Rapamar manufactures corrugated containers and custom cartons for frozen dessert brands and manufacturers across the country — novelty makers, plant-based and vegan frozen brands, mochi producers, sorbet labels, ice cream sandwich operations, and the specialty operators redefining what frozen dessert can be.
The frozen dessert category has changed enormously in the last decade. Plant-based ice cream. Mochi balls. Halo-style low-cal pints. Asian-style shaved ice. Paletas. Protein-packed novelty bars. Vegan sorbet. Cottage cheese ice cream, somehow. The next generation of frozen brand is reinventing what dessert means — and most of them are doing it inside packaging that wasn't designed for their product.
Rapamar makes corrugated containers and custom cartons that fit modern frozen dessert manufacturing. Heavy-walled construction that survives commercial freezer environments. Food-safe moisture barrier coating. Custom dimensions for non-standard product shapes. And the kind of manufacturer-direct relationship that growing brands actually need — without the broker markups, overseas supply chains, and "minimum 10,000 units" walls that traditional packaging suppliers throw at smaller operations.
Whether you're scaling a single-flavor pint operation, launching a novelty bar line, building a private-label production run, or running a co-packing facility for multiple brands, we make the containers your business actually needs.
Our customer base reads like a tour of where frozen dessert is going. Here's the kind of operations we package for.
From single-flavor concept brands to multi-line pint operations, ice cream makers use our corrugated containers for back-of-house production, freezer storage, wholesale distribution to retailers, and bulk shipper packaging.
Coconut-based, oat-based, cashew-based, nut-free — the plant-based frozen category needs packaging that handles their unique production realities. Custom sizes, food-safe construction, freezer-grade.
Ice cream sandwiches, novelty bars, ice cream cones, frozen treats on sticks. Bulk shipper boxes for production, distribution, and retail-channel shipping — built for cold-chain and freezer storage.
Specialty frozen categories often need non-standard packaging dimensions. We build custom corrugated containers for mochi producers, bingsu and shaved-ice operators, taiyaki brands, and other specialty frozen formats.
Higher-moisture frozen products need specific packaging considerations. Our food-safe corrugated containers — combined with liner recommendations where appropriate — handle the realities of sorbet, granita, and Italian ice production.
The paleta category is growing fast, and so is the demand for packaging that fits non-traditional frozen formats. Custom dimensions, bulk pricing, and a domestic manufacturer who'll actually pick up the phone.
Protein ice cream, keto-friendly frozen, lower-cal pints, cottage-cheese-based desserts — the functional and macro-conscious frozen category needs packaging built for the same freezer environments as traditional ice cream.
Co-packing operations producing under multiple brands need dedicated supply relationships, custom carton runs, and pallet-quantity wholesale pricing. We handle the full lifecycle — sample, approval, production, ongoing reorder.
Heavy-walled corrugated shippers for moving frozen dessert product from production to distribution. Engineered to stack uniformly, survive cold-chain transport, and protect product through repeated handling.
Frozen dessert manufacturers often need non-standard carton dimensions for specific product configurations, novelty shapes, or production-line constraints. We build to your exact specs in our Tennessee facility.
Our heavy-walled corrugated is engineered for sustained commercial freezer environments. Structural integrity through freeze cycles, repeated handling, and the kind of warehouse stacking that breaks weaker packaging.
Every container is manufactured with food-safe moisture barrier coating — the same construction trusted by ice cream, gelato, frozen yogurt, and frozen dessert producers across the country for direct-product applications.
Volume discounts apply automatically at 6+ cases, 11+ cases, and full pallet quantities. For larger manufacturers and co-packers, dedicated wholesale relationships with custom pricing structures.
Private-label production, custom branding contexts, or specialty runs under non-standard specs — we handle the sample, approval, and production lifecycle without the broker layer.
The frozen dessert category is full of innovators — and innovators get tired of being treated like an inconvenience by the legacy packaging supply chain. Generic catalog sizes that don't fit your product. Broker layers that add cost without adding value. Overseas factories that can't or won't accommodate smaller runs. Minimum order quantities that punish growing brands.
Container dimensions, expected order volume, what you're packaging, where you ship from, and any special requirements. The more we know up front, the more accurate the quote.
We respond with quote, lead time, and a physical sample for you to approve. Test fit. Test stack. Test the cold storage. Confirm it works before we commit production.
Once the sample is approved, your order goes into production at our Tennessee facility. Clear, committed lead times. No vague "few weeks" language.
Most of our manufacturer customers settle into a consistent reorder cadence. Your specs stay on file. Reorders move faster than first orders. The supply relationship matures.
Rapamar manufactures heavy-walled corrugated containers and custom cartons for frozen dessert brands and producers — bulk shipper boxes for distribution, custom-sized cartons for production lines, freezer-grade containers for cold storage, and food-safe construction for direct-product applications. We do not produce retail-facing consumer packaging like printed pint cups, pre-formed plastic novelty wrappers, or printed labels.
Our customer base includes ice cream brands, pint operations, plant-based and vegan frozen dessert makers, novelty and bar manufacturers, mochi producers, sorbet and Italian ice operators, paleta and Latin frozen brands, specialty and functional frozen dessert producers, and co-packing operations handling multiple labels.
Yes. Custom sizing is a core capability. We manufacture corrugated containers in custom dimensions and shapes built to your exact specifications. See our Custom Cardboard & Corrugated Boxes page for the full custom process, sample workflow, and lead-time information.
For our standard catalog, the minimum is 1 case (50 containers with lids) — the lowest in the industry. Custom runs generally require higher minimums depending on size, shape, and specifications. Contact us with your project details and we'll confirm the minimum that applies to your specific order.
Yes. Our corrugated containers are manufactured with a food-safe moisture barrier coating, used by ice cream, gelato, frozen yogurt, and frozen dessert producers across the country for direct-product applications. Food-grade specifications can be confirmed and documented as part of your quote.
We currently ship to business customers within the United States — all 50 states. For inquiries about shipping outside the U.S., contact us directly and we'll let you know what options may be available.
Volume discounts apply automatically at 6+ cases, 11+ cases, and full pallet quantities. For larger manufacturers and co-packers, we offer dedicated wholesale arrangements with custom pricing structures based on ongoing volume commitments.
Yes. Physical samples are a standard part of our quote process — for both standard catalog items and custom production runs. We expect you to confirm fit and quality on a sample before approving full production.
All Rapamar corrugated containers are manufactured at our facility in Pleasant View, Tennessee. We are a US-based manufacturer — not a broker, not an importer, not a reseller. When you order from us, you're working directly with the people who build the boxes.
Talk with Rapamar's team about your frozen dessert production — bulk packaging, custom cartons, freezer-grade construction, and the kind of manufacturer-direct supply relationship growing brands actually need.
or call (615) 219-5033 to talk with our Tennessee team directly