Snacks & Confection Packaging
Custom cartons, boxes and display packaging for chocolate, nuts, candy, trail mix and savory snacks. Bright print, resealable options and retail-ready structures.
At-a-glance specs
- Structure
- Cartons and display boxes for snacks and candy
- 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
Shelf-ready packaging that sells the first bite
Bright print
CMYK + Pantone makes colors pop on busy snack shelves.
Resealable option
Add a friction tuck or adhesive strip for freshness.
Display ready
Retail display boxes and counter shippers boost impulse sales.
Food-safe
Board and coatings suitable for direct food contact.
What snack and confection packaging do we offer?
- Tuck-end cartons — standard for bars and small bags.
- Seal-end boxes — tamper-evident for retail shelves.
- Display shippers — open-front cases for counter sales.
- Gable boxes — gift-ready for confection sets.
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
What is best for chocolate bars? +
Can I get resealable cartons? +
Do you make retail display boxes? +
What is the MOQ? +
How fast can I get them? +
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 snack brands say
Snack and confection brands use our cartons and displays to stand out on crowded shelves and protect fragile products.
“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.”
Bright panels and windows that trigger impulse buys
Snacks and confectionery live or die at the point of sale, so we design cartons with high-contrast graphics, clear windows and angled display backs that face the shopper cleanly. The board takes vivid CMYK + Pantone without color shift, so brand colors stay consistent across batches. Ask for a shelf-facing mock-up before production.
See options → Coatings that keep crunch in and moisture out
We specify clay-coated SBS or metallized paperboard with optional grease and moisture barriers for chips, nuts, chocolates and baked snacks. The closure can include a friction tuck or resealable tab for multi-serve packs. Share your shelf-life target and we will recommend the right barrier combination.
Start customizing →Compliant closures for products that need care
For CBD-infused gummies, supplements or anything requiring controlled access, we offer child-resistant carton closures and tamper-evident seals that meet common state guidelines without sacrificing shelf appeal. We keep the regulatory panel space reserved so warnings stay legible. Send your label copy and we will build it into the dieline.
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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