Custom Food & Gourmet Mailer Boxes

What are Custom Food and Gourmet Mailer Boxes?

Custom food and gourmet mailer boxes are tailor-made packaging solutions for edible products that require both protection and presentation. These boxes are constructed using food-safe materials, including food-grade coatings, to provide complete compliance with Food Safety Packaging Standards, while providing a premium look and feel.

Gourmet, Artisanal, & Speciality Food Products Engineered

Speciality food shipping boxes are designed specifically for gourmet and organic food, artisanal food, and speciality food products. These types of products often have special considerations during transportation in terms of how they must be handled and kept at certain temperatures, in addition to needing protective packaging that protects them from movement while they are in transit to their final destination.

E-Commerce Food Shipping Optimization to Support DTC

The continued rise of e-commerce has resulted in increased demand for packaging designed to function effectively in real-world shipping conditions. Our range of gourmet food shipping box products is designed with DTC shipped orders, third-party logistics (3PL), and subscription-based shipping models in mind.

Achieving the Perfect Balance Between Food Protection

Strike the ultimate balance between creating an appealing product presentation and providing protection from damage during shipping. With the ability to safely ship perishables, as well as non-perishable items, mailer boxes are the perfect solution for all types of food shipping. In addition to protecting food products, they also provide a way to create an overall excellent consumer experience by using high-quality materials.

Influencer Kits, PR Boxes & Gourmet Gifting Experiences

Regardless of whether you are using a food mailer box for an influencer kit, PR mailing, or gourmet gift set, you can expect the same amazing level of service and quality of materials. Each mailer box is custom-designed to create an exceptional unboxing experience and enhance the customer experience. The food shipping mailer box provides the ultimate package for your food products by providing the three essential elements.

Why Use a Mailer Box for Shipments of Food Products?

A food product shipping mailer box is far superior to standard shipping boxes because it combines the protective features of cardboard shipping boxes with the presentation aspect of food packaging and the economical aspects of both.

1- High Quality Corrugated Mailer Boxes for Shipping Food Products

The mailing boxes provide excellent protection from shock absorption for damage, compression, and the like, while providing a professional look for everything being delivered.

2- Tamper-Proof Self-Locking Closing Devices

The main thing to protect food deliveries is to have a secure closing device. Our self-locking closure mailer design eliminates the need for an external tap that may be scant on safety for the food being shipped.

3- Lightweight, Cost-Efficient & Storage-Efficient Construction

The construction of mailers is made of either cardboard, coated food-safe, or kraft material. The construction is light in weight but also very durable and folds down for storage.

4- Durable Structural Designs for Safe Food Transport

Durable structural design, reinforced panels, secure locking mechanisms, and optimized dimensions are incorporated into our packaging to provide safe transport throughout the shipping lifecycle.

Gourmet/Food Packaging Commonly Shipped Using Mailer Boxes

The best gourmet Packaging Boxes USA can be used for numerous applications. Examples of gourmet mailer boxes include:

Gourmet Foods Shipping Mailers

Baked Products, Pastries

Food Subscription Boxes

Seasonal Gourmet Collections

Coffee, Tea & Beverage Mailer Boxes

Condiments, Sauces, Honey

Premium Printing & Branding for Food & Gourmet Mailer Boxes

By utilizing full-color printing (CMYK) as well as 2-sided printing (on both the inside and outside of the box) in conjunction with custom printed food mailer boxes, we provide brands with an additional medium to communicate product origin, quality standards, and brand values at each point of interaction with the consumer.

Full-Color CMYK Printing

We use high-resolution CMYK printing for our food mailing boxes, and use this method for all production runs which allows brands to maintain the same color quality across all branded packaging used and ensure their packaging is produced identically.

Decorative Enhancements

Uprgade your food and gourmet packaging to reflect your brand by including decorative enhancements in the form of foiling, embossing, debossing, and window panels to differentiate their products from standard retailers and gift shops.

Custom Sizes & Protective Inserts

The custom sizing of your shipping boxes and inserts decreases the amount of movement that food packing will have when shipped and provides you with a more stable product during transportation and presentation of your products.

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Materials Used in Food & Gourmet Mailer Boxes

All of the materials in the manufacture of mailer boxes are chosen to meet strict standards of safety for the food packaged, as well as for durability, aesthetics, and environmentally sustainable practices.

1- Corrugated Cardboard for Maximum Shipping Durability

Corrugated cardboard demonstrates excellent compression and impact properties, so it is an excellent material for long-distance shipping of gourmet food.

2- Kraft Paperboard for Sustainable Food Packaging

Made from Kraft materials, eco-friendly gourmet mailer boxes are very supportive of sustainability initiatives and are also strong, light-weight, made of recycled materials.

3- Food-Safe Coated Board for Direct Food Contact

All of our food-safe coated board meets every standard for the safety of food packaged in them and can be used for applications that require direct food contact.

4- A Clean and Elegant Look with White Corrugated Board

The white corrugated Board offers excellent printed images with a clean look, which makes it ideal for companies that sell premium packaged food and gifts.

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Clear Pricing Options and Flexible Order Quantities

Our flexible pricing allows brands to take advantage of premium packaging solutions without significant financial restrictions and continue to use high-quality materials (professional standard materials), print products, and achieve structural integrity on their orders.

1- Using Low Minimum Orders Quantity to Create Food Brands

Startups and artisan producers, as well as subscriptions to food brands that require a rapid response to changing consumer preferences with products that frequently need to hit the market and packaging solutions that deliver quickly, benefit greatly from low minimum-order quantities (MOQs).

2- Consistent Quality Across Every Production Run

Every production run must be identical to maintain brand credibility. We perform extensive quality-control checks to guarantee that your order matches in every respect, including raw material quality, construction quality, colour-matching accuracy, and the print quality of your boxes.

3- Scalable Volumes for Nationwide Distribution

We provide logistics solutions that fit emphatically into a high-volume shipping strategy for any business nationwide within the continental US and provide you with enhanced opportunities to save money through the use of affordable (free) shipping options that simplify your supply chain while maintaining the highest quality of packaging.

Food Mailer Boxes vs. Traditional Shipping Cartons

Understanding the specific-purpose packaging formats for optimisation of logistics and brand presentation of products. The food supply chain has consumer-facing food mailer boxes for direct-to-consumer (DTC) fulfilment and traditional shipping cartons as outer cartons.

Food Mailer Boxes

1- Customer-Facing Packaging Option

Food mailer boxes are specifically designed to be delivered DTC; product packaging serves to provide protection, visual presentation and branding for the ultimate unboxing experience.

Food Shipping Boxes

1- Outer Cartons for Logistics

As outer cartons, food shipping boxes are used primarily for mass-transit purposes, built to hold numerous food mailer boxes of inventory by providing a strong and secure outer shell.

2- Brand Storytelling

Food story-telling is possible through packaging, as all sides of food mailer boxes have full interior and exterior printing (custom graphics, messaging and logo elements) contained on the inside and outside.

2- Strengths Matter More Than Branding

In contrast to mailer boxes, which are branded, shipping (transit) cartons place a greater emphasis on load capacity, stacking strength, compression resilience, and long-lasting durability.

3- Lightweight & E-Commerce Optimized

Food mailer boxes are also lightweight and optimised for e-commerce fulfilment. The design is engineered to be lightweight and maximally efficient in shipping costs while still providing sufficient strength.

3- Logistics-focused

Shipping (transit) cartons have a greater focus on improving logistical efficiency for suppliers, thus requiring substantial amounts of space on their shelves, but are not customer-facing or visible.

Food Brands We Package for

Custom packaging solutions have been created for various food and gourmet companies to fit their individual products, distribution models, and growth objectives.

Gourmet & Speciality Food Brands

Leading gourmet and speciality producers depend on the high quality of the product and how the product is perceived through its packaging. For speciality food and beverages, the package needs to look like a gift. Speciality food brands use high-quality rigid gift boxes with special finishes (soft-touch lamination or gold foil).

Artisan & Organic Producers

Small-batch artisans and organic producers appreciate the reflective nature of their products in their packages and the added value associated with environmentally friendly packaging methods. They are often filled with kraft paper and cellulose-based films (compostable alternatives to plastic), as well as agri-waste papers.

Food Subscription Box

Food subscription boxes require packaging that meets their ongoing shipment and customer retention needs with consistently sized and lightweight carton construction and reliable protection. All of these boxes are designed to be extremely light to reduce shipping expenses without sacrificing strength.

Indie Food Startups

Indie food businesses often require flexible (minimum order quantity) MOQs, fast turnaround, and an ability to provide scalable options to grow with their businesses. They utilize Low Minimum Order Quantity digital printing methods to allow for purchases of 500 pouches in small runs versus 50,000.

Influencer & PR Campaigns

Packaging assures that PR and influencer shipments always arrive on time, in a professional manner, and on-brand. These kits are typically large, theatrical boxes designed to create excitement around the new product and are often nested in custom-cut foam or cardboard for perfect presentation upon opening.

Wholesale Food Distributor

Packaging solutions for bulk distribution will help distribute products in high volumes while maintaining product integrity and logistics chain efficiency. The typical packaging for bulk ingredients is heavy-duty corrugated window boxes, or the super-sized polypropylene sacks.

Frequently Asked Question

In order to assist you in making an informed decision regarding your custom mailer box solution, we have compiled some of the questions that we are most commonly asked.

What is the typical timeline for receiving custom food mailer packaging products?

The amount of time it will take to produce your custom food mailer packaging products depends on the volume of your order, the materials used, and the level of customization. Our US-based production facilities produce custom food mailers according to the same lead times as standard domestic products after artwork approval has been received; thus, customers will know when to expect their products to ship.

Will I be able to place a small quantity for testing or to launch my new product?

Yes! Custom food mailer packaging products are available at low minimum order quantities (MOQs) for product trials, limited-edition releases, and seasonal promos. Brands can enjoy this flexibility without having to spend a fortune on excessive inventory.

Are your custom food mailer packaging products USDA-compliant?

Yes. All materials used in the production of custom food mailer packaging products are made with food-safe materials and coatings and conform to all of the industry standards for safe food storage and shipping.

Do you offer eco-friendly custom food mailer packaging products?

Yes. We manufacture custom food mailer packaging products from recyclable, plastic-free, and eco-friendly products to assist in your sustainability program and develop a responsible corporate image.

Can additional packaging inserts be added to the custom food mailer packaging product for increased protection?

Yes. Custom packaging inserts can be designed into our custom food mailer packaging products to secure the food items in the packaging and prevent movement of the items, and they can also enhance the presentation of the items when shipped.

Ready to Enhance Your Food And Gourmet Packaging?

The food mailer boxes we manufacture are built to enhance the entire experience for the end-user, from fulfillment through unboxing, while helping to enable scalable and economical nationwide distribution.

Food & Gourmet Mailer Boxes for Food Brands in the USA