Custom Dried Fruit Boxes

Keeping Dried Fruit Fresh

Dried fruit can dry out further and turn hard, or, in damp conditions, pick up moisture and go sticky. A carton on its own will not stop either. The most reliable approach is to seal the fruit in an inner pouch or bag with a good barrier, and use the printed box as the shelf presence. Inner bags can be heat sealed for a long shelf life, and a resealable zip lets customers keep the fruit fresh between servings.

For gift packs of dates or figs that are opened and finished quickly, a lined tray with a clear lid inside a sleeve is often enough. Tell us how long your product needs to stay in good condition on shelf, and whether customers tend to eat it in one sitting or over several weeks, and we will suggest a pack that suits. Producers who sell by the pouch can also choose kraft stand-up pouches for dried fruit.

Printing Dried Fruit Boxes

White board printed in full colour shows bright fruit photography and lifestyle images clearly. Kraft board gives a natural, wholefood look that many health food brands prefer, and it pairs well with one or two colours and a clean window. Matt finishes feel calm and premium, while a spot gloss on fruit images makes them look fresh and juicy.

If you sell several fruits in the same range, keep the layout identical and vary only the colour band and product name. Shoppers learn to find your brand by its shape on the shelf, and you can print several versions in one order to keep costs down.

Small details also help with the online listing. Marketplaces and your own website will need clean photographs of the box from the front and at an angle, so a design with a strong front panel and a clearly readable product name photographs well even at thumbnail size. A plain white or kraft background behind the window makes the fruit stand out in both photos and on the shelf. Our print and finish comparison guide explains which coatings keep a kraft box looking clean.

Sizes for Snacks, Sharing and Gifting

Snack packs of 30 to 50 g suit lunchboxes, gym bags and coffee shop counters, and they are often sold in a printed display carton that sits next to the till. Sharing boxes of 150 to 250 g are the core retail size for supermarkets and health food shops. Larger gift boxes of 400 g and up suit premium dates and figs, which are often bought as presents during religious and family celebrations throughout the year.

To size a box, fill a bag with your target weight of fruit, lay it flat the way it will sit in the box and measure it. Fruit varies hugely in density: 200 g of banana chips takes far more space than 200 g of dates. We use your measurements to set the inner dimensions so the window is filled and the box looks generous.

Dried Fruit Boxes for Retail Shelves

If your boxes are heading to shops, check the buyer's requirements early. Many retailers want a barcode in a specific position, a minimum font size on the back panel and a box that stands stably on a shelf without tipping. For counter display cartons, think about the tear-off lid line, the height of the front so packs are easy to pull out, and how many packs fit in each tray. We can print the display carton and the snack packs in matching artwork so the whole unit looks planned rather than pieced together. The wider snack, cereal and popcorn range includes boxes that sit alongside dried fruit on the same shelf.

Ordering Your Boxes

Tell us the fruits, weights, pack style and approximate quantity. We send a custom quote by email within one working day and a free design proof before production. Once approved, production takes 4 to 7 working days and free tracked delivery to UK mainland addresses takes 2 to 3 working days. Minimum quantities are quoted per job, so a new brand can start small. Food-contact grade board is available on request, and any misprints or damage reported within 10 days are reprinted or refunded. Simple printed cartons start from £0.25.