Sophisticated Appeal with Custom Cigar Boxes

How to Create Cigar Boxes that Adhere to FDA Standards and Serve as Branding Tools?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is quite strict when it comes to tobacco products like cigarettes and cigars. Brands selling cigars get some leeway compared to those selling cigarettes. The warning statement on a cigar box must cover at least 30% of each of the display panels. For cigarettes boxes, it is 50%.

The health warning must be located in a prominent and conspicuous place on at least two of the principal display panels. All these things make it somehow difficult for brands to market their products. Moreover, the ban on cigar marketing on mediums like radio, TV, social media, sponsorships, or giveaways makes it more difficult to attract buyers.

This forces brands to use custom cigar boxes both as housing for their offerings and as a marketing tool. The box’s design must have all the elements that not only make it a branding powerhouse but a solid customer grabber as well. All these things are only possible in two ways.

First, you need to craft a design that focuses on all these aspects. Custom cigar boxes with a logo, name, and tagline of the brand are a practical example of such a design. Second, you need to work with the best packaging supplier that uses advanced technology to print these boxes and make them a fine piece of art. Luckily for you, we are here to help with both aspects. CPP Boxes offers free design support, free shipping, high-quality materials, and has advanced printing tech to provide you with outstanding custom cigar boxes.

Luxury Cigar Packaging Boxes Made for High-End Buyers

Cigars are not like cigarettes. They are rich in flavor and taste, making them much more costly than cigarettes. Their buyers don’t hesitate to spend extra if you provide them with a high-end shopping experience.

In the realm of luxury cigar sales, a shopper’s experience revolves around three different things; brand worth, taste, and packaging. Using a strong and sturdy custom cigar box can amplify their luxury and make them appear chic and elegant. As these boxes are made from thick materials, they also protect the cigars from moisture and heat in the environment, keeping them fresh for a long time.

The shopping-experience factor is more relevant for online buyers. For them, the box is the first point of contact with the brand. A high-end box can instantly lift your brand’s image in the eyes of buyers. This can even lead to a positive review, or they might mention your brand’s cigars in the social circle.

Custom Printed Cigar Boxes for a Personalized Experience

By focusing on certain elements of the design, brands can easily convert ordinary packaging into high-end personalized cigar boxes. However, this means that brands have to get bespoke boxes as per a particular segment of the target market.

For example, if you are targeting senior buyers, going for designs that feature decent colors, bold fonts, and a retro look can create nostalgia among them. For buyers between the ages of 21 and 35, flavor-specific designs with vibrant colors are a good idea. If your brand is targeting smokers who randomly buy cigars, boxes that also serve as fashion statements can do the trick. Custom printed cigar boxes with such features can be further enhanced by the addition of handwritten notes, tags, and QR codes for a more immersive shopping experience.

Inserts and Dividers for a More Organized Look

Cigars are typically sold solo or in a box of 5, 10, 25, or 50 units. When buying custom cigar boxes for one unit, brands don’t have to worry about any in-box alterations, as a box made from cardboard or Kraft stock is good enough. But when packing multiple cigars in one box, going for inserts or divisions can help keep cigars organized and also avoid breakage.

It is pertinent to highlight that the material used to make custom cigar packaging must also be selected as per the number of cigars in one box. For boxes that contain more than 25 cigars, selecting thicker cardboard is a better option.

The Magic of Finishing Options in Custom Cigar Boxes

So you’ve created custom cigar packaging that meets FDA rules and has enough appeal in it to attract customers and retain them. The next question is how to add that “magic” touch to the boxes that instantly entices buyers?

Here is the answer; you need to select the right finishing technique.

• Go for embossing or debossing to raise or press certain parts of the box to create a unique look. This works best for custom printed cigar boxes with a logo.
• Select glossy or matte lamination for a shinier or non-shiny look. Shine on the box works like a magnet to draw people smoking cigars for a style statement.
• Pick soft touch lamination to make the boxes sublime and elegant. It is great for luxury buyers.
• Choose spot UV to add shine to certain sections of the box. It is often used by brands to make their name, logo, or cigars’ flavor prominent.

Are Cigar Packaging Boxes Costly?

No. They aren’t. Considering the benefits, they bring along, the slight increase in packaging costs can be ignored. Moreover, the pragmatic approach before investing in anything is to consider the cost-benefit relationship. These boxes help cigar brands on multiple fronts.

If you are still worried about the cost, don’t worry. Custom cigar boxes at wholesale rates allow brands to save impressively and stock up on supplies for future use. However, ordering these boxes must not be a whimsical decision. Rather, the order quantity must be decided after analyzing past and future sales trends.

Brands looking for cheap custom cigar boxes without too much budget can go for small order quantities. Most packaging suppliers, like CPP Boxes, offer subsidized rates starting from orders of 100 boxes. Don’t worry, we don’t downgrade paper or print quality for small orders. For us, quality is a promise that we always keep, regardless of the order size.

Make your Brand's Packaging Game Strong with CPP Boxes

It is time to forget the generic, bland packaging that fails to impress and sell. Your brand’s success is just around the corner. Let CPP Boxes handle all your packaging needs with its custom cigar boxes while you focus on improving the quality of your products. Together, we will take your brand to new echelons of triumph. Contact us at info@cppboxes.com and see how we create the magic for your brand.