Eco & Shipping Food Boxes
Box formats and materials for shipping food and for brands that want recyclable or compostable packaging. Made to order for online food brands, subscription services and businesses moving away from plastic from 100 units.
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Kraft Food Boxes
Unbleached kraft board looks natural, prints simply and is widely recyclable when clean.
Compostable Food Boxes
Boxes can be specified to meet Australian compostability standards where your waste stream accepts them.
Food Mailer Boxes
Self-locking mailer boxes survive courier handling and open like a present.
Food Subscription Boxes
Printed inside and out, subscription boxes make every delivery feel like an event.
Corrugated Food Shipping Boxes
Corrugated board is chosen by flute and strength to suit the load and the journey.
Tuck End Food Boxes
The most economical folding carton style, quick to fill and easy to print.
Food Packaging Sleeves
A printed sleeve brands a plain tray or container for a fraction of a full box.
Gable Food Boxes
A built-in carry handle makes gable boxes easy to hand out and carry.
Choosing eco & shipping food boxes
The biggest practical challenge in this category is courier handling, stacking pressure and temperature swings in transit. Match the box strength to the courier journey and add void fill or inserts so contents don't shift.
Common styles include mailer box, tuck end box and gable box. Each has a different balance of protection, presentation and packing speed; our guide Best Box Styles for Eco & Shipping Food Boxes Compared compares them side by side.
For board, we usually recommend kraft paperboard, e-flute corrugated board and sbs paperboard. See Sustainable Eco & Shipping Food Boxes: Options for Australian Businesses for recyclable and compostable options.
Product guides
Printing Options for Custom Kraft Food Boxes Explained
Offset, digital, spot colours and finishes: a plain-English guide to printing kraft food boxes that look sharp and stay on budget.
Eco & Shipping Food BoxesCustom Compostable Food Boxes for Small Businesses: A Starter Guide
Starting out or growing fast? Here's how small food businesses can get branded compostable food boxes without over-ordering.
Eco & Shipping Food BoxesCustom Food Mailer Boxes in Australia: The Complete Buyer's Guide
Everything you need to know before ordering custom food mailer boxes, from styles and sizes to board, printing and sustainability.
Eco & Shipping Food BoxesHow to Choose the Right Size for Custom Food Subscription Boxes
The wrong size is the most common reason food subscription boxes fail. Here's how to measure, what clearance to allow and which sizes Australian businesses order most.
Eco & Shipping Food BoxesCorrugated Food Shipping Boxes Design Ideas for Australian Food Brands
Practical design ideas for corrugated food shipping boxes that help your food stand out on the counter, in the delivery bag and on social media.
Eco & Shipping Food BoxesKraft vs White Board for Tuck End Food Boxes: Which Should You Choose?
Kraft and white board both work for tuck end food boxes, but they suit different brands, artwork and budgets. Here's how to decide.
Eco & Shipping Food BoxesWhat Affects the Price of Custom Food Packaging Sleeves?
A clear look at what goes into the price of custom food packaging sleeves, and simple ways to get more value from every order.
Eco & Shipping Food BoxesEco-Friendly Gable Food Boxes: Sustainable Options in Australia
How to make gable food boxes more sustainable without sacrificing food safety or presentation, with notes on recycling labels and compostable standards.