Practical purchasing guidance
Use this guide as a starting point, then confirm the final structure, material, food-contact requirement and production specification for your project.
01
Kraft paperboard
A natural appearance suited to many takeaway formats. Strength, thickness and barrier must be chosen for the food application.
02
White paperboard
A clean print surface for bright branding and premium presentation. Available in different grades and food-contact specifications.
03
Corrugated board
Adds rigidity and stacking strength for pizza, larger meals, shipping and heavier product formats.
04
Food-contact barriers
Grease and moisture performance may require PE, water-based or other barrier solutions depending on the product and disposal market.
05
Right-sized packaging
Reducing excess volume can lower material use, filler and transport inefficiency while improving product presentation.