Snack Foods · Dayton, OH

Custom Trail Mix Boxes in Dayton, OH

Dayton is the Birthplace of Aviation — where Wilbur and Wright built and flew the first successful airplane, and where Wright-Patterson Air Force Base today houses the Air Force Research Laboratory and makes Dayton the center of American military aerospace research. The city's extraordinary invention heritage continues in a growing biomedical and tech startup ecosystem, Premier Health's major medical system, and the University of Dayton's research output. My Custom Boxes serves Dayton's aerospace-anchored and innovation-driven business community.

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Why Dayton Businesses Choose Us

Free shipping to Dayton and all Montgomery County addresses
Aerospace and defense packaging for Wright-Patterson's research community
Healthcare packaging for Premier Health and Kettering Health community
UD startup and university packaging accessible from 100 units
100-unit MOQ for Dayton small businesses

Why Choose Our Trail Mix Boxes in Dayton

Nut composition and ingredient communication
Tree nut and peanut allergen declaration
Heart healthy claim FDA qualification
Protein and healthy fat communication
Activity and occasion positioning
Organic and non-GMO nut communication

Trail Mix Boxes for Snack Foods in Dayton

Trail mix and nut snack boxes serve the better-for-you snack category's most nutritionally substantiated product segment -- the trail mixes, mixed nuts, nut blends, and seed mixes that provide protein, healthy fat, and sustained energy from whole food ingredients. Trail mix and nut packaging must communicate the specific nut and seed composition, the health benefits, and the activity-appropriate positioning (hiking, gym, office snacking) while carrying complete allergen declarations for the tree nut and peanut ingredients that the vast majority of trail mix and nut products contain.

Tree Nut and Peanut Allergen Communication

Trail mix and nut snack packaging carries some of the food industry's most critical allergen communication requirements -- tree nuts and peanuts are two of the most severe and potentially life-threatening food allergens. Packaging must clearly declare all specific tree nuts present (almonds, cashews, walnuts, pecans, pistachios, macadamia nuts -- each must be individually identified, not just tree nuts as a category), peanuts (if present -- peanuts are legumes, not tree nuts, but still a major allergen), and may-contain cross-contamination disclosure for shared facility production. This allergen communication is a life-safety requirement.

Heart Healthy Qualified Health Claim for Nuts

FDA has approved a qualified health claim for nuts: Scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. See nutrition information for fat content. This FDA-approved qualified health claim is one of the strongest health claims available for nut products and communicates a significant commercial differentiator for nut and trail mix brands. Packaging using this claim must include the complete qualified claim language and may not abbreviate or modify it without FDA review.

Quick Specs

Minimum Order
100 units
Production Time
2-3 weeks
Free Shipping
to Dayton
Industry
Snack Foods

Materials

SBS PaperboardArt PaperKraft PaperRecycled Cardboard

Finishes

Matte LaminationKraft TextureGloss LaminationSpot UVAqueous Coating

Industries in Dayton

ManufacturingHealth & WellnessE-commerceRetailFood & Beverage
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Industries We Serve in Dayton

We provide packaging to a wide range of industries in Dayton, OH.

Manufacturing
Health & Wellness
E-commerce
Retail
Food & Beverage

Popular Use Cases in Dayton

Trail mix brand retail packaging
Mixed nut brand retail packaging
Organic nut snack packaging
Fitness nut blend packaging
Trail mix gift packaging

Compliance & Safety

Trail mix and nut packaging requires FDA food labeling. Tree nut allergen declaration must identify each specific nut species. Peanut allergen required for peanut-containing mixes. FDA qualified heart healthy claim requires complete approved claim language. FASTER Act sesame required since January 2023. May-contain cross-contamination disclosure required for shared facility production.

Trail Mix Boxes in Dayton — FAQs

What tree nut allergen declaration is required for trail mix packaging?

Trail mix tree nut allergen declaration must identify each specific tree nut: Contains: almonds, cashews, walnuts, pecans (listing each specific nut rather than just tree nuts). FDA requires identification of the specific tree nut species rather than the generic tree nuts category because different tree nut allergies affect different individuals -- a walnut-allergic person may be able to consume almonds, and vice versa. May contain: macadamia nuts, pistachios (for cross-contamination risk from other nuts processed in the same facility).

What FDA heart healthy claim language is permitted for nut packaging?

FDA qualified health claim for nuts (21 CFR 101.14 and FDA Letter of Enforcement Discretion): Scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease. This claim must appear with the nutrition information reference for fat content and is available for almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts (technically a legume), pecans, pistachio nuts, walnuts, and some other nuts that meet the qualified criteria. The complete claim language cannot be modified.

What trail mix serving size is standard for FDA Nutrition Facts?

Trail mix serving size: FDA RACC for trail mix is 40g (approximately 1/4 cup or about 3 tablespoons). Mixed nuts RACC is 30g (approximately 1 oz). Nut mixes with added dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, apricots) may have a different RACC based on the mix's primary ingredient composition. Serving size must reflect the amount typically consumed in one eating occasion -- trail mix serving sizes that present unrealistically small servings to show artificially favorable calorie counts are an FDA violation.

What activity positioning is most effective for trail mix packaging?

Trail mix activity positioning effectiveness: outdoor and hiking positioning (most authentic to the product category's heritage and most resonant with the active outdoor consumer), gym and workout positioning (protein-forward mixes with higher nut content and less sugar for the fitness-focused consumer), and adventure snacking (broad active lifestyle positioning applicable to multiple outdoor activities). For trail mix brands, authentic activity positioning with imagery of actual activities (hiking, climbing, cycling) rather than generic outdoor aesthetics creates more compelling purchase motivation.

What is the minimum order for custom trail mix and nut snack boxes?

Our minimum order is 100 units for custom trail mix and nut snack boxes. Trail mix and nut brand programs typically run 500-5,000 units per SKU. Organic and premium nut blend brand programs at 100-unit minimums are accessible for emerging natural snack brands.

Do you serve Dayton's Wright-Patterson and aerospace community?

Yes. Wright-Patterson-adjacent businesses and defense contractors use our professional packaging for products and corporate materials.

What Montgomery County areas do you deliver to?

We deliver free to Dayton, Kettering, Beavercreek, Huber Heights, and all surrounding Montgomery County communities.

Do you serve Dayton's university and startup community?

Yes. University of Dayton-connected businesses use our custom packaging with our startup-accessible 100-unit minimum.

How long does delivery take to Dayton?

Production is 10–14 business days from proof approval, then 2–3 days ground shipping to Dayton.

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