At Steel City, we select sweets and treats based on how well they travel, how they handle on a busy exhibition stand or in a mailer, and how the print holds up once people actually use them.
When you are sending welcome kits, running events, or packing client gifts, it is the small details that matter: sealed packs, great branding areas, and lead times you can plan around without chasing.
- Pack sizes that post well: We will always suggest pack shapes that really match the job—whether that is tins, mint cards, letterbox packs, or rigid boxes—so the item fits your envelope, your kit, or your giveaway table without bending, bursting, or feeling throwaway.
- Clear, high-quality print: It is really important that your logo stands out; our product suggestions come with defined print areas and proven branding methods (full-colour print, 1-colour print, and foil blocking/embossing) so your logo and QR codes stay sharp and readable, rather than smudging or disappearing at the edge.
- Lead times you can rely on: We take a consultative approach to timing; we will put forward lines with shorter production windows from proof approval and flag express routes where they exist, so you are less likely to end up paying for a rush job or receiving stock too late to use.
- Sealed, fast handouts: For high footfall events, our range leans into sealed and individually wrapped options, including tamper-evident formats, which allows you to hand them out quickly at busy points without the hygiene worries of open bowls or sticky sweets.
- Letterbox-friendly options: We keep ultra-slim packs in the mix (down to ~4-5mm) because they sit flat in mailers and onboarding packs, which cuts down on crushed corners and split seams, ensuring the whole kit lands well with the recipient.
- Inclusive dietary options: We want your gift to be enjoyed by everyone; our shortlist includes lines with clear specs like sugar-free, vegan-friendly, and gluten-free where the recipe allows, so you can choose once and avoid swapping gifts after you have already packed everything.
- Sustainable packaging routes: Sustainability is a real buzzword, so we ensure we can point you toward formats using responsibly sourced card and lower-plastic packaging (including compostable or plastic-free paper options), which helps you back up your packaging message without picking materials that fall apart in transit.
A starting point, not the limit: The products highlighted here are the benchmarks we use for sizing, print reliability, and delivery speed—but we can go beyond this list to source bespoke formats when your lead time and volumes allow.