Custom Packaging
in Newark
Newark sits at the centre of one of the busiest freight hubs on the East Coast: Port Newark and the airport handle huge volumes of imports and air cargo, and the surrounding area is packed with warehouses serving the New York region.
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Packaging for Newark businesses
New Jersey has one of the strictest bag and foam laws in the US: no single-use plastic bags, no single-use paper bags in larger grocery stores, and no polystyrene foam food containers since May 2022.
Newark's Ironbound neighbourhood is known for Portuguese and Brazilian restaurants and bakeries, and the city's arts centre and universities create steady event demand. Food businesses here need foam-free takeout packaging and bakery boxes that meet New Jersey's rules.
Logistics and warehousing
Warehouses and importers need corrugated shipping boxes, re-pack cartons and wholesale boxes.
Food and restaurants
Restaurants and food makers need foam-free takeout packaging and food boxes.
Retail and e-commerce
Retailers and online sellers need mailers and reusable-style branded bags that meet New Jersey rules.
Packaging rules to know in Newark
New Jersey bag and foam ban
Since May 2022 New Jersey bans single-use plastic carryout bags everywhere and single-use paper bags in grocery stores of 2,500 sq ft or more, and bans polystyrene foam food containers and cups. Reusable bags must be washable and have stitched handles.
Source: Food Packaging Forum: New Jersey bans carryout bags and foam packagingRules change: confirm current requirements before you print.
Also applies: FDA rules for paper food packaging
Tips for Newark orders
- In New Jersey, reusable bags must be washable with stitched handles; single-use paper bags are banned in larger grocery stores.
- Use paperboard takeout boxes; polystyrene foam food containers are banned.
- Warehouse re-pack cartons should match your pallet pattern and case counts.
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FAQs — Custom Packaging in Newark
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