We understand what food brands need from custom printed paper packaging: fast turnaround times, food-grade materials, and flexible run sizes.
Local businesses and specialty producers trust MEDiAHEAD to consistently exceed these expectations. For more than 25 years, MEDiAHEAD, a locally-owned print shop in Kansas City, has delivered high-quality, reliable paper packaging solutions for food products across the Midwest.
We help your brand stand out on the shelf with distinctive colors, structural designs, and premium print finishes that create a lasting impression. Our team is committed to exceptional results on every carton and paperboard package we produce.
Custom Paper Packaging for Food: Our Capabilities
Types of Custom Paper Food Packaging We Print
Types of Food We Print Packaging For
Custom Paper Packaging for Food: Our Solutions
Primary & Secondary Paper Packaging
Our custom paperboard folding cartons are ideal for both primary and secondary food packaging. Designed with food-grade materials and precision printing, they protect your product while delivering strong shelf presence and consistent brand presentation.
Custom Food Packaging Labels
Our custom food packaging labels provide a durable, high-quality solution for branding and compliance. With crisp printing, reliable adhesives, and embellishment options, our labels help food products stand out while maintaining performance in distribution and handling.
Options and Embellishments for Our Custom Paper Packaging for Food
Variable Data Food Packaging
With variable data printing, you can easily update your paper food packaging for seasonal or limited-edition runs, add QR codes, promotional messaging, or rotating designs, and create custom cartons for B2B programs or special events. Your packaging becomes a powerful marketing tool that delivers a more personalized brand experience.
Small Run Food Packaging
Our small-batch printing options allow you to order only the paper food packaging you need. Planning a seasonal release or limited product run? Our high-quality digital printing produces crisp, vibrant folding cartons, paper wrappings, or labels with no large minimums and fast turnaround times.
Custom Foil-Printed Food Packaging
While foil printing is often associated with luxury packaging, it can be a standout addition for specialty or limited-run food packaging. Foil accents add visual impact and premium appeal to paper food packaging, helping select products command attention on the shelf.
Custom Embossed-Printed Food Packaging
Embossed printing is another finishing option that can elevate custom paper food packaging for special releases. When applied to folding cartons or labels, embossing adds depth and texture, creating a tactile experience that enhances perceived quality and reinforces brand value.
Printing Testimonials From Our Clients
The embellishments that MediaHEAD achieved on our labels were amazing. Easy to work with and great follow up and understanding of what we needed for our project! Thanks Kat, you and your team crushed it!
MediaHead has always been a great print/distribution partner. I know I can always count on them for great quality and speed. Bill and Kat have always been so great to work with and that’s why I have continued to work with MediaHead for the last 4 years.
So thankful you for two and your team. You all are truly a joy to work with! You make my job worth showing up for each day. Thanks for all your hard work this year. We wouldn’t have had all our success without your partnership.
Our MEDiAHEAD portal is great and easy to use. We have 3,500 people who use the portal, and any of them can log in to use it. We know the difference between good and bad! You have been a strong partner with us for 25 years now. At one time, we were working with about 200 different vendors. We sent out RFPs and began working with another web portal supplier — it flopped! We turned to MEDiAHEAD — you have the quality and the logistics we need, and meet all of our standards. That was what our previous vendor was lacking. We wouldn’t change a thing! We love that MEDiAHEAD is big but not too big, and we get personalized service every time we call. Your print quality is great and is one of the main reasons we partnered with you. Your customer service is very solution oriented, and you always want to help.
MEDiAHEAD literally saved us with their customizable web platform and printing capabilities. We had an unsuccessful experience with another company and I wasn’t sure who could help create a site that actually worked the way we needed it to. After meeting with MEDiAHEAD, I instantly felt like not only were they an extension of our team, but also people I’ve known for years. They are a solutions oriented team who use their expertise to develop the right system or site for you. The turn around and pricing were great and the end product had our client (and us) very happy. Now I am confident in presenting this solution to our clients in the future, since I know I have a partner who can execute and deliver.
Fast, delivered knowledge, and very professional!
Kat and team are willing to do whatever it takes to meet our needs. We had two very fast turn print needs, and MEDiAHEAD delivered – even after a few roadblocks popped up endangering our important deadline. Can’t thank you enough!
Why MEDiAHEAD Is the Best Choice for Custom Paper Packaging for Food
We’re Fast
We pride ourselves on our quick turnaround times for custom food packaging. Reach out with details about your project for an estimated turnaround time.
We’re Creative
We find creative solutions for innovative ideas. Have a vision for a unique food packaging idea? We’ll help make it a reality with advanced technology.
We’re Partners
We work with your team every step of the way. Need help with design? We’ve got you. Want to see your first run come off the printer? No problem!
We’re Proven
For 25+ years, we’ve been helping our clients increase their brand visibility, sell products, and grow their businesses with high-quality food packaging.
How To Get Started On Your Food Packaging Printing Project
1: Tell Us About Your Packaging Project
Give us a call or fill out our online form to get started. You can even upload files to accelerate the process.
2: Collaborate
We’ll work closely with your team to refine the details of your custom food packaging project.
3: Print
We’ll use our advanced technology to print your food packaging to the highest quality standards, providing proofs along the way.
4: Project Delivery
Local pick-up, shipping, and direct-to-consumer delivery options are available for all Kansas City food packaging projects.
Paper Packaging for Food: FAQs
What types of food products can use paper packaging?
Paper food packaging is commonly used for dry foods, snacks, confectionery, baked goods, frozen foods, and specialty items. Folding cartons are ideal for products that require structure, branding, and shelf visibility.
Is your paper packaging food-safe?
Yes, our paperboard packaging is produced using food-grade materials and inks appropriate for food applications. We help ensure your packaging meets industry standards for safety and quality.
Do you offer both primary and secondary food packaging?
Yes, we produce paperboard packaging for both primary and secondary applications, including folding cartons, sleeves, and outer cartons designed to protect products and enhance retail presentation.
Can you print custom designs, sizes, and structures?
Absolutely. All paper food packaging is fully customizable, including carton size, structure, artwork, finishes, and print details to match your product and brand requirements.
Do you ship nationwide?
Yes, we can ship our paper packaging solutions nationwide.
Can I reorder the same packaging easily?
Definitely. We save your designs for easy reordering and batch updates. Just let us know if anything needs to change.
