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Protein Bar Boxes.

A multipack carton whose job is shelf presence — the wrapper does the preserving.

🏷 Key Specs
📦 500 min. order 15–20 business days lead time📐 Standard sizes
✨ Finishes
Full CMYKMatteGlossKraft
▤ Materials
Folding BoxboardE-Flute CorrugatedLitho-Laminated BoardRecycled Board
☑ Features
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The Atelier Book

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Description
Overview

Protein Bar Boxes

A multipack carton whose job is shelf presence — the wrapper does the preserving.

Individual bars are sealed in film; the box exists to group them and hold a facing. Twelve-count is the trade's step, and the front panel carries the claims that drive the purchase.

500
Min. order
15–20 business days
Lead time
By bar count
Dimensions
Protein Bar Boxes
Full CMYK · Matte · Gloss
Crafted to specification

Every detail. Intentional.

Film preserves, box presents

Two separate jobs.

Twelve-count is the step

The category's standard multipack.

Claims drive the purchase

Protein and macros on the face.

Shelf facing proportions

Designed for the fixture.

Dispensing variants

Where it doubles as a counter unit.

Nutrition panel required

Prescribed format on the pack.

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No. 04 — Construction detail
Technical Specs

Built like architecture.

Each Protein Bar Boxes is an engineered object — measured, dieline-cut, and hand-wrapped to spec. Below: the standard build sheet.

Two Formats
Multi-pack and counter display
Different constructions
Display Mechanism
Tear-away front
No unpacking needed
Key Design Test
Holds facing as it empties
Jumbled stops selling
Fix
Angled base
Bars slide forward
Front Panel Priority
Protein grams
The comparison number
Then
Sugar, calories, source
Secondary comparisons
Barrier
None needed
Bars individually wrapped
MOQ
500 units
Tiered above 1,000

✦ Need a custom spec? Talk to our atelier — every detail is negotiable.

The Library

Every surface, hand-selected.

What this product is built from, and the surfaces it takes. Below the build sheet, the full swatch library — every option applies across our range, and a physical swatch set is available on request.

Material
Folding Boxboard
Multi-pack cartons with a bright print surface.
Multi-packs
E-Flute Corrugated
Display boxes that ship as cases and convert at the counter.
Displays
Litho-Laminated Board
Retail print quality on a corrugated display structure.
Premium displays
Recycled Board
High post-consumer content, viable because bars are individually wrapped.
Sustainability
Angled Base Insert
Keeps remaining bars sliding forward as the display empties.
Recommended
Finish
Full CMYK
Bright retail artwork with a clear nutrition hierarchy.
Most common
Large Protein Display
Grams of protein as the dominant element on the face.
Category driver
Matte Lamination
Premium finish for higher-tier and clean-label brands.
Premium tier
Kraft Board
Natural positioning for whole-food and minimal-ingredient brands.
Natural ranges
Flavour Coding
Systematic colour across a range so variants read instantly.
Range clarity
Recycled Board Marking
Visible recycled content for sustainability-led brands.
Sustainability
01 · Base Stock

Material

The board and paper your box is built from.

STOCK
Kraft Board
Natural uncoated fibre
MT · 300G
STOCK
Corrugated
Lightweight fluted strength
MT · E-FLUTE
ECO
FSC Recycled
100% post-consumer waste
MT · ECO
FINISH
FSC Certified Recycled Paperboard
FINISH
Kraft Board
FINISH
corrugated board
FINISH
SBS Paperboard
FINISH
Folding Box Board
FINISH
CCNB Recycled Board
FINISH
White Kraft Board
FINISH
Black Kraft Board
FINISH
Uncoated Paperboard
FINISH
Honeycomb Board
02 · Surface

Finishes

How the outer surface looks, feels, and catches light.

FINISH
Matte Black
Light-absorbing, no glare
PT · MATTE
FINISH
Soft-Touch
Velvet to the fingertip
PT · SOFT
FINISH
Gold Foil
Hot-stamped brilliance
PT · 871 C
FINISH
Spot UV
Selective high-shine
PT · GLOSS
FINISH
Emboss
Raised, tactile, dimensional
PT · RELIEF
FINISH
Kraft Natural
Eco, uncoated, honest
PT · KRAFT
FINISH
Matte Lamination
FINISH
Gloss Lamination
FINISH
Soft Touch Lamination
FINISH
Gold Foil
FINISH
Silver Foil
FINISH
Spot UV
FINISH
Holographic Foil
FINISH
Embossing
FINISH
Debossing
FINISH
Anti Scratch Matte
FINISH
Aqueous Coating
FINISH
Full UV Coating
FINISH
Raised Spot UV
FINISH
Drip Off UV
FINISH
Pearl Coating
FINISH
Textured Varnish
FINISH
Sand Touch Coating
FINISH
Rose Gold Foil
FINISH
Rainbow Foil
FINISH
Copper Foil
FINISH
Cold Foil
FINISH
Foil Embossing
FINISH
Blind Embossing
FINISH
Multi Level Embossing
FINISH
Sculpted Embossing
FINISH
Die Cut Detailing
FINISH
Micro Perforation
03 · Extras

Add-ons

Closures, linings, and hardware that complete the build.

FINISH
Paperboard Insert
FINISH
Corrugated Insert
FINISH
Tear Strip
FINISH
Corner Protectors
Folding BoxboardE-Flute CorrugatedLitho-Laminated BoardRecycled BoardFull CMYKMatteGlossKraft

✦ Mix and match across all three — we'll build your exact combination.

What We Make

The full kit of capabilities.

Tear-Away Display Conversion
Ships as a case, becomes a counter display in one motion.
Angled Display Bases
Bars keep facing forward as the box empties.
Multi-Pack Formats
Take-home cartons alongside display cases.
Nutrition-Led Layouts
Protein grams made the dominant front-panel element.
High Recycled Content
Viable because bars carry their own individual wrappers.
Flavour Coding Systems
Consistent visual identity across a range.
Litho-Laminated Displays
Retail print quality on a shipping structure.
Stackable Cases
Back-of-house storage and efficient reorder handling.
Barrier Linings
Bars are individually wrapped, so the outer box does no protective work. A barrier here adds cost and removes recyclability for nothing.
Flat Display Bases
Bars slide backward and the display looks picked-over within days, which stops it selling.
Display ConversionNutrition PanelBar RetentionStackableCustom Print
Measure Twice

Sizing & dieline.

Every Protein Bar Boxes is cut to a dieline built around your product — not pulled off a shelf. Send us the length, width and height of the item (or the item itself) and we return a measured dieline, free, before you commit to anything.

Size Range
By bar count
Custom dieline
Stock Dimensions
12-count 8 × 5 × 2 in · single 4.5 × 1.75 × 0.75 in
L × W × H
Dieline File
Free with every quote
AI / PDF / DXF
Artwork Setup
Free structural design
Included
Tolerance
±1.5 mm on finished size
Industry standard
How to measure
01
Measure the product

Length, width and height of the item itself, at its widest points — not the box you happen to use today.

02
Add clearance

Allow 2–4 mm on each axis for a snug fit, and more if you are adding foam, a pillow insert or tissue.

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Give us the order

We quote as Length × Width × Height. Tell us whether you are working in millimetres or inches and we match it.

Available constructions
Multi PackDisplay ReadyTuck EndTear-Away FrontStackable

✦ Not sure of your size? Send us the product — we measure it and build the dieline.

What It Costs

Pricing & minimums.

Protein Bar Boxes is priced per specification rather than from a fixed list — the same box in two different finishes can land at very different numbers. Below is what actually moves the price, so you can shape the spec before you request a quote.

Minimum Order
500 units
Lower MOQ on request
Maximum Run
100,000 units
Larger volumes quoted
Standard Lead Time
15–20 business days
After artwork approval
Rush Lead Time
10–12 days
Surcharge applies
Pricing Model
Quote-based, per specification
USD
Design & Dieline
Free — included in every quote
No setup fee
Sampling
Physical sample before bulk
Credited on order
What moves the price
Quantity

The single biggest lever. Unit cost falls sharply as volume rises, because setup and tooling spread across more pieces.

Material and thickness

Board weight and stock choice change both the raw material cost and the shipping weight of the finished run.

Finishing

Foil, spot UV, embossing and soft-touch each add a pass on press. One or two lift the box; five compound the cost.

Print coverage

Full-bleed print inside and out costs more than a one-sided design on natural stock.

Inserts and hardware

Foam, moulded pulp, velvet pillows, magnets and ribbon are priced per piece on top of the box itself.

Timeline

Standard production is the base rate. Rush moves you up the production queue and carries a surcharge.

✦ Quotes returned within 24 hours — no obligation, no account required.

Client Voices

What brands say.

The best packaging partner we've ever worked with. Every box feels like an event.
Sarah M.
Head of Brand · Luxe Cosmetics
Our unboxing experience went from forgettable to remarkable. The magnetic close is chef's kiss.
James L.
Founder · Apex Spirits
Fast turnaround, flawless quality, and the design support is genuinely exceptional.
Priya K.
Creative Director · Kalon Jewelry
— Frequently Asked Questions —

Questions, answered.

Everything you need to know about Protein Bar Boxes.

If you sell anywhere near a till, probably yes — they do genuinely different jobs.

A multi-pack is bought and taken home. It competes on a shelf, and its front panel is doing nutrition comparison work.

A display box is what gets individual bars to the point of impulse — a checkout, a gym counter, a forecourt. It ships as a sealed case and converts to a display when staff tear off the perforated front panel.

The commercial argument for the display version is simple: busy retail staff do not unpack and arrange products. A case that requires setting up often stays in the stockroom. A display box removes that decision entirely.

One design detail matters more than it sounds: specify an angled base so remaining bars slide forward as the box empties. A display that looks picked-over by midweek stops selling, and that is a structural problem rather than a merchandising one.

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