Overview & Specifications
What Are Kraft Bakery Boxes?
Kraft bakery boxes are bakery boxes made from kraft paperboard, the brown board made from less-bleached fiber, instead of white board. The brown base shows through the print, which suits artisan, farmers market and natural bakery brands.
Kraft Bakery Boxes sit in the Tuck Boxes range and under Bakery Packaging.
What it has to do
What Kraft Changes for a Bakery Box
Kraft changes how print reads, how butter and oil show on the board, how the box looks and what can be claimed about it, while baked goods still need board suited to direct contact. Each point below is matched to the option that handles it.
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Print
Print Reads on a Brown Base
Light colors and fine detail can lose contrast on kraft. Each color is checked on a printed proof on the actual kraft board.02
Butter
Butter and Oil Can Show on Kraft
Uncoated kraft can darken where buttery goods touch it. A grease-resistant coating is available, and marking is checked on a packed sample.03
The
The Natural Look Is the Design
Light print coverage keeps the brown board visible; one or two ink colors suit most kraft bakery brands.04
Environmental
Environmental Claims Need Evidence
A brown box does not by itself make a recyclable or compostable claim true. Such claims follow the FTC Green Guides and need evidence for the finished package.05
Food-Contact
Food-Contact Kraft for Unwrapped Goods
Unwrapped goods touch the kraft directly. Food-contact board is available on request; specify direct contact so board and coating are chosen for it. Confirm all food-contact surfaces, including coatings, inserts and any film, for the food type, contact time and temperature.
Kraft vs White Bakery Boxes
Choose kraft when the brown base supports the bakery's look and white board when colors must match exactly. The table compares the two.
| Attribute | Kraft Bakery Box | White Bakery Box |
|---|---|---|
| Base color | Brown | White |
| Color result | Confirm on a printed proof | Confirm on a printed proof |
| Grease marking | Depends on coating and goods | Depends on coating and goods |
| Typical look | Artisan, natural | Bright, full color |
Kraft Bakery Boxes Specifications
Kraft Bakery Boxes are specified around the baked goods, the board and coating. Review the specifications below to plan the box.
| Specification | Available Configuration |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Kraft paperboard bakery box |
| Category | Tuck Boxes |
| Structure | Tuck carton; construction selected around loading access, packed weight and dimensions and confirmed on the dieline (Auto Lock is one option) |
| Dimensions | Customized around the baked goods |
| 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 |
| Board Color | Kraft (brown) |
| Window / Cutout | Optional, with clear PET patch |
| 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 or gloss 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 Kraft Bakery Box?
Size a kraft bakery box to the baked goods exactly as a white one; kraft changes the look, not the fit. Final allowances are set on the approved dieline.
| Measurement | What to Record |
|---|---|
| Goods | Size as laid out in the box |
| Height | Tallest item |
| Weight | Packed weight, for the base |
| Copy | Panel for brand and any label |
Print and Pack a Kraft Sample
Ask for a printed sample on kraft board and pack your goods in it. Check readability, lid clearance and any grease marking.
What to Check Before Bulk Production
Review a kraft sample printed with the final artwork and packed with your goods. Record the approved inks, coating and size on the signed-off sample.
| If the sample shows | Review before approval |
|---|---|
| Colors look flat | Adjust inks and coverage for kraft |
| Butter marks the board | Confirm grease-resistant coating |
| Small text hard to read | Increase size or contrast |
Seven days covers standard production from approved proof once the specification is confirmed; delivery timing is confirmed separately.
