Printed Cartons for Drink Gift Packs
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Miniatures, tasting sets and gift packs are often bought as much for the experience as the drink itself. The carton is an opportunity to make the product feel more special - whether it is being displayed in retail, given as a gift or opened as part of a premium purchase.
Board choice, print quality, carton structure and carefully selected finishes can all help set the right expectation before the product is opened. We print and embellish your cartons in a single pass, with options including foil, embossing, tactile varnishes, die-cutting and reverse-side printing to add depth and detail, helping the pack reflect the drink’s character and quality while making it feel right for the occasion.
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What we can offer
We can tailor the carton structure, materials and finishes around your product and presentation requirements.
Our capabilities include:
- Tray and sleeve, tray and lid, and tuck-end carton formats to suit the contents, pack configuration and opening experience
- Internal die-cut inserts and dividers to hold products securely in place and present them clearly when the carton is opened
- Bespoke outer carton shapes and cut-out windows for distinctive presentation and product visibility
- A choice of carton boards to suit the pack format, product weight, print requirements and chosen finish
- Hot and cold foil, embossing, specialist varnishes and tactile textures to add depth and detail to the finished carton
- Reverse-side printing to extend the brand experience inside the pack and make more of the opening moment
If cartons are a new step for your product, we can also help get the project started through our carton design partners, with carton outlines, templates and blank plotter-cut mock-ups so you can check shape, dimensions and structure before production.
Our studio team can also advise on production-ready artwork, print and finishing, helping you understand what will work well on press and where an embellishment can add the most value.
Why work with Carton Apeel?
Carton Apeel is part of the award-winning Label Apeel print business, drawing on decades of experience in premium print, embellishment and finishing. As a UK carton manufacturer, we bring printing, die-cutting, embellishment and reverse-side printing together in a single pass - reducing production stages, waste, work in progress and lead times while giving you plenty of scope to create a more distinctive gift carton.
With Carton Apeel and Label Apeel operating under one roof, you can manage both your cartons and labels with one print partner, simplifying the packaging process and helping to maintain a consistent brand appearance across both.
From approved artwork through to delivery, we keep the process straightforward, with the option to attend a press pass to view your cartons running on press and approve the print before full production continues.
Planning your next drink gift pack?
Get in touch to request a quote or arrange a meeting to explore the possibilities for your next drink gift packaging project.
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