Mints

Who Uses Promotional Mints in Australia?

Branded mints work across industries where a small, useful giveaway makes a lasting impression. Real estate agents hand them out at open homes, hospitality venues place them at reception desks or alongside bills, and corporate teams include them in welcome packs or conference swag bags. Trade show exhibitors rely on custom mints to draw foot traffic and leave attendees with something they will actually use, while retail stores add them to point-of-sale displays or gift with purchase campaigns.

Health and wellness businesses, dental practices and pharmacies find mints a natural fit for their messaging. Car dealerships, banks and insurance brokers use them as low-cost leave-behinds that sit on desks long after the meeting ends. Because mints are consumed quickly, your brand gets repeated exposure each time the recipient reaches for another, making them a cost-effective way to stay visible without a large budget.

How to Choose the Right Branded Mints for Your Campaign

Start by thinking about where and how your mints will be distributed. If you need something that fits in a pocket or handbag, smaller tins and compact packaging work well for on-the-go use. For desk drops, reception counters or event giveaways, larger containers or novelty shapes create more visual impact and hold enough mints to last, keeping your logo in view longer.

Consider your audience and the impression you want to make. Corporate clients and professional settings often call for clean, understated packaging, while creative industries and consumer-facing campaigns benefit from bold colours or playful shapes. The type of mint matters too. Chewy mints offer a softer, longer-lasting flavour experience, while hard mints and traditional peppermints deliver a quick, sharp burst of freshness. Match the style and format to your brand personality and the context in which they will be handed out.

Packaging plays a big role in shelf life and presentation. Sealed bags and tins keep mints fresh for longer, which is important if you are ordering in bulk or holding stock for multiple events. Transparent or windowed packaging lets recipients see the product inside, while fully printed options maximise branding real estate. If sustainability is part of your message, look for compostable or recyclable packaging that aligns with your values and resonates with environmentally conscious customers.

Styles and Packaging Options for Custom Mints

Promotional mints come in a variety of packaging formats, each suited to different distribution methods and brand goals. Tins are a popular choice for their durability and reusability, offering a compact, professional look that works well for corporate gifts and repeat campaigns. Cardboard boxes with flip lids provide a cost-effective option with plenty of printable surface area, ideal for high-volume giveaways where budget and branding both matter.

Novelty containers add a creative edge to your campaign. Shaped packaging such as miniature buckets, carry-on cases, coffee cups and light bulbs turn a simple mint into a conversation starter, making them memorable at trade shows and promotional events. Clear acrylic or PVC containers let the mints show through, combining product visibility with full-colour branding on the packaging itself.

Bags offer flexibility and a lower entry price point. Kraft paper bags suit eco-conscious brands, while compostable bags take sustainability a step further without sacrificing print quality. Sealed bags keep mints fresh and are easy to distribute in bulk, whether you are mailing them, handing them out at events or including them in welcome kits. Gift cards and billboards with attached mint packs combine messaging with product, giving you space to communicate offers, contact details or a call to action alongside the treat itself.

Branding and Print Methods for Promotional Mints

Custom mints offer multiple branding opportunities depending on the packaging you choose. Digital printing delivers full-colour logos, gradients and photographic images on cardboard boxes, bags and flat surfaces, making it the go-to method for complex designs and smaller runs. Screen printing works well for bold, simple logos on tins and rigid containers, offering durability and vibrant colour at higher volumes.

Labels and stickers are commonly used on transparent or pre-formed packaging, giving you flexibility to brand clear containers, buckets and novelty shapes without tooling costs. For a premium finish, embossing or debossing can be applied to tins and rigid packaging, adding a tactile element that reinforces quality and attention to detail.

Good Things provides free artwork services on every order, including logo vectorisation and professional redraws, so your branding looks sharp no matter the print method. Free digital mockups let you see exactly how your design will appear on the finished product before you commit, taking the guesswork out of the process. With access to a network of local suppliers and decorators across Australia, we match the right print method to your packaging choice, budget and turnaround needs.

Why Order Custom Branded Mints from Good Things

Good Things is an Australian-owned promotional products company with over 12 years of experience and offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast. We specialise in custom branded merchandise backed by local suppliers and decorators, which means faster turnaround, better communication and support you can reach on 1800 659 649.

Our live online pricing system lets you build a quote and see costs instantly, no waiting for a sales rep to get back to you. Prices are shown ex-GST, with GST added on domestic orders, and freight is charged at cost for delivery Australia-wide. Every order includes free artwork and free digital mockups, so you know exactly what you are getting before production starts. We offer a full range of decoration methods including digital print, screen printing, embossing and labelling, matched to your packaging and design requirements.

We are trusted by well-known Australian and global brands, rated Excellent on Trustpilot with hundreds of five-star reviews, and a member of 1% for the Planet through our eco Good Range. Whether you need a small run for a single event or bulk stock for ongoing campaigns, we can also provide fulfilment services including branded merch stores, warehousing and pick and pack, so you can hold inventory and ship on demand. Payment is required in full before production unless account terms are arranged, and we accept major credit cards, direct transfer and purchase orders. Samples are available, with custom branded samples quoted per job.