- Engineered for 1-pint and 1-quart berry punnets, 6- and 12-cell orchard pear mailers, date trays, and dried-fruit cartons.
- Minimum order of 1,000 boxes made in 10 to 14 business days, with 4 to 5 business day rush available.
- Die-cut airflow vents, interlocking cell dividers, and optional food-safe moisture or cocoa-butter barriers.
- Includes free custom dielines, digital proofs, 3D mockups before payment, and free delivery to all 50 US states.
Custom Fruit Boxes
Custom fruit boxes built for fresh orchard pears and citrus, farmers-market berry punnets, Medjool date trays, chocolate-dipped strawberries, and freeze-dried fruit snacks. Orders start at 1,000 boxes with 10 to 14 business day turnaround (rush in 4 to 5), free design help, no die or plate charges, and free shipping across all 50 states. Food-safe moisture and grease barriers are available on request.
What are custom fruit boxes?
Custom fruit boxes are printed paperboard punnets, ventilated corrugated trays, and partitioned gift mailers engineered to protect delicate fresh produce, dried orchard fruits, and chocolate-dipped berries from bruising and moisture. Fresh pears, peaches, apples, and citrus release natural ethylene gas and sweat when moved out of cold storage, so orchard shippers pair sturdy E-flute or B-flute corrugated walls with die-cut airflow vents and individual cell dividers that keep every piece separated in transit. For grocery aisles and farm stands, handled kraft berry baskets and window cartons replace brittle plastic clamshells while giving growers four flat panels for farm stories, harvest dates, and organic badges. At CubitPack, custom fruit boxes start at 1,000 units and take 10 to 14 business days to produce, or 4 to 5 business days with rush service, complete with free design help, zero die or plate charges, and free shipping to all 50 US states.
Fruit boxes facts
- Minimum
- 1,000 boxes
- Turnaround
- 10–14 business days
- Rush
- 4–5 business days, quoted
- Materials
- Corrugated, kraft board, white card, recycled
- Printing
- CMYK, Pantone, inside orchard notes, white ink
- Finishes
- Matte, gloss, soft-touch, foil stamping, embossing, spot UV
- Add-ons
- Airflow vents, cell dividers, carry handles, windows
- Shipping
- Free across all 50 US states
- Food contact
- Food-safe moisture/grease liners on request
Which fruit box style fits orchard mailers, berry punnets, and dried fruit?
| Box style | Best fruit format | Venting & bruising protection | Shelf & unboxing | Packing workflow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mailer box with cells | 6-, 9-, and 12-count orchard pears, apples, peaches, citrus | E- or B-flute walls, side air vents, and individual cell grid | Full inside-lid orchard map and ripening guide | Fold outer tray, drop cell partition in, nest fruit |
| Gable / handled punnet | 1-pint & 1-quart strawberries, blueberries, cherries, figs | Side breathing slots prevent berry mold and sweating | Built-in top handle or open-top farm-stand display | Pops open flat for rapid field or packing-shed fill |
| Tray and sleeve | Medjool dates, glazed apricots, chocolate-dipped berries | Double-wall tray with multi-cavity paperboard insert | Drawer slide with optional cellulose or PET window | Load fruit into cavities, slide printed sleeve over |
| Window box | Dried mango slices, fig cakes, candied citrus peel | Die-cut window patch frames fruit color and texture | High-visibility grocery and specialty deli facing | Tuck-top closure over inner pouch or liner |
| Auto lock bottom | Bag-in-box freeze-dried berry crisps & fruit leather packs | Pre-glued crash-lock base holds upright snack pouches | Tall billboard panels for Nutrition Facts & fruit icons | Squeeze sides to lock base, drop sealed pouch in |
| Two-piece gift box | Holiday pear, cheese, and roasted nut tower tiers | Telescoping lid and base double the vertical sidewall strength | Classic lift-off ribbon presentation for corporate gifts | Pack cushioned tray cavities, place lid on top |
Not sure which style fits?
Request a Quote →What size custom fruit box do I need for berries, dates, and orchard trays?
Every fruit box is cut to your exact inside dimensions (L × W × H in inches). For cell-divided orchard trays, tell us the equatorial diameter and height of a single pear, apple, or orange plus how many pieces go in the box. Whether you are comparing fruit gift boxes, printed produce and berry boxes, corrugated orchard fruit shipping boxes, cardboard berry punnets with handles or dried fruit and date gift boxes, we size the template to your exact container.
| Inside size (in) | Typically fits | Popular style |
|---|---|---|
| 4.25 × 4.25 × 2.75 in | 1-pint (8–10 oz) fresh blueberries, raspberries, figs, or cherry tomatoes | Ventilated kraft punnet or open-top basket |
| 5.75 × 5.75 × 3.25 in | 1-quart (16 oz / 1 lb) strawberries, sweet cherries, or farmers-market plums | Handled gable punnet or vented tuck box |
| 7.5 × 5.0 × 2.0 in | 6-piece chocolate-covered strawberries or 12-piece stuffed Medjool dates | Tray and sleeve or window box with cavity insert |
| 4.5 × 2.5 × 7.25 in | 4 oz to 6 oz inner pouch of freeze-dried fruit crisps or dried mango strips | Auto lock bottom retail folding carton |
| 11.5 × 8.0 × 4.0 in | 6-cell orchard gift pack (3.5 in cells for Comice pears, Honeycrisp apples, or peaches) | E-flute corrugated mailer with cell divider |
| 15.5 × 11.5 × 4.25 in | 12-cell orchard fruit club shipper (pears, navel oranges, or mixed stone fruit) | B-flute or E-flute corrugated mailer with 12-cell grid |
Suggested inside size: 4.25 × 4.25 × 2.75 in
A starting point. Your account manager confirms the size with you before the proof.
Quote this size →Know your product's size? Work out the inside box size with our free box size calculator.
Have your inside dimensions ready? Request pricing across up to 3 quantities.
Request a Quote →How do I choose fruit boxes?
- Measure single-fruit diameterFor orchard pears, apples, and citrus, measure the widest equatorial diameter and add 1/4 inch per cell.
- Plan airflow and ethylene ventsFresh fruit respires in transit; add die-cut side holes or slot vents so heat, moisture, and ethylene escape.
- Separate every piece of fruitNever let fresh pears, peaches, or dipped berries touch; use interlocking corrugated cells or cavity trays.
- Account for cold-chain sweatChilled punnets and shippers collect condensation when moved to warm air; pick laminated or moisture-resistant board.
- Add grease liners for dipped fruitChocolate-covered strawberries and glazed dates need food-safe grease barriers on request so oils never stain the box.
- Print ripening tips inside the lidUse inside printing to show customers how to check pear neck ripeness or store fresh berries.
What are fruit boxes made of?
Which finishes can fruit boxes have?
Which add-ons can I get?
Fruit boxes specifications
| Spec | Options |
|---|---|
| Board stocks | E-flute & B-flute corrugated, natural brown kraft, bleached white paperboard, recycled board |
| Board thickness | Sized for 1-pint punnets up to 12-lb citrus mailers |
| Food-contact & moisture barriers | Food-safe moisture and grease barriers on request via certified partner facilities |
| Printing | Full-color CMYK, Pantone (PMS) spot matching, inside ripening guides, white ink on kraft |
| Lamination & finishes | Matte, gloss, soft-touch; gold/copper foil stamping, embossing, spot UV |
| Structural features | Ventilation holes, 6–12 cell fruit partitions, date cavity trays, punnet handles, windows |
| Minimum order | From 1,000 boxes; delivered within ±5% of ordered quantity |
| Proofing | Free digital dieline proof and 3D mockup before payment; paid sample credited |
| Turnaround | 10–14 business days standard; 4–5 business days rush quoted |
| Shipping | Free across all 50 US states; shipped flat to save packing-shed and warehouse space |
Ready to quote your fruit boxes? Compare up to 3 quantities with a free 3D mockup.
Request a Quote →What do orchards, berry growers, and gourmet food brands pack in them?
Fresh tree fruit, delicate berries, sticky glazed dates, and crispy freeze-dried snacks each place completely different structural demands on a box. Tell us the exact fruit variety, pack weight, and whether it travels through refrigerated cold-chain storage or direct parcel mail, and we will size the board and dividers to match.
Fruit boxes design ideas
Example designs with made-up brands. Your packaging is made to your design.
What are the most common custom fruit box mistakes?
Bruised orchard fruit, soggy cold-chain punnets, and stained date trays come from a few avoidable spec errors. Check these five before approving your proof. When specifying fruit boxes with logo, branded fruit boxes, wholesale fruit boxes, bulk custom fruit boxes and personalized fruit boxes, avoid these common production mistakes
- Packing fresh pears, peaches, or apples in an open cavity without interlocking cell dividers, letting fruit stems puncture adjacent skins in transit.
- Skipping die-cut ventilation holes on fresh berry punnets and orchard shippers, which traps ethylene gas and speeds up spoilage.
- Using unlaminated low-density board for cold-storage berries that softens when condensation forms on the move to warm retail air.
- Ordering chocolate-dipped strawberry or glazed date boxes without requesting a food-safe grease barrier to block cocoa butter and sugar stains.
- Making cell dividers shorter than the inside height of the mailer, allowing top-stacked parcels to bow the lid down onto the fruit.
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Share your logo, a sketch or an AI image. We'll rebuild every element cleanly onto your box dieline and send a 3D mockup, free.
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Generated a concept in Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude or Midjourney? Send us your AI image: we rebuild every element onto your box dieline and show you a 3D mockup before you pay, free.Custom vs stock fruit boxes: which is better?
| Stock (plain) | Custom from CubitPack | |
|---|---|---|
| Bruise & stem protection | Oversized plain shippers where pears and peaches roll together and bruise | Custom cell dividers sized to your exact fruit caliber (e.g., 3.5 in cells) |
| Airflow & cold-chain venting | Unvented boxes that trap ethylene gas and moisture condensation | Die-cut side ventilation slots aligned with your cold-storage airflow |
| Plastic-free shelf appeal | Generic clear plastic clamshells with a small stick-on barcode label | Printed kraft berry punnets with farm heritage stories on all four sides |
| Minimum order | Small plain bundles | From 1,000 custom printed boxes |
| Structural & artwork help | None | Free custom dieline, design help, digital proof, and 3D mockup |
Get custom fruit boxes sized to your product, with a free 3D mockup before you pay.
Request a Quote →Are fruit boxes safe and sustainable?
Food-safe liners & barriers on request
When whole berries, cut fruit, sticky dates, or chocolate-dipped strawberries touch the board directly, we produce your boxes in a certified partner facility with food-safe moisture or grease-resistant barriers on request.Ethylene venting & condensation control
Custom die-cut ventilation holes release ripening ethylene gas and allow chilled air to circulate through berry punnets and orchard trays, while laminated outer surfaces resist cold-chain sweating.FSC paperboard & plastic-clamshell replacement
FSC-certified kraft and recycled paperboard are available on request, helping berry growers and orchards replace single-use PET clamshells and foam trays with paperboard punnets and corrugated cell dividers.How do I order custom fruit boxes?
Tell us what you need
Size, quantities or AI conceptCompare volume pricing
Dedicated account managerApprove your proof
Digital proof + 3D mockupMade and shipped
Free to all 50 statesWhat drives the price of custom fruit boxes?
The price depends on four things, and every custom quote is free.
Box format & board
A 1-pint paperboard berry punnet uses far less material than a 12-cell B-flute orchard mailerCell dividers & inserts
Interlocking corrugated fruit cells or multi-cavity date trays add a second die-cut componentOrder quantity
Ordering 2,500 or 5,000 boxes for harvest season lowers the per-box cost compared with 1,000Coatings & windows
Moisture-resistant lamination, food-safe grease liners, and window patches add a finishing stepTo save across multiple fruit varieties (such as peaches in July, pears in October, and citrus in December), print one shared orchard gift mailer with standardized 3.5 inch cells and use a variety sticker or slide-in harvest card for each crop. First orders get 10% off, and we beat written US competitor quotes. Buyers ordering custom size fruit boxes or orchard pear, apple, peach fruit boxes can compare up to three quantities in one quote.
10% off your first order.
Request a Quote →What do I need to send for a quote?
- The product and how many you need
- The inside size, or what goes in it
- A style, or ask us to suggest one
- Your logo or artwork (an AI image is fine)
- Pantone codes, if you have them
- Delivery ZIP code and the date you need it
Can I see a sample first?
Sample kit
Board and finish swatches, sample boxes, labels and bags. Credited to your first order.Digital proof + 3D mockup
See it before you payPrinted sample
Of your own designHow does shipping work?
- Free shipping to all 50 states
- Worldwide with DDP prices: duties and taxes included
- Blind and split shipping
- Damaged in transit? We reprint the damaged units free
Why brands choose CubitPack
Dedicated specialist
One account manager from quote to deliveryPantone guaranteed
Clearly off? We reprintReprint or refund
If we get it wrong, you chooseBBB accredited
A US business you can checkFruit boxes questions
What size box fits a 6-pack or 12-pack of gourmet pears, apples, or oranges?
Gift-grade pears, Honeycrisp apples, peaches, and navel oranges typically measure 3.25 to 3.5 inches across. A 6-cell orchard mailer with 3.5 × 3.5 inch pockets measures 11.5 × 8.0 × 4.0 inches inside, while a 12-cell fruit club shipper measures 15.5 × 11.5 × 4.25 inches inside.
Why do fresh fruit shipping boxes need ventilation holes and individual cells?
Climacteric fruits like pears, apples, and peaches release natural ethylene gas as they ripen and sweat when moving from coolers to delivery trucks. Die-cut side vents let ethylene and humid air escape, while corrugated cells stop heavy fruit from colliding or puncturing skins.
Can paperboard berry punnets replace plastic clamshells in cold storage?
Yes. A 1-pint (4.25 × 4.25 × 2.75 in) or 1-quart (5.75 × 5.75 × 3.25 in) kraft or laminated paperboard punnet with side airflow vents handles field cooling and retail display cleanly. Tell us your cooler humidity so we pair the right board and finish.
Are custom fruit boxes safe for direct contact with berries, dates, or dipped fruit?
Food-safe materials and grease- or moisture-resistant liners are available on request through our certified partner facilities. Tell your account manager whether you pack field produce, fresh berries, sticky Medjool dates, or chocolate-dipped strawberries.
What is the best box style for chocolate-covered strawberries and stuffed dates?
A tray-and-sleeve drawer box or a tuck-top window box paired with a multi-cavity paperboard insert works best. A 7.5 × 5.0 × 2.0 inch tray holds 6 jumbo chocolate-dipped strawberries or 12 stuffed Medjool dates in separate recessed pockets so toppings stay intact.
How do you keep fruit gift mailers from crushing during parcel shipping?
We build the outer mailer from sturdy E-flute or B-flute corrugated board with double-folded side walls, and size the interlocking corrugated cell divider to the full interior height so the partition intersections act like internal columns supporting the lid.
Can I use one orchard mailer box for peaches, apples, and holiday pears?
Yes. Many orchards order one master corrugated gift mailer with 3.5 inch cells in a larger harvest run to lower the unit cost, then distinguish summer peaches, autumn apples, and winter Comice pears with a variety sticker or insert card.
What is the minimum order quantity for custom fruit boxes?
The minimum order is 1,000 boxes. Whether you need 1,000 holiday pear gift trays, 2,500 farmers-market berry punnets, or 5,000 dried-fruit retail cartons, you can request up to three quantities in one quote to compare volume price breaks.
How long does production take before harvest or holiday shipping season?
Standard production takes 10 to 14 business days after you approve your digital dieline proof and complete payment. If an early harvest or holiday corporate order catches you short, 4 to 5 business day rush production is available with free 50-state shipping.
Can I test my fruit size in a sample box before printing the full order?
Yes. Every order includes a free digital dieline proof and a 3D mockup before payment. You can also order our $50 sample kit (credited toward your order) or request a paid custom structural prototype to test your cell divider fit.
Still have a question? Ask a packaging specialist.
Request a Quote →Fruit boxes terms, explained
- Punnet basket
- A small open-top, handled, or windowed paperboard basket for 1 pint or 1 quart of berries, figs, or cherry tomatoes
- Corrugated cell divider
- Interlocking slotted corrugated strips that divide a fruit mailer into 6, 9, or 12 individual pockets
- Ethylene ventilation slot
- Die-cut holes on box sidewalls that release ripening gas and allow cold-storage airflow
- Fruit caliber
- The equatorial diameter of a piece of tree fruit or citrus used to size each partition cell
- Grease / moisture barrier
- An interior food-contact coating or liner on request that blocks berry juice, condensation, or cocoa butter
- Tray and sleeve
- A two-part sliding box where a partitioned base tray glides out of a printed outer sleeve
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Get your fruit boxes price
One dedicated account manager prepares pricing across up to 3 quantities.
- Free design & AI-to-print studio + 3D mockup
- No die or plate charges · 4–5 day rush available
- Free shipping to all 50 states
- 10% off your first order
- Reprint or refund if we get it wrong
Every CubitPack minimum, production window, material option, and service rule on this page comes from our confirmed project facts and was verified by a packaging specialist. Typical 1-pint and 1-quart berry punnet, 6- and 12-cell orchard mailer, and date tray dimensions are starting benchmarks confirmed against your fruit caliber on a digital proof and 3D mockup before payment. Spot an error? Tell us and we will fix it. Tell us if something looks wrong.
Sources
- CubitPack minimums (1,000 boxes), turnaround (10–14 business days, rush 4–5), food-safe materials on request, free design help, no die/plate fees, free 50-state shipping
- US orchard tray count sizing and standard pint/quart berry punnet capacities
- FDA 21 CFR food-contact substance (FCS) and indirect food additive guidelines for food packaging
What changed
- October 22, 2026: First published.
- October 22, 2026: Updated specifications, terminology, and verified source links.