Ice Cream Packaging South Africa: Tubs and Lids

Gelato and ice cream brands need a container that survives the freezer and a lid that fits without cracking at low temperature. Our 480ml tub and 64mm cone and dome lids are the freezer-tested options we stock.

The right container, in three steps

Measure — what you are packing and roughly how much per pack.
Match — pick the tub or cup size below that fits.
Order — add to basket or request a bulk quote for carton pricing.

Product	Indicative price
480ml Round Plastic Tub	R4.52	View
64mm Ice Cream Cone Lid	R0.60	View
64mm Ice Cream Dome Lid	R0.71	View
Flat Ice Cream Spoon	price on request	View

Prices are per unit before carton discounts. Request a quote for wholesale carton pricing.

Not sure which pack fits? Use the Packaging Finder

Answer three questions in the Packaging Finder and it recommends the exact tub, lid and carton quantity from what we actually stock.

Why ice cream packaging is unforgiving

Ice cream products face freeze-thaw cycles, cold-room condensation and a short window where quality can be lost. The container must survive freezer temperatures without cracking, and the lid must seal against frost and odour pickup. The 480ml round tub with the airtight lid is the tested format for bulk and single-serve gelato and sorbet lines.

Cones, flakes and lids: the finishing pack

For takeaway cones, the lid choice matters as much as the tub. The 64mm cone lid holds a classic cone, while the 64mm domed flake lid protects a flake or topping. Both are stocked in bulk so a parlour can standardise the takeaway pack and reorder without changing the format.

Parlour and catering quantities

A parlour serving hundreds of cones a day burns through lids and tubs quickly; catering events spike demand in bursts. Because these are stocked wholesale lines, you can hold a sensible reserve and top up before peak periods without a long lead time. The food packaging range lists carton quantities so ordering is predictable.

Matching tub to serving size

Single-serve tubs need the 480ml format with a spoon-friendly shape; catering tubs can go larger. If you pack both retail and catering, confirm the two formats share the same lid diameter where possible, so the store-room carries fewer SKUs. The 68mm snap-on lid covers the small-cup side of the range.

Cold-room and freezer behaviour

Ice cream packaging lives in extreme conditions: blast freezers, cold rooms and warm delivery vans. The container must not crack at low temperature, and the lid must reseal against frost and odour pickup during storage. The 480ml round tub with the airtight lid is built for that cycle.

Takeaway presentation

Takeaway is where ice cream brands win loyalty, and the pack is the brand. A proper cone with the 64mm cone lid or a domed flake option with the 64mm dome lid protects the product and photographs well. Consistent takeaway packs also tell staff exactly what each order needs.

Parlour operations and reorders

A busy parlour burns through lids, tubs and spoons on a weekly cycle. Keep the pack spec documented and the reorder point set, and reorder from the food packaging range so the format never changes. Bulk carton pricing keeps the per-pack cost stable through the season.

Testing new formats

New sizes or formats should be tested in your own freezer and transport loop before a full run. One test carton through the real cycle beats any spec sheet. If a format is not stocked, send the details through the quote form and the team will advise on the closest option.

Seasonal planning for ice cream packs

Ice cream packaging demand is seasonal, so plan the order before the peak. Confirm the summer volume of tubs, cone lids and dome lids, order in cartons before the rush, and hold the reserve through the season. A quote with your seasonal volumes confirms stock timing so the parlour never runs dry at the busiest moment.

Frequently asked questions

Do the lids survive freezer temperatures?

The 64mm cone and dome lids are made for ice cream service and handle standard freezer temperatures. We recommend confirming your storage temperature with the quote team.

Can I get spoons with the cups?

Yes — the flat ice cream spoon pairs with our sampling range. Add it to your quote for bundle pricing.

What about larger ice cream tubs?

We currently stock the 480ml tub. For larger formats, send your required size to the quote form — it helps us prioritise new lines.

Browse the full food packaging range, or request a bulk quote — we reply within one business day with carton pricing and delivery.

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Ice Cream Packaging South Africa: Tubs and Lids