Avani

What Avani does

Avani (also branded as Avani Eco) is an Indonesia-based sustainable packaging manufacturer founded in 2014 and headquartered in Denpasar, Bali, with a sales branch in Jakarta. The company designs and produces biodegradable and compostable single-use packaging alternatives across five material categories: cassava starch (bags, polybags, polymailers, garbage bags, poop bags), FSC-certified paper with corn-starch linings (cups, straws, soup bowls), PLA from cornstarch (cups, bowls, cutleries), sugarcane bagasse (food boxes, lunch boxes, plates, trays), and a custom-design service for branded printing on these substrates. Its core technology platform is bio-based material formulation rather than software: products are certified biodegradable and compostable, with stated performance properties including dissolution in 80°C hot water (cassava bags), ocean-water biodegradation within six weeks, and home composting within 180 days; certifications include FDA, FSC, BPI compostable, HACCP, and SNI Ekolabel.

Avani serves a predominantly B2B customer base in the food service, hospitality, retail, e-commerce shipping, and events sectors — both through enterprise contracts (e.g., Virgin Megastore UAE's #thisbagisahero bag rollout across all UAE stores) and through high-volume SMB orders from restaurants, cafes, and online sellers. The company also sells generic SKUs direct-to-consumer via official storefronts on Shopee Indonesia and Tokopedia. Pricing is unit-based in Indonesian Rupiah, with generic products available from Rp333 per piece (paper straws) and custom orders starting at minimum order quantities of 10,000 pieces for bespoke printing. Commercial reach spans 50+ countries with a stated base of 10,000+ clients, supported by dedicated domestic and international sales teams reachable through WhatsApp and email, a partner inquiry page on its website, and participation in trade exhibitions such as Interfood Expo.

The company's revenue model rests on one-time purchase orders of physical goods, supplemented by custom print and design services, rather than subscriptions or licensing. Operating capacity is anchored by Indonesian manufacturing (reported at 200 tons of bioplastic per month as of 2017), with regional expansion via a wholly-owned UAE subsidiary (Avani Eco Middle East) established in 2022 with $680,000 in funding from the Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund. The leadership team is led by co-founder and Chief Green Officer Kevin Kumala and Chief Marketing Officer Gupta Sitorus. Avani has no publicly disclosed revenue, no venture capital or private equity backers identified in the source material, and remains a privately held operating company.

Name

Avani

Legal name

Avani

Website

https://avanieco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Avani is an Indonesia-based sustainable packaging manufacturer that produces biodegradable, compostable single-use packaging from cassava starch, FSC paper, PLA, and sugarcane bagasse for B2B food service, hospitality, retail, and e-commerce customers across more than 50 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Packaging Products

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing (322220), Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673), Papers & Allied Products (2600)

akta.pro primary industry

Foodservice/To-Go Packaging (Cups, Clamshells, Cutlery) (IMALAHAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compostable & Bio-Based Flexible Packaging (PLA, PHA, Cellulose Films) (IMALABAO), Paper Bags & Sacks (retail, industrial, multiwall) (IMAMAHAC), Napkins, Tableware & Foodservice Disposables (Plates, Cups, Cutlery) (CRADALAD)

Keywords

• Sustainable packaging
• Biodegradable products
• Compostable packaging
• Bio-based materials
• Eco-friendly containers

Headquarters

HQ city

Jakarta

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Eco-friendly packaging product sales: Avani generates revenue primarily through the sale of compostable and biodegradable packaging products including cassava bags, paper cups, PLA products, bagasse containers, and poop bags. Products are sold through e-commerce marketplaces (Shopee, Tokopedia) and direct B2B sales with MOQ requirements varying by product type.
2. Custom design and branding services: Avani provides bespoke printing and customization services for cassava bags, paper cups, PLA cups, and PLA straws. Custom orders require minimum order quantities starting from 10,000 pieces depending on specifications. The company offers free design touch and digital mockup services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Avani manufactures and sells biodegradable and compostable packaging products made from renewable resources including cassava starch, FSC-certified paper, corn starch PLA, and sugarcane bagasse. The product portfolio spans five main lines: cassava-based bags (T-shirt bags, polybags, garbage bags, polymailers), paper-based products (cups, soup bowls, straws), PLA-based products (cups, bowls, cutleries), bagasse-based products (food boxes, plates, trays), and compostable pet poop bags. The company also offers custom design and bespoke printing services for B2B clients with minimum order quantities starting at 10,000 pieces.

Product overview

Avani is a one-stop-shop solution for eco-friendly packaging needs, offering a comprehensive portfolio of sustainable packaging products made from renewable resources. The product range consists of five main product lines: (1) Cassava-based products including T-shirt bags, polybags, garbage bags, grip hole bags, and polymailers; (2) Paper-based products including cups, soup bowls, and straws sourced from FSC-certified sustainably managed forests; (3) PLA-based products including cups, bowls, and cutleries made from cornstarch; (4) Bagasse-based products including food boxes, lunch boxes, plates, and trays made from sugarcane residue; and (5) Poop bags for pet waste. All products are certified biodegradable and compostable. Avani also offers custom design services for bespoke printing on their compostable products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• I AM NOT PLASTIC: Campaign/marketing brand for Avani's eco-friendly products, including bio-cassava bags and sustainable packaging initiatives
• #thisbagisahero

Products and services

• Cassava-based Products Product line of 100% bio-based bags and shipping materials made from cassava starch, vegetable oil derivatives, and natural materials. Includes T-shirt bags, polybags, garbage bags, grip hole bags, and polymailers. Bags dissolve in hot water at 80°C, are certified biodegradable and compostable, and contain zero petroleum-based components. For B2B retail, e-commerce, and consumer buyers replacing single-use plastic bags.
• Paper-based Products Product line of FDA-certified paper products lined with corn starch bioplastic, sourced from FSC-certified sustainably managed forests. Includes paper cups (8oz, 12oz, 16oz) with PLA or bagasse lids, paper soup bowls (16oz, 24oz) with PLA lids, and paper straws (6x197mm and 8x197mm). For cafes, restaurants, hotels, and food service operators needing compostable drinkware and tableware.
• PLA-based Products Product line made from polylactic acid (PLA) derived from cornstarch. Includes PLA clear cups (12oz, 16oz) with PLA lids (dome or flat), PLA bowls (24oz) with compostable lids, and PLA cutleries (spoon, fork, knife). FDA approved, performs like conventional plastic but certified biodegradable and compostable through industrial composting facilities. For food service operators seeking clear plastic alternatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products biodegrade in ocean water within 6 weeks without producing microplastics
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BioPak: BioPak is one of the largest global suppliers of compostable foodservice packaging (cups, containers, cutlery) made from PLA, bagasse, and FSC paper — directly comparable to Avani's foodservice product lines and serving the same cafe, QSR, and hospitality customers.
• Vegware: Vegware is a UK-based manufacturer of compostable foodservice packaging made from plant-based materials including PLA and bagasse, with a global distribution footprint across 70+ countries — directly overlapping with Avani's foodservice and hospitality target segments.
• TIPA Sustainable Packaging: TIPA develops fully compostable flexible packaging films and bags for food and retail applications, using bio-based polymers with similar end-of-life claims to Avani's cassava-based bags — competing for the same brand-owner sustainability mandates.
• Notpla: Notpla is a UK-based maker of seaweed- and plant-based biodegradable packaging including flexible films and sachets, targeting food-service and consumer-goods brands seeking plastic alternatives — overlapping with Avani's bio-based bag and flexible-packaging lines.
• World Centric: World Centric manufactures compostable PLA and fiber-based foodservice packaging (bowls, plates, cutlery, cups) sold to distributors and foodservice operators globally — directly comparable to Avani's bagasse and PLA product ranges.

Broad incumbents

• Eco-Products (Novolex): Eco-Products, owned by Novolex/HPS, is a large North American producer of compostable foodservice disposables (cups, containers, cutlery) using PLA, bagasse, and recycled fiber — a much larger scale competitor in the same product categories as Avani.
• Pactiv Evergreen: Pactiv Evergreen is a major North American foodservice and beverage packaging manufacturer offering both conventional and emerging renewable/compostable product lines — a broad incumbent competing for the same foodservice accounts as Avani.
• Huhtamaki: Huhtamaki is a global food packaging manufacturer with paper cups, plates, and flexible packaging lines including a growing portfolio of compostable and renewable products — competing with Avani in paper cups, bowls, and foodservice disposables across multiple regions.

Regional players

• PT Ecogreen Indo Persada: Ecogreen (Oasis Paper) is an Indonesian tissue and paper-based packaging producer with growing foodservice disposables capacity — a regional peer to Avani competing in paper-based cups, napkins, and tissue within the same Indonesian and Southeast Asian market.

Emerging players

• GoodStart Packaging: GoodStart Packaging is a US-based distributor and converter of compostable foodservice and retail packaging (PLA, bagasse, paper) — competing for the same hospitality and retail customers as Avani, particularly in the Americas where Avani is currently underpenetrated.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Avanieco.
• Facebookfacebook.com/realavanieco
• Instagraminstagram.com/avanieco
• Xx.com/Avanieco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/avani-eco

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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