What Detpak does

Detpak is an Australian paper and cardboard packaging manufacturer and supplier, headquartered in Adelaide and operating as a division of the family-owned Detmold Group. The company designs, manufactures and supplies sustainable food service and FMCG packaging — bags, hot and cold cups, cartons and trays, napkins, plates, bowls, cutlery, wraps, and retail bags — using aqueous, PLA, recycled-content and renewable-fibre materials certified to standards including AS 5810 (Home Compostable) and EN13432 (industrial compostable), with some bag SKUs EUDR-compliant. The portfolio is organised around owned sub-brands (Eco-Products, RecycleMe, I am eco, Ripple Refined, Grasp the Moment) and a manufacturing quality standard cited at 99.99% defect-free.

Revenue is generated through two main channels: standard stock product sales (per-carton unit pricing via detpak.com in e-commerce-enabled markets and through regional distributors globally) and higher-value custom print packaging delivered through the LaunchPad innovation hub, which provides bespoke design, material science, cost engineering and sustainability services with MOQs of 5,000–50,000+ units. A sister company, Cup & Carry, captures sub-MOQ custom print work (250–50,000 units) with 7–15 day Adelaide dispatch, while an authorised-supplier relationship with Uber Eats positions Detpak as a packaging source for delivery operators in Australia.

The company serves enterprise and SMB customers across Quick Service Restaurants (Wingstop Australia, Zambrero, Cinnabon, Soul Origin), premium food and beverage (Yo-Chi, Galactic Donuts), grocery and bulk retail (The Source Bulk Foods), FMCG, fresh produce, petrol and convenience, and industrial/packaged goods segments, with a stated presence in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, the Philippines, the UAE, the US and South Africa, and additional reach via a global distributor network.

Name

Detpak

Legal name

Detpak

Website

https://detpak.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Detpak is an Australian paper and cardboard packaging manufacturer (part of the family-owned Detmold Group) that designs and supplies sustainable food service and FMCG packaging — bags, cups, cartons, wraps, and custom print solutions — to QSR, grocery, foodservice and FMCG customers across Oceania, Asia, the Middle East, the US and Africa via direct e-commerce and a distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foodservice Paper and Cardboard Packaging

NAICS

Paperboard Container Manufacturing (32221), Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing (322212), Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing (322220), Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes) (2670), Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Napkins, Tableware & Foodservice Disposables (Plates, Cups, Cutlery) (CRADALAD), Paper-Based Packaging & Single-Use Paper Products (Paper Bags, Wraps, Cartons) (CRADALAL), Disposable Tableware (Plates, Cups, Cutlery) (CRAJAGAG)

Keywords

• Foodservice packaging
• Paper packaging
• Compostable packaging
• Custom print packaging
• Sustainable packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Adelaide

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Standard Stock Product Sales: Detpak designs, manufactures and supplies sustainable paper and cardboard packaging solutions including bags, cups, cartons, trays, napkins, plates, bowls, cutlery and wraps sold in standard stock quantities (typically by the carton). Revenue generated through direct website sales and distributor network sales.
2. Custom Printed Packaging: Custom print solutions through the LaunchPad innovation hub. Customers can customise products with their branding. MOQs vary by product: 5,000-50,000+ units for cups, 25,000+ for bags, etc. Includes digital printing for hot cups starting at 5,000-12,000 units.
3. Sister Company Referral (Cup & Carry): Referral arrangement with sister company Cup & Carry for small volume custom printed packaging (250-10,000 carry bags, 500-50,000 cups), positioned as an easy, fast solution for short run custom print needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Detpak designs, manufactures and supplies paper and cardboard packaging products for the foodservice industry. Its offering spans stock and custom-printed bags, hot and cold cups, food cartons and trays, napkins, plates, bowls, cutlery, wraps and retail bags, sold by the carton through direct e-commerce in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore and through distributor networks in other markets. Custom print solutions are delivered through the in-house LaunchPad innovation hub with design, material science, cost engineering and sustainability consulting.

Product overview

Detpak is a paper and cardboard packaging manufacturer and supplier operating as part of the Detmold Group. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of sustainable food service packaging products, categorized into core product lines including Bags (SOS bags, D-bags, twist handle bags, carry bags), Cups & Cup Accessories (aqueous hot cups, PLA cold cups, lids, drink trays), Cartons & Trays (burger boxes, sushi cartons), Napkins, Plates/Bowls/Cutlery, Wraps, and Retail Bags. Key sub-brands include Eco-Products® for eco-certified items, RecycleMe™ for recyclable options, I am eco™ for compostable PLA-lined products, and the Aqueous Hot Cup range using water-based coating technology. The On-the-Go Range targets grab-and-go food service, while the Uber Eats Delivery Bag serves delivery operators. Detpak also provides value-added services through LaunchPad (innovation/design services) and Custom Print packaging for branding purposes. The company operates an e-commerce platform for direct purchasing alongside a distributor network, serving markets across Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, Middle East, and globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eco-Products®: Eco-friendly packaging product range featuring sustainable materials and environmental certifications.
• RecycleMe™
• LaunchPad
• I am eco™

Products and services

• Bags Paper bags for takeaway, delivery, checkout and retail use, including SOS bags, D-bags with die-cut handles, twist handle bags, flat bags and specialty bags made from recyclable, compostable and reusable paper materials. Sold in carton quantities to foodservice and retail customers.
• Cups & Cup Accessories Takeaway coffee cups and cold drink cups in single-wall and double-wall constructions, including aqueous-lined hot cups and PLA cold cups, plus lids, drink trays and paper straws. Available in stock and custom-printed formats for foodservice operators.
• Aqueous Hot Cups Hot cups using Detpak's proprietary aqueous lining technology, an innovative water-based dispersion coating that significantly reduces synthetic polymer usage compared to bioplastic or plastic-lined alternatives. Certified Home Compostable to Australian Standard AS 5810 and free from intentionally added PFAS, available in single-wall and double-wall options.
• Cartons & Trays Food service cartons and trays including the Endura burger box range, sushi cartons and general takeaway containers, designed for display, takeaway and delivery applications.
• Napkins Paper napkins for food service establishments, supplied as part of Detpak's broader foodservice packaging portfolio.
• Plates, Bowls & Cutlery Disposable plates, bowls and cutlery for food service including sugarcane-based options and compostable material variants.
• Wraps Food wrapping papers and materials including greaseproof paper, foil-lined bags and specialised wraps for various food types.
• Retail Bags & Accessories Retail shopping bags and accessories including premium branded gift packaging options for retail and gifting applications.
• Uber Eats Delivery Bag Official Uber Eats branded delivery bag manufactured by Detpak as an authorised supplier, available for purchase through the Detpak e-commerce platform for food delivery operators using Uber Eats.
• LaunchPad Innovation Services In-house innovation hub providing bespoke packaging design, material science research, cost engineering and sustainability consulting. Run by industrial and graphic designers, R&D specialists and project managers, including paid digital cup design services.
• Custom Print Packaging Custom branding and printing services on Detpak packaging products, supporting up to 4-colour custom printing on bags and digital printing on hot cups. Includes assistance with artwork finalisation and design requirements. MOQs vary by product: from 25,000 for SOS bags, 5,000–12,000 for hot cups, and 50,000 for custom C SOS bags.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.99% defect-free rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Uber EatscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDetpak is an authorised supplier of Uber Eats branded delivery bags. The company manufactures and sells the official Uber Eats Delivery Bag (Item: C205P0013) through its e-commerce platform. This partnership positions Detpak as a preferred packaging supplier for Uber Eats restaurant partners in Australia.
• Cup & CarrycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCup & Carry is Detpak's sister company specialising in small volume printed packaging. Detpak refers customers with lower-volume custom print requirements (250-10,000 units) to Cup & Carry for easy, fast custom print solutions. Cup & Carry prints and dispatches from Adelaide factory in 7-15 days.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BioPak: Asia-Pacific focused sustainable foodservice packaging company offering compostable cups, containers and cutlery — direct regional competitor to Detpak across Australia, NZ and Southeast Asia.
• Sabert Corporation: Manufacturer of foodservice and consumer packaging including paper-based and sustainable containers, trays and cartons; comparable product mix targeting QSR and food service customers.
• Pactiv Evergreen: Major North American foodservice packaging producer of cups, cartons, containers and tableware; competes head-to-head with Detpak in paper-based foodservice packaging categories.
• WinCup: North American manufacturer of disposable cups and foodservice packaging, including sustainable paper and bio-lined cup lines that directly compete with Detpak's hot and cold cup ranges.
• Huhtamaki: Global foodservice and consumer goods packaging manufacturer with a comparable portfolio of paper cups, containers, cartons and sustainable foodservice packaging serving QSR and food service customers worldwide.
• Eco-Products (Novolex): US-based pioneer in compostable foodservice packaging; competes directly with Detpak's Eco-Products® and I am eco™ lines across cups, containers and cutlery.
• Vegware: UK-based specialist in compostable foodservice packaging (cups, containers, cutlery); competes with Detpak in the I am eco™ / EN13432 compostable cup category across global markets.

Broad incumbents

• Berry Global Group: Diversified global packaging manufacturer with broad foodservice and consumer packaging exposure; competes with Detpak in food-contact paper and flexible packaging categories at greater scale.
• Sealed Air: Global packaging incumbent with foodservice and protective packaging divisions; broader portfolio but overlaps with Detpak in food-contact paper and sustainable packaging solutions.
• Graphic Packaging: Global paperboard packaging manufacturer with foodservice and consumer goods overlap; relevant as a broader paperboard incumbent with deeper scale than Detpak.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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