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Ice Cream Box

Custom ice cream boxes for craft ice cream brands, gelato shops, and frozen dessert operations. Freezer-stable FDA-compliant materials with worldwide tracked delivery from 100 units.

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Product Overview

Custom ice cream boxes serve craft ice cream brands, gelato operations, frozen dessert manufacturers, and ice cream sandwich producers with freezer-stable packaging engineered for sub-zero retail distribution and home freezer storage. Built from FDA-compliant food-grade paperboard with moisture-resistant coatings and foil-laminated inner liners that prevent freezer burn and ice crystal formation, our ice cream boxes accommodate pint containers, quart tubs, half-gallon family sizes, ice cream sandwich multi-packs, and specialty frozen dessert formats. Choose round pint containers with snap-on lids for premium craft ice cream positioning, square tubs for cost-efficient family-size distribution, or specialty shapes for breakthrough freezer aisle visibility across grocery retail and ice cream parlor applications Custom sized to your exact container dimensions with full design support and worldwide tracked delivery for ice cream brands across markets.

  • Round pint, square tub, and sandwich pack formats
  • Foil-laminated liners prevent freezer burn and ice crystals
  • FDA-compliant food-grade paperboard with PE base layer
  • Vibrant CMYK printing resistant to freezer condensation
Build specification

We match the material to the job, drawing on six grades of board: Kraft, Corrugated, Coated Art Board (C1S), Rigid Greyboard, Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS), and Metallic. Together they span the whole range — kraft for eco-minded artisan brands, heavy greyboard for luxury rigid boxes, and bright SBS for cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and high-end retail packaging. A small business chasing affordable corrugated mailers and a premium label after the weighty snap of a magnetic-closure box draw from the same FSC-certified supply, chosen to look right on shelf, survive transit, and impress at the moment of unboxing.

Kraft board packaging material by Packlic
Kraft Stock
Corrugated board packaging material by Packlic
Corrugated Board
Coated art board C1S packaging material by Packlic
Coated Art Board
Rigid greyboard packaging material by Packlic
Rigid Stock
Solid bleached sulfate SBS board by Packlic
SBS Board
Metallic Card board premium packaging material by Packlic
Metallic Cardboard
Kraft board packaging material by Packlic
Kraft Stock
Corrugated board packaging material by Packlic
Corrugated Board
Coated art board C1S packaging material by Packlic
Coated Art Board
Rigid greyboard packaging material by Packlic
Rigid Stock
Solid bleached sulfate SBS board by Packlic
SBS Board
Metallic Card board premium packaging material by Packlic
Metallic Cardboard
Kraft board packaging material by Packlic
Kraft Stock
Corrugated board packaging material by Packlic
Corrugated Board
Coated art board C1S packaging material by Packlic
Coated Art Board
Rigid greyboard packaging material by Packlic
Rigid Stock
Solid bleached sulfate SBS board by Packlic
SBS Board
Metallic Card board premium packaging material by Packlic
Metallic Cardboard

Custom Ice Cream Boxes, Tubs, Pints, Cups & Takeaway Containers

Custom ice cream packaging spans every format a frozen dessert business needs to compete at retail and across the counter, from branded pints and family tubs to single-serve cups and takeaway containers with lids. Craft ice cream makers, artisan gelato shops, frozen yogurt bars, sorbet producers, and soft serve parlours all rely on the same three things: freezer-safe construction that survives sub-zero distribution and storage, shelf-stopping branding that reads through frosted freezer doors, and premium presentation that supports higher price points. Whether you sell scoops in a kiosk, ship pints through online frozen delivery, or stock grocery freezers, the right cup, tub, or box turns a one-time taste into a brand customers recognise.

Container Styles: Boxes, Tubs, Pints, Cups & Takeaway

Format choice defines how your frozen dessert brand is positioned. Round pint containers with snap-on lids deliver the iconic premium craft look favoured by emerging brands; family-size tubs offer cost-efficient grocery and private label distribution; and single-serve cups suit scoop shops, dessert bars, catering, and grab-and-go displays. To-go and takeaway containers with secure, leak-proof lids handle parlour service, delivery, and ecommerce, while specialty shapes — hexagonal, oval, square, and triangular display tubs — create standout visibility for limited-edition collaborations and seasonal releases.

  • Round pints with snap-on lids for premium craft positioning
  • Family-size tubs for value grocery and private label ranges
  • Single-serve cups for scoop shops, froyo bars, and events
  • Takeaway and to-go containers with leak-proof lids for delivery
  • Specialty shapes for limited-edition and seasonal collaborations

Sizes, Lids & Add-Ons

Match the vessel to the serving. Sizes run from a 3–4oz single scoop through 8oz, 12oz, and 16oz portions, up to quart, half-gallon, and litre tubs (roughly 90ml to 5L) for sharing packs and back-of-house storage. Pair containers with dome lids for layered sundaes and toppings, flat lids for clean stacking and freezer storage, and vented options where needed. Custom sleeves, branded spoons, and printed lids extend your identity across the whole serve, so a pint, a cup, and a takeaway tub all read as one cohesive brand.

  • Single-serve 3–4oz cups through pint, quart, and half-gallon tubs
  • Metric and imperial sizing, from 90ml to 5L formats
  • Dome and flat lids in fully branded or clear finishes
  • Matching sleeves, spoons, and printed lids for a unified serve

Freezer-Safe, Leak-Proof Construction

Material specification matters across every format, because moisture migration and ice crystal formation degrade quality over long cold-chain cycles. Our ice cream boxes, tubs, pints, cups, and takeaway containers use FDA-approved, food-grade, BPA-free paperboard with a polyethylene base coating in direct contact with the product, foil-laminated inner liners that block oxygen and prevent freezer burn, and moisture-resistant outer coatings that stop the bowing untreated paperboard suffers in the freezer. Tightly rolled rims and snug lids keep cups and tubs leak-proof through transport, display, and home consumption.

  • FDA-approved, food-grade, BPA-free materials throughout
  • Foil-laminated liners block oxygen and prevent freezer burn
  • Moisture-resistant outer coatings stop tub and box bowing
  • Leak-proof rims and lids tested for sub-zero performance

Custom Printing & Brand Identity

Branding drives the seconds-long decision at the freezer door and the impulse moment at the scoop counter. Full-colour CMYK offset printing handles photographic styling imagery, ingredient storytelling, and lifestyle scenes that build appetite appeal, while PMS spot colours lock signature brand shades across every container and every production run. Finishing options including soft-touch lamination, embossing, debossing, and foil accents add a premium, tactile feel that resists the condensation and humidity cycles typical glossy coatings struggle with in frozen retail.

FDA Compliance & Sustainable Materials

Food-safety compliance is essential for frozen desserts, where months of cold storage can otherwise raise material-migration concerns. Every cup, tub, pint, box, and takeaway container uses food-grade paperboard and polyethylene certified for frozen food contact, food-safe inks, and adhesives stable at freezing temperatures. For eco-conscious brands, sustainable options include FSC-certified and kraft paperboard, plant-based polyethylene from sugarcane, post-consumer recycled fibre, compostable and plastic-free coatings, recyclable constructions, and soy-based inks.

Wholesale Pricing, Low MOQ & Fast Turnaround

We support frozen dessert brands of every scale, from artisan gelato counters and froyo startups to high-volume parlours and national grocery ranges. Minimum orders start at just 100 units, making custom packaging accessible to new scoop shops and indie brands building their first lineup, while established makers order thousands of cups and tubs monthly for grocery and ecommerce distribution. Wholesale and bulk pricing lowers your cost per unit as volumes grow, free design support and samples are available on request, and standard production runs 7 to 10 business days after artwork approval.

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FAQs
01 What container styles work for premium craft ice cream brands?
Round pint containers with snap-on lids deliver the iconic premium craft ice cream presentation favored by emerging brands competing at higher price points through visual identity differentiation. The round shape supports the established premium ice cream aesthetic that drives purchase decisions at $7 to $12 per pint pricing tiers.
02 How do foil-laminated liners prevent freezer burn?
Foil-laminated inner liners block oxygen migration that causes freezer burn and ice crystal formation during extended frozen storage. The barrier protection extends ice cream shelf life significantly compared to plain paperboard, supporting premium pricing for craft ice cream brands and specialty gelato operations across grocery retail.
03 Can ice cream boxes prevent bowing in freezer storage?
Yes. Moisture-resistant outer coatings prevent the bowing conventional paperboard suffers under freezer storage where conventional paperboard absorbs ambient humidity and develops structural distortion. Combined with foil-laminated inner liners, our ice cream boxes maintain shape through months of grocery freezer distribution.
04 Are ice cream boxes FDA-compliant for direct contact?
Yes. We use FDA-approved food-grade paperboard with polyethylene base coating for direct ice cream contact, food-safe inks meeting FDA requirements for frozen food packaging, and food-grade adhesives stable at frozen temperatures. Compliance documentation is available for grocery retailer vendor onboarding requirements.
05 What is the minimum order for custom ice cream boxes?
Our MOQ for custom ice cream boxes starts at 100 units. This accessible MOQ supports emerging craft ice cream startups, gelato shops launching grocery distribution, and indie frozen dessert brands. Volume orders of 5000 units and above receive additional wholesale pricing for established craft ice cream brands and major manufacturers.