For food service, CPG, and beverage sellers
Packaging for food and beverage sellers
Use this page to build the outer and secondary packaging stack around the product you sell. Dry goods, bottled liquids, meal kits, wholesale cartons, and subscription boxes do not need the same supplies. Start with the product format, then check dimensions, material, closure, label needs, case quantity, and repeat order timing.
Packrift is most useful here for cartons, mailers, poly bags, labels, tape, cushioning, stretch film, and warehouse supplies. For direct food contact or temperature-controlled shipping, confirm the exact SKU documentation before ordering. For larger replenishment orders, send support the product links or SKUs, quantity, delivery ZIP code, and needed timing.
Outer cartons and mailers
Use cartons and mailers to control fit, shipping cost, label placement, and packing speed. Confirm inside dimensions, board strength when listed, closure style, and case quantity before ordering.
Inner packs and liners
Use bags, liners, sheets, and cushioning to separate products, keep sets together, fill void, or add a secondary layer inside the carton. Confirm size, mil thickness, closure, material, and documentation for the use case.
Labeling and warehouse flow
Use labels, tape, and stretch film to make cartons easier to identify, close, receive, store, and palletize. Confirm printer format, adhesive, tape width, roll length, film gauge, and dispenser or equipment fit.
Pick the route by product format
Snack, coffee, and tea subscriptions: mailer boxes, tissue, labels, and carton tape ->
Wholesale dry goods: corrugated cartons, labels, stretch film, and pallet supplies ->
Glass jars and bottles: cartons, dividers, cushioning, and inner liners ->
Back-of-house organization: poly bags, reclosable bags, liners, and labels ->
Restaurant and food-service support: gloves, liners, labels, storage, and packing supplies ->
Need a replenishment list instead of a one-time order? Send SKUs or product links, quantities, delivery ZIP code, and timing to support@packrift.com. Include whether you are ordering for parcel shipping, wholesale cartons, storage, palletizing, or back-of-house use.
Direct food-contact and cold-chain notes
Outer cartons, labels, tape, stretch film, and warehouse supplies are usually separate from direct food-contact packaging. If a bag, liner, or film will touch food, use the exact SKU documentation to confirm the intended use before ordering. If the order needs insulation, coolant, or validated hold time, confirm the full pack-out with the supplier responsible for that cold-chain material.
Food and beverage packaging FAQ
What should I check before ordering cartons?
Check inside dimensions, product count per carton, void fill, board strength when listed, label placement, and case quantity. If the product is glass or liquid, confirm divider and cushioning needs before buying the outer box.
Can I use poly bags for food products?
Only use a bag for direct food contact when the product page or supplier documentation supports that use. If the bag is for secondary organization, kitting, dust cover, or back-of-house sorting, confirm size, thickness, closure, and case quantity.
What information should I send for a larger order?
Send the SKU or product links, quantities, delivery ZIP code, timing, and whether the order is for parcel shipping, wholesale cartons, storage, palletizing, or food-service support. That gives support enough detail to route the request.
Where should I start if I sell multiple product formats?
Build one supply list per format. Keep dry goods, glass bottles, back-of-house supplies, and palletized wholesale shipments separate so you do not overbuy the wrong carton, bag, label, or tape.