What Type of Corrugated Box is Best for Food Packaging?

In today’s fast-paced world, safe and hygienic food packaging is more important than ever — especially for food exporters, cloud kitchens, restaurants, and FMCG brands. One of the best solutions? Corrugated boxes. But not just any box — choosing the right type matters.

Let’s explore how to select the perfect corrugated box for your food business.

🧃Why Corrugated Boxes for Food Packaging?

Corrugated boxes are:

✅ Food-safe (when made with virgin kraft paper & food-grade liners)

✅ Lightweight yet strong

✅ Eco-friendly & recyclable

✅ Cost-effective for bulk transport

✅ Customizable in shape, print, and size

They’re ideal for dry foods, snacks, meal trays, pizza, confectionery, and export-grade packaging.

🛡️Food-Safe Features to Look For

When choosing food packaging boxes, always ensure:

🟢 Food-grade inner lining or butter paper

🟢 Non-toxic inks for printing

🟢 No chemical coating on the inside

🟢 Virgin kraft paper for direct food contact

🌱Eco-Friendly Food Packaging

Most corrugated food boxes today are:

♻️ 100% recyclable

🌿 Made from biodegradable kraft paper

🌍 Contribute to your brand’s sustainability image

Consumers are increasingly choosing brands that care about the planet — and your packaging can reflect that.

📌Applications in the Food Industry

·        Cloud kitchens & tiffin services

·        Organic food sellers

·        Dry fruit & sweets packaging

·        Frozen and export-ready items

·        D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) food brands

Need Food Packaging Boxes?

At Raj Packers, we manufacture custom corrugated boxes for food packaging – from small takeaway boxes to large export cartons. We use only food-safe materials and offer custom printing, size, and ply options.

Get in touch today for bulk rates and free samples!