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Packaging design agency in San Francisco
Pack strategy, structural design and print-ready packaging for food, drink, beauty and D2C brands in San Francisco, 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 San Francisco. Our nearest office is in Vancouver, 1,281 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 U.S. rules a pack sold in San Francisco has to meet, each with its official source.
UnFoldMart · San Francisco
Nearest office: Vancouver · 1,281 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 1,281 km
- Time zone Pacific Time (PT)
- 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. None of these clients is in San Francisco: they are the packaging projects we can show by name.
Facts with sources
UnFoldMart for San Francisco, 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
1,281 km · to our Vancouver office · 555 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V7X 1M8. Same time zone: Pacific Time (PT). · our office list GeoNames
Key facts
Per San Francisco brand · Updated 12 Oct 2026
- Service: Pack strategy, structural design and prototyping, visual design and production · our packaging page
- Serving San Francisco from: Vancouver office, 555 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V7X 1M8, 1,281 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: San Francisco, United States · population 827,526 · GeoNames
- U.S. packaging rules: FDA food labeling, state packaging law, explained below · FDA: Food Labeling Guide
- How people search: The phrase people in San Francisco use most is “packaging design agency san francisco”, in English. · Google keyword data (DataForSEO)
- About San Francisco: Since 2010, San Francisco has drawn a growing share of venture capital compared with nearby Silicon Valley. · Wikipedia: San Francisco
- About San Francisco: Companies based here include Salesforce, Uber, Airbnb, Levi’s, Gap, OpenAI and Dropbox. · Wikipedia: San Francisco
- About San Francisco: Many large financial institutions, multinational banks and venture capital firms are based or have regional headquarters in the city. · Wikipedia: San Francisco
Packaging for San Francisco
What a food pack sold in San Francisco has to show
Food packs sold in the United States follow FDA labeling rules. Three of them shape the design itself, so we plan them before artwork starts.
Main panel
Name and net quantity up front
The statement of identity (name of the food) and the net quantity statement go on the principal display panel.
FDA: Food Labeling Guide (PDF)
Units
Metric and U.S. units
Net contents are shown in both metric (grams, kilograms, milliliters, liters) and U.S. Customary units, in the bottom 30 percent of the principal display panel.
FDA: Food Labeling Guide (PDF)
Text size
Ingredients at least 1/16 inch
The ingredient list uses a type size of at least 1/16 inch, based on the lower case “o”.
FDA: Food Labeling Guide (PDF)
Before your pack goes on sale in the United States
What packaging sold in the United States has to meet
5 checks, in this order. Each links to its official source: the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or the state authority.
Check first
Two statements belong on the principal display panel.
The statement of identity, or name of the food, and the net quantity statement, or amount of product, go on the principal display panel (and on the alternate one).
FDA: Food Labeling Guide (PDF)
- Check 1: Put name and net quantity on the main panel The statement of identity and the net quantity statement go on the principal display panel; the net quantity sits in the bottom 30 percent, parallel to the base. FDA: Food Labeling Guide (PDF)
- Check 2: Show net contents in metric and U.S. units Grams, kilograms, milliliters or liters, plus U.S. Customary units. FDA: Food Labeling Guide (PDF)
- Check 3: List ingredients and allergens Ingredients in a type size of at least 1/16 inch. If you use a “Contains” statement, it names the food sources of all major food allergens in the product. FDA: Food Labeling Guide (PDF)
- Check 4: Name the manufacturer, packer or distributor The label carries the name and address of the manufacturer, packer or distributor, along with the ingredient list, nutrition labeling and any required allergy labeling. FDA: Food Labeling Guide (PDF)
- Check 5: California: packaging producer responsibility (SB 54) SB 54 sets up an extended producer responsibility program for packaging and single-use plastic food service ware; Circular Action Alliance has been approved as the first Producer Responsibility Organization. CalRecycle: SB 54 packaging producer responsibility
Official sources, checked 12 Oct 2026. General information, not legal advice.
Brands we work with
How we work with San Francisco brands
Our nearest office: Vancouver, 1,281 km away
Our Vancouver office is at 555 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V7X 1M8, 1,281 km from San Francisco 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: Pacific Time (PT), the same as San Francisco.
UnFoldMart Vancouver
555 Burrard St
Vancouver, BC V7X 1M8
Pacific Time (PT) · English or German · 1,281 km
our office list GeoNames
Straight-line distances from San Francisco (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 San Francisco: FAQ
Ask us on a call
How much does packaging design cost in San Francisco?
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 San Francisco?
Our nearest office is in Vancouver, 1,281 km from San Francisco in a straight line (555 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V7X 1M8). We share your time zone, so calls happen in normal working hours. Meet us in person at our Vancouver office or at any of our 10 offices, or by video.
Which packaging rules apply in the United States?
Food labels follow FDA rules: name and net quantity on the principal display panel, net contents in metric and U.S. units, an ingredient list with allergen information, and the name and address of the manufacturer, packer or distributor. In California, SB 54 adds extended producer responsibility for packaging. FDA: Food Labeling Guide CalRecycle: SB 54 packaging producer responsibility
How must net quantity appear on a U.S. food label?
As a distinct item in the bottom 30 percent of the principal display panel, in lines generally parallel with the base of the container, in both metric and U.S. Customary units. FDA: Food Labeling Guide (PDF)
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 San Francisco from Vancouver.
Sources
- City, population and distances GeoNames
- Office addresses our office list
- Prices, timelines and services our packaging page
- Packaging rules FDA: Food Labeling Guide · FDA: Food Labeling Guide (PDF) · CalRecycle: SB 54 packaging producer responsibility
- San Francisco facts Wikipedia: San Francisco
- How people search Google keyword data (DataForSEO)
- Reviews and projects Clutch · Case studies
- Company profile LinkedIn
San Francisco · our Vancouver office, 1,281 km · PT
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 the United States mean for it.
- 30 minutes
- English or German
- PT
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