Evanesce

What Evanesce does

Evanesce Inc., founded in 2016 and headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, manufactures 100% compostable, plant-based food service packaging as a sustainable alternative to single-use plastics and expanded polystyrene (EPS/Styrofoam). The company sells directly to North American foodservice operators and food retailers through two product lines: StarFybr™ molded starch products (trays, meal containers, food containers) and Biopolymer serviceware (straws, cutlery, hot and cold beverage cups, lids). Manufacturing is conducted in the United States at facilities in Early Branch, South Carolina and North Las Vegas, Nevada, with distribution centers in California and South Carolina, and sales offices in Vancouver, Portland, Dallas, and Vienna.

The company's core technology rests on two platforms. The patented Evanesce® Molded Starch technology uses upcycled plant by-products (potatoes, rice, peas) to produce packaging that decomposes in 90 days or less and is certified home compostable. The Biopolymer line uses plant-based resins derived from corn, producing commercially compostable (BPI-certified) serviceware free from BPA, PFAS, phthalates, and formaldehyde. Through a strategic partnership with Minima (Taiwan), Evanesce holds exclusive supplier rights to Minima's best-in-class compostable resin in the broader manufacturing market and accesses 30+ international patents. The BioPaxium collaboration (2023) extends the company's R&D into bio-based coatings and high-barrier compostable lamination films. Products meet ASTM D6400 and ASTM D6868 standards and carry TUV, SQF, DIN, okcompost, and BPI certifications.

Evanesce operates a sales-led, B2B go-to-market model. Revenue is generated through unit-based product sales (e.g., $59 USD per case of compostable straws) and quote-based pricing for customized bulk orders with volume discounts and potential multi-year contracts. Distribution occurs via direct sales team outreach and an expanding network of distributors. The company has raised approximately $21.7 million across disclosed funding rounds (2019–2022), with Billy Goat Brands (TSX-listed) exercising incentive warrants in April 2022 as the company prepared for a potential public listing. Customer segments are primarily enterprise foodservice operators and grocery/food retail, though specific customer logos are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Evanesce

Legal name

Evanesce Inc.

Website

https://evanesce.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Evanesce manufactures 100% compostable, plant-based food service packaging, including molded starch trays and biopolymer straws, cups, and cutlery. The Vancouver-based company sells directly to North American foodservice operators and food retailers, operating U.S. manufacturing in South Carolina and Nevada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Compostable Food Service Packaging

NAICS

Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing (322212)

SIC

Papers & Allied Products (2600), Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650)

akta.pro primary industry

Compostable & Bio-Based Packaging (PLA/PHA, Starch Blends, Cellulose Films) (IMALAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Paper-Based Foodservice Packaging (Cups, Lids, Trays, Takeout Containers) (IMALACAJ), Bio-based Packaging Materials (molded fiber, bio-barrier coatings, compostables) (IMAMALAI), Bio-Based & Biodegradable Compounds (PLA/PHA/Starch Blends) (IMANABAF)

Keywords

• Compostable food packaging
• Plant-based serviceware
• Molded starch trays
• Biopolymer cutlery
• Sustainable food containers

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Compostable Packaging Product Sales: Sale of compostable food service packaging products including molded starch trays, biopolymer straws, cups, lids, cutlery, and other serviceware. Products sold in bulk quantities with pricing dependent on volume. Direct sales through company sales team for customized and bulk orders.
2. Product Unit Sales: Unit-based pricing for individual products (e.g., $59.00 USD per case of compostable straws). Available in various sizes, colors, and configurations. Bulk order discounts offered.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Evanesce manufactures and sells 100% compostable, plant-based food service packaging products through two lines: (1) StarFybr™ / Evanesce® Molded Starch trays and containers produced using a patented process that upcycles plant by-products (potatoes, rice, peas) into packaging that decomposes in 90 days or less and replaces expanded polystyrene (EPS/Styrofoam); and (2) Biopolymer Serviceware (straws, cutlery, hot/cold cups and lids) made from plant-based resin derived from corn that is BPI-certified commercially compostable. Both lines are free of BPA, PFAS, phthalates, and formaldehyde, and are sold primarily to B2B foodservice and grocery customers via direct sales and distribution partners.

Product overview

Evanesce offers two main product lines: (1) StarFybr™ Molded Starch Products featuring patented technology that uses upcycled plant by-products (potatoes, rice, peas) to create 100% compostable packaging that replaces EPS/Styrofoam, decomposing in 90 days or less with home compostability certification; and (2) Biopolymer Serviceware comprising compostable straws, cutlery, hot/cold beverage cups and lids made from plant-based resin (corn). Both product lines are 100% plant-based and certified commercially compostable (BPI), offering cost-competitive sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics. The products are proudly manufactured in the USA at facilities in South Carolina and Nevada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• StarFybr™: Molded starch product line featuring 100% compostable trays and packaging made from upcycled plant by-products that decompose in 90 days or less.

Products and services

• StarFybr™ Molded Starch Products A product line of 100% compostable, plant-based packaging made via Evanesce's patented Molded Starch technology from upcycled plant by-products (potatoes, rice, peas). Replaces expanded polystyrene (EPS/Styrofoam) and is certified home compostable, decomposing in 90 days or less. Sold to foodservice operators and food retailers.
• Evanesce® Molded Starch Trays Versatile molded starch trays that are 100% compostable, leak-proof, grease-resistant, with a 2-year shelf life. Designed to look and feel like Styrofoam™ while decomposing in 90 days or less, available in standard food industry sizes with customization options.
• Biopolymer Serviceware A product line of compostable food service packaging made from high-quality plant-based resin derived from corn. Products are BPI certified commercially compostable, free from BPA, phthalates and plasticizers, and look and feel like plastic while being commercially compostable.
• Compostable Straws Biopolymer straws made from renewable corn resources, available in 5mm and 8mm diameters and 7.75 inch lengths. Cold beverage versions withstand up to 122°F/50°C; heat resistant versions up to 176°F/80°C. Certified commercially compostable, free from BPAs and plasticizers. Sold in cases (e.g., $59.00 USD per case).
• Compostable Cutlery Plant-based compostable cutlery with temperature resistance from -35°F/-20°C to 194°F/95°C. Free from BPA, phthalates and plasticizers; strong and lightweight like plastic but commercially compostable.
• Compostable Cold Beverage Cups Biomaterial cold beverage cups available in 16 oz and 20 oz sizes, suitable for cold drinks up to 122°F/50°C. Made with plant resin, certified commercially compostable, free from BPA and plasticizers.
• Compostable Cold Cup Lids

Quantifiable outcome

• Products decompose in 90 days or less (vs. 500+ years for Styrofoam)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BioPaxiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 August 2023BioPaxium and Evanesce formed a notable collaboration for developing sustainable food packaging solutions. The partnership combines Evanesce's knowledge in renewable materials and cutting-edge technologies with BioPaxium's proficiency in creating starch/fiber-based packaging solutions. The collaboration aims to accelerate research, development, and commercialization of innovative packaging products, incorporating bio-based coatings and high-barrier compostable lamination films.
• MinimacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2022Minima is Asia's premiere brand of compostable products and resins with offices worldwide. They produce custom blends of fully compostable resins based on 30+ international patents. In September 2022, Evanesce's Executive Team and Board visited Minima in Taiwan to strengthen the partnership. Evanesce is the exclusive supplier of Minima's best-in-class resin to other manufacturers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• World Centric: BPI-certified compostable foodservice ware company (plates, bowls, trays, cutlery) with a similar plant-based value proposition and comparable customer base in restaurants, universities, and corporate cafeterias.
• Vegware: UK-based specialist in compostable foodservice packaging made from plant-based materials (PLA, bagasse, palm leaf). Overlaps directly with Evanesce's foodservice cutlery, cup, and container categories and competes for the same sustainability-driven buyer segment.
• WinCup: U.S. manufacturer of disposable cups and foodservice ware with a growing portfolio of compostable and bio-based offerings (including the 'phade' PLA cup line), competing directly for the same U.S. foodservice and QSR customers Evanesce targets.
• BioPak: Asia-Pacific-headquartered maker of compostable foodservice packaging (cups, lids, straws, containers) made from plant-based materials. Closely comparable product range and sustainability certification positioning to Evanesce's biopolymer line.
• Eco-Products (Novolex): Specialist in compostable foodservice packaging (plates, bowls, cups, cutlery) and a direct BPI-certified competitor to Evanesce across both molded fiber and PLA-based product lines for restaurant and institutional foodservice.

Others

• Minima: Asia's premier brand of compostable products and resins and Evanesce's strategic resin partner. Comparable compostable-resin technology platform and certified biopolymer formulations; though primarily upstream supplier to Evanesce, also competes in finished goods in Asia.

Broad incumbents

• Pactiv Evergreen: Large North American foodservice packaging manufacturer with extensive compostable and recycled-content lines. Competes head-to-head with Evanesce for foodservice operator contracts but at vastly greater scale and broader product portfolio.
• Huhtamaki: Global foodservice packaging leader with a growing portfolio of compostable fiber-based and bioplastic products. Comparable in target segment (foodservice cups, lids, containers) and in pursuit of bio-based substitutes for single-use plastics.

Emerging players

• TIPA: Israel-based developer of fully compostable flexible packaging films for food and fashion applications. Comparable in compostable-polymer R&D platform and certified end-of-life positioning, though focused on flexible films rather than rigid foodservice ware.
• GoodStart Packaging: U.S. distributor of compostable and plant-based foodservice packaging (cups, lids, containers, cutlery). Competes with Evanesce indirectly through resale of comparable plant-based product lines into restaurants and institutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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