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Paper Food Packaging Manufacturer for Scalable Wholesale Programs

Paper food packaging is a family of food-contact boxes, bowls, buckets, bags, trays and pizza packaging engineered for takeaway, delivery, catering and retail. XcelLink Ecopack supports wholesale buyers with material selection, barrier planning, custom printing, samples, packing configuration, product-specific compliance documents and export coordination.

Source paper pizza boxes, bowls, food boxes, buckets, bags and trays with application-specific paperboard, functional barriers, Pantone-controlled branding, export packing and product-level compliance support.

Procurement-ready range

Six Core Paper Packaging Categories

Paper Food Boxes

Pizza · catering · delivery

Paper Bowls

Soup · noodles · salad

Paper Food Boxes

Burgers · meals · takeaway

Paper Buckets

Fried chicken · popcorn · hot food

Paper Bags

Takeaway · bakery · retail

Paper Food Trays

Snacks · fries · catering

Recommended RFQ inputs

Product type and dimensions, projected annual demand, target market, intended food use, preferred packing configuration, required compliance documents, and desired delivery date.

38k - 50k

Typical MOQ / SKU

50+

Countries supplied

BRCGS

Certified manufacturer

OEM/ODM

Custom development

Procurement risk comes first

Generic “Food-Grade Paper” Is Not a Complete Specification

The package must be matched to food chemistry, temperature, contact time, filling method, closure, transport and destination-market requirements. Otherwise, the lowest unit price can create the highest operational cost.

Barrier mismatch

A dry bakery carton, oily fried-food box and hot soup bowl require different grease, moisture and heat-seal performance. Overlooking this causes staining, softening, leakage or lid failure.

Structural inconsistency

Uncontrolled board caliper, die-cutting, crease depth or closure fit can slow packing lines, create warped cartons and reduce stacking stability during delivery.

Claim and compliance risk

“Paper,” “recyclable,” “compostable,” “PFAS-free” and “FSC” are not interchangeable claims. Each requires the correct material structure, evidence and market-specific labeling rules.

Product range

Six Paper Packaging Categories, One Coordinated Sourcing Program

Standardize paper grade, barrier logic, artwork rules, carton markings and reorder references across multiple SKUs. This reduces supplier fragmentation and helps procurement teams compare like-for-like specifications.

Paper Pizza Boxes

Corrugated structures for heat release, stacking and delivery, with custom dimensions, ventilation and branded printing.

Material
Corrugated kraft or white board

Barrier / Closure
Uncoated or grease barrier; vents as required

QC Checkpoints

Paper Bowls

Round formats for soup, noodles, salads, rice and desserts, with lid-fit, rim-forming and barrier options matched to use.

Material
Cupstock or bowl-grade paperboard

Barrier / Closure
PE, PLA or aqueous coating; paper, PP or PET lid

QC Checkpoints

Paper Food Boxes

Folded cartons for burgers, meals, bakery, fried food and delivery, including tuck, lock, window and vented structures.

Material
Kraft, SBS/FBB or coated folding paperboard

Barrier / Closure
Tuck, lock or glued closure

QC Checkpoints

Paper Buckets

High-capacity containers for fried chicken, popcorn, snacks and shared meals, with reinforced rims and custom graphics.

Material
High-stiffness bucket-grade board

Barrier / Closure
Grease-resistant lining; optional lid

QC Checkpoints

Paper Bags

Flat, satchel and handled formats for takeaway, bakery and retail, with paper weight, handle and bottom reinforcement options.

Material
Natural or white kraft paper

Barrier / Closure
Uncoated, grease-resistant or windowed

QC Checkpoints

Paper Food Trays

Open-top trays and food boats for snacks, fries, bakery, sampling and catering, with nesting and grease-barrier options.

Material
Kraft, white or corrugated board

Barrier / Closure
Uncoated or grease/moisture barrier

QC Checkpoints

BROWSE AVAILABLE PRODUCTS

Explore Paper Food Packaging Products for Wholesale Supply

Use the category tabs to compare paper pizza boxes, paper bowls, paper food boxes, paper buckets, paper bags, and paper food trays. Review available formats, dimensions, materials, barrier options, lid or closure configurations, and foodservice applications, then open a product page to request specifications, samples, custom printing, or a tailored wholesale quotation.

Printed Paper Pizza Slice Box with Folding Lid

Printed paper pizza slice box with a folded carton body, integrated lid, tuck flaps, and kraft-style interior. Suitable for takeaway pizza, slice service, cafés, delis, and foodservice supply.

Paper Pizza Box with Silver Interior for Delivery

Low-profile paper pizza box with orange exterior, reflective silver interior, hinged lid, folded side panels, front tuck notch, and visible round holes for pizza takeaway and delivery supply.

Paper Pizza Box with Custom Printed Exterior for Takeaway

Flat paper pizza box with a custom printed exterior, natural brown interior, integrated hinged lid, folded side flaps, and low-profile structure for takeaway pizza packaging.

Kraft Pizza Box with Folded Tuck Closure

Square kraft-style pizza boxes with a low-profile folded carton structure, front tuck closure and natural brown finish. Suitable for pizza, flatbread, bakery items and dry takeaway foods.

Triangular Paper Pizza Slice Box for Takeaway

Triangular pizza slice box with white printed paperboard appearance, folded carton structure, side panels, and tuck-style closure for single-slice takeaway, delivery, and counter service.

Corrugated Brown Paper Pizza Box with Folded Lid

Square corrugated brown paper pizza box with a shallow 40 mm profile, integrated folding lid, and front tuck closure. Shown in multiple sizes for takeaway pizza and baked food service.

Kraft Paper Pizza Box for Takeaway Delivery

Low-profile kraft-style paper pizza box with hinged lid, folded carton structure, size options shown, and logo printing available for takeaway and delivery supply.

Paper Pizza Boxes with Custom Printed Design

Folded paper pizza boxes with hinged lids, flat low-profile structures, printed surface designs, and visible kraft-style or colored paperboard appearance for takeaway and delivery pizza packaging.

Printed Paper Pizza Box with Hinged Lid for Delivery

Square paper pizza box with a hinged folded lid, low-profile structure, printed surface design, and kraft-style or white paperboard appearance for takeaway and delivery use.

Printed Paper Pizza Box for Takeaway Delivery

Folded paper pizza box with a hinged lid, low side walls, flat interior area, and printed paperboard appearance. Suitable for pizza takeaway, delivery, and custom foodservice packaging projects.

Printed Pizza Box for Takeaway and Delivery

Square pizza box in kraft-style or white paperboard appearance, with a shallow folding carton profile, illustrated lid artwork and front tuck closure for takeaway and delivery.

Printed Paper Pizza Box for Takeaway Food Delivery

Printed paper pizza box with a flat square folded structure, integrated hinged lid, and visible branded artwork. Suitable for takeaway pizza, delivery meals, pizzerias, and private label foodservice programs.

Paper Pizza Box with Kraft-Style Print for Delivery

Low-profile paper pizza box with a kraft-style surface, printed pizza graphics, folded side walls, and an integrated hinged lid for takeaway pizza service and delivery packaging.

Foil-Lined Paper Pizza Box for Takeaway Delivery

Printed paper pizza box with a visible aluminum foil-lined interior, E-flute corrugated layer, hinged lid, and flat square base for takeaway pizza, delivery service, and foodservice supply.

Triangle Paper Pizza Slice Box for Takeaway Service

Wedge-shaped paper pizza box with a folded paperboard structure, low profile, printed white surface, and individual slice format for takeaway pizza counters and event serving.

Paper Pizza Slice Box with Folded Triangular Design

Triangular folded pizza slice box with printed paperboard appearance, low-profile structure, and wide slice-shaped interior for takeaway counters, food trucks, and pizzeria service.

Square Kraft Paper Bowl with Clear Lid for Takeaway

Square kraft-style paper bowl with an open-top body, folded corner structure, and clear fitted lid shown. Suitable for takeaway meals, salads, pasta, deli foods, and grab-and-go foodservice use.

Round Paper Bowl with Gold Rim and Clear Lid

Round paper bowl with a gold-tone inner surface and rolled rim, shown in white, red, and green exterior options. A clear fitted lid option is shown for takeaway and display use.

Rectangular Kraft-Style Paper Bowl with Lid Options

Rounded rectangular paper bowl with natural brown paperboard appearance, rolled rim, and matching paper or clear fitted lid options for takeaway meals and deli service.

White Paperboard Bowl with Fitted Lid for Takeaway Meals

Open-top white paperboard bowl with a rolled rim, round body, smooth surface, stackable nesting design, and separate translucent fitted lid option for takeaway and deli meal packaging.

Kraft Rectangular Meal Bowl with Transparent Lid

Natural kraft-style rectangular meal bowl with a transparent display lid. Its deep single-compartment format suits salads, pasta, rice dishes, grain bowls and chilled deli meals.

Rectangular Paper Bowl with Custom Print and Lid

Printed rectangular paper bowl with rounded corners, open-top serving format, medium-depth profile, and separate lid option for takeaway meals, snacks, catering, and deli food service.

Printed Paper Bowls with Lids for Takeaway Meals

Printed paper bowls with a teal wave pattern, gold-tone inner surface, round and rounded-rectangular profiles, and separate lids shown for takeaway meal service.

Round Kraft Paper Bowl with Clear or Paper Lid

Round kraft-style paper bowl with a deep open-top profile, rolled rim, and clear or matching paper lid options shown. Designed for salads, grain bowls, noodles, and prepared takeaway meals.

Kraft Paper Bowl with Clear Lid for Takeaway Meals

Round kraft-style paper bowl with a rolled rim and separate clear fitted lid, suitable for salads, noodles, rice meals, poke bowls, deli foods, and takeaway service.

Round Paper Bowls with Clear Lids for Takeaway Meals

Round paper bowls with a natural brown paperboard appearance, deep serving profile and transparent fitted lid option. Shown in multiple sizes for salads, noodles, rice meals, fruit and takeaway dishes.

Kraft Paper Soup Bowl with Vented Lid for Takeaway Meals

Round kraft paper soup bowls with matching vented paper lids and clear lids. Suitable for soup, stew, deli sides, takeaway meals, catering portions, and private label food packaging supply.

Printed Paper Bowl for Salad and Takeaway Meals

Green printed paper bowl with a rounded open-top structure, white interior, and rolled rim. Suitable for salad, deli meal, rice, noodle, and takeaway food packaging projects.

Rectangular Kraft Paper Bowl with Clear Lid

Deep rectangular paper bowls with a natural brown kraft-style appearance and optional transparent fitted lids. Suitable for presenting salads, rice dishes, deli meals and prepared takeaway portions.

Printed Paper Bowls with Clear Lids for Takeaway

Printed paperboard-appearance bowls with rounded open-top profiles, rolled rims, and separate clear fitted lid options shown. Suitable for takeaway meals, salads, noodles, rice dishes, deli counters, and private label foodservice supply.

Printed Paper Bowl with Gold-Tone Rim for Snack Service

Open-top printed paper bowl with a rounded tapered body, colorful patterned exterior, gold-tone inner surface and rolled rim. Suitable for snacks, desserts, deli portions, samples, and takeaway food presentation.

Kraft Rectangular Paper Bowl with Clear Lid

Rectangular kraft-style paper bowl with a separate clear fitted lid, open-top body, rounded corners, and optional divider format for takeaway meals, deli foods, salads, and prepared food display.

Rectangular Kraft Paper Bowl with Clear Lid for Takeaway

Rounded rectangular kraft paper bowl with a clear fitted lid, suited to salads, noodles, rice meals, deli foods, meal preparation, takeaway service, and food delivery.

Kraft Paper Food Box with Divider and Hinged Lid

Natural brown paper food box with a folded rectangular body, integrated hinged lid and built-in divider panels. The pictured range covers 700–1600 ml takeaway meal formats.

Kraft-Style Paper Food Box with Folded Lid

Rectangular kraft-style paper food box with an integrated folded lid and front tuck-tab closure, suitable for takeaway meals, fried snacks, burgers, fries, and deli service.

Kraft Paper Takeout Box with Fold Lid for Foodservice

Brown kraft paper takeout box with a folding tuck-top lid, rectangular meal shape, and visible 700ml and 1400ml size options for takeaway, delivery, and catering food packaging.

Kraft Paper Takeaway Box with Fold Lock Lid

Rectangular kraft paper takeaway box with fold-lock top, natural brown finish, and multiple visible capacities for fried chicken, snacks, meals, and restaurant takeaway packaging.

Kraft-Style Paper Taco Tray for Takeaway

Open-top kraft-style paper taco holder with a folded carton body and angled side panels, suitable for tacos, wraps, snacks, food trucks, cafés, and takeaway service.

Kraft Paper Soup Bowl with Lid for Takeaway Meals

Round kraft paper soup bowl with matching lid options, rolled rim, stackable design and natural brown finish for takeaway soups, noodles, salads and prepared meal packaging.

Kraft Paper Food Box with Folded Lid for Noodles

Fold-top kraft-style paper food box with tapered square walls, visible folded corners, and an integrated tuck-tab lid for noodles, rice, pasta, salads, and takeaway meals.

Kraft Paper Takeout Box with Tuck Lid for Food Packaging

Folded kraft paper takeout box with a tuck-style lid, natural brown finish and wide opening flaps for restaurant meals, fried food, catering, delivery and takeaway packaging.

Custom Printed Paper Food Box for Takeaway Meals

Printed paperboard food box with an integrated folded lid and branded exterior design, suitable for takeaway meals, sandwiches, snacks, cafés, and food delivery use.

Paper Pulp Egg Carton with Hinged Lid

Natural brown paper pulp egg carton with hinged lid, raised egg cells, side lock holes, and stackable molded paper fiber structure for shell egg packing.

Kraft Paper Food Box with Clear Window for Takeaway

Natural brown kraft-style folded food box with an integrated tuck-lock lid and clear display window. Offered in six visible capacities for neatly packed takeaway meals and snacks.

Paper Burger Box with Folded Lid for Takeaway Meals

Folded paper burger box with an integrated lid, tuck-flap closure, and printed paperboard appearance. Suitable for burgers, sandwiches, compact takeaway meals, and custom foodservice packaging projects.

Kraft Paper Food Box with Folded Lid for Burgers

Folded kraft-style paper food box for burgers, fries, and takeaway combo meals. The images show integrated lid structures, angular carton walls, printed branding areas, and foodservice-friendly presentation formats.

White Paper Noodle Box with Wire Handle for Takeaway

White paperboard noodle box with a tapered folded-carton body, integrated tuck closure and wire carry handle. Shown for noodles, rice dishes, fried snacks and takeaway meal portions.

Kraft Paper Burger Box with Custom Print

Kraft-style paper burger box with an integrated folded lid, front closure tabs, and visible logo printing. Suitable for takeaway burgers, fast-food meals, cafés, and private label food packaging projects.

Custom Printed Paper Popcorn Buckets for Cinema Snacks

Printed paper popcorn buckets and tall snack cups with wide open tops, rolled rims, and eye-catching full-color graphics for cinemas, concession counters, parties, and promotional events.

Paper Fried Chicken Bucket with Fitted Lid for Takeaway

Round paper bucket with a tall, tapered body and removable fitted lid shown. Available in white, striped, or kraft-style appearances for fried chicken, snacks, and shared takeaway portions.

Printed Paper Popcorn Bucket for Cinema Snack Service

Printed orange paperboard-style popcorn bucket with a wide open top, rolled rim, tapered round body, and visible 32oz and 46oz size options for cinema, event, and concession snack service.

Kraft Paper Fry Cups for Snacks and Takeaway Food

Stackable kraft paper food cone cups with a tapered shape and slanted open rim for fries, snacks, appetizers and event catering. Custom sizes and printing options available.

Paper Food Bucket for Fried Chicken Packaging

Tall paper food bucket with white and kraft-style printed options, wide open top, separate lid option, and visible logo, color, layout, lid, and carton mark customization.

Kraft-Style Paper Food Bucket for Snack Service

Open-top kraft-style paper food bucket with a tapered round profile, rolled rim, and printed surface. Suitable for snack portions, fast food service, takeaway counters, and branded foodservice packaging.

Paper Snack Bucket with Custom Printed Design

Printed paper snack bucket with a tapered open-top body and colorful exterior artwork, suitable for snack, popcorn, fried chicken, fries, and takeaway foodservice use.

Paper Popcorn Bucket for Snack and Chicken Service

Printed paper popcorn buckets with open-top bucket profiles, wide serving openings, and multiple visible size options for popcorn, fried chicken, fries, snacks, cinema counters, and events.

Custom Printed Paper Popcorn Buckets for Events

Tall, round paper popcorn buckets with a smooth printed exterior and open-top serving format. Suitable for popcorn, chips, fried snacks, and event concessions.

Printed Paper Popcorn Buckets for Concessions

Tall printed paper popcorn buckets with a tapered open-top structure, scalloped rim, and bold striped graphics. Suitable for popcorn service at theaters, concession counters, carnivals, events, and party snack stations.

Printed Paper Popcorn Bucket for Snack Service

Open-top printed paper popcorn bucket with a tall tapered body, rolled rim, white interior, and custom graphic appearance for popcorn, snacks, cinema concessions, events, and private label foodservice supply.

Printed Paper Food Bucket for Snack Service

Printed paper food bucket with a wide open top, tapered body, rolled rim and branded surface. Suitable for fast food, fries, fried chicken, burgers, popcorn and takeaway snack service.

Printed Paper Popcorn Bucket for Party Snacks

Open-top printed paper bucket with a tapered cylindrical body, rolled rim, and deep profile for popcorn, candy, snacks, event service, and custom printed foodservice programs.

Printed Paper Fried Chicken Bucket for Takeaway

A deep, open-top printed paper bucket with a tapered round profile and rolled rim, designed for fried chicken, wings, fries, popcorn chicken, and shareable takeaway snacks.

Disposable Paper Buckets for Fries and Snack Packaging

Disposable paper buckets for fries, snacks, appetizers, and takeaway food service. Features a tapered open-top shape, stackable structure, and plain or printed options.

Custom Printed Paper Popcorn Buckets for Concessions

Printed paper popcorn buckets with a round tapered profile, smooth finish and vivid yellow popcorn graphic. Ideal for cinema concessions, events and branded snack service.

Custom Printed Kraft Paper Bag for Burger Takeaway

Natural brown kraft-style paper bag with a flat folded body, side fold detail, open-mouth format, and visible custom printed front artwork for burger, bakery, snack, and takeaway service.

Kraft Stand Up Paper Pouch with Zipper Closure

Natural kraft-style stand up paper pouch with zipper-style closure, bottom gusset, and visible silver inner lining. Suitable for dry food packing and retail display.

Kraft Paper Bag with Die-Cut Handle for Takeaway

Flat-bottom kraft-style paper bag with side gussets and an integrated die-cut handle, suitable for bakery, café, deli, grocery, and takeaway carry packaging.

Stand Up Paper Bag with Zipper for Coffee Packaging

Flexible stand up paper bag with kraft-style and metallic color options, zipper-style top, gusseted base, and flat front panel for coffee or dry food packaging.

Paper Bakery Bag with Clear Window for Bread

Gusseted paper bakery bag with a clear front window and fold-over top appearance, suitable for displaying bread, toast, buns, pastries, and café takeaway bakery items.

White Bakery Paper Bags for Bread and Pastry Packaging

White bakery paper bags with black printed graphics, folded side gussets, handle carry bag styles, and a window bakery bag option for bread, pastries, and takeaway counter packing.

Black Paper Carry Bag with Rope Handles

Black paper carry bag with a wide rectangular body, white rope handles, smooth printed surface, and open-top carrying format for takeaway food, retail counter orders, and branded restaurant packaging.

Kraft Paper Bag with Flat Handles for Takeaway

Natural brown paper bag with flat paper handles, wide side gussets, and a flat square bottom. The plain surface suits takeaway, bakery, grocery, retail food, and private label packing projects.

Kraft Paper Bags for Takeout Bakery Food Packaging

Kraft paper bags in multiple open-top, square-bottom and die-cut handle formats for bakery, takeaway, grocery and foodservice packaging. Suitable for custom printing, wholesale supply and private label presentation.

Flat Bottom Kraft-Style Paper Bakery Bag for Foodservice

Natural brown kraft-style paper bakery bag with a flat bottom, open top, side gussets, and printed logo examples for bakery counters, grocery packing, and foodservice takeaway use.

Kraft Paper Bags with Twisted Handles for Takeaway

Paper shopping and takeaway bags with twisted paper handles, side gussets, flat bottoms, and foldable stacked storage. Available in kraft brown, white, and red visual options for restaurants, cafés, bakeries, retail shops, catering, and private label packaging.

Kraft Bakery Paper Bag with Clear Window

Kraft-style paper bakery bag with a clear front window, printed bakery icon pattern, gusseted paper body, and top closure strip shown for bread, pastries, cookies, and counter display.

Kraft Paper Tin Tie Bag for Bakery and Coffee Packing

Natural brown kraft-style paper bag with gusseted base and tin-tie style top closure for bakery, coffee, snack, and dry food retail packaging.

Printed Paper Food Bags for Takeaway Snacks

Printed paper food bags in flat, sleeve, and gusseted styles for fries, fried chicken, bakery items, and takeaway snacks. Images show multiple sizes, bright custom artwork, and kraft-style plain options.

Kraft Paper Handle Bag for Takeaway Food Orders

Open-top kraft-style paper carry bag with twisted handles, flat-bottom structure, visible size options, and logo placement for takeaway, bakery, café, and food delivery packaging.

Kraft Paper Carry Bags with Flat Handles for Takeout

Natural kraft-style paper carry bags with flat handles, open-top access, side gussets, and rectangular bases for takeaway meals, bakery items, cafes, catering, and retail food packaging.

Kraft Paper Cup Carrier Tray for Takeaway Drinks

Folded kraft-style paperboard cup carrier tray with circular cup openings and low side walls, suitable for takeaway coffee, beverage delivery, catering, and café drink service.

Kraft Paper Tray for Bakery and Snack Service

Rectangular kraft-style paper tray with folded side walls and a scalloped rim, suitable for bakery items, chocolates, desserts, snacks, and takeaway food presentation.

Kraft Paper Boat Food Tray for Takeaway Snack Service Use

Open-top kraft paper boat trays with folded side panels and natural brown finish. Suitable for serving fried snacks, sides, appetizers, and takeaway portions in restaurants, food trucks, catering, and events.

Paper Food Trays for Sushi and Bakery Packing

Natural brown paper-made trays with shallow open-top profiles, low side walls, rounded corners, and multiple visible sizes for foodservice display and takeaway packing.

White Paper Food Tray for Takeaway Snacks

Open white paperboard-style tray with folded side walls and curved rim design, suitable for snack, bakery, fries, hot dog, and takeaway food presentation.

Paper Pulp Drink Carrier Tray for Takeaway Cups

Open paper-pulp drink carrier tray with recessed wells and multi-compartment layouts for carrying takeaway coffee, tea, milk tea, and other beverage cups.

Kraft Paper Food Tray for Fast Food and Takeout Use

Natural kraft paper food trays with an open-top boat shape, folded side walls, and visible 4oz to 32oz options for takeaway snacks, fried foods, samples, and casual meal service.

Kraft-Style Paper Taco Tray for Takeaway

Open-top kraft-style paper taco holder with a folded carton body and angled side panels, suitable for tacos, wraps, snacks, food trucks, cafés, and takeaway service.

Square Paper Tray with Clear Lid for Hamburgers

Square paper tray-style base with a separate clear fitted lid, designed for hamburgers, sandwiches, sushi, desserts, bakery items, and takeaway food display.

Molded Fiber Cup Carrier Tray for Takeaway Drinks

Open molded fiber cup carrier tray with raised dividers and curved cup slots, shown in several cup-holding styles for cafés, takeaway drink service, delivery orders, and foodservice beverage supply.

Kraft Paper Tray for Produce Overwrap Packaging

Shallow kraft-style paper tray with low side walls, folded corners, visible corrugated edge, and matching cling film shown for produce and supermarket display packaging.

Kraft Paper Boat Tray for Hot Dogs and Snacks

Shallow kraft-style paper boat tray with folded corners and low side walls, suitable for hot dogs, fries, tacos, fried snacks, and fast-food takeaway service.

Kraft-Style Paper Snack Tray with Cup Holder

A kraft-style paper tray with shallow food sections and a cup holder area, designed for takeaway snacks, drinks, café meals, catering sets, and foodservice serving.

Printed Paper Plate for Catering Foodservice Use

Round printed paper plate with a white serving center and colorful geometric rim, designed for catering, party meals, buffet service, desserts, snacks, and foodservice table presentation.

Kraft Paper Tray for Takeaway Snack Service

Shallow kraft-style paper tray with an open serving format, folded side walls, rounded ends, and a natural brown paperboard appearance for snacks, bakery items, fries, or takeaway food service.

Kraft Paper Boat Food Tray for Snacks and Takeaway Meals

Natural brown kraft paper boat trays with folded corners, raised sides and nested size options. Suitable for snacks, fried foods, bakery items, takeaway meals and catering service.

Material engineering

Match the Substrate and Barrier to the Actual Food Profile

Paper selection should start with the menu and service conditions—not a generic sustainability label. We review food state, temperature, dwell time, filling method, sealing, stacking and end-of-life goals before recommending the structure.

01 · Dry and crisp foods

Kraft or folding paperboard

Suitable for bakery, sandwiches, fries and low-moisture foods where stiffness, printability and ventilation matter more than a heavy liquid barrier.

Evaluate: board stiffness · grease holdout · venting · score resistance

02 · Oily or sauced meals

Functional grease barrier

A product-specific PE, PLA or aqueous barrier may be used to reduce oil and moisture penetration while preserving forming and sealing performance.

Evaluate: stain resistance · seam integrity · dwell time · PFAS documentation

03 · Hot liquids

Cupstock or bowl-grade paper

Soup, noodles and hot meals require controlled sidewall forming, rim geometry, seam bonding and lid-fit compatibility under heat and moisture exposure.

Evaluate: leak test · rim curl · lid retention · heat handling

04 · Refrigerated display

Moisture-tolerant base and clear lid

Salads, sushi and desserts need condensation management, chilled dimensional stability, stackability and visibility through compatible PET or paper lids.

Evaluate: anti-fog needs · cold storage · lid seal · presentation

A practical RFQ should include:

Technical specifications matrix

Compare Formats by Structure, Barrier and Procurement Variables

The values below define common project ranges and sourcing decisions. Final specifications are fixed by the approved technical drawing, artwork, sample and purchase order.

Technical comparison matrix for paper food packaging categories
Category	Typical Substrate	Common Range	Barrier / Closure	Key QC Checkpoints	Customization
Pizza Boxes	Corrugated kraft or white board; E-flute and project-specific structures	Single-serving to family-size formats; depth and flute selected by load	Uncoated or food-contact grease barrier; vent holes as required	Compression, fold accuracy, lid alignment, grease holdout, ventilation	Size, print, window, venting, inserts, carton marks
Paper Bowls	Cupstock or bowl-grade food-contact paperboard	Commonly 6–32 oz; round and selected rectangular formats	PE, PLA or aqueous barrier; paper, PP or PET lid options	Seam bond, rim curl, lid fit, capacity, leak resistance, stacking	Capacity, diameter, height, print, lid system, packing
Food Boxes	Kraft, SBS/FBB or coated folding paperboard	Snack, burger, meal and multi-compartment structures	Uncoated or functional barrier; tuck, lock or glued closure	Die-cut accuracy, crease quality, lock engagement, print registration	Dieline, compartments, window, vents, artwork, finish
Paper Buckets	High-stiffness cupstock or bucket-grade paperboard	Single portion to family/shared serving capacity	Grease-resistant lining; optional paper or plastic lid	Side seam, bottom seal, top rim, handle/lid fit, load resistance	Capacity, graphics, lid, handle, carton configuration
Paper Bags	Natural or white kraft paper; food-contact grades where needed	Flat, satchel, block-bottom and handled formats	Uncoated, grease-resistant or selected window structure	Paper weight, seam bond, handle pull, bottom strength, print rub	Dimensions, handle, window, paper color, print, carton count
Food Trays	Kraft or white paperboard; corrugated board for heavier loads	Snack boats, bakery trays, catering and display trays	Uncoated or grease/moisture barrier; optional lidding	Nesting, corner locks, wall rigidity, load, barrier and dimensions	Footprint, wall height, locks, print, dividers, lidding

Paper weight, board caliper, coating weight and dimensional tolerances are confirmed by SKU. No universal specification should be applied across all food-contact formats.

Custom food boxes and packaging

Control the Brand System — Not Only the Logo

A scalable custom program aligns material, structure, graphic rules and packing references so every reorder can be checked against the same approved standard.

Dieline & structure

Size, capacity, score lines, glue areas, locks, windows, vents, lid systems and pack-out are reviewed before sampling.

Pantone & artwork

Logo placement, spot colors, CMYK artwork, legal copy, barcodes and print references are confirmed through an approved proof.

Surface & barrier

Kraft or white appearance, matte or gloss treatment, food-contact barrier and rub resistance are selected by application.

Packing references

Inner quantity, master carton, shipping marks, pallet pattern and reorder master data are documented for repeat supply.

What buyers approve before mass production

Factory capabilities

A Manufacturing Platform Built for Repeat Supply

Xcellink Ecopack applies scientific management across R&D, production, sales, logistics and after-sales service. The wider disposable packaging platform supports paper, molded fiber, bamboo-based materials and selected food-grade plastics.

Automatic lines

Automatic machines

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Automatic machines

tons company-wide

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40HQ equivalent

reported annual output

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Capacity allocation, machine type and production route depend on the selected SKU, material, printing process and confirmed order schedule.

Quality control plan

Evidence at Each Control Point

Incoming material verification

Paper grade, board surface, barrier structure, thickness and supplier documents checked against the approved specification.

Prepress and first-article approval

Dieline, artwork, barcode, print position, color proof and first formed sample compared with the signed master.

In-process control

Die cutting, creasing, forming, gluing, rim geometry, seam bonding and print consistency monitored during production.

Finished-product verification

Dimensions, capacity, closure or lid fit, stacking, leak/oil performance and visual defects checked as applicable.

Packing and traceability

Inner count, carton quantity, shipping marks, batch reference, palletization and loading details confirmed before shipment.

Compliance architecture

Documents Matched to Product and Market

We avoid blanket claims. The required evidence is selected according to the complete material structure, intended food contact, destination market and environmental claim.

BRCGS Packaging Materials

Factory-level product safety, legal compliance, quality and authenticity controls within the current certificate scope.

Food-contact documentation

Applicable U.S. FDA, EU or destination-market testing, declarations and component evidence by SKU.

FSC-certified paper options

Available only when the material, transaction and chain-of-custody coverage support the requested FSC claim.

Compostability and PFAS evidence

BPI, OK compost, EN 13432, ASTM D6400/D6868 or PFAS-related documents for products covered by valid testing or certification.

Additional company documentation may include ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BSCI, Sedex, SGS and QS records, subject to current scope and validity. Certification logos should not be printed until labeling rules and product coverage are confirmed.

The trust stack

From Requirement Mapping to Global Delivery

Each stage produces a buyer-visible approval point, reducing ambiguity before the next commercial commitment.

Consultation

Map menu, portion, temperature, food chemistry, sales channel, target quantity, destination and branding requirements.

Output: Requirement brief

Prototyping

Confirm material, barrier, dieline, artwork and use performance through stock samples, proofs or custom samples.

Output: Approved Master

Mass Production

Run incoming, first-article, in-process and finished-goods checks against the confirmed specification and sample.

Output: Inspected Order

Logistics

Coordinate export cartons, pallet or floor loading, shipping marks, documents and FOB, CIF or DDP planning.

Output: Export-Ready Shipment

Commercial planning

Build the Quote around Landed Procurement Reality

Unit cost is only one variable. Carton utilization, mixed-SKU planning, print setup, tooling, freight timing and repeat-order references all affect the total sourcing result.

Typical minimum order quantity, samples, trade terms, export port and repeat-order conditions
Typical MOQ	30,000–50,000 pieces per SKU, adjusted by structure, printing, material and packing.
Samples	Free stock samples; custom proofs, prototypes, courier and any tooling assessed by project.
Trade Terms	FOB is standard. CIF or DDP can be quoted with the forwarder after destination and shipment data are confirmed.
Export Port	Shenzhen Port or another agreed port based on order and logistics requirements.
Repeat Orders	Artwork, material, approved sample, carton and batch references are retained to improve reorder consistency.

Application Engineering

Paper Foodservice Packaging by Operating Environment

The same package can behave differently in a restaurant pass, refrigerated display, delivery bag or export warehouse. We configure formats around the actual workflow.

Restaurant chains

Standardized meal boxes, bowls, buckets, bags and pizza packaging across multiple locations and repeat orders.

Delivery & cloud kitchens

Leak control, venting, stacking and closure design matched to transport time and menu composition.

Cafés & bakeries

Print-focused bags, trays and boxes for pastries, snacks, desserts and branded takeaway service.

Supermarkets

Chilled-display bowls, sushi boxes, deli trays and prepared-food formats with compatible lids.

Catering & hospitality

Catering trays, takeaway bags and standardized disposables for events, hotels and institutional dining.

Distributors & private labels

Mixed product ranges, neutral or branded cartons, consolidated sourcing and market-specific documents.

AIO-ready buyer answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Each answer starts with the procurement conclusion, then adds the conditions needed to use it correctly.

What information do you need to quote paper food packaging?

Provide the product type, dimensions or capacity, food application, filling temperature, barrier preference, lid or closure, print artwork, estimated quantity, destination country, packing requirements and required compliance documents. A reference sample or drawing helps accelerate evaluation.

What is the typical MOQ for custom printed paper packaging?

The typical MOQ is 30,000–50,000 pieces per SKU. The final quantity depends on paper grade, structure, print method, number of colors, barrier, carton packing and whether the order uses an existing format or custom development.

Can you provide free samples before a bulk order?

Yes. Free stock samples can be arranged so buyers can review size, paper feel, closure, lid compatibility, forming and basic use performance. Courier charges, custom printing proofs, structural prototypes and any tooling are confirmed by project.

Is all paper food packaging recyclable or compostable?

No. End-of-life performance depends on fiber, barrier coatings, adhesives, inks, windows, food contamination and local infrastructure. Compostable or FSC claims should only be used when the complete product and supply chain are covered by valid evidence and labeling rules.

Which barrier coating should I choose for oily or moist food?

Selection depends on oil level, water activity, temperature, holding time, sealing method, forming process and disposal target. PE, PLA and aqueous barriers offer different combinations of grease resistance, moisture control, heat sealing and environmental positioning; the final choice should be tested on the intended food.

How do you control printing consistency for repeat orders?

Artwork, dieline, Pantone or CMYK references, approved proof and physical master sample are retained as production references. First-article and in-process checks compare print position, registration, color appearance and surface defects against the approved standard.

Can you quote FOB, CIF and DDP?

FOB is the standard quotation basis. CIF and DDP can be quoted case by case after the destination, order volume, carton data and shipment timing are confirmed with the forwarder. Shenzhen Port or another agreed port can be used according to the order plan.

What compliance documents can be supplied?

Depending on the SKU and market, documentation may include food-contact test reports or declarations, material specifications, PFAS-related evidence, BRCGS and management-system records, and product-specific BPI, OK compost, EN 13432, ASTM D6400 or ASTM D6868 evidence where valid and applicable.

Request for quotation

Turn Your Packaging Requirement into a Production-Ready Specification

Share the details that affect material, performance, packing and landed cost. Our team can then recommend a suitable structure and prepare a more accurate product-specific quotation.