Choose #1, #2 and #3 kraft fruit boxes for Canadian whole fruit, cut fruit and gift assortments with verified fit, headspace, lid clearance and delivery protection.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2921,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_gspb_post_css":"","_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2819","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-insight"],"acf":{"en-title":"Canada Guide to #1, #2 and #3 Kraft Fruit Box Sizing","en-meta":"Choose #1, #2 and #3 kraft fruit boxes for Canadian whole fruit, cut fruit and gift assortments with verified fit, headspace, lid clearance and delivery protection.","en-content":"
The correct #1, #2 or #3 kraft fruit box is the smallest practical format that contains the real fruit portion without bruising, crowding, excessive headspace or unstable movement during delivery. For Canadian produce packers, grocery retailers, caf\u00e9s, meal-prep operators and gift-basket brands, nominal capacity alone is not enough. A box may appear large enough by volume while its opening, depth, corner shape or lid clearance makes it unsuitable for apples, berries, sliced melon, citrus, grapes or seasonal fruit assortments.<\/p>
Buyers should evaluate actual menu portions in physical samples before confirming a standard. Measure the widest fruit, the filled height, the product weight, the lid closure point and the remaining headspace. Then stack filled boxes, place them inside the intended delivery bag or retail crate, and simulate transport movement. This approach helps avoid crushed berries, wet lids, loose fruit, poor shelf presentation and customer complaints.<\/p>
For most operations, #1 kraft fruit boxes suit compact snack portions and smaller cut-fruit packs; #2 boxes are often the core size for mixed fruit cups, grapes, apple slices and medium retail portions; and #3 kraft fruit boxes generally serve family portions, premium assortments and larger seasonal packs. The final selection depends on fruit geometry and service conditions, not just a printed capacity number.<\/p>
Whole fruit needs footprint and sidewall support, while cut fruit needs surface area, drainage awareness and safe headspace under the lid. Seasonal assortments often require the greatest flexibility because strawberries, cherries, clementines, kiwi, grapes and stone fruit vary in size and moisture content. Canadian buyers should map every active menu item to an approved box rather than assume a single standard will fit every offering.<\/p>
| Fruit application<\/th> | Typical box choice<\/th> | Recommended form<\/th> | Key sizing concern<\/th> | Practical test<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Apple slices with dip<\/td> | #1 or #2<\/td> | Wide, shallow box<\/td> | Prevent lid contact with slices<\/td> | Close lid after 30 minutes of holding<\/td><\/tr> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mixed berries<\/td> | #1<\/td> | Shallow, broad footprint<\/td> | Avoid deep stacking pressure<\/td> | Shake test and one-box stack test<\/td><\/tr> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Whole apples or pears<\/td> | #2 or #3<\/td> | Rectangular or square box<\/td> | Allow diameter and sidewall clearance<\/td> | Check corner pressure after transport<\/td><\/tr> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Grapes and melon cubes<\/td> | #2<\/td> | Medium depth with fitted lid<\/td> | Control movement and condensation<\/td> | Fill, chill and inspect after two hours<\/td><\/tr> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Family fruit platter<\/td> | #3<\/td> | Wide, low-profile box<\/td> | Preserve presentation and separation<\/td> | Test inside delivery bag with ice pack<\/td><\/tr> | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Holiday fruit gift assortment<\/td> | #3<\/td> | Deep box or tray-style format<\/td> | Manage irregular fruit sizes<\/td> | Test full assortment at maximum load<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> The table should be treated as a starting point, not a fixed specification. A large Honeycrisp apple, a small mandarin or a premium berry assortment may require different internal dimensions even when the overall portion weight is similar. For a broader range of formats, Canadian buyers can review kraft fruit box options<\/a> before requesting samples.<\/p> Nominal capacity is usually measured with water or by calculating dimensions. Usable volume is the space available for the actual fruit portion once the lid closure, product shape, wall taper, safe headspace and food-contact liner are considered. In real service, usable volume is always lower than theoretical volume.<\/p> A round fruit such as an apple creates voids between the product and the sidewalls. Cut mango, melon cubes and grapes settle more efficiently, yet their moisture can reduce usable fill height because operators must leave room to prevent leakage or lid contact. A box that claims a generous capacity can therefore look underfilled with whole fruit or become overfilled with soft sliced fruit.<\/p>
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