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Cardboard fruit boxes for transport, export, and retail

Lightweight, fully recyclable, and printable with your brand. Cardboard fruit boxes for transport, export, and storage of fruit and vegetables.

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Your fruit packaging must do more than just protect

A fruit box is placed in cold storage, goes on a pallet, is stacked to the ceiling, and must still be rigid enough upon arrival to present your product fresh and undamaged. Furthermore, retailers expect printing, recyclability, and packaging that fits into their sustainability reporting.

Cardboard fruit boxes combine all of this: light enough to reduce transport costs, strong enough for stacked transport, and fully recyclable at the end of the chain.

Cardboard fruit boxes in double-wall corrugated or solid board

Fruit boxes in corrugated cardboard, specifically for the transport and storage of fruit and vegetables. Tailored to the logistical requirements of the fresh produce chain: stackable, palletizable, and available with a moisture-resistant coating.

Available versions:

Double-wall corrugated cardboard (heavy products, long transport distances)
Solid board (very moist products/environments)
With moisture-resistant coating for refrigerated environments
Printable in flexo or offset
Kraft (natural brown) or white cardboard

The advantages of cardboard compared to wooden crates

Many growers and exporters still work with wooden crates. Cardboard offers concrete advantages for those ready to switch:

Lighter — lower transport costs per pallet
Fully recyclable — fits the sustainability requirements of retailers
Printable — your brand visible from the field to the shelf (full-colour possible)
Lower cost price per unit than wood
Cold-storage suitable with the right coating

Wood remains stronger at extreme stacking heights, but for most fresh produce applications, double-wall corrugated cardboard offers more than enough load-bearing capacity.

For which products and sectors?

Fruit export

Apples, pears, citrus, stone fruit, exotic fruit. Suitable for export to Europe and beyond.

Vegetables for distribution

From leeks to bell peppers, in sizes tailored to palletization and distribution logistics.

Potatoes

Double-wall corrugated cardboard for heavy products with high stacking loads.

Organic & premium fresh produce brands

Printing makes the box a brand carrier from the field to the shop.

Which type of fruit box fits your export or distribution?

Book a free and non-binding consultation call with one of our packaging experts.

Combine your fruit boxes with the right accessories

The box alone is not enough. Without the right protection inside, your product will be damaged in transit — and you will notice that in the rejection rate upon arrival.

Crate cards

Extra cards on the crate that indicate the type of product (for example, which variety of pears or apples).

Packing sheets

Protective paper around the fruits. No scuff damage, stays fresh longer.

Edge protectors

Protect the corners of the boxes during transport and storage.

Not sure which accessories belong with your fresh products? Discuss the possibilities during a free and non-binding advisory meeting with one of our packaging experts.

Why fresh produce companies choose J&S Packaging

Personal advice & customization

One fixed contact person who thinks along with you. We provide advice tailored to your fresh produce packaging line: from size to material choice, coating, finishing, and printing technique.

Complete fresh produce range

We supply the complete package for fresh produce products: standard and custom trays, fruit boxes, crate cards, and packing sheets — everything from a single supplier.

30+ years of expertise

Three decades of experience in cardboard packaging for the fresh sector. We know the requirements of cold stores, humid environments, and stacked transport.

Fast delivery times

Standard sizes are available quickly. Custom work in 4 to 6 weeks. Urgent deliveries are possible.

Storage and inventory management

We manage your stock and notify you in time if a reorder is needed. This way, you always have packaging ready, even during busy seasons.

Ordering cardboard fruit boxes?

Tell us about your product, weight per box, and transport conditions. We will advise on the best material and provide a competitive quote.

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Frequently asked questions about Fresh produce packaging

Are cardboard fruit boxes strong enough for stacked transport?

Yes, provided the correct cardboard type is used. For heavy products and high stacking heights, we recommend double-wall corrugated cardboard with a moisture-resistant coating.

Are cardboard fruit boxes suitable for cold storage?

Yes, with a moisture-resistant coating. Uncoated cardboard absorbs moisture and quickly loses its stacking strength. We always recommend a coating for refrigerated applications.

Can cardboard fruit boxes be printed?

Yes. Flexo printing for large volumes, offset possible for smaller volumes or more complex designs.