Newsprint Fish & Chip Boxes for Takeaway Food
These Compostable Newsprint Fish & Chip Boxes provide practical takeaway packaging with a distinctive traditional design.
The black and white newsprint print creates the familiar appearance associated with classic fish and chip service while providing a modern paperboard food box for takeaway meals.
They are particularly suitable for:
Distinctive Black & White Newsprint Design
The printed newsprint-style finish gives the box an attractive appearance that works particularly well for fish and chip shops and traditional takeaway food.
It provides a more distinctive presentation than a plain takeaway box while retaining the practical benefits of disposable food packaging.
The design can help create a consistent presentation for takeaway orders without the need for additional printed wrapping.
Tapered Paperboard Construction
The box features a tapered paperboard design, providing space for a variety of takeaway meals.
Its shaped format makes it particularly suitable for fish and chips, allowing food to sit comfortably inside the box while remaining easy to handle during service and transport.
The paperboard construction also provides a practical alternative to traditional plastic takeaway containers.
Suitable for Hot & Cold Takeaway Food
Although particularly suited to fish and chips, the box can also be used for a variety of other suitable hot and cold takeaway foods.
Typical applications include:
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Fish and chips
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Fried foods
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Burgers
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Sausages
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Pies
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Chicken portions
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Chips and sides
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Hot snacks
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Cold takeaway food
This versatility makes it useful across fish and chip shops, takeaways and food-to-go businesses.
Practical Size for Fish & Chip Portions
The current box dimensions are:
220 x 95 / 252 x 127 x 60mm
The tapered construction provides a broader upper opening while maintaining a practical base size for takeaway portions.
This format is well suited to fish-and-chip service and other takeaway meals requiring a larger rectangular food box.
Compostable, Recyclable & Biodegradable
Astral Hygiene currently lists this food box as:
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Compostable
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Recyclable
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Biodegradable
The paperboard format provides a more environmentally considered option than many conventional plastic takeaway containers.
Disposal and recycling options can vary according to local collection facilities and contamination from food residue.
Bulk Case of 150 Boxes
Each case contains 150 Fish & Chip Boxes, making the product suitable for regular takeaway service.
The case quantity is useful for:
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Fish and chip shops
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Takeaways
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Cafés
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Fast-food outlets
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Mobile catering
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Event catering
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Food-to-go businesses
Keeping a bulk supply available helps ensure packaging is ready for busy lunch and evening service.
Key Features & Benefits
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Compostable fish and chip boxes
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Distinctive black and white newsprint design
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Tapered paperboard construction
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Suitable for fish and chips
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Suitable for hot takeaway food
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Suitable for cold food
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Ideal for chip shops
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Useful for fast-food outlets
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Suitable for takeaway meals
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Paperboard food packaging
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Attractive food presentation
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Recyclable where suitable facilities exist
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Biodegradable
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Compostable
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Practical rectangular format
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Suitable for regular takeaway service
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150 boxes per case
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Product |
Newsprint Fish & Chip Box |
| Product Code |
SN074 |
| Material |
Paperboard |
| Construction |
Tapered food box |
| Design |
Black & White Newsprint |
| Size |
220 x 95 / 252 x 127 x 60mm |
| Hot Food |
Yes |
| Cold Food |
Yes |
| Compostable |
Yes |
| Recyclable |
Yes – where suitable facilities exist |
| Biodegradable |
Yes |
| Case Quantity |
150 boxes |
| Main Application |
Fish & chips and takeaway food |
Ideal Applications
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Fish and chip shops
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Takeaways
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Fast-food outlets
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Cafés
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Food-to-go businesses
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Mobile catering
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Event catering
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Street food
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Catering businesses
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Hospitality venues
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Hot food counters
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Takeaway meal service
FAQs
What size is the fish and chip box?
The current Astral specification lists the box size as:
220 x 95 / 252 x 127 x 60mm.
How many boxes are supplied?
Each case contains 150 takeaway boxes.
What are the boxes made from?
They are manufactured from paperboard.
What is the design?
The boxes feature a distinctive black and white newsprint-style design, giving them a traditional fish-and-chip-shop appearance.
Are they suitable for fish and chips?
Yes. They are specifically designed for fish and chips and similar takeaway meals.
Can they be used for other takeaway food?
Yes. They can also be used for a variety of suitable hot and cold foods including burgers, sausages, pies, chips and other takeaway meals.
Are the boxes compostable?
Yes. Astral currently lists the boxes as compostable.
Are they recyclable?
Astral also lists the boxes as recyclable. Local recycling arrangements and food contamination requirements should be checked before disposal.
Are they biodegradable?
Yes. The current product specification describes the boxes as biodegradable.
Are these suitable for hot food?
Yes. The boxes are designed for fish and chips and other hot takeaway food.
What does tapered mean?
A tapered food box is narrower at the base and wider towards the top, providing a practical shape for loading, serving and carrying takeaway meals.