Custom Supplement & Vitamin Packaging
Custom supplement packaging covers three jobs: an outer carton that carries your label information and sells the product on the shelf, a primary pouch for powders and gummies, and the inserts and displays that hold everything in place. PackMojo makes all three. Printed folding cartons start at 100 units, counter display boxes and inserts at 300, and stand-up pouches at 10,000. Every size is cut to your bottle, jar or pouch.
This page covers which structure suits which supplement format, the board and finish options, how much panel space your label information needs, and what ordering looks like from sample to delivery.
Which supplement packaging fits your product
The right packaging depends on what the customer takes home. Most supplement brands use one of four combinations.
Bottles and jars of capsules or tablets: a folding carton
A printed folding carton around a bottle or jar is the most common supplement format in retail. The bottle protects the product; the carton carries the full label information on a larger, flatter surface and gives you room for brand design that a curved bottle label can't hold. Choose the carton closure by how the product is sold and packed:
- Straight tuck end (STE): both flaps tuck toward the back, so the front panel stays clean with no paperboard edge showing. Best for shelf-facing retail.
- Reverse tuck end (RTE): the top and bottom flaps tuck in opposite directions for quick assembly. A good default for lighter plastic bottles.
- Snap lock bottom (1-2-3 bottom): the base interlocks in three steps and holds heavier items. Use it for glass bottles and larger jars.
- Auto bottom (crash lock): the base is pre-glued and snaps open when the carton is popped. It's the fastest to pack when you are filling thousands of cartons.
Powders, gummies and single-serve sachets: a stand-up pouch
For powders, gummies and loose product, a stand-up pouch with a bottom gusset is the primary package itself. PackMojo pouches are digitally printed and made from food-grade materials suitable for direct food contact. You choose the film by the look and barrier you need:
- White film (4.7 mil): 2-layer PE + PET. An opaque white base for colorful designs.
- Transparent film (4.7 mil): 2-layer PE + PET. Lets the product show, or carries a clear window.
- Metallized film (4.7 mil): 3-layer PE + PET + VMPET. Adds a barrier against light and moisture, which suits light- and moisture-sensitive powders.
The minimum for custom pouches is 10,000 units per design.
Gift sets, bundles and subscription kits: a rigid or folding box with an insert
When a box holds more than one product, such as a starter bundle, a 30-day kit or a bottle with a shaker, a custom insert keeps each item in place in transit and when the box is opened:
- Paperboard (300-400gsm): clean partitions for lightweight items that sit flat at the base of the box.
- Corrugated board (E-flute or B-flute): sturdier support for heavier multi-product kits.
- EVA foam: dense, closed-cell cutouts for glass bottles that must not move.
- PU foam: soft cushioning for lighter items.
Inserts made with boxes start at 300 units, matched to the box quantity. See custom box inserts.
Retail and pharmacy counters: a display box
A counter display box holds a run of cartons or sachets upright at the till or on a shelf, with a printed header panel above the product. Display boxes use the same 300-400gsm board as cartons (or corrugated board for heavier loads), and start at 300 units. See display boxes. For a round format, such as a powder tub sleeve or a premium gift tube, cardboard tubes start at 1,000 units.
Plan the panel space your label information needs
A supplement carton is more than branding. In the United States, dietary supplements are regulated by the FDA as a category of food, and the label must carry specific elements. The two that take up the most room are:
- The identity statement and net quantity on the front (principal display) panel. The product has to be identified as a dietary supplement (for example "Vitamin D3 Dietary Supplement"), and the net quantity of contents (for example "60 capsules") goes on the front panel.
- The Supplement Facts panel, usually on a side or back panel. It lists serving size, servings per container, each dietary ingredient with its amount and % Daily Value, and other ingredients. Its format and minimum type sizes are set by FDA rules, so allow a full panel for it rather than squeezing it in after the design is done.
Also allow space for the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer or distributor, the allergen statement where it applies, and, if you make structure/function claims, the required FDA disclaimer. The FDA's Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide sets out every element. Your regulatory adviser should sign off the final label text; your packaging partner's job is to make sure there is room for it.
In practice, this decides your carton size as much as the bottle does. A slim carton that fits a 60-count bottle perfectly may leave a side panel too narrow for a legible Supplement Facts panel. Work out the label layout first, then size the carton around both the bottle and the panels. PackMojo builds the dieline to your measurements, so the panel sizes are known before you design.
Because cartons, inserts and display boxes are secondary packaging (the bottle or jar is what touches the product), they don't need food-contact materials. Pouches are different: they are primary packaging, which is why they are made from food-grade films.
Materials and finishes for supplement cartons
Board. Folding cartons use 300-400gsm paperboard, with corrugated fluting available for added support:
- White SBS (solid bleached sulfate): the brightest base for full-color print. It's the usual choice when your brand uses clinical whites or vivid color coding by product line.
- Brown kraft: unbleached and natural-looking. Best with simple one- or two-color designs.
- White kraft: uncoated, with an organic, textured feel. Suits minimal "clean label" brands. All board contains at least 50% post-consumer recycled content, and everything is printed with soy-based inks. FSC-certified board is available from 300 units, and approval to print the FSC logo adds about a week.
Print. Cartons are printed on offset presses for sharp text and consistent color. That matters on a Supplement Facts panel, where the type is small. Print in CMYK, or add Pantone colors to match brand colors exactly across a range.
Coatings and finishes. Choose a water-based varnish (the more eco-friendly option) or lamination (more scuff protection). Finishes come in matte, glossy, satin or soft-touch. Add-ons such as foil stamping, spot UV, embossing and debossing work well on 300-400gsm board. A matte or soft-touch carton with a foil-stamped logo is a common way to move a supplement from "pharmacy" to "premium wellness" on the shelf. See standard materials and finishes.
Tamper evidence. Tuck-end cartons open and close by hand. If you want a visible seal across the opening flap, a custom printed sticker or label is a simple addition. Stickers and labels start at 500 units.
Minimums and lead times
Minimum order quantities:
- Folding cartons: 100 units
- Display boxes, rigid boxes and magnetic rigid boxes: 300 units
- Inserts: 300 units with boxes (matching the box quantity), 500 standalone
- Stickers, labels and packaging sleeves: 500 units
- Cardboard tubes: 1,000 units
- Custom pouches: 10,000 units
Each minimum applies per design. A change in size, material or printed artwork counts as a separate run, so a range of five SKUs in the same carton size with five different designs is five runs of 100. One way to keep the minimums low across a range is a shared carton with a product-specific sticker or sleeve. Pantone colors and add-ons can change the minimum for some formats. See our MOQs.
Lead times: production and quality checks take 12-16 days for standard orders and 16-21 days for large-volume orders. With shipping, a standard order typically arrives 3-7 weeks after payment by air freight; large orders shipped by ocean freight take 5-13+ weeks. Plan a launch with the packaging timeline planner, and see lead times for the full breakdown.
How to order supplement packaging
Customize your packaging
Configure the packaging on the PackMojo platform: structure, size, material, print and finishes.
Get quotes and a sample
Compare quotes across quantities, then check fit and print before production. The reimbursable sample kit shows materials and finishes in hand. A pre-production sample is a 1:1 printed carton made on production equipment, and is the best check that your Supplement Facts panel prints legibly at its final size.
Choose shipping
Pick air or ocean freight, or split the shipment so part of the order arrives sooner for launch.
Add artwork
Add your artwork to the dieline we build for your exact carton. Keep the label panels inside the safe zones marked on it.
Track order progress
Track the order through sampling, production and shipping on the platform.
Hear what our clients have to say
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Choose PackMojo as your partner for Supplements Packaging
Recyclable
PackMojo produces packaging that is made from eco-friendly materials and inks, all while being recyclable and sustainable.
Quality Production
We work with a trusted network of packaging manufacturers in China to produce high quality supplements packaging at affordable rates.
Customization
Supplements box packaging can be highly customized: from design, size, and thickness of materials, our boxes can be tailored to suit every business' needs.
Supplement brands we have packaged
Wellness and supplement brands use PackMojo folding cartons, rigid boxes and inserts for retail and direct-to-consumer launches. Recanto Wellness, for example, uses both folding carton boxes and a magnetic rigid box with inserts. See more in our folding carton showcase.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order for custom supplement boxes?
Printed folding cartons start at 100 units per design. Display boxes and rigid boxes start at 300 units, and custom pouches at 10,000. Any change in size, material or artwork counts as a separate design.
Are your supplement cartons food-grade?
They don't need to be. Cartons, inserts and display boxes are secondary packaging: the bottle, jar or pouch inside is what touches the product. Our custom pouches are primary packaging and are made from food-grade materials suitable for direct food contact.
Can you print the Supplement Facts panel?
Yes. We print whatever your artwork contains, on offset presses suited to small type. Your regulatory adviser is responsible for the label content; we make sure the dieline gives each panel the space it needs, and a pre-production sample lets you check legibility at the final size.
Which carton closure is best for glass supplement bottles?
A snap lock (1-2-3) bottom or an auto bottom gives a heavier glass bottle a secure base. Add a paperboard or EVA foam insert if the bottle must not move inside the carton in transit.
How long does supplement packaging take?
Production takes 12-16 days for standard orders (16-21 for large volumes). Door to door, that is typically 3-7 weeks by air freight or 5-13+ weeks by ocean freight. A pre-production sample first adds roughly three to four weeks: 2-3 days for the dieline, 9-13 days to make the sample and 7-10 days to ship it.
Can I use one carton across several supplements?
Yes. Many brands use one printed carton size for a range and identify each product with a printed sticker or sleeve. It keeps each run above the minimum and makes reorders simpler.
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