Custom Food Packaging Boxes in UAE

Structure Packaging makes custom printed food packaging boxes for bakeries, cafés, cloud kitchens, chocolatiers and date brands across the UAE. Choose a box style for your product, pick the material and finish, and add your logo and brand colours.

The right food box protects your product, keeps it presentable during delivery and carries your brand to the customer’s table. Four decisions shape every food packaging order: the material, how the food touches the box, the box style and the print finish.

1. Pick the material

• Kraft paperboard has a natural brown look that suits bakeries, organic brands and takeaway food.
• SBS (white) cardboard gives a bright, smooth surface for full colour printing, popular for cake, cookie and chocolate boxes.
• Corrugated E-flute adds strength for heavier items, delivery orders and stacked boxes.
• Rigid board is used for premium gift packaging such as luxury dates and chocolate boxes.

2. Plan for food contact

Tell us whether the food will touch the box directly, whether it is oily, moist or warm, and how long it stays packed. This decides whether you need food-grade board, a grease-resistant coating, an inner tray or a liner. For packaged foods sold in the UAE, also check the labelling rules that apply to your product.

3. Match the box style to the food

• Cake boxes: tall boxes with a window or handle so the cake arrives intact.
• Cupcake boxes: inserts that hold each cupcake in place.
• Cookie boxes: flat or tray-and-sleeve boxes for cookies, donuts and pastries.
• Dates boxes: compartment trays and rigid gift boxes for premium dates.
• Chocolate boxes: inserts with cavities for truffles and pralines.
• Baklava and Arabic sweet boxes: sturdy trays for baklava, kunafa and maamoul.

4. Choose printing and finishes

Full colour CMYK printing covers most designs, while Pantone colours keep brand shades consistent. Finishes such as gold foil, embossing, spot UV and matte or soft-touch lamination add a premium feel for gifting and seasonal boxes. A clear PET window lets customers see the food before opening.

• Bakeries and home bakers who need cake, cupcake and cookie boxes that match their brand.
• Cafés, restaurants and cloud kitchens that deliver through apps and want packaging that travels well.
• Chocolate and date brands selling gift boxes for Ramadan, Eid and corporate gifting.
• Sweet shops packing baklava, kunafa and other Arabic sweets.
• Event and gifting companies preparing branded food hampers.

The unit price of custom food packaging depends on a few factors. Knowing them helps you plan your budget and compare quotes fairly.

• Quantity: larger orders lower the cost per box.
• Size and style: bigger boxes and complex structures use more board.
• Material: rigid and corrugated boards cost more than standard paperboard.
• Printing: the number of colours, Pantone matching and inside printing.
• Finishes and add-ons: foil, embossing, windows, inserts and handles.

Send us your box size, quantity and artwork through the quote form and we will recommend the most cost-effective option.

Which material is best for food packaging boxes?

Kraft paperboard suits a natural look and takeaway food, SBS white board is best for bright full colour printing, and corrugated board is the choice for heavier or delivery orders. The right option depends on your food, how it is delivered and the look you want.

Can food touch the box directly?

Yes, when the box is made with suitable food-contact board and coatings. Let us know if your food is oily, moist or warm so we can recommend the right board, coating or liner.

Can I add a window to my food box?

Yes. A clear PET window can be added to most cake, cookie, cupcake and bakery box styles so customers can see the product.

What is the difference between kraft and white food boxes?

Kraft boxes have a brown, natural finish and work well with one or two colour prints. White SBS boxes give a clean base for full colour artwork, photos and bright brand colours.

How do I get a quote for custom food boxes?

Share the box style, size, quantity and your artwork or logo through our quote form. If you are not sure about the size or material, describe your product and we will suggest options.