Food-Safe Packaging Boxes Built for Your Brand
FDA food-contact compliant custom boxes for bakeries, cafes, CPG, and specialty food brands. SBS, kraft, and grease-resistant paperboard. Gable boxes, window cartons, product boxes. Free 3D mockup with every quote.
- FDA food-contact approved inks and coatings
- Grease-resistant and moisture-resistant options
- FSC-certified kraft and SBS available
- Migration-compliant print for indirect food contact
Food Packaging Styles That Sell and Comply
Four box formats built for food brands. Every style is available in FDA food-contact approved materials with grease and moisture resistance options.
Bakery Favorite
Gable Boxes
Handle-top cartons for cookies, pastries, catering, and grab-and-go food. Ships flat, assembles in seconds, holds up to 3 lbs.
What You Get
- Built-in die-cut handle
- Food-grade SBS or kraft materials
- Inside and outside full-color print
- Grease-resistant coating available
Show the Product
Window Boxes
Folding cartons with a clear PET window. Lets buyers see the product without breaking the seal. PET film is food-contact approved.
What You Get
- Clear PET film window (food-contact approved)
- Custom window shape and size
- SBS, kraft, or CRB substrate
- Full print on visible panels
Retail Ready
Product Cartons
Tuck-top or auto-bottom cartons for retail shelf. Pantone matched colors, labeling zones for FDA compliance, and premium finishing options.
What You Get
- Retail shelf-ready with hang tab option
- Dedicated FDA labeling zones on dieline
- Pantone color matching for offset runs
- SBS 16pt to 24pt based on product weight
Eco Choice
Kraft Boxes
Unbleached kraft paperboard with FSC certification and soy-based ink printing. Curbside recyclable, naturally sustainable, and food-contact safe.
What You Get
- FSC certified supply chain
- Soy-based and water-based inks
- Aqueous coating (no plastic lamination)
- Compostable options available
The Right Substrate for Your Food Product
Material choice drives both compliance and shelf presence. Here is a quick comparison of the four food-grade substrates we use most.
| Material | Best For | Grease / Moisture | FDA Safe | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBS (Solid Bleached Sulfate) | Retail cartons, window boxes, product packaging | Grease coating available | 16pt, 18pt, 24pt. White surface for vivid print. | |
| Kraft Paperboard | Bakery, grab-and-go, eco-positioned brands | Aqueous or grease-resistant coating | FSC certified. Natural brown surface, soy-ink print. | |
| CRB (Clay Recycled Board) | Cost-sensitive retail cartons, display boxes | Coating required for moisture/grease | Recycled content. White coated surface. | |
| PE-Lined Paperboard | High-fat or high-moisture foods (fried, sauced) | High grease and moisture barrier | Polyethylene liner on food-contact side. |
Built Around Your Compliance Requirements
We have been producing food-grade custom packaging for US brands since 2018. Here is what makes our process different.
Food-safe supply chain, end to end
We label each food-grade job through our production network so compliant inks, coatings, and substrates are used at every step, not just sourced and hoped for.
Free 3D mockup with every quote
Every quote includes a free 3D mockup of your box so you see exactly how your brand, nutrition panel, and window placement will look before committing to production.
48-hour quote response
Our team responds to every food packaging quote within 48 business hours with a detailed spec, timeline, and qualitative budget framing. No price lists, no black boxes.
Sample before you scale
Order a physical sample of your food packaging at a flat fee that credits toward your first production order. Confirm the grease resistance, print, and structure before committing to your full run.
FSC certified and compostable options
If your brand leads with sustainability, we offer FSC-certified kraft, soy-based inks, aqueous coatings, and PLA-coated compostable boards across all food packaging styles.
From 50 units, ships all 50 states
Launch a small seasonal run, test a new flavor, or scale to 10,000 units. Our network ships to every US state with no geographic surcharges.
Custom kraft display carton for retail
FSC certified kraft, food-safe inks, soy-based print.
A cold brew brand that doubled its shelf presence
A cold brew coffee brand entering Whole Foods replaced a plain chipboard shipper with a custom kraft display carton that doubled as a retail display unit. The box told their sustainability story directly on the shelf without a printed sticker.
“The kraft carton lets us tell our story on the shelf without a printed sticker. Whole Foods bought it for 40 stores in the first round.”
Cold Brew Coffee Brand
Whole Foods retail entrant, US
Every protection you need before your first production order
- FDA food-safe inks and coatings
- FSC certified kraft available
- Free 3D mockup with every quote
- 48hr quote response
- Sample fee credits to first order
- Ships all 50 US states
- From 50 units
- Serving US brands since 2018
Tell us about your food packaging project
Describe your product, box style preference, and material needs. We respond within 48 business hours with a detailed quote and a free 3D mockup.
Food packaging tip: In the product description field, note whether your product is oily, moist, or requires a specific grease resistance rating. This helps us spec the right substrate and coating from the first quote.
Prefer email? Reach us at packaging@metasysltd.com
Common Questions About Food-Safe Packaging
Answers to the questions food brand founders ask most when specifying custom packaging for the first time.
QIs your food packaging FDA food-contact compliant?
Yes. When you select food-grade substrates and inks at quote stage, we route your job through our food-safe supply chain so the right materials and coatings are used throughout production. We offer SBS, kraft, and CRB substrates with FDA food-contact approved inks and coatings.
QWhat materials work best for greasy or moist food products?
For light grease resistance (cookies, pastries), a grease-resistant aqueous coating on SBS or kraft works well. For high-fat or high-moisture foods like fried items, we recommend a PE-lined or wax-lined paperboard. We advise on the right spec for your product at quote stage.
QWhat box styles do you offer for food packaging?
Our most popular food packaging formats are gable boxes (great for bakeries and grab-and-go), window boxes (shows the product through a clear PET window), product cartons (retail shelf-ready), and kraft boxes (FSC-certified, recyclable, and naturally sustainable). All are available in food-safe materials.
QWhat is the minimum order for custom food packaging boxes?
Most food packaging styles start at 100 units. Kraft boxes and some product carton styles are available from 50 units. We produce physical samples at a flat fee that credits toward your first production order.
QCan you match our brand colors on food boxes?
Yes. We offer digital printing for exact color matching in short runs and offset printing for Pantone solid coated color matching in larger runs. All printing uses food-safe, migration-compliant inks.
QHow fast can you produce a food packaging order?
Most folding carton orders ship in 10 to 15 business days. We have delivered rush orders in 7 business days for repeat customers. Every quote includes a realistic production timeline before you commit.
More questions? Browse the full FAQ or ask our team directly.
More resources for food and beverage brands
Whether you are speccing your first food box or scaling into retail, these pages will help you find the right format, material, and finish.