- Free physical sample before the full run
- Free dieline and artwork check
- 6–8 business days from approved proof
Popcorn Boxes
Delight your event guests and boost your snack sales with high-impact popcorn packaging designed to make your brand pop. When you serve hot, buttery popcorn, flimsy containers quickly soak through and leave customers with greasy hands. Our sturdy paperboard boxes hold their shape under heat while keeping butter, oils, and seasonings securely contained. Your team can pop open and fill each container in seconds, speeding up service during busy concession rushes.
Transform your concession stand or cinema counter into a powerful marketing tool with vibrant, food-safe custom printing. Pair these containers alongside items like branded popcorn boxes or versatile custom fast food packaging to create a unified look across your whole menu. Perfect for theater concessions, festival vendors, corporate events, and venue caterers, these boxes elevate your entire food packaging line. You get reliable grease resistance, rapid assembly, and crisp visual appeal that keeps your snack presentation clean and professional from the first scoop to the last kernel.
Starting from
$0.10
per box · minimum 100 boxes
Product specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Material Stock | Food-grade Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS) paperboard, Kraft paperboard, or recycled folding boxboard (FBB) |
| Thickness / Paper Weight | 14 pt to 24 pt paperboard (approx. 250 GSM to 400 GSM) |
| Dimensions | Standard sizes: Small ($16 \text{ oz}$), Medium ($32 \text{ oz}$), Large ($64 \text{ oz}$), Extra-Large ($85+\text{ oz}$); custom dimensions available |
| Printing Options | Offset printing up to 6 colors; soy-based or water-based food-safe inks; full-bleed exterior graphics |
| Finishing & Coating | Interior aqueous grease-resistant coating, PE extrusion lining, or barrier varnish; exterior matte or soft gloss finish |
| Functional Add-Ons | Auto-bottom pop-up bases, tapered scalloped rims, die-cut carry handles, pre-folded flat storage designs |
| Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) | 500 units for standard sizes; 1,000 units for custom die-cut shapes or specialty barrier coatings |
Common questions
How do these popcorn boxes prevent hot butter and oils from soaking through the paperboard?
Each box features an interior food-grade aqueous barrier coating or thin polyethylene lining that blocks grease and moisture migration. This coating ensures that melted butter, vegetable oils, and hot seasoning blends remain inside the box without softening the paperboard or staining your customers’ hands.
Are the inks and coatings safe for direct contact with hot food items?
Yes, we print all food packaging using FDA-compliant, odorless, food-safe soy or water-based inks alongside food-contact-approved interior barrier coatings. These materials withstand high temperatures without releasing chemicals, preserving the natural flavor and aroma of your popcorn.
Can I order custom sizes to fit unique portion control needs or combo meal sets?
You can customize the base width, top opening width, and overall height to match your exact serving sizes or concession tray setups. Custom dimensions help you maintain precise portion control, optimize ingredient costs, and ensure your boxes fit standard theater or stadium cup holders.
How are the boxes shipped and stored to save space in busy concession areas?
We ship popcorn boxes flat-packed in bundled cartons to minimize shipping costs and maximize storage capacity in tight back-of-house areas. The pre-glued auto-bottom structure allows staff to pop each box open with a quick push on opposite corners, assembling sturdy containers in under two seconds during peak volume hours.
How well do these paperboard boxes stack and hold up during delivery or outdoor events?
The rigid 18 pt to 24 pt paperboard wall construction provides structural integrity that resists crushing when stacked or carried in takeaway bags. High side walls prevent kernels from spilling during transit, making them ideal for delivery platforms, outdoor venues, and walking concessions.
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76 ratings
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PMPriya M.4/2/20265.0
The printed colour matched our brand proof almost perfectly — no washed-out blues like the last supplier gave us. Crash-lock base holds our jars snug with zero rattling in transit.
RARebecca A.2/14/20265.0
Third reorder now. Consistent board quality every single time and the crease lines fold clean without cracking the print.
HLHannah L.3/26/20265.0
Honestly obsessed with how the full-bleed floral print turned out. The matte board feels premium and our unboxing videos have never looked this good.
JPJames P.2/6/20265.0
Needed a small first run to test the market and the low MOQ made it possible. Quality was identical when we scaled to 2,000.
DRDiego R.3/19/20265.0
Ordered a run of activity-kit boxes with a die-cut handle and window — the finish is spotless and the kids love them. Studio sorted the dieline for us in a day.
AKAisha K.1/30/20265.0
Customer service actually replies within a few hours like they promise. They caught a bleed issue in my artwork before it went to print.
AOAmara O.3/11/20265.0
Rigid gift boxes with a soft-touch lid and printed inner — exactly the luxury feel we wanted for our candle sets. Reorder was even easier than the first time.
MVMarco V.1/22/20265.0
Sturdy corrugated that survived a rough courier journey with no dents. The FSC board was a big selling point for our eco-conscious customers.
SCSofia C.2/28/20265.0
The window box with the printed stamp detailing is stunning in person. Turnaround beat the quoted lead time and the samples arrived free before we committed.
CDChloé D.1/15/20265.0
The free dieline template made designing so much less stressful. Everything lined up perfectly on the printed box.