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No matter the person, the holiday, or the season, just about everyone loves candy.

2016 is officially over, but our trusty calendar reminds us that the next all-important holiday season is in full swing – Valentine’s Day is a mere few weeks away, and Easter will be here before we know it – it’s time to start planning how your business is going to handle – no, dominate – the thrilling candy-licious seasons ahead of us. If you’re in the business of sweets, baked goods, or anything in between, you’re probably looking for ways to improve your wholesale candy box buying experience.

Though many of our customers associate Mid-Atlantic Packaging with creating custom printed bags, you may be surprised to know that we’re also masters of the retail box world.

Read on to learn more about how to make the most of your candy box shopping spree.

The Business of Bon-Bons

According to a recent study on the confectionery industry, by the year 2019, candy sales in the United States will nearly reach a whopping $39 billion. But, for a business that’s getting more and more lucrative by the year, with that growth also comes more and more competition. Your packaging, from boxes to bags, can help give you a leg up. Not to brag, but we have over 100 packaging items relating to candy in our online marketplace. This means we know exactly what matters when it comes to candy packaging, like…

#1. The Size

Is there anything more devastating than a broken chocolate bar? Finding the appropriate box size for your sweets makes sure that the pieces aren’t sliding around in the box. You want to think about: am I looking for packaging for individual bars, or pieces of cake, or am I looking for a home for truffle assortments? If you have a single piece of candy, need space for hundreds of little pieces (like jellybeans or gumballs), or are just looking for a box for a single row of cookies, consider something like our one-piece window candy box. It’s not only easy to open, but it’s also the perfect size to fit everything in snugly.

For larger singular items, like the all-important block of fudge, loaf cakes, or candy that can be shipped, we suggest going with something similar to our Ballotin Style Candy Box. The flip lid is easy to open, but secure enough to make sure your items arrive in one piece. Plus, this box style lends itself very well to hot stamping, which means that, with the added touch of a festive ribbon, it already works perfectly for giftwrap.

Don’t forget to consider the weight of your confections. We have one piece pop up candy box options that can be ordered based on the weight of the items you’re shipping or boxing up. You can have boxes that will perfectly house ¼, ½, or 1, 2, or 3 pounds of confections. And we carry them in a variety of colors, from black to burgundy to ivory, and several other options.

#2. The Style

Once you’ve decided on a size and shape, you don’t want to overlook the style! You can choose boxes with a sheer window panel to give customers a sneak peek at what’s inside, or even go for something with an outright holiday theme. We have truffle boxes with clear lids, and for bigger items like macaroons or brownies, you can’t go wrong with our cute gable boxes, which perfectly combine form and function by folding into handles for easy transportation! Don’t forget to tie everything up with a bow or small ribbon – and not just for decoration. Stretching a bow across a box can help to make sure that the lid stays securely closed.

#3. The Padding

Once you’ve decided about the size and style of your candy box, don’t forget about the extra inserts! We offer golden and brown candy box trays in a variety of insert sizes. These trays don’t just offer extra protection, they also help to communicate a certain level of cleanliness, placing a layer between the box and the sweets themselves.

Now that you’re an expert on what to look for when placing your candy boxes wholesale order, it’s time to start thinking about the next steps in your packaging and marketing. Check out some of our past entries on the blog and start thinking about your dream design for your store’s custom packaging. We’re happy to help you come up with ideas that are as sweet as, well, candy! And hey, if your confectionary business has a few extra samples left over, we’d be more than happy to take them off of your hands!