Clamshell Containers

Clamshell Containers are hinged paperboard cartons with an attached lid, built for cafes, bakeries, and takeout kitchens that want custom-printed packaging for grab-and-go items. Each container is made from SBS or kraft folding carton stock and printed in full color with your brand.

The one-piece hinged design means no separate lid to track, so staff can close an order with one hand during a rush. A custom print turns a plain takeout box into a branded touchpoint that travels home with the customer. Use them for pastries at the counter, deli portions, or single-serve desserts that need a clean fold-shut close.

Materials & Specifications

Material: SBS white or natural kraft folding carton paperboard

Weight: 300-400gsm

Construction: one-piece hinged clamshell with attached lid

Printing: full-color CMYK, print inside and outside

Finishing: matte, gloss, or soft-touch lamination, spot UV, foil, emboss or deboss, optional window cutout

FSC-certified paper available on request

Best Used For

Bakeries and cafes packing pastries, cookies, and single-serve desserts

Delis and prepared-food counters portioning grab-and-go items

Caterers and food trucks branding takeout orders

Farmers market and pop-up vendors

Printing & Finishing

Add a soft-touch or velvet lamination for a premium hand-feel, or matte and gloss for everyday durability. Spot UV, foil stamping, and embossing make your logo stand out, and a PET window cutout lets customers see the product before they open the lid.

Why Order from Teal

Teal is a US-based custom packaging supplier with a 50-unit minimum on folding cartons like these. You get free design help, free US shipping, and full-color CMYK printing on every order. Choose standard production from about 7 business days after proof approval or a rush service (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs), add an FSC-certified paper option, and order a $50 sample kit that is credited to your first order.

FAQ

What’s the minimum order quantity? The minimum is 50 units for clamshell folding cartons. Specialty rigid styles start at 100 units.

How long is production? Standard production runs from about 7 business days, with a rush service available (from about 4 to 7 business days after proof approval on qualified ready-to-print jobs) when you need them sooner.

Can I get a sample? Yes. A $50 sample kit ships to you and the cost is credited to your first order.

Request a free quote and we’ll get back to you within 4 business hours.

Vented and Solid Clamshell Cases for Wholesale Buyers

Venting is the first question on a produce or bakery clamshell. Vents let warm product release moisture so the base does not fog; a solid base holds liquid and suits deli use. Nesting depth decides how many shells fit a case and therefore your storage footprint, and a deep nest can cut case volume noticeably without changing the shell itself.

Shells per case order

Venting and nesting guidance

50

Trial pack to judge fogging with real product.

500

One shell size, vented, packed as one case lot.

1,000

Vented and solid bases split across cases.

5,000

Label or lid print added to every case.

10,000+

Packhouse supply from about $0.44 per unit at volume.

Where a shell is in-house eligible, count on about 7 business days; specialty imported shells realistically need about 12 weeks. Harvest windows should be mapped to the slower one. US freight in the continental states is included, because empty shells are bulky and light.

Give product weight, shell footprint, vent requirement, nesting depth and cases per month for pricing.

How to Order Clamshell Containers

Ordering custom clamshell containers is simple:

Submit a quote request with your dimensions, quantity, and design references

Receive quote guidance within one business day

Send your artwork or work with our design team (free dieline + 2 revision rounds)

Approve the digital proof and production begins

Standard production runs from about 7 business days after proof approval; complex or high-volume orders take longer