Custom Plastic Popcorn Boxes

Custom plastic popcorn boxes give cinemas and events a reusable, branded tub that fans keep, refill and carry home.

A paper box is used once, but a printed plastic tub becomes walking advertising every time it is refilled. At Apexio Packaging, we make custom plastic popcorn boxes in the USA from food-grade, BPA-free PET and PP for cinemas, sports venues, events and snack brands. With zero MOQ, free design, a free 3D mockup and free US shipping, you can order one tub to check the mold or a full wholesale run and get the same durable, food-safe result.

Get your free quote and free 3D design proof today – email sales@apexiopackaging.com.

What Are Custom Plastic Popcorn Boxes?

Custom plastic popcorn boxes are rigid, reusable tubs molded in food-grade plastic and branded to survive washing and refilling.

Unlike paper, a plastic tub is built for repeat use, so a fan keeps it as merch and refills it at every visit. We mold them in clear or colored PET and PP, with hinged or snap lids that seal out humidity and keep popcorn crisp. The rigid wall gives a large, wrap-around surface for durable branding that will not smear or soak.

Which Venues Use Plastic Popcorn Tubs

Plastic tubs suit high-traffic venues that reward reuse and brand visibility.

Cinemas and sports arenas sell refillable tubs as season merch, theme parks and events use them as souvenirs, and gourmet brands use clear tubs to show a premium product. Because the tub survives dishwashing, it keeps promoting the venue long after the first serving. For a paper alternative in high volumes, compare our large popcorn boxes.

Plastic Popcorn Tub Sizes and Capacity

Tubs are molded to set capacities, mapped here in ounces and cups to real dimensions.

Moulded tubs come in set capacities, and we can tool a custom shape or bucket for a signature look. Each holds its volume without flexing, and stacks for storage behind the counter.

Materials and Food-Grade Plastic

Plastic popcorn tubs use food-grade, BPA-free plastic – not paperboard – chosen for reuse, clarity and strength.

PET is clear, rigid and recyclable, so it shows off gourmet popcorn, while PP is tougher and heat-tolerant for dishwasher-safe reuse. Both are food-grade and BPA-free. Because these are reusable plastic tubs, we describe them as recyclable and reusable – not biodegradable – so the sustainability claim stays honest.

Printing and Branding on Plastic

We brand plastic tubs with print methods built to survive washing and handling, not paper inks.

UV and screen printing bond directly to the plastic so the artwork survives repeated dishwasher cycles, while in-mold labels give a seamless photographic wrap. An embossed logo in the mold adds permanent, no-ink branding.

Color Matching

We print in full CMYK for photos and artwork and match exact Pantone (PMS) colors for logos, then confirm every color on your digital proof. Our color guide explains CMYK, PMS and RGB in plain terms.

Finishes and Coatings

Finishes set the surface look of a plastic tub and protect the print through repeated washing.

A gloss finish gives a bright, glassy tub, frosted softens the look for gourmet lines, and an anti-scratch coating keeps the branding sharp through many dishwasher cycles.

Lids and Add-Ons

Lids and add-ons turn a tub into a sealed, portable, reusable product.

A hinged or snap lid seals out humidity so popcorn stays crisp for take-home, a handle makes a bucket portable, and a stackable base saves space behind a busy counter. For a printed paper alternative, see our custom printed popcorn boxes.

Ready to build yours? Get a free quote and a free 3D proof now – email sales@apexiopackaging.com.

Food Safety: BPA-Free and FDA-Compliant

Plastic popcorn tubs are molded in food-grade, BPA-free plastic safe for direct popcorn contact.

A reusable food container has to be safe wash after wash. We mold tubs in food-grade, BPA-free PET or PP that meets FDA food-contact standards, so they are safe for direct contact with buttered popcorn and top-rack dishwasher-safe. That durability is exactly why fans keep and refill them.

Wholesale Plastic Popcorn Boxes: Zero MOQ and Lead Time

Ordering plastic popcorn tubs stays simple, with zero MOQ, free design and free US shipping.

Order a single tub to check the mold, clarity and print, then scale to a wholesale run. Moulded plastic can need a slightly longer lead time than paper, so standard production runs about 8-12 business days after proof approval, with a RUSH option for tight dates. There is no minimum – 100 or more units simply lowers your cost per tub. Pair tubs with our custom take out boxes for full concession service.

Order now with zero MOQ and free US shipping – get your free quote today.

Our Quality Review Before Production

We review every plastic tub for clarity, print adhesion, lid fit and food safety before it ships.

We check the mold finish, print bond, lid seal and wall strength, and we confirm the tub survives dishwashing without fading or warping. The result is a reusable, branded tub that keeps promoting your venue long after the first serving.

Helpful reading: our guide to what cardstock is.

Order Custom Plastic Popcorn Boxes Today

Give fans a tub worth keeping. Start with zero risk: no minimums, free design, a free 3D mockup and free US shipping on every order. Send us your venue, colors and capacity, and our team molds a food-safe, reusable plastic tub that carries your brand every time it is refilled. Get your free quote now – email sales@apexiopackaging.com.