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Packaging design agency in Montreal
Pack strategy, structural design and print-ready packaging for food, drink, beauty and D2C brands in Montreal, in English or German.
30 minutes, free, no obligation. · Updated 12 Oct 2026
- 4.9+ rating on Clutch
- 250+ brands
- Awwwards 3× Site of the Day
Real packs from our case studies. Scroll and the shelves move.
The short answer
Pack strategy consultation €1,500. Single SKU from €2,000 (4 to 6 weeks). Full range from €10,000 (6 to 10 weeks).
UnFoldMart is a packaging design agency for companies in Montreal. Our nearest office is in Vancouver, 3,684 km away in a straight line. We design packaging for food, drink, beauty and D2C brands, from pack strategy to print-ready files with barcode and retailer compliance checks. Further down: the Canadian rules a pack sold in Montreal has to meet, each with its official source.
UnFoldMart · Montreal
Nearest office: Vancouver · 3,684 km
- Pack strategy consultation €1,500
- Single SKU · 4 to 6 weeks from €2,000
- Full range · 6 to 10 weeks from €10,000
- Scale · 10 weeks+ Custom
- Distance to our Vancouver office 3,684 km
- Time zone Eastern Time (ET)
- Fixed scope, no setup fees ✓
Prices in euros, as on our packaging page
Proof, on the shelf
Packs we designed, in our clients’ own words
“Their team demonstrated a strong understanding of both brand strategy and practical execution.”
General Manager, Haldiram Snacks Food
India · branding, packaging, web · May 2026 · Clutch
Haldiram’s · Carry bag and packaging ↗
“Working with UnFoldMart was a smooth experience.”
Marketing Manager, Farm Country Brewing
Canada · rebranding and packaging · May 2026 · Clutch
Farm Country Brewing · Rebrand and can packaging ↗
“We were highly satisfied with UnFoldMart's work and overall collaboration.”
R&D Executive, Flaneur Chocolates
India · branding and web development · May 2026 · Clutch
Flaneur · Premium chocolate packaging ↗
Packaging client, in their words
“They were effective at translating our wellness brand positioning into both packaging and digital touchpoints.”
Director, Somiro Healthcare · India · packaging and web development · May 2026 · Clutch
Photos from our case studies. Quotes verbatim from our Clutch reviews, checked 2 Oct 2026. Clutch lists each client’s country, not the city: these are the packaging projects we can show by name.
Facts with sources
UnFoldMart for Montreal, on the label
Every number on this page is checked against a named source, shown next to it.
250+ · brands built · in 10 markets · 1,000+ SKUs designed · UnFoldMart
4.9+ · rating on Clutch · Verified client reviews · Clutch
€1,500 · pack strategy consultation · Starter from €2,000 · Growth from €10,000 · our packaging page
3,684 km · to our Vancouver office · 555 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V7X 1M8. Office time zone: Pacific Time (PT). · our office list GeoNames
Key facts
Per Montreal brand · Updated 12 Oct 2026
- Service: Pack strategy, structural design and prototyping, visual design and production · our packaging page
- Serving Montreal from: Vancouver office, 555 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V7X 1M8, 3,684 km away in a straight line · our office list GeoNames
- Typical timeline: 4 to 6 weeks (Starter, one SKU), 6 to 10 weeks (Growth, full range), 10 weeks+ (Scale) · our packaging page
- City: Montreal, Canada · population 1,762,949 · GeoNames
- Canadian packaging rules: Bilingual labels and metric net quantity (CFIA), explained below · Canadian Food Inspection Agency: bilingual food labelling
- How people search: The phrase people in Montreal use most is “packaging design montreal”, in English. · Google keyword data (DataForSEO)
- About Montreal: Montreal is Quebec’s largest city and the largest primarily French-speaking city in the Americas. · Wikipedia: Montreal
- About Montreal: French is the city’s official language, and 58.5% of residents can speak both French and English. · Wikipedia: Montreal
- About Montreal: Its industries include aerospace, pharmaceuticals, software, telecommunications and apparel. · Wikipedia: Montreal
Packaging for Montreal
What a food pack sold in Montreal has to show
Food packs sold in Canada follow the CFIA labelling rules. Three of them shape the design itself, so we plan them before artwork starts.
Language
English and French
Mandatory information on consumer prepackaged food is shown in both official languages, French and English.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency: bilingual food labelling
Units
Net quantity in metric units
The net quantity goes on the principal display panel in metric units; Canadian units may be added.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency: net quantity
Text size
At least 1.6 mm
A minimum type height of 1.6 mm, based on the lowercase “o”, for all information in the net quantity declaration (numbers follow a size table).
Canadian Food Inspection Agency: net quantity
Before your pack goes on sale in Canada
What packaging sold in Canada has to meet
3 checks, in this order. Each links to its official source: the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Check first
Canadian labels are bilingual.
Mandatory information on consumer prepackaged food must be shown in both official languages, French and English, with a few listed exceptions.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency: bilingual food labelling
- Check 1: Label in English and French Mandatory information on consumer prepackaged food is shown in both official languages. Quebec also has its own requirements for the French language on products marketed there. Canadian Food Inspection Agency: bilingual food labelling
- Check 2: Declare net quantity in metric units On the principal display panel, in metric units. Net quantity declarations are mandatory information, so they are bilingual too. Canadian Food Inspection Agency: net quantity
- Check 3: Size the net quantity text At least 1.6 mm type height for the net quantity declaration, based on the lowercase “o”; the numbers are bold and sized by the table in the rules. Canadian Food Inspection Agency: net quantity
Official sources, checked 12 Oct 2026. General information, not legal advice.
Brands we work with
How we work with Montreal brands
Our nearest office: Vancouver, 3,684 km away
Our Vancouver office is at 555 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V7X 1M8, 3,684 km from Montreal in a straight line. Meet us in person at our Vancouver office or at any of our 10 offices, or by video. Printed proofs are part of every review. Time zone: Eastern Time (ET).
UnFoldMart Vancouver
555 Burrard St
Vancouver, BC V7X 1M8
Eastern Time (ET) · English or German · 3,684 km
our office list GeoNames
Straight-line distances from Montreal (GeoNames); map not to scale. Lime: our offices.
Transparent packaging design pricing · pick your pack size
From one pack to a whole aisle
Project-based pricing. No setup fees, no scope creep, no surprises at pre-press. Every engagement starts with a pack strategy consultation, and the scope is locked before any design work begins.
Sachet size · one session
Consultation
Pack strategy session
€1,500
One-time
Paid strategy session, separate from our free 30-minute call
A focused pack strategy session for FMCG brand owners, product marketers, and category managers who need clarity before scoping a full packaging engagement.
- 90-minute discovery interview
- Category and shelf audit (top 5 competitors)
- Strategic pack positioning summary
- Recommendation memo with priorities (full range, single SKU, structural-only, visual-only)
- Follow-up call within 14 days
Single pack · one SKU
Starter
Starting from
€2,000
4 to 6 weeks
For brands launching a single SKU or refreshing a hero product. Pack strategy, structural design (or use of an existing dieline), visual identity, and production-ready handoff for one pack.
- Pack strategy refresh (light)
- Structural design or dieline adaptation
- Visual identity (graphics, typography, color, hierarchy)
- Pre-press production files
- Barcode and retailer compliance validation
- Mockup library (1 SKU)
Range pack · 3 to 8 SKUs
Growth
Starting from
€10,000
6 to 10 weeks
The full UnFoldMart packaging engagement. Pack strategy, structural design, visual design, and production-ready handoff across a complete SKU range (3 to 8 SKUs typical).
- Discovery, category audit, and pack strategy
- Structural design across the range
- Visual identity and shelf hierarchy system
- Pre-press files for all SKUs
- Retailer compliance verification per market
- Mockup library and shelf testing renders
- Launch planning and print partner handoff
- 90-day post-launch governance
Pallet · multi-brand
Scale
Enterprise pack system
Custom
10 weeks+
For multi-brand portfolios, multi-market launches, or enterprise pack overhauls. Dedicated senior packaging lead, native multilingual execution, extended structural prototyping, and ongoing SKU expansion support.
- Everything in Growth
- Multi-brand or multi-region pack architecture
- Native multilingual pack execution (DE, NL, FR, EN)
- Dedicated senior packaging operator
- Extended structural prototyping and shelf testing
- Quarterly pack stewardship reviews
- Ongoing SKU expansion retainer
Questions buyers ask
Packaging design in Montreal: FAQ
Ask us on a call
How much does packaging design cost in Montreal?
The same everywhere, in euros: €1,500 for a pack strategy consultation, from €2,000 for one SKU (4 to 6 weeks) and from €10,000 for a full range (6 to 10 weeks). Larger portfolios are quoted individually. Fixed scope, no setup fees. Details on our Packaging page.
How long does a packaging design project take?
A single SKU takes 4 to 6 weeks. A full range pack system takes 6 to 10 weeks: strategy and audit (weeks 1-2), structural and visual design (weeks 3-7), print-ready handoff and launch (weeks 8-10). A strategy consultation takes 2 to 3 weeks.
What happens in the first step?
Every engagement starts with a pack strategy consultation, and the scope is locked before any design work begins. The consultation (€1,500, one-time) is a paid strategy session, separate from our free 30-minute call: a 90-minute discovery interview, a category and shelf audit of your top 5 competitors, a recommendation memo with priorities and a follow-up call within 14 days. If you are not sure yet, start with the free 30-minute call: bring your product, your range or your current pack.
Can you work with our existing dieline or pack structure?
Yes. Our Starter project for a single SKU includes structural design or dieline adaptation, so we can use your existing dieline. Full range projects include structural design across the range: form, dieline, materials and structural prototyping.
Do you deliver print-ready files, check barcodes and work with our printer?
Yes. You get production-ready files your print partner can take straight to plate: dielines, color separations, retailer compliance and barcode validation. Single SKU projects include barcode and retailer compliance validation; full range projects add retailer compliance verification per market, launch planning and the handoff to your print partner.
Do you have an office in Montreal?
Our nearest office is in Vancouver, 3,684 km from Montreal in a straight line (555 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V7X 1M8). Our office works on Pacific Time (PT); we plan calls within your working hours on Eastern Time (ET). Meet us in person at our Vancouver office or at any of our 10 offices, or by video.
Which packaging rules apply in Canada?
Food labels follow the CFIA rules: mandatory information in English and French, and the net quantity in metric units on the principal display panel, at least 1.6 mm high. Quebec has additional requirements for the French language. Canadian Food Inspection Agency: bilingual food labelling Canadian Food Inspection Agency: net quantity
Does my label need to be in French in Canada?
Yes. Mandatory information on consumer prepackaged food is shown in both English and French, with a few exceptions such as some specialty, local and test market foods. Canadian Food Inspection Agency: bilingual food labelling
About UnFoldMart
UnFoldMart is an international branding, packaging and web agency with 10 offices in 10 markets: Frankfurt, Zürich, London, Amsterdam, Paris, Madrid, Warsaw, Singapore, Vancouver and Gurugram. We have worked with 250+ brands and designed 1,000+ SKUs, with a 4.9+ rating on Clutch. We serve Montreal from Vancouver.
Sources
- City, population and distances GeoNames
- Office addresses our office list
- Prices, timelines and services our packaging page
- Packaging rules Canadian Food Inspection Agency: bilingual food labelling · Canadian Food Inspection Agency: net quantity
- Montreal facts Wikipedia: Montreal
- How people search Google keyword data (DataForSEO)
- Reviews and projects Clutch · Case studies
- Company profile LinkedIn
Montreal · our Vancouver office, 3,684 km · ET
Your pack, next on this shelf.
Book a free 30-minute packaging call. Bring your dieline or current pack; we will tell you what the rules in Canada mean for it.
- 30 minutes
- English or German
- ET
- No sales pitch
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