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Some of our sweetest custom packaging

Custom-printed packaging is important for every business, and that includes bakeries. It can help get a company’s name out there, or increase brand recognition, and ideally it will drive traffic to your location. So we hand-picked a few of our favorite custom orders to share because we found them to be smart, eye-catching, and unlike their competitors.

River Oaks 

Branding is at its best with the same logo printed across multiple platforms.

Perhaps the strongest, most successful way to get your name out there is with cohesive branding across multiple items. This demonstrates a consistency in style and an emphasis on brand recognition. And it increases the chances of being noticed when a business has their logo on various packaging products.

Bon Glaze

Does your packaging leave a lasting impression?

Be distinct, be unique, and create custom printed packaging that perfectly reflects your brand, its style, and its message. Stand out from the competition with all-over printing. This also ensures that the custom logo is seen from any angle. An allover design adds a certain liveliness to any packaging, and is sure to be memorable to all who see it.

Sweet Tooth Bakery

Go bold with full bleed color in your company’s specific Pantone hue.

Does your bakery or cafe have a Pantone color in the logo? If so, you’ll want to make sure that your perfectly picked pigments remain consistent throughout all your branding, including your custom packaging. Picture it: a customer walking down the street carrying your instantly recognizable box, the one that matches your bags and your logo and your website. Perfect harmony!

Portland Patisserie

Sometimes the boldest look is also the simplest one.

A logo doesn’t need to be complicated  to be fancy. Many of our favorite designs are simple, striking, and memorable. Take, for example, the Portland Patisserie, which has white film hot stamped onto black pastry boxes. The image is clear and the bakery’s name is easy to read.

Interested in learning more about how to create custom packaging for your business? Call one of our packaging specialists at 888-321-2248.

We spend a lot of time on this blog talking about food packaging and food trends. But we know that custom-printed packaging is just as beneficial in the retail world as it is in the restaurant industry. Trust us, we got our start in retail!

That’s why we were so excited to work with best friends Kristin and Amy on custom bags for their unique clothing line and shop, Evelyn Blu. Based in a 1969 Air Stream trailer, Evelyn Blu is designed to bring the shopping experience directly to the customer.

Small Space, Big Allure

“The trailer is a complete store,” says co-owner Kristin Sobrel. “There is a sitting area, two long racks of clothes, and two dressing rooms.” Sobrel explains that they team up with different restaurants around town, or cater to home parties. “It was important to us that we put our logo on the bags we use so that people know how to find us again,” she says.

They made sure that the look of the paper shopping bag reflected the look of the boho chic clothing line. “We love the relaxed look of the kraft paper,” says Sobrel. “It’s reminiscent of butcher paper and just has this homegrown feel to it that we couldn’t resist. It’s simple yet beautiful and looks like something that was hand-stamped. It goes with our style and helps us get our name out there.”

Evelyn Blu recently celebrated its first anniversary. We love having the opportunity to work work with growing companies, especially when we get to help them promote the brand they’ve worked so hard on. If you’re ready to have your logo on your packaging, give our advisors a call! They’re ready to help make it happen.

We’re here to help: 888-321-2248 – Monday – Friday – 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST

If there’s one piece of printed packaging that we recommend more than other, it would have to be food grade tissue. Used as basket liners, tray liners, sandwich wraps, burger sleeves – you name it! It’s a versatile staple found in so many restaurants. From fast casual to gastropubs to takeout, this type of paper is undeniably useful. So why wouldn’t you add your logo to that paper?

One thing we hear is that the minimums required to print the paper are too high. It used to be that 25,000 sheets were required to start. While that is only five cases of 5,000 sheets (a modest footprint when it comes to storage space) it was just outside some of our customers’ reach.

We’ve highlighted the obvious benefits of logoed food tissue time and again. We know, and our customers know, what it can do to help promote a brand as soon as those food pics are posted to social media. Not to mention the fact that branded packaging increases the overall perceived value of any product.

Drum roll please…

That’s why we are so excited to announce a new printed paper program that is about to change everything. Now we have the ability to print as few as 1,000 sheets! With this new digital printing in place, it also opens the door to more colors. There’s no need to pay per color with this new technology. The inks are vegetable-based, but don’t let that fool you into thinking this paper can’t stand up to some of the toughest foods. These sheets are grease proof and ultra durable.

Additionally, the turnaround time is typically two weeks after all artwork is approved. So whether you need branded basket liners for an upcoming event, or you’re just getting started with custom paper, this new program may be perfect for you.

So what’s stopping you? Give us a call today and see how we can help you boost your brand awareness with one simple item.

Our Packaging Advisors can be reached at 888-321-2248 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Packaging Collections:

You already know that we’re obsessed with branded packaging collections. We can’t help but notice and appreciate when a company uses a good design to create memorable takeout boxes, shopping bags, bakery boxes, disposable cups, napkins – the list goes on and on! Customized packaging is eye-catching, especially when it’s cohesive and works on multiple items. We rounded up a few of our favorite printed collections.

BAKERIE

Before this Brooklyn bakery opened in July 2017, they contacted us. They had a vision for all their paper bread bags, coffee cups, and bakery boxes. Using a strong, simple design and consistent style, BAKERIE was able to put together a collection of top-notch printed packaging. By sticking to one main color across all items, they made distinct and memorable packaging – something that helps with brand awareness.

Nic’s Organic

Our customer opened a fast food restaurant that boasts an entirely organic menu. Located just outside of Chicago, Nic’s Organic Fast Food used a signature bold green, red, and black logo across all their items. From takeout bags, to cups, to placemats – each item bares the company logo.

Giovanni’s

Giovanni’s Pizza and Pasta in downtown Pittsburgh could be like any other pizza shop on the block. But they understand that it takes more than just a great product to stand out in a crowded market. So they took their logo and added it to sub bags, paper SOS bags for sides, plastic bags, and large paper takeout bags. With a focus on takeout and delivery, it was important for this pizza shop to put their name on each item that leaves their doors.

Mini Delights

In San Antonio, Texas you’ll find the new Mini Delights stand at North Star Mall. This is an excellent example of really utilizing custom printed items to get the business name out there. Specializing in mini donuts and churros, this customer of ours put the logo not only on the specialty paper tubs that the treats are sold in, but also on the paper that lines the tub, and on the hot and the cold cups. They even got printed grease resistant paper bags and stickers.

Ready to put your logo across all your packaging? We can help! Whether you’re starting out with one custom printed item, or you want to do the whole lot, our Packaging Advisor are here to get you exactly what you need. They can be reached at 888-321-2248, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

When it comes to extraordinary details, Shrimp Daddy hits the bullseye. The Los Angeles-based restaurant recently invested in branded food tissue. The results were almost immediate according to June Quan, Esq. who is the Head of Marketing at Shrimp Daddy.

Practical Investment

“We serve our Hawaiian garlic butter shrimp inside a beautiful pineapple boat,” says Quan. The best part? Something as eye-catching as a pineapple boat is like a neon sign pointing straight to the restaurant. “When people are walking around with the boat or sitting down and eating, people always ask where they got it from.” Quan and the team decided to let custom printed tissue do all the talking.

“We wanted our branding to be prominent on the pineapple without getting in the way of their delicious meal,” Quan explains. “Since we were already using wax paper when serving our customers, we thought branded wax paper would be the perfect move. The response has been incredible!”

Brand Recognition

As Head of Marketing, Quan understands the importance of brand recognition. “The wax paper will definitely help with brand awareness and allow people to see where our beautiful Hawaiian garlic butter shrimp in a pineapple boat comes from without needing to ask around. We have been so blessed that people love taking photos of our food and posting on their social media. Now with the wax paper, our branding can be included in photos!” And we already know the power of customers’ social media posts.

When asked if she would recommend custom printing to other business owners, Quan says “We would absolutely recommend custom printing!”

So what are you waiting for? Isn’t it time you put your unique logo onto your packaging? To get started, give out Packaging Advisors a call at 888-321-2248 Monday – Friday; 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST.