What World Centric does

World Centric is a Rohnert Park, California-based manufacturer of compostable foodservice and packaging products founded in 2004. The company produces plates, bowls, hot and cold cups, lids, takeout containers, flat bread containers, pizza packaging, cutlery, bags, and catering/baking supplies from plant-based materials including bamboo, sugarcane (bagasse), and cellulose, with PFAS-free moisture barriers where applicable. All disposable SKUs are designed to compost in commercial facilities within 180 days, and the company holds B Corp (since 2010), NSF compostability verification, FSC, One Percent for the Planet, and NMSDC certifications. The business is privately held, bootstrapped with no disclosed funding rounds, and operates with 51-100 employees.

World Centric sells through a multi-channel model: a direct e-commerce storefront at store.worldcentric.com targeting SMB and individual buyers, B2B customer partnerships for enterprise foodservice accounts, a custom printing service and a custom design/studio service for branded packaging, retail placement via a store locator, and a dedicated Consumer Packaged Goods line for retail/wholesale distributors. Non-profit organizations receive a discount program, and the company commits 25% of profits to grassroots social and environmental organizations. Since 2018, staff-directed giving has totaled $1,174,000, and the Shared Plates program ties product sales to social and environmental funding.

The company's growth posture is reflected in 2026 product launches (Square Fiber Plates and a deep-dish Flat Bread Container), a 2025 B Lab recertification, and ongoing impact partnerships with organizations including MAIA, Wandikweza, 6th and B Garden, WomenGro, WoteSawa, and OSO. Distribution remains U.S.-focused with no disclosed international operations, and pricing is not publicly disclosed, requiring quotation or account creation. The operating model is mission-driven rather than venture-funded, prioritizing certification-backed sustainability claims and a donation-linked value proposition over rapid scale.

Name

World Centric

Legal name

WorldCentric.com

Website

https://worldcentric.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

World Centric manufactures compostable foodservice and packaging products from bamboo, sugarcane, and cellulose with PFAS-free barriers. It sells to restaurants, caterers, event planners, and retailers via e-commerce and B2B channels as a B Corp that donates 25% of profits to social and environmental causes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Compostable Foodservice Packaging

NAICS

Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing (322291)

SIC

Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110), Paper Mills (2621)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Foodservice Disposables (cups, plates, bowls, trays, clamshells) (IMAMAHAI), Napkins, Tableware & Foodservice Disposables (Plates, Cups, Cutlery) (CRADALAD), Bio-based Packaging Materials (molded fiber, bio-barrier coatings, compostables) (IMAMALAI), Compostable & Bio-based Rigid Packaging (injection/blow/thermoform) (IMANANAD)

Keywords

• Compostable food packaging
• Foodservice disposables
• Plant fiber packaging
• Sustainable packaging products
• Compostable tableware

Headquarters

HQ city

Rohnert Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Compostable Foodservice Product Sales: World Centric manufactures and sells compostable and reusable foodservice packaging products including plates, bowls, cups, take-out containers, cutlery, catering supplies, bags, and pizza packaging through e-commerce and B2B channels

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

World Centric manufactures and sells compostable foodservice and packaging products made from plant-based materials including bamboo, sugarcane (bagasse), and cellulose. Its portfolio spans plates, bowls, hot and cold cups, lids, takeout containers, flat bread/pizza containers, cutlery, bags, and catering/baking supplies, all engineered to break down in commercial composting facilities within 180 days. The company also offers custom printing and custom design services for branded compostable products.

Product overview

World Centric is a compostable and reusable foodservice product company offering a unified portfolio of physical goods. The core product line includes disposable foodservice items such as plates (including Square Fiber Plates), bowls, cups (hot and cold), lids, takeout containers, flat bread containers, pizza products, utensils (including paper cutlery), bags, and catering/baking supplies—all designed to compost in commercial facilities within 180 days. The company also offers customization services (Custom Printing, Custom Design, Custom CPG) and retail products for individual consumers. The Shared Plates Program represents their giving initiative where proceeds support social and environmental causes. All products are manufactured from natural materials like bamboo, sugarcane, cellulose, and unbleached plant fiber, with PFAS-free moisture barriers where applicable.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• World Centric Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG): Consumer packaged goods line for retail products

Products and services

• Cold Cups & Lids Compostable cups designed for cold beverages, available with matching lids for foodservice operators and retailers seeking sustainable single-use alternatives.
• Hot Cups & Lids Compostable cups designed for hot beverages with PFAS-free moisture barriers, sold to foodservice operators as a sustainable alternative to plastic or wax-lined disposables.
• Plates Compostable plate products including round and square fiber plates made from plant-based materials for foodservice and event use.
• Square Fiber Plates New square-shaped fiber plates launched in 2026, designed to elevate food presentation in foodservice settings and made from compostable plant fiber.
• Bowls & Lids Compostable bowls with matching lids for serving soups, salads, and other food items in foodservice and takeout settings.
• Take Out Containers Compostable containers designed for food takeout and delivery, replacing plastic clamshells and styrofoam for restaurants and foodservice operators.
• Pizza Containers Compostable pizza containers and serving products designed for pizzerias and foodservice operators seeking sustainable alternatives to corrugated or plastic pizza boxes.
• Utensils (Cutlery) Compostable cutlery including paper cutlery and other utensils designed as an eco-friendly alternative to conventional disposable plastics for foodservice and consumer use.
• Bags Compostable bag products for food service and retail packaging applications, positioned as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic bags.
• Catering & Baking Supplies Compostable catering pans and baking supplies for caterers, event operators, and foodservice customers needing large-format compostable serviceware.
• Flat Bread Containers Compostable containers made from unbleached plant fiber with PFAS-free moisture barrier, designed for pizzas, flatbreads, and similar foodservice applications; deep dish size added in 2026.
• Custom Printing Custom printing service allowing businesses to add branded designs to World Centric compostable foodservice products for restaurants, caterers, and events.
• Custom Design (Studio) Custom design service for creating bespoke compostable foodservice products tailored to a customer's branding and packaging requirements.
• World Centric Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Consumer packaged goods line manufactured by World Centric and sold through retail distributors and grocery channels to end consumers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products compost in 180 days in commercial composting facilities
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MAIAcoreOthersNon-profit partner focused on Indigenous girls' education in Guatemala, operating Central America's first female Indigenous-led secondary school. World Centric staffdirected giving supports this organization.
• WandikwezacoreOthersLast-mile health organization in Malawi providing proactive doorstep maternal health care. World Centric staff-directed giving supports this organization.
• 6th and B GardenminorOthersNew York-based urban garden organization receiving in-kind product donations for spring school programming focused on environmental stewardship and education.
• WomenGrocoreOthersWomen's empowerment organization supported through World Centric's Staff Giving program.
• WoteSawacoreOthersWomen's empowerment organization supported through World Centric's Staff Giving program focused on gender equality advocacy.
• OSOcoreOthersOrganization supported through World Centric's Staff Giving program as part of gender equality and advocacy efforts.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Pactiv Evergreen: Pactiv Evergreen is a large-scale foodservice and foodservice-disposables manufacturer that has launched sustainable product lines alongside its conventional plastic/polystyrene portfolio. Comparable as a competitor for the same foodservice customers, but with much broader scale and category reach.
• Dart Container Corporation: Dart is a major US foodservice disposables manufacturer (cups, containers, cutlery) with a growing portfolio of fiber-based and compostable products. Comparable buyer overlap with World Centric, but at meaningfully larger manufacturing and distribution scale.
• Huhtamaki (Foodservice): Huhtamaki's foodservice segment produces paper and fiber-based tableware, cups, and containers globally and has invested in compostable product lines. Competes for the same foodservice operators as World Centric, particularly in QSR and takeaway, at global scale.
• Genpak: Genpak manufactures foodservice packaging including plates, bowls, containers, and lids and has expanded into compostable and recycled-content lines. It competes for the same foodservice accounts as World Centric, though its core catalog remains conventional plastics/foam.

Direct peers

• Eco-Products (Novolex): Eco-Products is the most direct US-based competitor in compostable foodservice packaging (plates, bowls, cutlery, containers) made from plant-based fibers. Both target the same foodservice customers and sustainability-driven buyers, though Eco-Products benefits from Novolex's scale and distribution reach.
• BioPak: BioPak (Australia / Europe) designs compostable foodservice packaging from plant fiber and bioplastics and competes in the same category as World Centric. Comparable on product, materials, and ESG-led positioning, with a primary Asia-Pacific focus.
• Vegware: Vegware is a UK-headquartered specialist in compostable foodservice packaging with a near-identical product range (plates, cups, cutlery, containers) and a similar B2B foodservice go-to-market. Directly comparable on materials, certifications, and customer base, though with a UK/European geographic anchor.

Emerging players

• Footprint (Footprint Materials): Footprint is a materials-science company developing fiber-based, compostable foodservice packaging using proprietary coating technologies (including PFAS-free barriers). Comparable on product category and sustainability thesis, but with a more technology-licensed and tier-1-customer focus.
• Trellis Earth Products: Trellis Earth is a smaller US-based compostable foodservice products company selling plates, bowls, cups, and cutlery through distribution. Overlaps with World Centric in product range and customer segment, but at smaller scale and narrower distribution.

Others

• Lollicup / Karat by Lollicup: Karat by Lollicup is a foodservice disposables distributor that carries a broad mix of conventional and compostable products, including eco-friendly lines that overlap with World Centric's catalog. Comparable as a channel/competitor for the same foodservice operators, but with a distribution-led rather than manufacturer-led model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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