FOOD, PRODUCE & CUSTOM PACKAGING

Packaging for produce, food
and your next custom project.

Start from an existing format or develop a custom structure. Tell us what you pack, how it is handled and what needs to change.

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A BOX production base

large automated production lines
46
of sheet material used daily
90 tonnes
packaging boxes a year (annual capacity)
300 million
export countries and markets
30+
See the factory

Make the important parts of
the journey easier.

Make the journey
easier.

The right direction should protect the product, use case space well, present it clearly and keep every packaging layer aligned.

Find the packaging
for your product.

Find your
packaging format.

CLAMSHELLS + PRODUCE TRAYS

Fresh produce packaging

Explore clamshells, punnets and trays for packing, handling and displaying fresh produce.Explore products

CUPS + MATCHING LIDS

Drink cups + lids

Compare cup shapes and lid options, then check the rim fit for your drink and serving method.Explore products

Have a packaging format in mind?

From product to sample
to production.

Develop the structure, review the sample and prepare production

Review the fit, material, closure and packing method before committing to production.

Buyer input

Brief

Define the product, intended use, quantity, route and the decision that matters most.

Buyer input

Brief

Define the product, intended use, quantity, route and the decision that matters most.

Fit & design

Fit & design

Compare the closest structure, critical interfaces and the changes that may be required.

Sample review

Sample review

Check the identified sample with the real product and the stated pack-out condition.

Production handoff

Production handoff

Carry the approved version, quality points and packing instructions into production.
View the custom development process

From tooling to finished packaging.

From tooling to finished packaging.

See the tooling, forming, inspection and packing work behind the finished pack.

Inside the factory
Tooling and a formed sample part in the A BOX factory
Tooling and sample parts
Close view of a thermoforming line forming clear trays
Thermoforming line
BUYER GUIDE

Plan the pack and the outer carton.

Read the guide

QUALITY

What to check before sample approval.

Fit, closure, stacking and carton arrangement.

Review quality checks

Ask us about the production process for your packaging.

REAL PACK-OUT IN PRACTICE

Follow the pack from filling
to the outer case.

Follow the pack from filling
to the outer case.

A useful packaging review connects product position, closure, unit count, carton orientation and the way the pack is handled next.

Follow product position, closure, unit count and carton orientation in one real process view.

See a project example
Design visual of strawberry inner packs and their outer cartons
PROJECT OVERVIEW

Project visual for the strawberry inner packs and outer cartons.

PACKING IN MOTION

Watch the strawberry packing route in motion.

Follow the steps from open trays through filling and grouped packs.

Close view of strawberries being placed into clear traysFilled strawberry packs grouped in stacked rowsWide view of strawberry packs being filled on a packing line
FILLING SERIES

Filling, finished packs and grouped rows.

FILLING GROUPOpen trays · filled packs · line detail
Finished strawberry packs grouped in red cartons on palletsFinished strawberry packs grouped in white cartons in a storeFinished strawberry packs grouped in black outer cartonsPACK-OUT SERIESFinished packs and outer cartons.

See a project example

Top-view source drawing for the strawberry packaging structure
TOP VIEWStructure drawing – top view
Side-view source drawing for the strawberry packaging structure
SIDE VIEWProfile drawing – side view
Exploded-view source drawing for the strawberry packaging structure
EXPLODED VIEWAssembly drawing – exploded view

Drawings, materials
and quality documents.

Explore structure drawings and material information, then ask which reports apply to your product and use.

Review quality & documents
MATERIAL FILE

PP & PET material file

Review PP and PET material information alongside the documents for your project.

TOP VIEW

Top-view structure drawing

Review the package footprint and arrangement from above.

EXPLODED VIEW

Exploded structure drawing

See how the package components fit together.

SIDE VIEW

Side-view structure drawing

Keep the selected profile visible during review.

BUYER GUIDE

Fruit packaging handbook

Find practical questions for choosing and reviewing fruit packaging.

Experience shaped by retail, produce and production requirements.

A BOX's packaging work began in 1997. The A BOX brand was created in 2016, and cooperation with Sam's Club and Freshippo began after 2017.

Costco WholesaleFreshippoDoleGreenery Fruit
Sam's ClubPagodaJoy Wing MauGoodfarmer
RT-MartZhejiang Aijia

Common questions from packaging buyers.

What information helps you recommend a starting format?

Start with the essentials: the product and its size range, the net weight or count per pack, the sales channel, and the destination route. Photos or a reference pack help when dimensions are not final. Branding, inserts, and outer-case details can follow once a direction is shortlisted, so the first round does not need a complete file.

Can we begin with an existing format?

Yes. When a close existing format is available, it is the recommended starting point. We review it with your actual product, so fit, protection, and the packing process can be checked before anything changes. Only when a key need stays unmet do we look at adapting the structure or developing new tooling.

When is custom tooling worth considering?

Consider it when an existing format cannot cover the required size, compatibility with your packing line, the structure, or a clear on-shelf difference. Tooling is not a default upgrade, so first confirm which requirement the standard route cannot meet.

How should a sample be reviewed?

Match the review to what the sample can actually prove. A quick mock-up can check size and structural direction; judging material behavior, closure, and stacking takes a sample made with production-matched material. Review with the real product, the real outer case, and your actual packing actions: filling, closing, stacking, and handling.

What should be confirmed before bulk production?

Confirm the approved sample version, the material and key dimensions, and the functions that matter, such as closure, ventilation, and stacking, together with the checks and documents that cover them. Confirm the outer case and packing method too, so pack-out instructions stay aligned with the reviewed version.

Can the inner and outer packaging be developed together?

Yes, and it is usually better that way. The retail pack, inner tray, label or sleeve, outer case, pallet, and cold-chain route work as one system, so we review them together instead of approving a box on its own and finding conflicts at pack-out.

Practical guides for
packaging buyers.

Use a short guide or checklist to organize product details, sample observations, material questions and pack-out inputs.

A BOX Fruit Packaging Handbook
FEATURED GUIDE

Choose packaging for your product and shelf plan.

Read guide
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A BOX packaging handoff character

Tell us what you need to pack.

Share the product, intended use, expected quantity and destination. We’ll help identify the most useful starting route.

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Tell us what you need, or ask about materials, samples and customization.

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