Custom Packaging
in Richmond
Richmond has a strong craft brewing and food scene, a well-known art and design university, and a history in tobacco and manufacturing that has given way to creative and consumer brands.
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Packaging for Richmond businesses
Virginia's ban on expanded polystyrene foodware applies to all food vendors from July 1, 2026, so Richmond restaurants and caterers now use paper-based takeout packaging.
Richmond's Scott's Addition district has become known for breweries, cideries and a meadery, and its James River and arts scene draw visitors. Breweries here often sell limited releases and merchandise that need distinctive gift packs.
Breweries and cideries
Breweries and cideries need carriers, gift packs and shipping boxes.
Restaurants and food makers
Restaurants and food makers need foam-free takeout boxes and food cartons.
Design and creative brands
Designers and creative studios need custom structures, mailers and booklet boxes.
Packaging rules to know in Richmond
Virginia foam foodware ban
Virginia banned expanded polystyrene foodware for vendors with 20 or more locations from July 1, 2025, and for all food vendors from July 1, 2026. Foam used for raw foods or as shipping protection is not covered.
Source: FOX 5 DC: Virginia's Styrofoam banRules change: confirm current requirements before you print.
Also applies: Federal alcohol label approval (TTB)
Tips for Richmond orders
- Switch takeout packaging to paperboard or corrugated; Virginia's foam ban covers all food vendors.
- Keep TTB-approved labels visible on beer gift packs.
- Creative brands often want unusual boxes; ask for a custom dieline and 3D mockup.
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