Collection: Food Subscription Boxes

Monthly subscription boxes are incredibly popular at the moment! I would venture to say that there is a subscription package out there that caters to anything your heart desires. Beauty products, cell phone gadgets, #cuteshit collectibles and lots of FOOD. For this article, I’m exploring the gourmet and specialty food markets to take a look at how they are packing their products up and sending them out to subscribers. While many of the boxes have a similar structure, with a lift up lid, the different ways each company brands themselves really differentiates the winners from the losers. After hours of researching for this blog post, I am pleased with my self-control of only purchasing a single subscription box. No food for me, I chose the Kawaii Box. 

Mantry just might be the most unique packaging design I came across in the subscription box world. The company is self-described as “the modern man’s pantry” and features a monthly theme of artisan food products. Delivered each month in their signature wooden crate, Mantry stands out from the crowd with gusto.

The rugged wooden crate reflects the “manliness” of the modern male palette. It is branded with the company’s name and tagline, and typeset in a classic, vintage style. Each month features a theme of ingredients and comes with a fold out card to detail the producers behind the foods included. With no details overlooked, the fold out card is simple and laid out beautifully. Mantry’s subscription service is a stand out with its well-developed brand and clever packaging design.