FOOD-CONTACT · LEAK-RESISTANT · TAKEAWAY
Food Containers
Bilir food containers are paperboard noodle boxes, deli trays and meal boxes with leak-resistant folds, manufactured in İstanbul on barrier-coated food-grade board, available from 10,000 units with a 14–21 day lead time for takeaway, delivery and food-to-go brands across the EU, GCC and Africa.
- Minimum order
- 10,000
- units, standard size
- Lead time
- 14–21
- days ex-works
- Board weight
- 280–350
- gsm
- Sizes
- 5
- standard, plus custom
Manufactured by Bilir Basım Yayın Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
· Updated September 28, 2026
01Specification
Technical specification
Material, construction and tolerances for the standard product, as manufactured.
| Material | |
|---|---|
| Material | Kraft / PE / Aqueous |
| Cert | Food Contact Safe |
| Board weight | 280 · 320 · 350 gsm |
| Barrier | PE-free aqueous coating, grease and moisture |
| Food contact | EU 1935/2004 compliant |
| Recyclability | Paper stream |
| Construction | |
|---|---|
| Style | Folded tray, noodle pail or clamshell |
| Closure | Tuck lid or interlocking flaps |
| Leak resistance | Glue-free folded corners |
| Standard sizes | 5 (see size table below) |
| Custom sizes | Yes — tooling from 25,000 units |
| Dimensional tolerance | ± 1.0 mm |
02Sizes
Five standard sizes
Internal dimensions, capacity and pack quantity for each standard size. Custom dimensions are available from 25,000 units.
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FC-N16 16 oz
95 × 75 × 95 mm · Noodle box
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FC-N26 26 oz
110 × 90 × 110 mm · Noodle box, large
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FC-T1 500 ml
150 × 110 × 45 mm · Deli tray
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FC-T2 1,000 ml
200 × 140 × 50 mm · Meal tray
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FC-C 1,200 ml
190 × 150 × 70 mm · Clamshell meal box
03Commercial terms
Minimum order and price bands
Indicative unit pricing by quantity, for a printed product in a standard size.
| Quantity | Unit price (EUR, 4-colour) | Tooling | Lead time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 | €0.08–0.11 | Standard size — none | 14–21 days |
| 25,000 | €0.07–0.09 | Custom die included | 14–21 days |
| 50,000 | €0.06–0.08 | Custom die included | 18–25 days |
| 100,000+ | On application | Custom die included | 21–30 days |
Included in the unit price
Four-colour offset print, food-grade varnish, flat-packed delivery, export documentation and EUR.1 certificate where applicable.
Quoted separately
Freight, duty, custom tooling below 25,000 units, and the special finishes listed under print and finishing.
04Materials & compliance
Food contact, recyclability and PPWR
What the product is certified for, and what happens to it after use.
Food contact
Manufactured to EU 1935/2004. Migration testing certificates are issued per production batch and accompany every export shipment.
Recyclability
The board carries a PE-free dispersion barrier, so the pack goes into the kerbside paper stream without a separation step.
Chain of custody
FSC Mix board available on request. Chain-of-custody documentation travels with the order.
- BRCGS Food Safety
05Print & finishing
Print and finishing options
Each option lists its own minimum quantity and the days it adds to the standard lead time.
| Option | Specification | Minimum | Adds to lead time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offset, 4-colour | CMYK, 175 lpi | 5,000 | Included |
| Pantone spot | Up to 2 additional | 10,000 | +2 days |
| Matt / gloss lamination | Food-safe, PE-free | 10,000 | +2 days |
| Hot foil | Gold, silver, custom | 10,000 | +3 days |
| Embossing | Single level | 10,000 | +3 days |
| Soft-touch varnish | Food-contact approved | 25,000 | +3 days |
Applications
Who this food container is for
Three buyers, three different reasons the same product works.
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Asian takeaway
Folded noodle pails with a wire-free handle that hold hot, saucy dishes upright in a bag.
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Delis and food-to-go
Trays that stack in a chilled counter and go to the till without a separate lid.
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Delivery kitchens
Clamshells with interlocking flaps that stay shut through a delivery without tape.
06How to order
Ordering in six steps
From first enquiry to a pallet leaving İstanbul. Typical elapsed time for a standard size is four to six weeks.
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Choose a size
Pick a standard code from the size table, or send internal dimensions for a custom die.
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Download the dieline
Free, no registration. AI and PDF with bleed, fold and safety marks already set.
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Send artwork
PDF/X-4 on our dieline. We check trapping, varnish-free zones and barcode contrast.
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Approve the proof
Digital proof within 48 hours; a physical printed sample within 5 working days.
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Production
12 to 18 days from proof approval for a standard size. Finishing options add days as listed under print and finishing.
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Despatch
Flat-packed on Euro pallets with export documentation. Your Incoterm decides where we hand over.
07Production & logistics
Production and shipping
Manufacturing terms, and transit times from İstanbul to the three regions we ship to.
Production
| Artwork format | PDF/X-4 on our dieline |
|---|---|
| Proofing | Digital 48 h · physical sample 5 days |
| Tooling | New die 7 days, from 10,000 units |
| Production | 14–21 days after proof approval |
| Capacity | 5 million units per month |
Logistics
| Incoterms | EXW · FCA · FOB · CIF · DAP |
|---|---|
| Packing | Flat-packed on Euro pallets, 1200 × 800 mm, shrink-wrapped |
| Documents | Export documentation, with an EUR.1 certificate where applicable |
| Full container (40' HC) | ≈ 400,000 pieces (FC-N16) |
| Transit, United Kingdom | 5–8 days by road |
| Transit, European Union | 4–7 days by road |
| Transit, Gulf (GCC) | 10–14 days by sea |
| Transit, West Africa | 18–24 days by sea |
08Downloads
Dielines and data sheets
Free, and without registration.
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Food Containers dieline
All 5 standard sizes, AI and PDF, print-ready with bleed and fold marks.
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Technical data sheet
Material, construction, compliance and storage conditions in one PDF.
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EU PPWR checklist
What changes for packaging before 2030, and which of our options already comply.
Download · free
09Procurement FAQ
Questions buyers ask
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How are food containers delivered?
Flat-packed, ready to fold, in cartons of 250–500 on Euro pallets.
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Can the containers be recycled?
Yes. They carry no PE lamination, so they go into the paper stream.
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Are the food containers leak-proof?
They are leak-resistant: the corners are folded rather than glued, and the aqueous barrier holds sauces and oils.
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What is the minimum order for printed food containers?
10,000 units in a standard size. Custom sizes start at 25,000 because a new die is needed.
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Order the sample kit
Physical samples in every board grade we run, plus the dielines for your structural team. Sent free to verified business addresses in the EU, GCC and Africa.