Custom Nougat Boxes

Custom nougat boxes give chocolatiers, lolly shops, confectioners and gift retailers a way to package nougat bars and nougat logs that looks professional, protects the product and fits the way your kitchen actually works.

Long, slim boxes fit nougat bars and logs for retail and festive gifting. Every box is made from food-grade board, cut to your dimensions and printed in full colour, spot colours or a simple one-colour logo, with orders from 100 units and delivery to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide and regional areas.

What our nougat boxes are used for

• Nougat bars: the box has to hold its shape from the counter to the customer's table.
• Nougat logs: presentation matters as much as protection, so the print needs to be sharp.
• Torrone: staff need a box that folds up fast when orders stack up.
• Festive gifts: repeat customers notice when the packaging looks consistent every time.

Planning a range? Our guide, Custom Nougat Boxes for Small Businesses: A Starter Guide, goes into more detail.

Box styles

Choose the structure that suits the food and how your team packs it. We can also combine features or copy a box you already use.

• Slim tuck end box: Flaps tuck in to close the box without glue or tape, which keeps unit cost down.
• Window sleeve: An open-ended printed band slides over a tray or container, branding it for less than a full box.
• Rigid gift box: Thick wrapped board gives a solid, premium box that customers tend to keep.

Sizes

These sizes suit most orders for nougat boxes. Every box can be made to your exact inside dimensions.

Materials and board

We match the board to the weight of the food and how far it travels. The main thing to plan for with nougat boxes is heat, humidity and scuffing of glossy surfaces.

• Rigid greyboard: Thick board, usually 1.5 to 2.5 mm, wrapped in printed paper. It is used for premium gift boxes that customers keep and reuse long after the food is gone.
• SBS paperboard: Solid bleached sulphate board gives a bright white surface for sharp, full-colour print. It is the usual choice for retail cartons and bakery boxes, and is commonly specified between 300 and 400 gsm depending on the weight of the food.
• Inserts and trays: Card, board or moulded pulp inserts hold individual pieces in place. Moulded pulp and folded card are the common alternatives to plastic trays.

Food safety

All nougat boxes are made from food-grade board. Where food touches the box directly, we recommend a barrier coating or liner, and print is kept on the outside. Our guide to food-safe packaging in Australia explains what the Food Standards Code expects from packaging.

Store boxed chocolate below about 20°C and away from strong smells, which chocolate absorbs easily.

Printing and finishes

Print your logo in one colour, match exact brand colours with Pantone, or go full colour with CMYK. Finishes include matte and gloss coatings, spot UV, foil, embossing and windows. Not sure which to choose? Read CMYK vs Pantone for food packaging and our guide to coatings and finishes.

Sustainable options

Kraft and recycled-content board, film-free windows and water-based coatings all help your nougat boxes recycle more easily. We can add the Australasian Recycling Label to your artwork, and certified compostable options are available for some styles.

How ordering works

1. Send your details: size, quantity and style.
2. Receive a dieline and quote for your exact size.
3. Add artwork, or ask us to lay out your logo. See how to read a dieline.
4. Approve your proof.
5. Production in 10–15 business days.
6. Delivery flat-packed to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide and regional Australia.

Frequently asked questions