Greenlid
Greenlid is a Shelburne, Ontario-based, Canadian-owned manufacturer of compostable paper fiber and FSC-certified birch wood disposable cutlery, serving foodservice operators and retail consumers with domestically produced, plastic-ban-compliant alternatives to single-use plastics.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersToronto, Canada
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Greenlid does
Greenlid is a privately held, Canadian-owned manufacturer and distributor of compostable disposable cutlery, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Shelburne, Ontario. The company sells two product lines — Paper Fiber Cutlery (molded from 100% Canadian paper, marketed as heat-resistant up to 80°C, aftertaste-free, PFAS-free, and 100% compostable) and Birch Cutlery (FSC-certified birch wood, microwave-safe, PFAS-free, PLA-free, and compliant with federal and local single-use plastic bans). The product catalog spans bulk foodservice cases of forks, spoons, knives, 3-piece and 4-piece sets with napkins, individually wrapped dispenser formats, and retail pouches of 24–25 units.
Greenlid manufactures its paper fiber line domestically in Dundalk, Ontario, having relocated production from China in 2022 with an over $14.8 million capital investment supported by $500,000 in provincial Ontario funding. The company sells primarily to foodservice operators (restaurants, caterers, and institutional dining operations) needing regulation-compliant, high-volume cutlery alternatives to single-use plastics, and secondarily to retail consumers via smaller pouch packaging purchased through its own e-commerce website. Revenue mechanics are unit-based hardware sales across bulk and retail SKUs; pricing is not publicly disclosed, and there are no named enterprise customers or distribution partnerships in the source data.
Greenlid firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Greenlid
- Legal name
- GREENLID
- Website
- https://mygreenlid.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Greenlid is a Shelburne, Ontario-based, Canadian-owned manufacturer of compostable paper fiber and FSC-certified birch wood disposable cutlery, serving foodservice operators and retail consumers with domestically produced, plastic-ban-compliant alternatives to single-use plastics.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Greenlid industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Compostable Single-Use Cutlery
- NAICS
- Paper Manufacturing (322), Wood Product Manufacturing (321)
- SIC
- Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420), Papers & Allied Products (2600), Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Disposable Tableware (Plates, Cups, Cutlery) (CRAJAGAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Paper-Based Foodservice Packaging (Cups, Lids, Trays, Takeout Containers) (IMALACAJ), Foodservice Disposables (cups, plates, bowls, trays, clamshells) (IMAMAHAI)
Keywords
Where Greenlid is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Toronto
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Greenlid business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Paper Fiber Cutlery Sales: Sale of molded paper fiber cutlery products including forks, spoons, knives, and utensil sets in bulk foodservice quantities and retail pouches. Revenue generated through product transactions at various volume tiers.
- Birch Cutlery Sales: Sale of birch wood cutlery products including bulk forks, spoons, knives, and utensil sets for foodservice, plus retail pouch packaging for consumer purchase.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels2 records
Greenlid product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Greenlid designs, manufactures, and sells compostable single-use cutlery made from 100% Canadian paper fiber and FSC-certified birch wood. It offers forks, spoons, knives, and sets in foodservice bulk cases, individually wrapped dispenser formats, and consumer retail pouches, all manufactured at its Dundalk, Ontario facility. The cutlery is engineered to be a high-performance, PFAS-free, plastic-ban-compliant alternative to conventional disposable plastic utensils for restaurants, caterers, and retail consumers.
Product overview
Greenlid is a Canadian-owned company offering two product lines: Paper Fiber Cutlery and Birch Cutlery. The Paper Fiber Cutlery line features spoons, forks, and knives made from 100% Canadian paper, heat-resistant up to 80°C, compostable, and PFAS-free. The Birch Cutlery collection provides an elevated dining alternative made from FSC-certified sustainably sourced birch wood, also compostable, microwavable, PFAS-free, and compliant with plastic bans. Both lines are offered in foodservice bulk/individually wrapped formats and retail pouch packaging, including 3-piece and 4-piece cutlery sets with napkins. All products are proudly manufactured in Dundalk, Ontario, Canada.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Paper Fiber Cutlery: Canadian-made paper fiber cutlery that is heat resistant up to 80°C, made from 100% Canadian paper, compostable, and free of aftertaste.
- Birch Cutlery
Products and services
- Paper Fiber Cutlery – Foodservice Bulk Bulk paper fiber forks (1000/case), spoons (1000/case), and knives (1300/case) made from 100% Canadian paper, heat-resistant up to 80°C, compostable, PFAS-free, and free of aftertaste. Sold to restaurants, caterers, and institutional dining operators for high-volume commercial service.
- Paper Fiber Cutlery – Individually Wrapped (Foodservice) Individually wrapped paper fiber forks (250/case), spoons (250/case), and knives (400/case) for high-volume commercial foodservice environments requiring hygienic, single-serve disposable cutlery.
- Paper Fiber Cutlery – Retail Pouch Retail consumer pouch packaging containing 25 paper fiber forks, 25 paper fiber knives, 25 paper fiber spoons, or a 24-piece mixed pack. Targeted at individual consumers for home, picnic, or event use.
- Paper Fiber Cutlery Sets (Foodservice) PF Cutlery 4 PC Set (1 spoon, 1 knife, 1 fork, 1 napkin; 150/case) and PF Cutlery 3 PC Set (1 knife, 1 fork, 1 napkin; 250/case). Bundle-format paper fiber cutlery for foodservice operators.
- Birch Cutlery – Foodservice Bulk Bulk birch forks (1000/case), spoons (1000/case), and knives (1000/case) crafted from FSC-certified (FSC C159214) sustainably sourced birch wood. Microwave-safe, PFAS-free, PLA-free, fully compostable, and compliant with federal and local plastic bans. Targeted at high-volume foodservice operators.
- Birch Cutlery – Individually Wrapped (Foodservice) Individually wrapped birch forks (2 x 500 unit dispenser), spoons, and knives. FSC-certified, compostable, microwavable, and PFAS-free. Designed for high-volume commercial foodservice use.
- Birch Cutlery Sets (Foodservice) Birch Cutlery 4 PC Set (2 x 250 pack) and Birch Cutlery 3 PC Set (500/case). Multi-piece birch cutlery sets for foodservice operators, made from FSC-certified birch wood.
- Birch Cutlery – Retail Pouch Retail consumer packaging of birch forks, spoons, knives, and a mixed pack. Made from FSC-certified birch wood and targeted at individual consumers for personal and event use.
Quantifiable outcome
- Heat resistant up to 80°C
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Greenlid
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Greenlid technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Greenlid partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Greenlid competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Trellis Earth: US distributor and brand focused on compostable foodservice disposables including fiber-based cutlery. Comparable to Greenlid as a smaller, sustainability-positioned competitor in the same end-markets.
- Stalk Market: US-based brand of compostable foodservice disposables made from sugarcane and other plant fibers. Comparable to Greenlid's Paper Fiber Cutlery line in substrate and channel.
- Bambu Home: US-based maker of bamboo and wood kitchenware including disposable wooden cutlery. Comparable to Greenlid's Birch Cutlery line in materials, end-use, and sustainability positioning.
- Aardvark Straws: US paper straw manufacturer serving foodservice and retail with compostable products. Thematically and operationally comparable to Greenlid in PFAS-free, compostable disposable foodservice positioning.
Direct peers
- BioPak: Australia/New Zealand-headquartered maker of compostable foodservice packaging including wooden cutlery and sugarcane items. Comparable to Greenlid in product mix, regulatory alignment with single-use plastic bans, and B2B foodservice focus.
- World Centric: US-based manufacturer of compostable foodservice products including cutlery, plates, and bowls made from plant-based materials. Directly comparable to Greenlid in product format, sustainability positioning, and B2B/B2C foodservice channel mix.
- Vegware: UK-based manufacturer of compostable foodservice packaging including wooden cutlery, bagasse items, and plant-based coatings. Closely comparable to Greenlid's Birch Cutlery line and shared foodservice/retail go-to-market.
Broad incumbents
- Huhtamaki: Global foodservice packaging manufacturer with a North American paper-based cutlery and tableware portfolio. Relevant incumbent competitor to Greenlid in molded fiber cutlery, particularly for large foodservice contracts.
- Eco-Products (Novolex): Largest North American brand of compostable foodservice packaging, now part of Novolex. Operates across cups, cutlery, containers, and bags with established foodservice distribution — overlaps Greenlid's cutlery lines as part of a much broader portfolio.
- Pactiv Evergreen: Major North American foodservice disposables manufacturer offering cutlery, cups, and containers. Represents the legacy incumbent that Greenlid's sustainable positioning challenges in foodservice accounts.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
Greenlid social profiles
Digital presenceGreenlid compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Greenlid financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Greenlid leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Greenlid funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds6 records
Investors5 records
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Greenlid M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Greenlid
What does Greenlid do?
Greenlid designs, manufactures, and sells compostable single-use cutlery made from 100% Canadian paper fiber and FSC-certified birch wood. It offers forks, spoons, knives, and sets in foodservice bulk cases, individually wrapped dispenser formats, and consumer retail pouches, all manufactured at its Dundalk, Ontario facility. The cutlery is engineered to be a high-performance, PFAS-free, plastic-ban-compliant alternative to conventional disposable plastic utensils for restaurants, caterers, and retail consumers.
Is Greenlid a public or private company?
Greenlid is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Greenlid founded?
Greenlid was founded in 2014. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Greenlid based?
Greenlid is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Greenlid make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Paper Fiber Cutlery Sales are the primary driver. The others are birch Cutlery Sales.
Who are Greenlid's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Trellis Earth, Stalk Market, Bambu Home and Aardvark Straws. Direct peers are BioPak, World Centric and Vegware. Broad incumbents are Huhtamaki, Eco-Products (Novolex) and Pactiv Evergreen.
Does Greenlid have an API?
No public API is recorded for Greenlid.
What industry is Greenlid in?
Greenlid's product category is Compostable Single-Use Cutlery. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAJAGAG, Disposable Tableware (Plates, Cups, Cutlery), with a secondary code of IMALACAJ, Paper-Based Foodservice Packaging (Cups, Lids, Trays, Takeout Containers). Its NAICS code is 322 and its SIC code is 3420.