Custom Dates Boxes & Dates Packaging
Dates sit in an unusual position. They are a everyday pantry item in some households and a serious gift item in others, particularly around Ramadan and Eid where premium presentation matters a great deal. They are also sticky, which creates practical problems no dry snack has. We produce a lot of dates packaging at ZEE Packaging and both ends of that market come to us.
Sticky Fruit Needs A Barrier
A dates box has to keep the fruit off the board.
- Dates release sugar and moisture, which stains bare board quickly
- A coated inner face or a food safe liner, always
- Individual paper cases for premium and stuffed dates
- Never let fruit sit directly against printed board
- A tight closure, since dates dry out when exposed to air
- Cold or humid storage both need considering in the spec
Most complaints we hear about dates packaging involve staining rather than damage.
Gifting Drives The Premium End
This is where the category gets interesting.
- Ramadan and Eid create a concentrated seasonal demand
- Rigid presentation boxes with dividers for stuffed varieties
- Individual cavities so each date sits perfectly placed
- Gold and copper foil, which suit this market particularly well
- A window so the quality of the fruit is visible
- Corporate gifting formats, often with a company logo
- Tuck end carton with a liner the everyday retail dates box
- Window carton shows fruit quality, which sells hard here
- Rigid lid and base with a divided tray premium gift dates packaging
- Drawer slide box a nicer reveal for a gift format
- Tray and sleeve mid tier presentation
- Bulk carton wholesale and trade dates packaging
Sizes We Print Regular
Every dates box is built to your product, though these run often:
- 6" x 4" x 1.5" for a 250g retail pack
- 8" x 5" x 2" for a 500g format
- 9" x 7" x 1.5" for a twelve piece gift tray
- 11" x 9" x 2" for a twenty piece presentation box
- 4" x 4" x 2" for a small gift or sample
- 14" x 10" x 8" for a bulk trade carton
Measure your largest variety, since medjool sits considerably bigger than a deglet nour.
Board And Food Safety
- Food grade certified stock, always, without exception
- SBS C1S for vivid print and clean gift presentation
- Rigid greyboard 36pt with a wrap for the premium tier
- Kraft board for natural and organic positioning
- 20pt to 24pt on retail cartons
- Coated inner face or a food safe tray insert
Gold foil on a dark wrap is the combination we run most for gifting here. It reads correctly for the occasion without needing heavy print.
Kinder Material Choices
- Recycled board where food grade allows it
- FSC certified stock, certificate available on request
- Soy based ink through the whole run
- Paperboard divider trays rather than plastic
- Compostable window film in place of PET
- Right sized dates packaging so you ship less air
How An Order Runs With Us
- 100 unit minimum, which suits a seasonal gift run
- Free 3D mockup and flat proof before anything prints
- Free dieline drawn by our own designer
- Physical sample on request to check the tray fit
- Urgent turnaround at 5 to 8 business days
- Free shipping worldwide with nothing hidden
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a box of dates?
Rough estimate is $0.25 to $0.70 per unit for a retail carton, $0.55 to $1.40 with a divided tray and $2.60 to $6.00 for a rigid gift format at moderate quantity. Insert type moves it most. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for a exact quote.
Will the fruit stain the box?
On bare board, yes. A coated inner face or a liner keeps sugar and moisture off the print entirely.
Do you supply the divider tray?
We do, in paperboard cut to your variety. Individual cavities are what makes a gift box look properly considered.
Can we order for Ramadan?
Yes, and we would say order early. Demand concentrates sharply, so plan four to six weeks ahead of your on shelf date.
Is a window worth it?
For dates, very much so. Buyers judge quality by appearance, and stuffed varieties especially benefit from being visible.
Can you do corporate gifting?
We do, with a client logo alongside your own. Low minimums suit corporate orders, which are rarely large.
Is the board food safe?
Always. We only run food grade certified stock for anything holding food.
