Frozen Food Packaging

Lock in Freshness and Quality with Custom Frozen Food Packaging

Chilled meals are not completely frozen solid but still require a cool place. No plain packaging can hold the moisture, shape, and freshness of fruits, meats, baked goods, etc. So, brands should definitely go for custom packaging built specifically for frozen food. 

We offer you the best-built frozen meal boxes with all the necessary requirements. There are various formats, such as bags, boxes, and pouches, that can be stacked, stored, and shipped in BPA-free packaging options. They include closures and seals that lock and secure against moisture. 

Whether you ship single-serve meal kits, family-portion containers, or subscription boxes, we offer the best stuff. So, if you are a small business with a low budget, we offer boxes at competitive and wholesale pricing.

Barrier and Functional Properties That Keep the Meal Cool

Food freezes and can expand up to 9% due to internal moisture. So you need packaging that is securely sealed and is moisture-, puncture-, and oil-resistant. It is also incomplete without the necessary requirements that make it suitable for chilled edible items. Every brand should consider and look for the following properties before buying:

Properties of Pouches/Bags

• Barrier Films: Films such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and nylon work to prevent moisture, oxygen, and freezer burn, thus maintaining the freshness and texture.

• Resealable Zippers: These are pressed into the top of a bag and let customers open and close the package whenever they want without ruining the food. 

• Tear Notches: Pouches/bags with V-shaped cuts at the side allow you to seamlessly rip the package and also include zippers. 

Properties of Boxes

• Oil and Grease Resistance: The boxes use specialized coatings, such as wax paper liners, that prevent grease and oils from soaking through the paper box.

• Puncture and Tear Resistance: You can take advantage of these containers, as they keep the food item safe from any sharp edges.

• Portion Control: These are available in single- and family-size formats, which have a longer shelf life, are easy to store, and stay fresh.

Freezer-Grade Materials Built for Sub-Zero Protection

The best material should keep the food frozen at sub-zero temperatures and protect it from moisture and freezer burn. They should also be FDA-compliant packaging with PFAS-free & BPA-free coatings. Along with that, our materials are kosher, TSE-free, and sulphur & phthalate-free.

Plastic Films

Different types of films, such as 

• Polyethylene (PE)

• Polypropylene

• BOPP

• Polyester

They are durable and can withstand temperatures as low as -40°C (-40°F). Their high barrier layers block moisture and oxygen and preserve the flavor, aroma, and texture of the food.

Aluminum Foil

There are two films (PET/foil/PE) sandwiched between each other that improve heat seal strength and puncture resistance. It blocks light and oxygen and keeps the food frozen. 

Coated Paperboard (SBS)

It is treated with moisture-resistant wax or polymer coatings. A typical frozen retail box is 18 pt - 24 pt thick (frozen pizza box, ready meals box, or ice cream tub box).

Corrugated Cardboard

A single-wall C or B flute corrugated board is the one that can handle stacked frozen food packages. They are best for larger meal kits or subscription boxes rather than for direct food contact. 

Common Formats of Everyday Frozen Food Items

You can find a wide range of packaging formats according to different product types and their filling and storage methods. If you understand their differences, it’ll be easier to choose the most efficient solution for your product.

High-Impact Designs with Advanced Printing

We offer meal kit brands, grocery stores, and meat & seafood suppliers the best printing options so that they can produce the most vibrant logos and designs. Use these printing methods and color schemes. You can get full design coverage as well as do a complete print across the front, back, and sides of the pouch/bag or boxes.

• Offset printing

• Digital printing

• Screen printing

• Flexography printing

• Rotogravure printing

• 360° HD Printing 

• CMYK

• PMS

Along with your brand, print out branded barcodes, panels for frozen food ingredients, storage instructions, handling, and cooking.

Make Your Frozen Food Package Stand Out with Premium Finishes

The frozen food aisle is cold, bright, and crowded, and you get seconds before a customer turn its attention towards something else. Below are the different types of finishing options that you can use to ensure your brand gets picked:

• Embossing or Debossing

• Spot UV

• Foil Stamping 

• Matte or Gloss 

Full Customization for Every Detail of Your Packaging

It should do more than freeze a meal or food items. You need a package that provides you with unique designs and functional features that enhance its appeal, so we offer:

Different standard and custom sizes and shapes of boxes and pouches/bags.

• Include windows, die-cut designs, and other structures.

• Make it more functional with inserts (wrapping paper, dividers, etc.).

• Add ice gels, layered sheets, and aluminum outer wrap for protection.

• The package should include branded labels, QR codes, custom stickers, and more.

• Choose a barcode to print (GS1 barcode placement).

• Specific instructions: panels for nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens

• Net weight statement and storage instructions

• Efficient space for safe handling instructions and cooking 

Seal Your Package Tight for Maximum Frozen Food Preservation

A single loose edge is where freezer burn starts, so it's worth looking at exactly what keeps a package airtight. With the right closure and seals, you can lock in freshness, prevent freezer burn, and protect food through storage, transit, and repeated use. This will help keep the food fresh, flavorful, and edible:

• For seals, you can try heat, crimp, or vertical or horizontal form-fill seals (VFFS/HFFS).

• For closures, press-to-close, slider, tear notches, and peel-and-reseal zippers are good choices.

Sell Premade Meal Boxes Across Different Food Industries

Different food industries have unique packaging requirements while also keeping their frozen meals, like dry fruits, nuts, pasta, meals, hotpockets, etc. That's why custom frozen meal boxes are manufactured in a variety of styles to suit different products and markets.

• Meat & Poultry Industry

• Ready for the Meal Industry

• Bakery & Pizza Brands

• Produce and Fruit Processing Brands

• Grocery Stores

• Dairy and Dessert Companies

Why Choose My Box Printing for Custom Frozen Food Packaging?

Whether you’re a small food supplier business, retail food store, or meal prep company, you need reliable food and beverage packaging. And for that purpose, My Box Printing is here to help provide you with just that. 

• Material Choice: Our materials include FDA-compliant and sustainable options (from PE and SBS to PET and foil).

• Diverse Customization: Brands can change the size, shape, and form of their custom frozen food boxes according to their brand.

• Flexible Formats: We offer rigid boxes, stand-up pouches, rollstock, and temperature-controlled packaging in any color, shape, or design

• Advanced Printing: You can get full custom printing on your boxes with offset, digital, and flexographic methods with vibrant color matching.

• Fast Turnaround Time: The production line delivers our order within 4 to 6 days. 

• Wholesale Pricing: Get the best deals and discounts on your first bulk order at our wholesale rates, best for small businesses.

• Structural Personalization: We even manufacture these containers in desired styles, such as with windows, die cuts, zippers, and built-in inserts.

• Design Mockup: Contact our design team and request a 2D or 3D mockup of your custom box, and then order in large quantities. 

Upgrade your Frozen Line of Foods with Custom Packages!

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