Custom Ice Cream Boxes

Updated 2026-10-06

Custom ice cream boxes are printed moisture-resistant paperboard cartons that creameries, scoop shops and frozen dessert brands use for ice cream bars, sandwiches, cones, cakes and multipacks, along with paper tubs and pint containers. Options include tuck end cartons, gable cartons, sleeves and lidded paper tubs. Share your product and volume for pricing.

Moisture-resistant coated board
Cartons, tubs and sleeves
Bold flavor color coding
Ask about food-safe linings

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Ice cream packaging that survives the freezer

Ice cream packaging spends its life in condensation, frost and cold air, then gets handled by warm hands. Custom ice cream boxes use moisture-resistant coated paperboard so cartons keep their shape and print in freezer cases and shop freezers. The box also carries the flavor, the brand and the craving-inducing photo that makes a shopper reach in. Packaging for scoop shops also has to look good on the counter.

Tuck end and glued cartons suit ice cream bars, sandwiches, cones and novelty multipacks. Custom ice cream tubs and pint containers are round paper cups with lids, often with an inner coating. Ice cream cake boxes are larger folding boxes with a base or window. Sleeves wrap existing tubs for seasonal flavors. Ask about food-safe linings for direct contact, and check current rules for your products.

Ice cream packaging lives on color: assign each flavor a strong color and keep the brand mark in the same place across the range. Large flavor names read well through freezer glass. Gloss coatings make photos look rich, while matte suits craft creameries. Food labeling rules vary between the USA and Canada, so check current requirements before approving your custom ice cream packaging.

Popular uses

Ice cream bar and sandwich multipacks
Pints and quarts for scoop shops
Ice cream cake boxes
Cone and novelty cartons
Seasonal and limited flavors
Non-dairy and gelato brands

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 ice cream boxes

Novelty cartons

Tuck end and glued cartons in moisture-resistant board for bars, sandwiches and cones, sized to hold multipacks neatly in freezer cases.

Paper tubs and pints

Round paper containers with lids for pints and quarts, printed with your branding for scoop shops, creameries and grocery freezers.

Ice cream cake boxes

Larger folding boxes with a sturdy base and optional window that hold ice cream cakes level from the shop freezer to the party.

Sleeves for tubs

Printed sleeves that wrap existing tubs or cartons, a flexible way to brand seasonal flavors without changing the container or the base design.

Moisture-resistant coatings

Coated board and food-safe linings, available on request, help packaging cope with condensation and frost. Check current rules for food contact.

Flavor color systems

Consistent flavor colors, large type and gloss or matte finishes that stay readable through frosty freezer doors and display glass.

How it works

Ordering custom ice cream boxes

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Request a quote
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 Ice Cream Boxes: questions answered

Still unsure? Ask a packaging specialist.

What are ice cream boxes made of?

Ice cream boxes are usually made from paperboard with a moisture-resistant coating, so they hold up in freezers. Pints and tubs are paper containers with an inner coating. Ask about food-safe linings for direct contact, and check current rules for your products.

Can I get custom ice cream containers with lids?

Yes. Paper pint and quart containers come with matching lids, and both can be printed with your branding. Tell us the volume and quantity you need, and a specialist replies with pricing and available sizes.

Do you make ice cream cake boxes?

Yes. Ice cream cake boxes are larger folding boxes with a strong base, often with a window on the lid. They are sized to your cake and can be printed with your shop's branding. Moisture-resistant board helps in the freezer.

How do I design ice cream packaging for a freezer aisle?

Use strong flavor colors, large flavor names and a clear product photo, and keep your logo in the same position across the range. Freezer glass and frost reduce detail, so bold, simple designs read better than fine patterns.

How do I get a quote for custom ice cream boxes?

Send the product type, sizes, number of flavors, printing and expected volume. A specialist replies with pricing, and our design team can help set up a flavor color system before you approve a digital proof.

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