Custom Pet Food Boxes

Updated 2026-10-06

Custom pet food boxes are printed cartons and shipping boxes that pet food brands, raw food makers and subscription services use to package kibble bags, cans, pouches and treats. Options include folding cartons, corrugated mailers, display boxes and handle boxes, with coated or lined boards on request. Send your sizes and artwork and a specialist replies with pricing.

Sized to bags, cans or pouches
Sturdy corrugated for heavy food
Full-color retail printing
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What to look for in custom pet food boxes

Pet food is heavy, often greasy and bought repeatedly, so its packaging has to be strong, clean and easy to recognize on a shelf or a doorstep. Custom pet food boxes are made to your exact size around the inner bag, can tray or pouch, which keeps the contents from shifting and denting. A well-fitted box also stacks squarely in storage and on retail shelves, which matters for heavier products.

Folding cartons in SBS paperboard suit smaller retail products such as treats, toppers and sample packs. For kibble, multi-can packs and frozen or raw meals shipped direct, corrugated board in E-flute or B-flute gives the strength and crush resistance the weight demands. Custom pet food packaging that touches food directly, or sits next to oily product, often needs a coated or lined board; requirements vary, so check current rules for your product and ask about food-contact options.

Pet owners shop by animal, life stage and flavor, so make those three facts easy to see on the front panel. Bold color coding by recipe, a clear photo or illustration of the animal and your logo near the top help shoppers find the right box quickly. Custom cat food boxes and custom dog food boxes can share one layout with different colors, which keeps a range consistent while making each recipe distinct.

Popular uses

Dry kibble retail cartons
Wet food multi-can packs
Raw and frozen meal delivery
Pet food subscription shipments
Treat and topper boxes
Sample and trial packs

Specifications

Size	Made to your exact inside dimensions (L × W × H)
Materials	Paperboard (SBS), kraft, corrugated (E, B or double wall), rigid chipboard
Printing	Full colour CMYK, Pantone (PMS) spot colours, inside and outside printing
Finishes	Matte, gloss or soft-touch lamination, spot UV, foil stamping, embossing, debossing
Add-ons	Window cut-outs, inserts, handles, custom tissue paper and stickers
Proof	Digital proof on your dieline before production

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Options for custom pet food boxes

Box styles

Folding cartons, auto-lock bottom boxes, corrugated mailers, handle boxes and shelf-ready display trays, each made to fit your bags, cans or pouches.

Materials

SBS paperboard for retail cartons, kraft for a natural look, and E-flute or B-flute corrugated for heavy kibble and direct-to-door shipping.

Printing

Full-color CMYK or Pantone printing on all panels, so recipe colors, animal imagery, feeding guides and your logo all print sharply and consistently.

Coatings

Aqueous coating, gloss or matte lamination and grease-resistant coatings help protect against oils and moisture. Ask which coatings suit your product.

Inserts

Corrugated dividers and trays hold cans, jars and pouches upright, so multi-packs and subscription boxes arrive neat, undamaged and easy to unpack at home.

Eco options

Kraft board and recyclable corrugated with water-based inks suit brands that want plastic-light packaging. Ask about recyclable coatings for oily products.

How it works

Ordering custom pet food boxes

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Tell us the box style, size, quantity and where it ships.
Get pricing and a proof
A specialist confirms options and sends a digital proof of your design.
Approve and print
Nothing goes to press until you approve the proof.
Delivered to your door
Boxes ship to your address in the USA or Canada.

FAQ

Custom Pet Food Boxes: questions answered

Still unsure? Ask a packaging specialist.

What material is used for pet food boxes?

Smaller retail products usually use SBS paperboard cartons, while heavy kibble, can packs and shipped meals use E-flute or B-flute corrugated. Boxes that sit next to oily product often add a coating or liner. Vorex can suggest a build for your weight and product type.

Are custom pet food boxes food safe?

Food-contact requirements vary by product and by market, so check current rules for your pet food. If your box will touch food directly, ask about food-safe coated or lined board options, and share how the product is packed inside.

Can pet food boxes be used for shipping?

Yes. Corrugated mailer and shipping boxes are made for direct-to-door delivery and handle the weight of kibble and cans. They can be printed inside and out, so a subscription delivery carries your branding when it is opened.

Can one design work for dog and cat food boxes?

Yes. Many brands keep one layout for the whole range and change the color, animal image and recipe name per box. That keeps the brand consistent and makes each product easy to tell apart on a shelf or in a delivery.

How do I get pricing for custom pet food boxes?

Send your box style, dimensions, product weight, quantity and artwork through the quote form. A Vorex specialist replies with pricing and can suggest a board grade that suits the weight and how the product will be sold or shipped.

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