Custom Packaging
in Philadelphia
Philadelphia's brands range from cheesesteak shops, bakeries and Italian Market food makers to one of the largest pharmaceutical and life sciences clusters on the East Coast. The city is also a big college town, with steady demand for event and merchandise packaging.
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Packaging for Philadelphia businesses
Philadelphia bans single-use plastic carryout bags, and paper bags must meet recycled-content and labelling rules, which matters for any retailer or restaurant handing out branded bags.
Philadelphia's Reading Terminal Market and Italian Market are home to long-running food businesses that now sell online and to tourists, from pretzels and cheesesteak kits to candy and baked goods. Shipping these foods nationwide means boxes sized for insulation and arrival in good condition.
Restaurants and food makers
Restaurants, bakeries and food makers need takeout boxes, bakery boxes and branded paper bags that meet city rules.
Pharma and life sciences
Pharma and biotech companies need medicine boxes, kit boxes and cartons with room for regulated labels.
Universities and events
Universities and events need branded mailers, gift boxes and apparel boxes.
Packaging rules to know in Philadelphia
Philadelphia plastic bag ban
Philadelphia bans single-use plastic carryout bags (enforced since April 2022). Paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled content, no old-growth fibre, and be labelled "Recyclable" or with their recycled content and the manufacturer's name.
Source: City of Philadelphia: plastic bag banRules change: confirm current requirements before you print.
Also applies: FDA rules for paper food packaging
Tips for Philadelphia orders
- Branded paper bags must contain at least 40% post-consumer recycled content and carry the required labelling.
- Takeout boxes for greasy food need grease-resistant, food-safe board.
- For pharma kits, label each insert cavity and leave room for lot and expiry.
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