Cereal Box Labels
Custom cereal box labels and panel layouts: nutrition facts, ingredients and barcode. Printed on cartons or as labels for bags and mailers.
Cereal Box Labels
Cereal buyers read the side of the box. Nutrition facts, ingredients, allergen statements and a barcode all have to be accurate and easy to read. Cereal box labels and panel layouts put that information in the right place, whether it is printed straight onto the carton or applied as a label.
We lay out cereal label panels on your dieline and print them with the box. For brands that fill bags and cartons by hand, we can also supply printed labels. Check with us which label formats we offer for your order.
What Goes on a Cereal Label
- Nutrition facts panel: a clear, high-contrast block in the format your market requires.
- Ingredient and allergen statements: legible type sizes and bold allergens where required.
- Barcode: a clear, quiet zone around it so it scans.
- Net weight and best-before date: placed on the front or a side panel.
- Brand and contact details: your name, address and website.
Who Needs Cereal Labels
New cereal and granola brands preparing for retail, producers who fill several flavours into one blank carton, subscription and gift brands, and private label sellers. Printing the facts on the carton is cheaper at volume; labels give flexibility for small batches.
Design Tips
- Confirm the labelling rules for your market. You are responsible for the content of your label.
- Keep the nutrition panel on a flat, light background with dark type.
- Leave a clear quiet zone around the barcode.
- Use removable or standard labels depending on whether the carton will be recycled.
Materials, Printing and Finishes
| Feature | Details | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Board | Folding carton paperboard | White SBS, kraft, recycled stocks |
| Printing | Full-colour artwork on every panel | CMYK, Pantone (PMS), digital, offset |
| Coating | Protects print and sets the look | Gloss, matte, spot UV |
| Structure | Closure and display | Tuck top, window cut-out, custom die cut |
| Order size | Low minimums for launches and limited runs | Quote on request |
| Turnaround | Depends on artwork approval and quantity | Quoted with your order |
Sizes
Every box is made around your bag and fill weight. These are starting points.
- Side panel nutrition block: sized to your carton side
- Front sticker label: roughly 2 x 2 in to 3 x 3 in
- Bag label: roughly 3 x 4 in
Order Cereal Box Labels
Send your size, quantity and artwork, or ask our design team to prepare the dieline. We prepare a quote, you approve the proof, and we print, cut, glue and deliver. See also: blank cereal boxes, custom printed cereal boxes, 12 oz cereal boxes and our packaging design services.