Take-out packaging doesn't usually have a very long lifespan, since it is made for to grab and go, then ends up in the trash shortly after. However, as they're being carried out of a restaurant, these paper bags, boxes and cups are like walking advertisements for a brand.
In addition to helping food or drinks get from point A to point B, takeaway packaging can also be a great way to provide some sort of insight or entertainment. Some great examples of this include Chipotle's 'Cultivating Thought' coffee cups, which are printed with essays. Alternatively, instead of trying to show or say too much, sometimes a minimal design with just a few simple words, colors or shapes can be just as effective in terms of delivery and cost.
38 Take-Out Packaging Designs
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Takeout Treat Branding
Yollibox Packaging Gives the Frozen Dessert an On-the-Go Image of Lightness
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Funny Food Packaging
Tossed Branding is Printed with Bold Colors and Witty Quips
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Artful Fast-Food Packaging
These Painted French Fry Containers Reference Pop Culture Iconography
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Uncrumpling Eco Containers
Sustainable Expanding Bowl Grows and Opens When Water's Poured Into It
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Tearable Takeout Sacks
The Simplistic Box Bag Design Rips in Half for Easy Food-Carrying
29
Heat-Alert Coffee Cups
The DD Smart Cup Changes its Appearance to Signify a High Temperature
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Friendly Food Packaging
Amelie and Friends is Friendly with its Branding
27
Edible Take-Out Boxes
Konstantia Manthou Created this Edible Container for No-Waste Meals to Go
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Fast Food Bento Boxes
KFC Japan Now Serves Chicken-Filled Bento Boxes with Rice and Sides
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Upscale Corner Store Packaging
This 7-Eleven Fast Food Packaging Gets a Typographic Treatment
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Purse-Like Takeout Bags
Gustav Karlsson Reimagines the Take Out Box to Be Chic and Eco-Friendly
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Food-Cradling Takeout Packages
Sandra Ferreyro Designs a Mess-Free Takeaway Bag
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Clutchable Coffee Cup Sleeves
The Quarter Bag Cup Carrier Serves Convenience and Eco-Friendliness
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Takeout Container T-Shirt Packaging
Escudos de Lima Branding is Unusually Inspired
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Anime Fast Food Packaging
Mini Stop Cleverly Packages Its Fries to Act as Goku's Hair
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Vibrant Takeaway Packaging
Kessalao's Takeaway Food Packaging is Unmissably Bright
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Home-Cooked Pasta Packaging
Pasta Nona Branding Embraces Grandma's Culinary Cachet
17
Coffee Cup Gardens
The Takeout Coffee Cup Garden Turns Wasteful Cups into Useful Green Spaces
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Personified Biscuit Boxes
BISC8ITO Cookie Packaging Features Adorable Cartoon Characters
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Eco-Friendly Takeout
The Green Box Builds Cutlery Right into its Packaging
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Furlable Flap Wrappers
UP Apple Pie Packaging Helps You Handle Treats, Cooling Them So You Can Eat
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Burrito Bouquet Branding
Taco Ole Packaging Makes it Easy to Carry and Serve Snacks for 20
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Personified Geisha Pouches
Noo-Del Packaging Literally Embodies an Asian Aesthetic
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Accordion Takeout Containers
The Pack Away Lunchbox Compresses as You Gradually Pick Away Inside
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Understated Dessert Branding
Solo Ice Cream Packaging Saves the Frills for the Treats' Flavoring
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Pizza Box Packaging
The Fineprint Chicago Serves Their Tees Unsliced
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Origami-Inspired Crepe Cones
Lauren Shimming Revamps A.B.'s Coffee and Crepes Take-Out Packaging
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Literary Coffee Cups
Chipolte's Bags and Paper Coffee Cups Feature Essays 'Cultivating Thought'
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Whimsical Cup Caps
The Lale Coffee Cup Lids Channel Whipped Cream and Circus Tents
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Temperature-Indicating Travel Mugs
Nohot Cup Makes it Impossible to Drink from When it's Scalding
4
Bandit Burger Joints
Illegal Burger Gets Some Design Help From The Metric System
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Obvious Java Packaging
Cup of Joe Sells Beans in a Traditional Cup
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Take-Out Gifted Tidings
The SeriesNemo Mi Happy Panettone Packaging Greets Clients
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Delectable Doggy Bags
The El Almacén Take-Out Holders Receive a Delightful Makeover
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Paper-Based Tray Packaging
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Compostable Coffee Pod Packaging
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Recyclable Chilled Grocery Bags
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Aseptic Eco Beverage Packaging
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Fashion House Chip Bags
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Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
Recyclable Coffee Packagings
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Waste-Reducing Produce Stickers
Grey Colombia & Makro's Stickers on Produce Suggest Recipes
Multi-Functional Food Containers
Roll by Haechan Ryu is a Space-Caving Food Container
Smashable Biodegradable Cups
GaeaStar Develops a New Cup From Only Three Ingredients
Reusable Grocery Delivery Packaging
Milk & More and Again Partnered for Reusable Packaging Options
Edible Snack Skins
Foodberry Creates Edible, Plant-Based Coatings Inspired by Fruit Skins & Peels
Paper-Based Potato Chip Packaging
Pringles Packaging Now Has a Paper Base Instead of a Metal One
Multifunctional Glass Food Containers
These Containers Are Shatterproof, Stackable and Stylish
Crumb-Funneling Chip Packets
Hoeksche Chips' Packaging Prevents Wasted Potato Chip Pieces
Sustainably Packaged Yogurt Cups
Yoplait Launches the Sustainable Pure-Pak eSense Cartons
Repurposed Pasta Boxes
Barilla & Marie Kondo are Sharing How to Reuse Packaging
Soft Sustainable Coolers
Out of the Woods Makes Reusable Bags Made from Supernatural Paper
Fiber-Based Food Packaging
Hinojosa Unveils the New 'Foodservice' Packaging in Three Formats
Sustainable Restaurant Meal Kits
Moveable Feast is an Eco Fine Dining Meal Kit Delivery Service
Recycled Plastic Bottle Campaigns
Coca-Cola Promotes the Toss In, Take Out Initiative
Aluminum Coffee Packages
Zeitgeist Coffee Factory Uses Durable Aluminum Packaging with a Valve
Recyclable Paper-Made Coffee Packaging
JDE Peet's is Rolling Out Recyclable Coffee Packaging
Paper-Made Porridge Packaging
Quaker Porridge Pots are Now Made with Paper for Easy Recycling
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Plastic Snack Packaging Reductions
KP Snacks Flow Wrapping Process Has Been Updated
Vibrant Freezable Lunch Boxes
Packit® Launches the Playtime Lunch Boxes Line
Bio-Based Paper Packaging
Covestro's Partially Plant-Based Coating Boosts Recyclability
Recyclable Paper-Made Packaging Solutions
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Shanghai Timeco Industrial Uses Sugarcane Bagasse for Packaging
Multifunctional Cardboard QSR Packaging
McDonald's and Leo Burnett Unveil the Tablebag
Two-in-One Drinking Vessels
Bottlecup Combines an Insulated Water Bottle with a Coffee Cup
Paper-Based Chocolate Packaging
Mars Swaps Out its Plastic Wrappers for Paper in a Tesco Trial
AR Yogurt Packaging
Chobani's Interactive Yogurt Packaging Engages Snackers for Halloween
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Eco-Products GreenStripe Line Has New Bags and Wraps
Reusable Packaging Initiatives
PepsiCo Has Announced a New Packaging Goal
Bird Feeder Cereal Packaging
'Co-Grain' Gives New Life to Disposable Packaging
Sustainable Produce Packaging
These Cascades Eco-Friendly Produce Baskets are Recycled
Eco-Friendly Paper Packaging
Sourceful Debuts a New Paper Pouch to Compete with Plastic Packaging
Origami-Inspired Lunch Boxes
The FoldiBox 2 Box has a Flatpack and Technical Design
Traditional Food Preservation Containers
The 'Twist' Food Storage Container Has a Hidden Chamber
Plant-Inspired Coffee Packaging
This L’OR Coffee Packaging Comes in Several Styles
Paper-Based Yogurt Cups
Nancy’s Probiotic Foods Sustainably Packages Single-Serve Oatmilk Yogurt
Paper-Packaged Snack Chips
Walkers Baked Multipacks Ditch Plastic in Favor of Paper Alternatives
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Better Earth Farmer’s Fiber Collection is Being Expanded
Culinary Brand Packaging Redesigns
Mousline Partnered with Marks Design on Vibrant New Packages
Recyclable Windowed Packaging
Coveris Debuts the New Packaging for Simply Lunch’s Stir Me Up Range
Ocean Plastic Bag Collections
Out of the Oceans Boasts Stunning Designs & a Sustainable Mission
Recyclable Kid-Friendly Meals
Little Dish Launches Its New Range in 85% Wood Fibre Packs
Freezable Snack Boxes
PackIt Offers Its Freezable Snack Boxes in a Variety of Patterns
Sleek PFAS-Free Packaging
Celebration Packaging Unveils PFAS-Free Enviroware Compostable Packaging
Recycled Snack Chip Packaging
Tyrells is Introducing New Recycled Plastic Packs
Carbon Neutral Milk Packaging
Neutral Foods Offers a More Sustainable Solution
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Fiber-Based Sandwich Packaging
The Modified Atmosphere Sandwich Pack is Arriving in North America
Recyclable Salad Packaging
GPI Taps Picadeli for its Recyclable Paperboard Lids for Salad Bowls
Sustainable Potato Bags
'Brown Bag Potatoes' Get a New Sustainable Bag for E-Commerce Packaging
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
QSR-Inspired Apparel Collections
McDonald's and CLOT Launch Apparel Collection with Meal Packaging
Sustainable Cereal Packaging
Weetabix Now Features Fully Recyclable Packaging
Metal Tin Packaging
Dymapak Launches the 'Squeeze and Turn Tin' with Child-Resistant Technology
Recyclable Coffee Packaging
Pact Coffee Debuts a New Recyclable Packaging Design
Green Thermoformed Cardboard Trays
Cascades Launches Innovative Packaging for Fresh Produce
Eco-Friendly Burger Packaging
GreenDustries' PleatPak Packaging Blends Sustainability and Function
Compostable Denim Packaging Trials
Levi's Rolls out Hybrid Polybags as a Sustainable Packaging
Reusable Contactless Cups
Starbucks' Borrow a Cup Pilot Explores Reusable, Recyclable Packaging
Recyclable Plastic-Free Coffee Cups
M&S Food is Launching Recyclable Coffee Cups
Eco-Friendly QSR Coffee Lids
Tim Hortons Plans to Migrate to Using Sustainable Cutlery in 2023
Reusable Food-Preserving Containers
Stasher's Sealable Bags and Bowls are Radical and Functional
Eco-Friendly Instant Noodle Packaging
Nissin Cup Noodles is Launching a New Paper Cup Packaging
Reusable Paper Lunch Bags
Out of the Woods Reinterprets a Nostalgic Lunch Classic
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
These Sabert Pulp Food Containers are Convenient
Takeout Box-Themed Bags
Saint Laurent Launches Two Takeaway Box Bags in Black and Brown
Expressive Beer Packagings
'Buqui Bichi Brewery' Debuted a New Set of Packagings for its 5 Flavors
Paper-Packaged Popped Snacks
Snack A Jacks Multipacks are Ditching Virgin Plastic Material
Sustainable Packaging Films
These Parkside Lidding Films Come in Several Options
Plant-Based Snack Bar Wrappers
BAR-U-EAT Compostable Bar Wrappers are BPI-Certified
Paper-Based Instant Noodle Cups
The Pot Noodle Paper Pot Design is Headed to Tesco
Colombian Chocolate Packaging
Cox & Co. Showcases the First Flow Wrap Chocolate Packaging
QSR Food-Inspired Door Designs
McDonald's France Launches a New Digital Campaign of Door Visuals
Certified Compostable Sauce Packets
Kari-Out Unveiled its New Plant-Based Packets for Foodservice
Kid-Focused Meal Containers
b.box Launches the Kid-Approved Eco-Friendly Bento Boxes for Meals
Personality-Inspired Drink Packaging
Tetra Pak's Smart Packaging Leads Fans to a Personality Test
Sustainable Supplement Packaging
This New Touchstone Essentials Packaging is Made with Bio-PPE
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Heat-to-Eat Snack Ranges
This Urban Eat Food-to-Go Range Can Be Heated Inside its Packaging
Recyclable Takeout Packaging Services
Uber Eats Begins the Reusable Packaging Trials in London
Paper-Made Product Bundles
Mondi and ATS-Tanner Created Paper Bundle Packaging
Employee-Designed Milk Cartons
EveryDay Milk Shares Artwork by the Town and Country Markets Team
Sustainable Personal Cup Initiatives
Starbucks is Allowing Personal Cups to Be Used Again
Reusable Cafe Packaging
SFU Reduces Waste with Tap to Reuse and Smart Return Bin Tech
Sustainable Crisp Bags
The British Crisp Co. Debuts the First Fully Recyclable Paper Crisp Packet
Paper-Made Mushroom Packaging
Sainsbury's Mushroom Punnets are Now Made with Cardboard
Playful Coffee Packaging
Sunday Coffee Project's Packaging is Inspired by Cereal Boxes
Ceramic Olive Oil Jars
Marco Arroyo-Vázquez's Conceptual Packaging for Cugu is Durable
Revised QSR Packaging Policies
YUM Brands Unveils a New Packaging Policy for its Restaurants
Food-Grade rPET Packaging
These Novolex Recyclable Food Containers Have 10% Recycled Plastic
Eco-Conscious Juice Boxes
Simple Times Mixers Supports Curbside Recycling with its New Packaging
Plastic Reduction Meat Packaging
Sainsbury's New Steak Packaging Will Save Ample Plastic Use
Reduced Plastic Deli Packaging
The Volpi Eco-Pack™ Has 80% Less Plastic Than Alternatives
Vibrantly Re-Designed Tea Packaging
Chay Tea Has Undergone a Geometric Packaging Rebrand
Semi-Transparent Potato Packaging
Tasteful Selections® Launches a New Transparent Potato Bag
Easy-Open Snack Pouches
Walki's Pouch Concept Supports Controlled Tearing & Reduces Breaking
Tomato Sauce Pouches
Le Sauce & Co.'s Well-Portioned Sauces Help to Reduce Food & Packaging Waste
Eco-Friendly Breakfast Product Packaging
Amcor and Tyson Have Partnered for Sustainable Packaging
Recyclable Food Pouches
TotalEnergies and COLINES Create an Unlaminated Recyclable Stand-Up Pouch
Clean Microwavable Meals
Good To-Go's Microwavable Meal Cups Simplify Favorite Recipes
Fiber-Based Meat Packaging
This Chilled Meat Packaging Reduces Plastic by 90%
Guilt-Free Bubble Tea Cans
Teaspoons & Co Packages Its Drinks in Aluminum Cans
Eye-Catching Fruit Cups
This Dole Sunshine Company Packaging Highlights Bright Colors
Peelable Snack Pouches
ProAmpac's New Recyclable Snack Pouches are Made with Easy-Peel Technology
Globally-Inspired Ready-to-Eat Foods
The Asda Food-to-Go Range Has 47 New Options
Pink Sushi Boxes
Dept. Sushi Serves Up Sushi in Chic, Vibrant Boxes
Fiber-Based Sandwich Packaging
The ProAmpac MAP RAP Sandwich Wedge Packaging is Versatile
Bake-in-Pack Sandwich Products
The Country Choice Savour It Range Prioritizes Convenient Cuisine
Icy Pet Food Packaging
These Hydropac Ice Packs Work to Keep Pet Food Fresh During Shipping
Efficiency-Optimized Snack Packaging
This Kellanova Snack Packaging Has Reduced Plastic
Paper Packaging Recycle Stations
Co-cre8 Debuts the New Paper Cup Collection and Recycling Service
Dehydrated Plant-Based Meals
Farm to Summit Packages Nourishing Meals in Omnidegradable Bags
Eco-Friendly Insulated Lunch Bags
CALPAK's Insulated Lunch Bag is a Stylish & Practical Solution
Contemporary Tea Packaging
Chaiboy's Tea Tells a Story Through Its Design
Water-Inked Ovenable Packaging
Sirane Debuts Ovenable Films & Pouches with Water-Based Inks
Recyclable Yogurt Packaging Pouches
This Recyclable Yogurt Pouch Has an All-PE Construction
Versatile To-Go Food Wraps
The Novolex Power Prep Wrap is Oil and Grease-Resistant