Custom Vegetable Boxes

If you sell veg delivery or farm boxes, the box is the last thing your customer sees before they eat and the first thing they remember afterwards. We make custom vegetable boxes for butchers, seafood suppliers, farms, frozen food brands and grocery delivery services that protect the food and do some of the marketing for you.

Strong vented cartons carry mixed veg without crushing leafy greens. 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 vegetable boxes are used for

• Veg delivery: repeat customers notice when the packaging looks consistent every time.
• Farm boxes: the food often travels further than you'd expect, so strength counts.
• Seasonal produce: a box that photographs well brings free exposure on social media.
• Community supported agriculture: the box has to hold its shape from the counter to the customer's table.

Planning a range? Our guide, Eco-Friendly Vegetable Boxes: Sustainable Options in Australia, 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.

• Vented corrugated box: Vent holes let steam escape so crisp food stays crisp.
• Handle box: A built-in handle means customers can carry the order one-handed without a bag.

Sizes

These sizes suit most orders for vegetable 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 vegetable boxes is condensation, freezer frost and the weight of wet produce.

• Grease- and moisture-resistant board: Board with a food-safe barrier coating on the inside to hold back oil, sauce and condensation. Ask for water-based barrier coatings if you want the box to stay easier to recycle.
• E-flute corrugated board: A thin corrugated board around 1.5 mm thick that adds crush strength and a little insulation while still printing cleanly. It is the standard for pizza boxes, mailers and heavier food orders.
• Kraft paperboard: Unbleached kraft has a natural brown finish that suits rustic, organic and eco-minded brands. It prints best with bold one- or two-colour artwork, because the brown base shifts lighter colours.

Food safety

All vegetable 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.

Use a moisture-resistant coating on the inside and keep the cold chain unbroken from packing to delivery.

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 vegetable 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