Food type and menu structure
Sushi, poke, hot meals, soups, fried food and desserts need different packaging. Temperature, moisture, grease, presentation and portioning all help define the right format.
Packaging for Italy and Europe
Food packagingfor restaurants, barsand takeaway
Based in Milan, EcoPack helps restaurants, Italian bars and takeaway businesses with packaging, samples, quotes, custom printing and ongoing supply.
Common categories
Core packaging categories
Choose packaging for takeaway, pickup, dine-in and delivery, then consider the menu, materials, repeat-order needs and custom-print requirements.
Paper takeaway bags and carrier bags
For takeaway, customer pickup and counter handoff. Choose between handled and block-bottom bags based on pack size, carrying weight and logo printing needs.
Takeaway / Customer pickup / Bakery packing / Counter handoff
Paper bowls and salad bowls
Paper bowls for salads, rice and cold or hot takeaway meals. Choose the capacity and rim diameter, with PET lids for cold food or vented PP lids for hot food.
Salads / Rice / Cold food / Hot food with PP lids
Soup cups and hot food paper bowls
For soups, brothy dishes and saucy hot food to go. Check capacity, inner lining and compatibility with paper or clear lids.
Soups / Brothy dishes / Saucy hot food / Hot food to go
Meal and snack boxes
For pasta, hot meals, fried food and takeaway snacks. Choose the format by grease and sauce levels, venting needs and delivery time.
Pasta to go / Hot meal delivery / Fried food / Takeaway snacks
Window food boxes
For cold food, desserts, sushi and counter display. Check the window material and viewing area, box size and closure stability.
Cold food to go / Desserts / Sushi display / Counter display
Cups and accessories
Drink cups, 46 oz hot-food cups, lids, paper straws and cup carriers for Italian coffee bars, foodservice and takeaway.
Bars / Hot drinks to go / Cold drinks to go / Event drinks service
Disposable cutlery and wrapped sets
Wooden and paper cutlery, bamboo chopsticks and wrapped sets for takeaway, fast food and self-service.
Takeaway meals / Fast food / Self-service / Catering and events
Sauce and portion pots
For sauces, dips, toppings and tasting portions. Choose the size and closure by serving quantity and whether it travels with the meal.
Portioned sauces / Takeaway dips / Toppings / Tasting portionsPackaging Q&A
How do you choose the right packaging?
Packaging should match the menu, service pace and delivery conditions.
Peak-service efficiency
Too many packaging types make purchasing, stock control and repeat orders harder. A smaller set of core formats that covers the main service needs keeps packing faster at busy times.
Delivery stability
Packaging should protect the food and reduce leaks, deformation and crushing in transit. Seal, load capacity, ventilation, insulation and presentation after opening must be assessed with the menu and delivery conditions.
Custom printing
Custom printing on everyday packaging
Logo printing can start from paper bags, boxes, bowls or cups: items customers see and use every day.
Start with the packaging customers notice most.
Confirm format, quantity, logo file and timing before production.
Review samples and plan repeat orders around the products you choose.