Made to your size- 100 boxes
- Custom sizes & styles
- Free dieline support
- Quality print options
- Proof before production
- 8–12 business day production
Fudge boxes carry slabs, bars and cut squares of fudge, a dense, buttery sweet sold by weight in sweet shops, farm shops and tourist spots. Fudge is heavy for its size and slightly oily, so the box is usually lined or coated, and the pieces are often wrapped or sit on a sheet of waxed paper. Windows are common, because the texture and colour sell it.
Slab or squares
Custom Fudge Boxes
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Product features
Built around the jobSized to slabs or squares
Window to show texture
Gift and souvenir styles
Paper cup grids for squares
Room for wraps and liners
Snug tuck-end cartons
Weight-based sizing
Specifications made for your product.
Technical snapshotEvery final specification is confirmed against product weight, packing method, print coverage, route, and order volume.
View artwork preparation guide- SKU
- bm-1066
- Dimensions
- Custom-made around the product and packing workflow
- Materials
- Coated food-grade paperboard, Kraft board with waxed liner, Rigid board for gift boxes
- Printing
- CMYK, Pantone, white ink, or unprinted
- Finishes
- Matte, gloss, soft-touch, foil, embossing, spot UV
- Quantities
- Starting at 100 on selected configurations
- Proofing
- Dieline and digital proof
Tell the story behind the fudge.
Artwork and materialsMuch fudge is bought as a gift or souvenir, so the lid carries place, maker and flavour, with a window showing the crumbly texture. Our packaging guides cover sizing, materials, print, and cost in more depth.
Lid, window and flavours
We print the lid with your illustrations and maker's name, place a window to show the texture, and set the flavour list and required details on the sides or base.
Explore print and finishesCoated board and liners
Coated paperboard keeps the print clean against buttery fudge, kraft board with a waxed liner gives a traditional sweet shop look, and rigid board makes a gift box worth keeping.
Explore material decisionsChoose your box
Tell us whether you sell slabs or cut squares, and the weights each box should hold.
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We recommend box sizes, board and any liner for your fudge.
Finalize the order
Approve the sizes, board, liner, window, any paper cup grid and your delivery details.
Build the dieline
We draw each box to a set weight of fudge, with a little room for cut squares.
Approve the proof
Check the lid illustration, window position and flavour list on the digital proof.
Roll on production
Your fudge boxes are printed, cut and checked, then packed for delivery.
Best for
Fudge makers and sweet shopsFarm and gift shopsTourist and souvenir rangesChristmas and seasonal giftsWhat changes the price.
Cost factorsEvery project is quoted individually. These are the choices that move the price on almost every order.
- Lining
- Coated board or a separate waxed liner adds cost over plain board.
- Weight band
- Boxes for larger weights use more and stronger board.
- Window
- A film window adds a die-cut and a patching step.
- Gift finishing
- Rigid lids, foil and ribbon add steps.
Buyer guidance
Choosing this format
Why fudge marks plain card
Fudge is rich in butter and sugar, so it marks plain board and can stick to it.
Over a few days, fudge sitting directly on uncoated card leaves greasy patches and can glue itself to the base. A coated inside, or a sheet of waxed or greaseproof paper between fudge and box, keeps both clean.
- Coated board or waxed liner
- Wrapped pieces for loose squares
Sold by weight
Fudge is usually priced by weight, so boxes are sized to standard weights rather than piece counts.
Sweet shops often keep a few box sizes, each matching a common weight. Because fudge is dense, a small box can be heavy, so we make the base and tuck strong enough that a full box does not burst when lifted.
Cut squares vary slightly in size, so allow a little room rather than a tight fit.
The souvenir box
A lot of fudge is bought as a gift or keepsake, so place and story go on the box.
Tourist and farm-shop fudge sells on where it comes from. Illustrations of the area, a maker's name and a flavour list do more than generic sweet imagery. A window showing the crumbly texture helps too.
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Explore box styleQuestions about fudge boxes.
Box style FAQsWe’ll confirm the exact details that apply to your structure and volume.
Read all frequently asked questionsDoes fudge keep well in a fudge box?+
Yes, when it is wrapped. Board lets air through, so we recommend wrapping the slab or squares in film, wax paper or a sealed bag, with our printed box as the outer layer. That keeps fudge soft and smooth for longer. Unwrapped fudge in a box is best sold and eaten within a few days.
Can you size a fudge box for a set weight?+
Yes. Fudge is dense, so a small box holds a lot, but recipes with nuts, fruit or a softer set take more space for the same weight. Cut and weigh a piece at your target weight, measure it and send us the size. We add a little room for packing and for any wrap or liner.
Is a fudge box good for souvenirs and travel?+
Yes. Fudge is firm and dense, so a snug tuck end carton handles knocks in a suitcase or a bag well, which is why fudge is such a popular souvenir. We size the box closely so the pieces cannot move. Heat is the one thing to watch, as soft fudge sweats in a hot car or a sunny window.
Should fudge be boxed as a slab or as cut squares?+
Either works, and we make boxes for both. A whole slab keeps fresher, packs in a long flat box and lets the buyer cut it, which suits gift and souvenir ranges. Cut squares are easier to share and sample, and sit best in a grid, in paper cups or individually wrapped. Squares show more cut faces, so we recommend wrapping them.
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