Bespoke Food & Beverage Packaging
Protect, chill, stack, deliver.
Food and drink packaging designed to withstand your supply chain.
Custom food & drinks packaging
Specialising in hygienic, strong solutions
Food and drink packaging is often put through the wringer. Deliveries move quickly; boxes are stacked high and chilled, and long-distance distribution chains put pressure on packaging unlike any other industry.
We’ve worked with a wide variety of food and beverage businesses, from crisps and wine to confectionery and beer/cider; there’s no packaging challenge we can’t meet. Everything we produce is built to perform, no matter your needs.
Better transit performance
Strong board grades and intelligent design prevent box crush and result in fewer losses.
Cold/humidity resistant
Proper engineering ensures boxes stay rigid, stable and clean, even after long storage/transport.
Protection for glass/fragile items
Tailored inserts and dividers prevent rattling and breakage, meaning you have fewer returns.
Better use of pallet space
Smarter design helps you fit more units per pallet, reducing shipping costs and efficiency.
Shelf-ready solutions
Clear tear lines and quick-open designs mean products look good and are easy to present.
Why choose ESS?
We’ve been there, done that.
We’ve been around for decades, which means we’ve worked in almost every industry imaginable.
There’s no challenge we can’t overcome, and we pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to your unique needs.
Don’t believe us? That’s fine. Give us a call and tell us what you need. We’ll tell you how we’ll do it.
FAQ’s
Got a question that’s not on this list? Reach out and we’d be happy to help.
What’s different about bespoke food packaging compared to ordinary shipping boxes
Food packaging has to cope with cold storage, moisture, stacking and long journeys. Bespoke food packaging is engineered for those exact conditions, so boxes stay rigid, hygienic-looking and retail-ready.
Do you design custom beverage packaging for bottles, cans and multipacks?
We create custom beverage packaging for glass, cans and mixed cases. Inserts, dividers and reinforced corners help stop movement, reduce breakage and keep loads stable in transit.
We’ve had crushed boxes on pallets before. Can better packaging prevent that?
Most crush issues come from the wrong board grade or poor structural design. Stronger specification, smarter folds and better pallet planning usually make a noticeable difference.
Is your bespoke food packaging suitable for chilled and frozen environments?
Cold and humidity can weaken poorly designed boxes. We specify materials and structures that hold their shape in chillers and cold chains, so your products still arrive presentable.
Can you make shelf-ready food packaging as well as transit boxes?
We do both. Tear-open, display-ready formats mean staff open quickly, shelves look neat and the brand still feels considered.
Will custom food packaging slow down our packing lines?
It shouldn’t. We design around how teams pack, so assembly is simple and repeatable. Faster lines, fewer re-packs.
Do you offer sustainable options for food and beverage packaging?
Where practical, we reduce unnecessary material and choose recyclable solutions. Protection always comes first, but we aim for lighter, smarter designs wherever possible.
We deal with fragile glass. How do you approach protection?
Dividers, inserts and controlled tolerances help prevent rattling, chipping and leaks. The aim is movement control, not simply adding more cardboard.
Can you match different case sizes across our product range?
We can standardise where it makes sense and customise where it doesn’t. Consistency helps warehousing, but fit and protection still need to be right.
We’re not sure what specification we need. How do we start?
Tell us how your products move, where damage usually happens and what your retailers expect. From there, we’ll guide you toward the right bespoke food and beverage packaging setup.
Ready to think outside the box?
The first step is a quick call with our industry experts.
Let us know what you need and we’ll find your perfect packaging solution.
