
Varnish
A transparent finishing layer available in gloss, satin, or matte effects. It enhances the printed surface and adds an extra layer of visual appeal and light protection.
Seasonal truffle packaging with inserts cut to hold each piece in place. Orders start from 100 units.
A Christmas truffle box gets judged before anyone tastes what is inside it. It is handed over, looked at, and opened in front of people. That asks more of it than a box only has to manage sitting on a shelf.
A truffle is soft, usually coated, and marks easily. It is also round and smooth, so it rolls at the smallest nudge. The damage almost never happens on impact. It happens because the piece was free to move a few millimetres, repeatedly, for the length of a journey.
So the layout starts from the count. Six truffles in a box built for six sit in their own cavities and stay there. The same six in a box built for eight arrive scuffed against each other. Die-cut inserts are made to the truffle’s own measurements, which is what makes a fixed position possible at all. A divider that lifts out lets one structure carry a different count between runs, so one box can serve several piece counts instead of needing a different box for each.
The same insert that protects also presents. Truffles seated in neat, even rows read as a considered gift the moment the lid comes off, which counts for more on a box opened in front of people than on one emptied in a kitchen. A window can put that arrangement on show before the box is opened at all, where the design wants it; a fully closed rigid or folding carton keeps the reveal for the opening instead. Which of the two suits depends on how the box is given rather than on the truffle.
What the box cannot do is keep the chocolate cool. No insulation or temperature figure is confirmed for any of these materials, so a box holds position, shields from handling and light, and leaves the storage and transport temperature to be managed elsewhere. Chocolate blooms and softens when it is warm, and no paperboard changes that. Anyone claiming otherwise about a paper box is overselling it.
Standard production takes 6 to 8 business days after approval. That figure covers production alone. Design and approval come before it, and getting the boxes to you comes after it, so both fall either side of that figure rather than inside it. Christmas is the rare deadline that does not move, so the date to plan from is the one the boxes must be in hand, counted backwards through all three stretches rather than forwards from when production could start.
Design support is free. A digital 3D mock-up is free. Orders start from 100 units. UK delivery is free. There are no setup fees.
The seasonal version is usually the same box with different artwork. Where a truffle box already exists for the rest of the year, Christmas becomes a print change on a known structure rather than a fresh specification, which is the quicker route when the date is close.
Food-contact material suitability is confirmed for the specific material before production.
How far a seasonal design should go, from a restrained foil detail to a fully illustrated wrap, is its own question, and Custom Printed Food Boxes takes it properly. For the boxes that carry these truffles the rest of the year, start at Custom Food Boxes.
| Box Style | All Custom Packaging |
| Dimension | All Custom Sizes & Shapes |
| Quantities | 100-unit minimum order |
| Paper Stock | Kraft, corrugated, rigid board, cardstock |
| Printing | CMYK, Pantone, digital and offset |
| Finishing | Gloss, matte, spot UV, embossing, foiling |
| Shipping | Free delivery options |
Choose from premium coating, board, printing and finishing options for your insert boxes.

A transparent finishing layer available in gloss, satin, or matte effects. It enhances the printed surface and adds an extra layer of visual appeal and light protection.

A UV-cured coating applied to specific areas of the design to create gloss or matte contrast and draw attention to important details.

A smooth, velvety coating that creates a soft tactile feel and gives packaging a refined luxury look. It improves the unboxing experience and supports a high-end product presentation.

A soft, smooth lamination with a refined satin-like finish. It gives packaging a premium feel while keeping the surface elegant, subtle, and easy to handle.

A high-gloss UV coating applied only to selected design areas to create sharp contrast, highlight logos, and add a premium visual effect without coating the whole surface.

A clear, fast-drying water-based coating that adds a smooth protective layer while maintaining a clean and professional surface finish. It is a practical choice for everyday printed packaging.

A durable protective film that helps reduce visible scratches, scuffs, fingerprints, and daily handling marks. It keeps packaging looking clean, polished, and premium for longer.

A bleached kraft paperboard made from a mix of virgin and recycled pulp, offering a clean white surface for crisp and polished packaging designs.

A natural kraft paperboard without coating, made from virgin and recycled pulp. It provides a raw, organic appearance with sturdy packaging strength.

A premium bleached paperboard coated on both sides, designed for excellent print quality, die-cutting, and professional packaging results.

A high-quality bleached paperboard coated on one side. It provides a clean printable face with a premium packaging feel.

A smooth printable paper stock that supports high-resolution graphics, clean text, and rich color output for refined packaging presentation.

A natural kraft paperboard made from strong virgin and recycled pulp. It provides an organic, earthy look for sustainable and simple packaging.

A specialty paperboard with a laminated metallic surface available in gold, silver, and other premium finishes for luxury visual impact.

A specialty paperboard with a laminated holographic surface that creates a reflective, rainbow-like appearance for eye-catching product packaging.

A recycled duplex paperboard with a white printable surface. It is ideal for economical packaging that still requires clean graphics and brand presentation.

A kraft board with a smooth clay-coated white face for quality printing and a natural kraft reverse side for a strong, authentic appearance.

A kraft paperboard with a clay-coated printable top surface and a natural unbleached kraft back. It balances clean branding with a rustic natural look.

A duplex paperboard made with recycled pulp and a coated white printable surface. It delivers smooth print results for affordable carton packaging.

A black-dyed kraft board with a natural paper texture and excellent strength. It creates a bold, premium look for luxury and specialty packaging.

A packaging technique where a die-cut opening is covered with a transparent film, allowing the product inside to remain visible while staying protected.

An embossing technique where the raised design is precisely aligned with printed artwork to improve detail, texture, and overall presentation.

A finishing process in which heat and pressure transfer metallic foil to the surface, creating a premium, shiny, and luxurious effect.

A premium finishing method that combines embossing with foil stamping to create a raised design with metallic color and strong visual impact.

A decorative process that transfers foil onto selected areas of the surface using UV-curable adhesive, creating a bright metallic effect with sharp detail.

A technique that raises a design from the surface without ink or foil, giving packaging a clean, elegant, and textured appearance.

A finishing technique that presses a design into the material to create a recessed impression without using ink or foil. It adds subtle depth and a refined tactile effect.

A fast-curing printing process that uses ultraviolet light to dry ink instantly, delivering sharp detail, vibrant colors, and a premium finish.

A durable printing method that uses a mesh screen and stencil to apply ink to surfaces. It is ideal for bold colors and high-impact packaging designs.

A traditional high-quality printing process that transfers designs from plates to a rubber blanket before printing, making it ideal for large-volume production.

A modern printing method that does not require printing plates, making it cost-effective and efficient for short runs, sample production, and small-batch quantities.

Built with three corrugated layers between four linerboard sheets, providing heavy-duty strength for large or industrial packaging needs.

A standard corrugated structure with one fluted medium and two linerboards, providing dependable strength for everyday packaging.

A corrugated sheet with one flute layer between two liners, offering lightweight strength for protective packaging.

An ultra-thin flute grade designed for lightweight packaging, small retail boxes, and high-quality printed presentation.

A slim flute grade with a flatter surface, ideal for detailed printing, display packaging, and premium retail boxes.

Made with two layers of corrugated medium between linerboard sheets, offering added strength and durability for heavier products.

A versatile corrugated flute that offers balanced compression strength, cushioning, and printability for many packaging applications.

A thinner flute grade with a smooth surface, making it suitable for high-quality printing, precise die-cutting, and neat retail packaging.

A thick corrugated flute profile that provides excellent cushioning, compression strength, and stacking support for protective packaging.

A coated linerboard with an off-white surface, suitable for high-quality printing and a refined packaging appearance.

An unbleached kraft linerboard made from recycled paper pulp, offering a natural look with strong durability for eco-conscious packaging.

A coated semi-gloss linerboard with a smooth white surface, ideal for sharp printing, premium presentation, and retail-ready packaging.

A fully bleached corrugated board with a bright white surface, designed to produce clean, vibrant, and high-quality printed packaging.

A UV-cured ink that dries instantly under ultraviolet light and creates crisp, high-quality print results on a wide range of packaging materials.

A plant-based ink made with soybean oil, offering rich color output and a more sustainable printing option for carton packaging.

A standardized color-matching system used to achieve consistent, accurate brand colors across packaging, labels, and printed materials.

A full-color printing process using cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks to create vibrant images, gradients, and detailed packaging artwork.
Real feedback from customers who trust us with their custom packaging.
Clear answers about ordering, artwork, production, materials and delivery.
Whatever count you actually sell, not a round number near it. A cavity layout only holds pieces still when the count matches, so a box built for six protects six and lets four rattle.
No, and nothing in paperboard will. Temperature is managed in storage and transit; the box handles position, handling and light.
The production window is fixed and cannot be compressed. The room to move is in the design and sign-off before it, not in the build itself, so the earlier the artwork is settled the more of the calendar is left for everything that follows.
No. The structure is already approved, so only the new artwork needs signing off, which is the shorter conversation of the two.
Orders start from 100 units. Standard production takes 6 to 8 business days after approval. UK delivery is free.