Overview & Specifications
What Are Candy Gift Boxes?
Candy gift boxes are assortment boxes made to be given: the insert arranges different candies in set positions, and the inside of the box is printed for the moment it is opened.
Candy Gift Boxes sit in the Tuck Boxes range and under Candy and Sweets Packaging.
What it has to do
What a Candy Gift Needs from Its Box
A candy gift needs a place for each piece, an arranged look on opening, room for a message, seasonal artwork and surfaces suited to food contact. Each need below is matched to the option that meets it.
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A Place for Each Piece
Assortments mix shapes and sizes. A paperboard insert gives each candy its own cavity.02
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An Arranged Look on Opening
Interior print and the insert layout are what the recipient sees first.03
Room
Room for a Message
A gift message can sit inside the lid or on a card slot.04
Seasonal
Seasonal Artwork
Holiday editions change artwork on the same structure. More under Holiday & Seasonal Packaging.05
Food-Contact
Food-Contact Surfaces for Unwrapped Pieces
Unwrapped candies sit directly in the insert. Food-contact board is available on request. Confirm all food-contact surfaces, including coatings, inserts and any film, for the food type, contact time and temperature.
Candy Gift Boxes vs Custom Candy Boxes
Choose a gift box for an arranged assortment and a custom candy box for everyday retail fill. The table compares the two.
| Attribute | Candy Gift Box | Custom Candy Box |
|---|---|---|
| Contents | Assortment in set places | Everyday retail fill by count or weight |
| Interior | Insert with cavities | Loose or divider |
| Inside and out | Mostly outside | |
| Typical sale | Gifts, holidays, corporate | Everyday retail |
Candy Gift Boxes Specifications
Candy Gift Boxes are specified around the confectionery, the board and contact surfaces. Review the specifications below to plan the box.
| Specification | Available Configuration |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Gift carton with insert for candy assortments |
| Category | Tuck Boxes |
| Structure | Tuck carton; construction selected around loading access, packed weight and dimensions and confirmed on the dieline (Auto Lock and Seal End are options) |
| Dimensions | Customized around the assortment and insert |
| Board | Paperboard 14–18 pt, 20–24 pt or 26–28 pt; E/F-flute or B-flute corrugated |
| Food Contact | Food-contact board available on request; all food-contact surfaces (board, coating, inserts, film) confirmed for the food type, contact time and temperature |
| Coating | Aqueous or grease-resistant coating |
| Inserts | Paperboard insert with cavities; other insert materials confirmed for food contact |
| Gift Print | Interior print and message area where specified |
| Print Coverage | Exterior only, exterior + interior, or full inside and outside; interior print on food-contact surfaces confirmed for the food and conditions |
| Print / Finishes | CMYK and Pantone spot color; matte, gloss or soft-touch lamination, foil stamping, emboss/deboss and Spot UV, according to the board |
| Starting Price | From $1.25 / unit; final price depends on size, board, print, finishes and quantity |
| Minimum Order | 500 units |
| Standard Production | 7 days from approved proof |
| Rush Production | Available on request |
| Shipping | Ships flat, USA and worldwide |
How Do You Size a Candy Gift Box?
Lay out the assortment, size each insert cavity to its piece, then size the box to the insert. Final allowances are set on the approved dieline.
| Measurement | What to Record |
|---|---|
| Pieces | Size of each candy |
| Layout | Rows, grid or mixed |
| Count | Pieces per box |
| Height | Tallest piece |
Pack the Full Assortment
Pack every piece in its cavity and close the box. Check that pieces stay in place and the message area is clear.
What to Check Before Bulk Production
Review a sample packed with the full assortment and printed with the final gift artwork. Record the approved insert and print on the signed-off sample.
| If the sample shows | Review before approval |
|---|---|
| Pieces move between cavities | Tighten cavities to each piece |
| Message hidden by candy | Move it inside the lid |
| Unwrapped candy touches print | Confirm insert surfaces for contact |
Seven days covers standard production from approved proof once the specification is confirmed; delivery timing is confirmed separately.
