A premium wooden box for cheese, gourmet foods and catering
The round poplar box is a rigid presentation container with a fitted wooden lid and a removable PET tray inside, made to give gourmet products a handcrafted, premium look. It is used by artisan cheese makers, delicatessens, chocolatiers, confectioners and event caterers.
- Cheese and charcuterie — including soft, runny cheeses held in the PET insert.
- Cakes, dried fruit and confectionery — gift presentation for retail shelves and holidays.
- Catering platters — the 6,000 ml format carries sharing assortments to events.
The boxes are stackable, which secures shelf displays and saves storage space.
Specifications & factory formats
| Specification | Small model (2,400 ml) | Large model (6,000 ml) |
|---|---|---|
| Usable volume | 2,400 ml (approx. 81 fl oz) | 6,000 ml (approx. 203 fl oz) |
| Box (height × top Ø × bottom Ø) | 60 × 240 × 223 mm (2.4 × 9.4 × 8.8 in) | 80 × 330 × 304 mm (3.1 × 13 × 12 in) |
| Lid (Ø × height) | 243 × 20 mm | 333 × 25 mm |
| PET insert (Ø × height) | 220 × 54 mm | 310 × 74 mm |
| Wood / insert thickness | Poplar 1.2 mm · PET 0.55 mm | |
| Lid customization | Heat-pressed (thermo-pressure) logo | |
| MOQ | 10,000 pieces per format | |
The tapered shape (bottom diameter smaller than top) lets box bases nest inside each other, with lids packed separately, which reduces freight volume for pallet and container shipments.
Wood, PET insert and food contact
Direct Eco Green builds these boxes from 1.2 mm poplar, a thickness that resists stacking and transport and limits damage to fragile products. Each box ships with a thermoformed 0.55 mm PET insert that acts as a grease and moisture barrier, so oils and humidity do not reach the wood and the exterior stays clean.
- The insert is removable: products already wrapped (shrink film, waxed paper) can go directly in the bare wooden box.
- For oily or moist foods, keep the insert — the factory strongly recommends it.
- Wood is a renewable material; describe the box as "made from natural poplar wood" rather than with unqualified green claims.
The factory documents food-contact conformity for the boxes and inserts under European standards; for the US, request the factory's FDA food-contact compliance letter (21 CFR Part 177 for the PET insert) with your quote.
Compliance for the US and Canada
Wood packaging sits outside Canada's Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations, and the PET insert is not one of the problematic plastics they target (expanded polystyrene, PVC, oxo-degradable and carbon-black plastics). Because the box is built to be kept and reused, present it as designed and marketed for repeated use. Under the FTC Green Guides, claims should be specific: "poplar wood box with removable PET tray" is defensible; "plastic-free" is not while the insert is included. If you print a recycling claim for the PET tray, check it against California SB 343 criteria.
Heat-pressed logo and private label
Direct Eco Green marks your logo on the lid by thermo-pressure: an engraved metal plate presses into the wood under heat, embossing the design and naturally browning the poplar. No ink or solvent is used, so the box keeps its raw, natural look and the marking is permanent. Setting up the plate and the woodworking line (cutting, bending, assembly) is why the MOQ is 10,000 pieces per format. Pair the boxes with bamboo trays and plates for catering assortments. Samples are available before mass production.
Why buy wooden food boxes factory-direct from Direct Eco Green
Direct Eco Green is a manufacturer and sourcing partner, not a distributor: buying wooden packaging at the source removes distribution margins and lowers your unit cost on high volumes. Quality control is run on site by the team based in Ho Chi Minh City, and the boxes can be consolidated with other packaging lines in one shipment from Asia.
Send your format, quantities and logo file through the quote form for a tailored quote within 48 hours, or explore our reusable foodservice ware.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order for round wooden food boxes?
The minimum order for Direct Eco Green round poplar food boxes is 10,000 pieces per format. That volume covers the industrial woodworking setup and the calibration of the thermo-pressure plate used to mark your logo.
Can the wooden boxes be used without the PET insert?
Yes. The 0.55 mm PET insert in the round wooden food box is removable, so individually wrapped products such as cheeses in waxed paper can go directly in the bare poplar box. For oily or moist foods, Direct Eco Green recommends keeping the insert, which protects the wood from grease and humidity.
How is the logo applied to the wooden lid?
Direct Eco Green applies the logo by thermo-pressure: a heated, engraved metal plate embosses the poplar lid and browns the wood. No ink or solvent is used, and the marking cannot rub off.
What sizes are the round poplar boxes?
The round poplar food box comes in a 2,400 ml model, 240 mm in top diameter and 60 mm high, and a 6,000 ml model, 330 mm in top diameter and 80 mm high. Both use 1.2 mm poplar and a fitted wooden lid.
How are the wooden boxes packed for shipping?
The round wooden boxes are slightly tapered, so the bases nest inside each other and the lids are packed separately. This reduces freight volume on pallet and container shipments from the factory.
