing moment.
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Stickers & Labels
Seal the carton, brand the closure or add a thank-you touch.
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Rigid Drawer Boxes
Step up to a premium rigid box for hero SKUs.
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Corrugated Mailers
Ship the carton safely inside a custom mailer.
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