Industry-Specific Solutions
Food & Beverage. Packaging.
Perfected.
FDA-compliant, custom printed packaging that protects product integrity and drives shelf appeal.
Compliance Information
Food and beverage packaging must comply with FDA 21 CFR for food contact materials including migration testing. Nutritional labeling is required per FDA NLEA guidelines. Allergen declarations must follow FALCPA requirements. USDA Organic certification requires specific packaging and labeling standards. State-level regulations include California Prop 65 warnings, PFAS bans in food packaging, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs. Export packaging must meet destination country food safety standards (EU 1935/2004 for Europe).

Key Takeaways — Food & Beverage Packaging
Products
47 packaging types
MOQ
From 24 units
Lead Time
10–14 business days
Popular Formats
Folding Cartons, Labels & Stickers
Shipping
Free DDP Shipping
Why Packaging Matters for Food & Beverage
Cubit Packaging manufactures custom food and beverage packaging in Fremont, California — FDA-compliant corrugated shippers, folding cartons, stand-up pouches, mylar bags and trays. All food-contact materials meet FDA 21 CFR requirements. Custom printing, food-grade coatings and barrier films for shelf-stable and frozen products. *Written by the Cubit Packaging editorial team. Industry data verified by our packaging engineers. Last updated June 2026.* The Food & Beverage industry faces a distinct set of packaging challenges that go beyond simple containment. Brands must balance rigorous safety standards and regulatory compliance with the need for strong visual differentiation in highly competitive retail environments. Whether you are packaging shelf-stable pantry goods, fresh produce, or direct-to-consumer meal kits, the primary requirement is maintaining product integrity through specialized barrier properties that block oxygen, moisture, and light. Beyond protection, packaging serves as the primary communication channel for nutritional information and brand storytelling. Modern consumers demand transparency in both ingredients and sustainability, driving a shift toward compostable films and responsibly sourced papers. However, functionality cannot be sacrificed for eco-friendliness; the packaging must withstand cold chains, prevent grease migration, and endure shipping stresses. Cubit works directly with food producers to solve these complexities. We provide certified food-safe materials and precision printing that ensures nutrition labels are legible and branding is vibrant. Our solutions help you navigate the intersection of FDA compliance, supply chain durability, and premium aesthetics, ensuring your product tastes as good as it looks when it reaches the customer. The global food packaging market is valued at $372 billion and growing at 5.1% CAGR (Smithers, 2024). FDA 21 CFR compliance for food-contact materials is mandatory, and 58% of consumers check packaging for food safety certifications before purchase. The global food packaging market is projected to reach $478 billion by 2028 at 5.1% CAGR. FDA compliance (21 CFR Parts 174-186) is mandatory for all food-contact packaging in the US (PMMI, 2024).
Packaging Solutions for Food & Beverage
Explore our specialized packaging options organized by product type.






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Food & Beverage
Custom Corrugated Boxes
Custom printed corrugated boxes in B, C, E, and BC double-wall flutes with full-color lithographic or flexographic printing for shipping, retail display, and industrial packaging from $0.35 per unit.

Food & Beverage
Die-Cut Corrugated Boxes
Custom printed die-cut corrugated boxes engineered with self-locking roll-end flaps, high-strength 32 ECT board, and full-color dual-sided printing.

Food & Beverage
Printed Corrugated Boxes
Custom printed corrugated shipping boxes and mailers engineered with high-strength fluting, photo-realistic printing, and double-sided unboxing experiences.

Food & Beverage
Corrugated Trays
Custom corrugated trays in roll-end lock-corner, die-cut self-erecting, and club-store display styles engineered from 32–48 ECT board for 12/24-pack beverage cans, jars, bakery transport, and shrink-wrap lines.

Food & Beverage
Corrugated Displays
Custom corrugated displays spanning tabletop PDQ risers, tiered endcap stands, and ship-in-own-container (SIOC) retail merchandisers engineered from 32–48 ECT board with full-color CMYK printing.

Food & Beverage
Corrugated Inserts and Dividers
Custom corrugated box inserts, interlocking slotted partitions, and die-cut protective trays engineered to eliminate product-on-product contact during transit.

Food & Beverage
Custom Folding Cartons
The most versatile box in packaging. Works for pharma, food, beauty, and retail. SBS or kraft board.

Food & Beverage
Auto-Bottom Boxes
Pre-glued auto-lock folding cartons that assemble in seconds to reduce fulfillment labor costs.

Food & Beverage
Seal End Boxes
Glued-shut ends that cannot be opened without visible damage. Tamper-evident for food and pharma.

Food & Beverage
Gable Boxes
Custom printed gable boxes with integrated handles for secure transport and retail presentation.

Food & Beverage
Tuck Top Snap Lock
Top flap snaps into a locking tab. Secure enough for retail shelf, easy enough to open by hand.

Food & Beverage
Four Corner Boxes
Pre-glued four-corner folding carton trays and boxes engineered to ship 100% flat and assemble instantaneously with sturdy 90° corner gussets.

Food & Beverage
Window Folding Cartons
Custom 16pt–24pt SBS and kraft window folding cartons with crystal-clear 150–250 micron PET or compostable PLA window patching, panoramic corner cut-outs, and die-cut product inserts.

Food & Beverage
Custom Stand-Up Pouches
Flexible pouches that stand on shelf. Resealable, food-safe, and printed up to 10 colors.

Food & Beverage
Kraft Stand-Up Pouches
High-barrier, self-standing kraft doypacks with protective lamination for retail display.

Food & Beverage
Clear Window Pouches
Premium barrier stand-up pouches with integrated crystal-clear viewing windows. Durable zippers, heat-sealable, and food-safe.

Food & Beverage
Spouted Pouches
High-barrier, leak-proof flexible packaging that reduces plastic waste and shipping costs.

Food & Beverage
Flat Bottom Pouches
Custom flat bottom pouches that stand upright on retail shelves. Multi-layer barrier film blocks oxygen, moisture, and UV light. Built for coffee, snacks, pet food, and dry goods. Resealable zippers and one-way degassing valves available.

Food & Beverage
Retort Pouches
High-temperature autoclave-sterilizable barrier pouches for shelf-stable ready-to-eat meals and soups.

Food & Beverage
Vacuum Seal Pouches
High-clarity heavy-duty PA/PE vacuum barrier bags for food preservation, sous-vide, and freezer storage.

Food & Beverage
Ziplock Stand-Up Pouches
High-barrier, reclosable stand-up pouches that maximize shelf presence and protect freshness.

Food & Beverage
Clear Front Mylar Bags
Clear-window mylar pouches with full product visibility and custom printed back panel.

Food & Beverage
Mylar Bags with Tear Notch
Easy-open mylar bags with V-notch tear feature and resealable zipper for ultimate convenience.

Food & Beverage
Custom Product Labels
Any shape, any size, any material. From waterproof vinyl to textured paper. Printed to match your brand.

Food & Beverage
Waterproof Labels
High-performance, moisture-resistant custom labels that won't tear or smudge when wet.

Food & Beverage
Bottle Labels
Waterproof, oil-resistant roll labels engineered for reliable glass and plastic bottle application.

Food & Beverage
Nutritional Labels
FDA-compliant custom nutritional facts labels and supplement facts stickers engineered with needle-sharp 1200 DPI typography, oil resistance, and freezer-grade adhesives.

Food & Beverage
Barcode Labels
Scannable, high-tack barcode labels compatible with desktop and industrial thermal printers.

Food & Beverage
Tamper-Evident Labels
Custom tamper-evident labels and security seals engineered from ultra-destructible eggshell vinyl, total-transfer VOID polyester, and optical rainbow holograms. Featuring aggressive permanent adhesives, sequential serial numbering, and barcode authentication for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, electronics, and retail.

Food & Beverage
Belly Bands
Custom belly bands (packaging paper sleeves and wrap bands) printed on 100# text to 18pt cardstock, natural kraft, and translucent vellum with pre-creased fold scores and peel-and-seal strips.

Food & Beverage
Wax Paper
Moisture and grease-resistant wax-coated deli paper sheets and rolls for sandwiches, burgers, and basket liners.

Food & Beverage
Parchment Paper
Non-stick, heat-resistant silicone-coated baking paper sheets and rolls for bakeries and kitchens.

Food & Beverage
Tamper-Evident Tape
Dual-layer security tape that reveals a permanent "VOID / OPENED" tamper pattern if opened.

Food & Beverage
Custom Plastic Bottles
Custom printed plastic bottles in PET, HDPE, and PCR resins paired with companion custom retail folding cartons and leakproof dispensing closures.

Food & Beverage
Custom Glass Bottles
Custom USP Type III soda-lime and Type I borosilicate glass bottles in clear flint, UV-blocking amber, cobalt blue, and matte frosted finishes with calibrated droppers, pumps, and retail cartons.

Food & Beverage
Custom Jars
Custom jars in thick-wall flint/amber glass, double-wall PP/PCR skincare jars, and wide-mouth PET containers (5g to 32 oz) with shive pull-tabs, foam/induction liners, and custom boxes.

Food & Beverage
Clamshell Containers
Custom plastic clamshell containers thermoformed from crystal-clear virgin PET, 100% post-consumer rPET, and anti-static PETG with living hinges, perimeter button-snap locks, and printed insert cards.

Food & Beverage
Compostable Packaging
Custom-printed compostable mailers and cartons that biodegrade completely in 90 to 180 days.

Food & Beverage
Counter Display Boxes
Custom counter display boxes (POP Counter Display Units / CDUs) engineered from E-flute corrugated and 20pt–24pt SBS paperboard with fold-up billboards, stepped tiers, and die-cut product inserts.

Food & Beverage
Shelf-Ready Packaging
Custom shelf-ready packaging (SRP / RRP) and PDQ retail trays manufactured from 32 ECT E-flute and B-flute corrugated board with precision tear-away hoods for instant grocery and big-box stocking.

Food & Beverage
Custom Cereal Boxes
Launch custom printed cereal boxes built to protect flavor freshness and maximize grocery shelf impact. Manufactured from virgin FDA-grade SBS paperboard with reclosable tuck tabs, vivid full-color printing, and custom liner bag integration.

Food & Beverage
Triangular Rigid Boxes
Three-sided rigid boxes for spirits, wine, and standout retail packaging. Unique shape draws attention.

Food & Beverage
Paper Wine Bags
High-strength, luxury paper carrier bags designed for 750ml wine, champagne, and spirit bottles.

Food & Beverage
Roll Labels
High-volume custom printed roll labels wound on 3-inch cores for machine or manual application.

Food & Beverage
Sheet Labels
Flat, easy-to-peel custom printed label sheets for manual application and easy storage.

Food & Beverage
Cardboard Dividers
Custom cardboard dividers and slotted chipboard, SBS, and corrugated partitions engineered in 4-cell to 48-cell interlocking grids to prevent glass-to-glass breakage inside master shipping cartons.

Food & Beverage
Seaweed Packaging
Custom seaweed packaging engineered from regenerative brown algae biopolymers and alginate-coated paperboard for home-compostable sachets, food takeout cartons, and zero-plastic barrier wraps.
Food & Beverage Packaging Requirements
Industry-specific regulations and how Cubit helps you stay compliant.
Recommended Materials for Food & Beverage

Direct Food Contact
- SBS Paperboard
- Unbleached Kraft
- Greaseproof Paper
- PLA Bioplastic

Barrier Films
- PET (Polyester)
- Aluminum Foil
- BOPP
- Compostable Cellulose

Shipping & Transport
- E-Flute Corrugated
- Insulated Liners
- Paper Void Fill
- Water-Activated Tape

Premium Retail
- Rigid Chipboard
- Tinplate
- Textured Art Paper
- Glass Overwraps
Brand Positioning Guide
Choose packaging that aligns with your brand's market position.
Luxury & Gourmet
For premium chocolates, wines, and artisanal goods where the unboxing experience justifies a higher price point.
- Rigid setup boxes
- Soft-touch lamination
- Hot foil stamping
- Spot UV accents
Natural & Organic
Brands focusing on clean ingredients and sustainability, requiring packaging that visually communicates earth-friendliness.
- Unbleached Kraft board
- Soy-based inks
- Minimalist design
- Compostable labels
Mass Market & FMCG
High-volume products competing in grocery aisles, prioritizing cost-efficiency, durability, and shelf-impact.
- Auto-bottom cartons
- Standard size dielines
- High-gloss finishes
- Bold color blocking
Compliance & Certifications
FDA 21 CFR
Ensures all food contact substances meet US safety regulations for chemical migration.
BRCGS
Global standard for packaging materials guaranteeing safety, quality, and operational criteria.
SQF Certified
Safe Quality Food certification recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).
HACCP
Preventive approach to food safety that addresses physical, chemical, and biological hazards.
FSC Certified
Verifies that paper-based materials are sourced from responsibly managed forests.
BPI Compostable
Certifies that packaging will break down successfully in commercial composting facilities.
Food & Beverage Packaging Trends

Transparent Windows
Replacing product photography with die-cut windows to let the actual food product drive appetite appeal and trust.

Vintage Revival
Utilizing nostalgic typography, muted color palettes, and retro illustrations to suggest heritage and artisanal quality.

Bold Patterning
Maximalist, edge-to-edge repeating patterns that create a strong visual disruption on social media feeds and shelves.

Clean Label Aesthetic
Minimalist designs with ample whitespace that mirror the 'clean label' ingredient trend, signaling purity and simplicity.
Case Studies
Organic Snack Brand Wins Shelf Space at Target
Challenge
Needed shelf-ready packaging that met Target vendor requirements while standing out against established brands
Solution
Custom printed stand-up pouches with clear window, tear notch, and retail-ready PDQ display trays
Result
Craft Beverage Company Reduces Breakage to Zero
Challenge
12% breakage rate on shipped glass bottles was destroying margins and customer satisfaction
Solution
Custom 4-pack and 6-pack corrugated carriers with molded pulp inserts and double-wall outer shipping box
Result
Connect with Your Customers
Add digital experiences to your packaging with QR codes and NFC technology.

QR Code Provenance
On-pack codes that lead consumers to farm-to-table stories and ingredient sourcing maps.

Freshness Indicators
Color-changing labels that alert consumers to temperature abuse or spoilage risks.

NFC Engagement
Near Field Communication chips embedded in labels for instant recipe access or loyalty rewards.

Augmented Reality
Interactive packaging that triggers 3D experiences or games via smartphone cameras.
Eco-Friendly Options

Compostable Films
Flexible packaging materials derived from cellulose that break down in industrial composting facilities.

Recycled (PCR) PET
Plastic packaging made from post-consumer recycled content, reducing demand for virgin petrochemicals.

Bagasse (Sugarcane)
Fiber-based containers made from the byproduct of sugar extraction, ideal for takeout and trays.

Plant-Based Inks
Soy and algae-based inks that produce vibrant colors without the high VOCs of petroleum inks.

Mushroom Mycelium
Custom-molded protective inserts grown from agricultural waste and mycelium roots.

Kraft Paperboard
Unbleached, renewable paper stock that offers a natural look and high recyclability.
Ordering food and beverage packaging in volume
Snack, pantry, frozen and beverage brands entering grocery chains, along with co-packers, private-label programs and meal-kit companies, order packaging in volume, often a pouch, a carton and a shipping case for each product. Every item on the request is priced at your quantity and at up to three larger runs. Artwork, including the nutrition panel you supply, is shown on a proof for your approval before printing. Production takes 10 to 14 business days once you approve, and the order is delivered duty paid (DDP) to you or your co-packer.
| Format | Wholesale page |
|---|---|
| Stand-up pouches for snacks, coffee and dry goods | View |
| Mylar bags for jerky, dried fruit and long-life food | View |
| Folding cartons for pantry and frozen products | View |
| Corrugated shipping cases and trays | View |
| Product and nutrition labels | View |
| Shelf-ready and counter display boxes | View |
What to send for a volume quote
- The product and fill weight for each pack, and whether it is dry, oily, frozen or hot-filled
- Each grocery account's rules for UPC position, case pack count and shelf-ready or display cases
- Pre-made pouches or film for a form-fill-seal line, with the web width and core size if it is film
- Your quantity, plus up to three larger runs to price on the same quote
- One-time order or recurring program, and the date you need the goods in hand
- Delivery address or addresses, and the number of designs or SKUs
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