Custom Food Sleeves for Food Packaging
Why Choose Food Sleeves?
Food sleeves are a smart, versatile packaging option. They:
- Fit neatly around trays, cartons, and boxes.
- Give your product a premium look without extra bulk.
- Offer extra space for branding, nutritional info, or promotional designs.
- Can be made with eco-friendly, recyclable materials.
Perfect For…
Our custom-printed sleeves are used across the food industry, including:
- Ready-made meals & catering trays
- Bakery boxes & cake cartons
- Sandwiches, wraps, and deli packs
- Frozen and chilled food packaging
Ready to make your food packaging work harder?
Contact us today to discuss custom-printed food sleeves that perfectly fit your brand.
Food Sleeves FAQ
What are food sleeves?
Food sleeves are printed wraps that slide over trays, cartons, or boxes. They add branding and information without replacing the main container.
Why should I use food sleeves instead of custom cartons?
Sleeves give you the look of custom packaging at a lower cost. They allow you to use standard trays or boxes while still showcasing your brand.
Are food sleeves recyclable?
Yes. Most sleeves are made from recyclable paperboard. At CBF Printing we also offer eco certified materials for brands focused on sustainability.
Can I order small runs of food sleeves?
Absolutely. We provide flexible order sizes so you can test new products, run promotions, or manage cash flow without committing to high volumes.
What sizes are available?
Sleeves are made to fit your specific trays or cartons. We work with you to get the right measurements and ensure a snug fit.
What design options do I have?
You can choose from matte, gloss, or textured finishes. Full colour printing is available so your logo, colours, and messaging stand out.
How do food sleeves improve branding?
They give you space to display your logo, brand colours, product details, and values. This makes your packaging more recognisable and professional.
Are food sleeves suitable for frozen or chilled products?
Yes. Sleeves are durable enough to hold up in chilled and frozen environments while still looking professional on shelves.
What industries use food sleeves?
They are popular with ready meal producers, cafés, caterers, bakeries, and retail food brands looking for affordable and flexible packaging.
How long does printing and delivery take?
Turnaround times depend on the size of your order, but at CBF Printing, we pride ourselves on fast and reliable delivery to keep your production on track.
Customisation Options
We help you create sleeves that match your brand perfectly. Options include:
- Size & Fit: Designed to wrap tightly around your tray or carton.
- Printing: Full-colour, custom designs that make your logo pop.
- Finishes: Matte, gloss, or textured options to suit your style.
- Eco Choices: Ask about recycled and sustainable materials.
Why CBF Printing?
At CBF Printing, we make the process simple:
- Choose your sleeve style and size.
- Work with our design team (or supply your own artwork).
- Get high-quality, printed sleeves delivered quickly.
Why Choose Food Sleeves?
- Food sleeve packaging can be customized to any shape or size you need
- Our expert design team can also help in the conceptualization of your branded sleeve
- Materials come in a wide variety including those suitable for fridge and freezer applications and printing colours include CMYK, spot colour, black and white
- Coating finishes can offer high-quality varnish at different sheen levels including gloss, matt and soft touch
- Product windows in the sleeve can be included to give your customer a first-hand experience of the product
- We can produce sleeves that are creased, pre-glued for easy assembly
What is sleeve packaging?
Food sleeve packaging is the best way to deliver on your brand awareness goals without wasting money and environmental risks on much more cumbersome packaging. It consists of a piece of paper, cardboard, plastic, or other material that wraps around a product.
These sleeves are usually printed with your logo, product information and usage instructions. You can reduce the cost of traditional packaging types because they offer less wastage and a more efficient distribution capability.
CBF Print offers food sleeve packaging with coatings that make them more durable, structurally sound, and visually appealing because those colours won’t fade. Custom food packaging sleeves are a cost-effective branding solution, and we’re here to help you navigate all your options.
Benefits of CBF Print food sleeve packaging?
In a world where customers require products that are easy to use and clear in their messaging, CBF Print can help to design the tools you need to achieve this. We utilise sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions that do not compromise on quality and reliability. You don’t have to settle for generic product packaging options, because we can help you design something unforgettable.
Don’t compromise on quality. Choose CBF Print, and we will make it a priority. We’ll ensure that new customers are attracted to you and existing ones come to expect that your product is safe for consumption.
CBF high-turnaround guarantee
We’ve been in the business of making custom product packaging for over thirty years now and have established ourselves as leaders in this industry. We know how to professionally manage the high demand for quality products for our clients across the country.
Choose us, and you can join the ranks of the long-term relationships we’ve built with our partnered suppliers and even establish our manufacturing facilities to keep up with them. Thanks to our intimate relationships, we’ve learnt exactly how to continue delivering the highest quality products at the lowest prices.
The team at CBF is so committed to offering services that keep us in good standing with our clientele that we closely engage in design and conceptual work, too. This helps us solidify the relationships we have with our clients and provides us with greater insights into the required quality levels we pass on to them.