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Food-Grade Cardboard

Food-grade cardboard meets FDA 21 CFR compliance for direct food contact. The board includes grease-resistant coatings, moisture barriers, and migration-safe inks tested to prevent chemical transfer to food products. Testing covers extractable substances, heavy metal content, and microbiological safety before certification. Food-grade board is mandatory for bakery boxes, takeout containers, frozen food packaging, and any application where the packaging surface touches what people eat. Standard options include polyethylene-coated (PE) board for moisture resistance and fluorochemical-free grease barriers for sustainable food packaging. The coating does not affect printability on the exterior surface.

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11 Box Styles
100% Recyclable
Custom Printing Available
Multiple Finishes
Free Shipping
8-12 Day Production
MOQ 100 Units

Compatible Box Styles

Food-Grade Cardboard is compatible with 11 box styles. Select a style below to see full specifications.

1-2-3-Bottom

Three-step fold-and-lock base stronger than tuck bottom, cheaper than auto bottom.

Auto Bottom Tray

Open-top tray with pre-glued pop-open base for bakery, retail display, and food service.

Bowl Sleeve

Paperboard wrap for bowl-shaped food containers providing branding and grip during transport.

Foot Lock Tray

Shallow tray with inward-folding foot tabs that lock under the floor for rigid base support.

Four Corner Cake Box

Folding four-corner tray sized for cakes and pies with food-grade grease-resistant coating.

Full Flap Auto Bottom

Pre-glued pop-open base with full-length overlapping top flaps for secure tape-free closure.

Gable Box Auto Bottom

Gable-top carry handle box with pre-glued auto-lock base for faster bakery and gift packing.

Seal End

Tamper-evident carton with glued top and bottom flaps for pharma, food, and automated filling lines.

Self Lock Cake Box

Tab-and-slot locking bakery box that closes without tape for easy takeout and transport.

Tuck End Auto Bottom

Tuck-flap top with pre-glued auto-lock base for fast assembly and heavy-product support.

Window Boxes

Die-cut clear PET window carton that lets customers see the product before opening.

Material Guide

Food-Grade Cardboard is one of 10 packaging materials available from Cubit Packaging. It is fully recyclable through standard municipal programs, supporting your brand's sustainability story.

Our packaging engineers have validated Food-Grade Cardboard compatibility with 11 box styles including 1-2-3-Bottom, Auto Bottom Tray, Bowl Sleeve, Foot Lock Tray, and 7 more. Each combination has been tested for fold endurance, print adhesion, and structural integrity under shipping conditions.

All Food-Grade Cardboard packaging from Cubit is produced with food-safe inks and undergoes three-stage quality inspection. Free design assistance is included with every order, and our engineers will recommend the optimal material weight and finish combination for your specific product requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Food-Grade Cardboard packaging material?

Food-grade cardboard meets FDA 21 CFR compliance for direct food contact. The board includes grease-resistant coatings, moisture barriers, and migration-safe inks tested to prevent chemical transfer to food products. Testing covers extractable substances, heavy metal content, and microbiological safety before certification. Food-grade board is mandatory for bakery boxes, takeout containers, frozen food packaging, and any application where the packaging surface touches what people eat. Standard options include polyethylene-coated (PE) board for moisture resistance and fluorochemical-free grease barriers for sustainable food packaging. The coating does not affect printability on the exterior surface.

Is Food-Grade Cardboard recyclable?

Yes, Food-Grade Cardboard is fully recyclable and can be processed through standard municipal recycling programs.

What box styles work best with Food-Grade Cardboard?

Food-Grade Cardboard works excellently with 1-2-3-Bottom, Auto Bottom Tray, Bowl Sleeve, Foot Lock Tray, Four Corner Cake Box, and 6 more styles. Our engineers can recommend the optimal combination for your product.

What finishes can be applied to Food-Grade Cardboard?

Food-Grade Cardboard accepts a wide range of finishes including gloss lamination, matte lamination, spot UV, embossing, foil stamping, and soft-touch coating. The optimal finish depends on your brand aesthetic and functional requirements.

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