Gelato Containers Built for Authentic Gelato Operators
Rapamar manufactures corrugated gelato boxes and ice cream containers specifically engineered for gelato shops — durable, food-safe, freezer-grade, and built to European-style portion sizes. Made in our Tennessee facility. Shipped to gelato makers across all 50 states.
MADE FOR GELATO
Gelato Isn't Just Ice Cream. Your Packaging Shouldn't Be Either.
Gelato is denser than American ice cream, served at slightly warmer temperatures, and presented in shallower pans for dipping. The packaging that works for a 1-gallon ice cream tub doesn't always fit how a gelato operation actually runs.
Rapamar makes corrugated containers built around how gelato shops actually work — authentic European-style sizes for display, dipping, and wholesale storage. Our 1.5 gallon octagon container is designed specifically for gelato presentation, with the proportions and structural integrity that hold up to repeated scooping and freezer-stack cycles.
Built by an American manufacturer who also runs an ice cream shop — we know how gelato operators actually use their packaging, not just how it looks on paper.
About RapamarContainers Designed for Gelato Shops
From display cases to wholesale freezers, here's what gelato operators across the country are using.
1.5 Gallon Gelato Octagon
Our signature gelato container. The octagonal shape and proportions are designed for authentic gelato presentation in a dipping cabinet. Heavy-walled corrugated construction with food-safe moisture barrier. 50 containers per case.
Shop the Gelato Octagon →5 Liter Gelato Pan
Built for European-style gelato pan presentation. Wider, shallower geometry that displays product flat for dipping and showcases the gelato surface. Designed for high-traffic gelato shops with rotating flavor menus.
View the 5L Gelato Pan →Standard Octagon & Rectangle Sizes
Multiple sizes for back-of-house storage, wholesale shipments, and overflow production. 1-gallon, 2.5-gallon, and 3-gallon configurations in octagon, rectangle, and square shapes.
Browse All Containers →Pallet-Quantity Bulk Orders
High-volume gelato producers and co-packers can order at pallet quantities for the best per-unit pricing. Volume discounts apply at 6+ cases, 11+ cases, and pallet quantities.
Request Pallet Pricing →Packaging That Works as Hard as Your Operation
A gelato shop runs on cold integrity, presentation, and consistency. Your containers need to perform on all three — and survive the freezer cycles, the staff handling, and the customer-facing display case without softening, bulging, or fading.
- ✓ Heavy-walled corrugated cardboard built for sustained freezer use
- ✓ Food-safe moisture barrier — no plastic liner needed for most gelato
- ✓ Strong sidewalls engineered to stack uniformly without bulging
- ✓ Earth-friendly alternative to plastic tubs and metal pans
- ✓ Low 1-case minimum — start small, scale as you grow
- ✓ Free ground shipping on case orders within the contiguous USA
- ✓ Custom sizes available for shops with non-standard pan requirements
Every Type of Gelato Business
From single-location artisan gelaterias to wholesale producers shipping across the country, Rapamar supplies the corrugated packaging gelato businesses rely on.
Artisan Gelaterias
Single-location and small-chain gelato shops that need authentic European presentation, consistent supply, and packaging that matches the craft of the product.
Multi-Location Gelato Brands
Growing gelato concepts opening locations across cities and states — Rapamar scales with you, with reliable supply and consistent product across every shop.
Wholesale & Private-Label Producers
Production facilities making gelato for restaurants, grocers, and co-packers. High-volume bulk pricing, pallet quantities, and custom sizing available.
Restaurants & Dessert Programs
Restaurants making in-house gelato or sourcing wholesale need packaging that holds up in storage and presents beautifully tableside.
Co-Packers & Manufacturers
High-volume co-packing operations producing gelato under multiple labels — custom sizing, pallet pricing, and dedicated supply relationships.
Specialty & Event-Based
Seasonal gelato vendors, festival operators, and pop-up dessert businesses needing flexible order quantities and quick shipping.
Ready to Upgrade Your Gelato Packaging?
Shop our flagship gelato containers directly, or talk to our team about bulk pricing, custom sizes, and wholesale supply for your gelato operation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What containers does Rapamar make for gelato shops?
Our flagship gelato container is the 1.5 Gallon Gelato Octagon, designed for authentic European-style gelato presentation. We also offer 5 Liter Gelato Pans, plus a full range of octagon, rectangle, and square containers in 1-gallon, 2.5-gallon, and 3-gallon sizes for back-of-house and wholesale storage.
Are Rapamar containers food safe for gelato?
Yes. Our corrugated containers are manufactured with a food-safe moisture barrier coating. In most cases, no additional plastic liner is needed for gelato. For Italian Ice or very high-moisture products, we recommend a thin plastic liner and can advise on options.
Will the boxes hold up in a commercial freezer or dipping cabinet?
Yes. Our corrugated cardboard is engineered specifically for sustained freezer environments. The containers maintain structural integrity through repeated freeze cycles and stacking, and the sidewalls are built to resist bulging under load.
What is the minimum order quantity for gelato containers?
Our minimum is 1 case (50 containers with lids) — the lowest in the industry. This makes it easy for small artisan gelaterias to order without overcommitting, and for larger operations to scale to pallet quantities with volume discounts at 6+ cases, 11+ cases, and full pallets.
Can you make custom-sized gelato containers?
Yes. We manufacture custom corrugated boxes in custom sizes and shapes for gelato operations with non-standard pan dimensions or specialized display cases. See our Custom Cardboard & Corrugated Boxes page for the full custom process.
How fast do gelato containers ship?
Orders placed before 11:00 AM Central Time on a business day typically ship the same day. Orders after the cutoff ship the next business day. Ground shipping is free on case orders within the contiguous USA. Pallet orders are quoted separately with negotiated freight rates.
Are Rapamar gelato containers made in the USA?
Yes. Every Rapamar container is manufactured in our Tennessee facility. We're a US-based manufacturer — not a broker or importer.
Do you offer wholesale pricing for high-volume gelato producers?
Yes. Volume discounts apply automatically at 6+ cases, 11+ cases, and pallet quantities. Co-packers, wholesale producers, and multi-location gelato brands can contact us directly for custom wholesale arrangements and dedicated supply relationships.
Gelato Packaging Built by Operators Who Get It
Talk to a real American manufacturer about your gelato shop's packaging needs. Shop our standard gelato containers, or request a quote for custom sizes and wholesale supply.