What Berk Enterprises does

Berk Enterprises, Inc., doing business as Berk Brands, is a privately held, family-owned B2B supplier of foodservice disposables founded in 1946 in Warren, Ohio, and incorporated under its current name in 1976. The company manufactures and distributes more than 4,000 stock-keeping units spanning paper, plastic, and concession-grade disposables, janitorial supplies, and custom molded and printed products developed via in-house 3D modeling. Its catalog is organized under three sub-brands — Berkley Square, Berk Concession Supply, and Environ (eco-friendly disposables) — and serves foodservice operators, concession businesses, and janitorial buyers through a channel mix that includes national broadliners such as PFG, regional distributors (Action Enterprises, Van Paper), enterprise end-users (Chipotle), and concession specialists (Seivers Concessions, Gold Medal Popcorn).

The company operates from its Warren, Ohio headquarters and a second distribution center in Jackson, Mississippi opened in 2022, supporting a national service footprint that extended to Canada in 2025 via a partnership with Wonderland Food & Equipment. Berk sells primarily on a B2B terms basis through distributor and direct relationships, with custom molding and private-label programs as higher-value extensions of the standard catalog. Disclosed operational metrics — 96.54% on-time delivery, 99.72% quality rate, and 99.97% order accuracy — point to manufacturing and logistics discipline rather than software-driven process control.

Ownership and governance are concentrated within the founding Berk family across three generations: founder Harold Berk (1946), co-founder Suzanne Berk, second-generation Rob Berk as President Emeritus, and third-generation Reilly Berk as President and CEO from 2022 and majority owner from 2024. Strategic positioning has emphasized continuity alongside measured expansion: a Woman Owned Business certification obtained in 2024 unlocked diversity-supplier procurement pathways and contributed to a 2025 PFG Diversity Supplier of the Year recognition.

Name

Berk Enterprises

Legal name

Berk Enterprises, Inc.

Website

https://berkbrands.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Berk Enterprises is a privately held, family-owned B2B manufacturer and distributor of 4,000+ foodservice disposables, janitorial supplies, and custom molded products serving national broadliners, regional distributors, and foodservice operators across the U.S. and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foodservice Disposables

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Foodservice Disposables (cups, plates, bowls, trays, clamshells) (IMAMAHAI), Foodservice Packaging & Takeout Containers Wholesale (AFAIALAE), Disposables & Single-Use Foodservice Products Wholesale (AFAIALAC), Foodservice & Single-Use Plastic Packaging (Cups, Lids, Cutlery) Manufacturing (IMANAEAI)

Keywords

• Foodservice disposables
• Novelty drinkware
• Custom molded cups
• Eco-friendly tableware
• Concession supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Warren

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Foodservice Disposables Sales: Core revenue from selling over 4,000 foodservice disposable products including cutlery, straws, cups, to-go containers, napkins, trays, and other foodservice supplies. Products sold in bulk quantities (typically 1000ct cases) to distributors and end users.
2. Custom Design Services: Revenue from custom-printed and custom-molded product design services. Includes custom logo printing, specific colors, and fully custom designs through their in-house Art Department.
3. Environ Eco-Friendly Products: Sales of earth-friendly alternative products including biodegradable and compostable cups, containers, cutlery, and tableware under the Environ brand.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Berk Enterprises manufactures and distributes over 4,000 foodservice disposable products—including cutlery, cups, containers, straws, napkins, trays, and novelty souvenir drinkware—through its Berkley Square, Berk Concession Supply, and Environ sub-brands. The company also offers custom design, custom molding, and custom printing services for novelty and concession packaging, supplying national foodservice distributors, restaurants, institutions, and entertainment venues through multiple U.S. distribution centers.

Product overview

Berk Enterprises operates as a B2B supplier of food service disposables with three primary sub-brands: Berkley Square (core foodservice disposables), Berk Concession Supply (specialty concession products), and Environ (eco-friendly alternatives). The company offers over 4,000 products including cutlery, cups, containers, plates, napkins, straws, trays, and janitorial supplies. Additional offerings include custom design services, custom molded products, and custom printed products that leverage in-house 3D modeling and Art Department capabilities. Products are distributed to foodservice distributors, national chains, educational institutions, entertainment venues, and concession operators through multiple distribution centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Environ: Earth-friendly product line featuring biodegradable and compostable food service disposables including cups, containers, cutlery, bowls, plates, straws, and trays.
• Berkley Square
• Berk Concession

Products and services

• Berkley Square Foodservice Disposables A catalog of over 4,000 foodservice disposables including plastic cutlery, straws, cups, to-go containers, napkins, plates, trays, and related items for restaurants, distributors, and institutions.
• Berk Concession Supply Novelty Drinkware Specialty concession products including souvenir cups, themed drinkware, novelty drinkware, fry buckets, cotton candy bags, lemonade cups, food mixes, and accessories for fairs, stadiums, theaters, and amusement parks.
• Environ Eco-Friendly Products Earth-friendly biodegradable and compostable product line including Environ cups, containers, cutlery, plates, bowls, trays, straws, and bagasse-based tableware.
• Takeout and To-Go Products Disposable takeout and to-go containers, cups, and packaging solutions designed for restaurants and grab-and-go food service operations.
• Janitorial Products Cleaning and janitorial supplies including cleaners, degreasers, dispensers, gloves, hand soap and sanitizers, laundry detergent, mops, brooms, restroom supplies, and trash bags.
• Custom Molded Products Custom-molded drinkware and souvenir cups created through 3D modeling, 3D-printed prototyping, and bespoke mold production for mass manufacturing of 3D toppers and bottles.
• Custom Printed Products Customization services that add logos, specific colors, and fully custom designs to existing catalog items via the in-house Art Department.
• Custom Design Services Bespoke product design service that delivers custom-printed cups, 3D toppers, and creative packaging concepts tailored to specific customer visions.
• PET Cups and Lids Polyethylene terephthalate plastic cups available in 12oz, 16oz, 20oz, and 24oz sizes with compatible flat lids and sip-thru lids featuring straw slots.
• Food Service Cutlery Disposable cutlery including forks, knives, teaspoons, soup spoons, taster spoons, sporks, cutlery kits, and serving utensils in multiple materials and weights.
• Bagasse Tableware Compostable Environ tableware made from bagasse including plates, bowls, and 3-compartment plates available in natural and white colors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96.54% on-time delivery rate from distribution centers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Wonderland Food & EquipmentflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Exclusive Canadian distributor for Berk products. Described as sole Canadian distributor with strong relationship. Customers enjoy Berk products and product innovation keeps them coming back. Partner testimonial describes Berk as incredibly creative and responsive.
• Performance Food GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor foodservice distribution partner. Recognized Berk Enterprises as their 2025 Diversity Supplier of the Year, demonstrating a significant ongoing supply relationship. Performance Food Group Atlanta partnership mentioned specifically with Kristina providing testimonial about exceptional sales support.
• Alex's Lemonade StandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharitable partnership supporting Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, which fights childhood cancer. Listed in partnerships section of website under About Us navigation.
• Hitch-HikerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed in partnerships section of website under About Us navigation alongside Alex's Lemonade Stand.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Vegware: UK-based compostable foodservice packaging manufacturer expanding into North America. Comparable to Berk's Environ line and concession custom-print capabilities; primarily competes outside the U.S.

Direct peers

• Sabert Corporation: Mid-market foodservice packaging manufacturer specializing in containers, cutlery, and sustainable disposables. Closely comparable to Berk in scale, B2B foodservice focus, and emphasis on both traditional and eco-friendly product lines.
• Gold Medal Products Co. Manufacturer and supplier of concession equipment and foodservice disposables (popcorn, cotton candy, nachos, concession supplies). Directly comparable to Berk Concession Supply with overlapping customers in fairs, stadiums, and entertainment venues.
• Inline Plastics: Manufacturer of clear PET clamshells, containers, and foodservice packaging. Comparable mid-market competitor focused on foodservice disposables with similar distributor-led B2B model.
• Genpak: Manufacturer of foodservice disposables including containers, cups, and lids serving distributors and foodservice operators. Similar B2B model and product breadth to Berk's Berkley Square line.
• Eco-Products (a Novolex brand): Pioneer in compostable foodservice disposables using PLA and bagasse materials. Closely comparable to Berk's Environ sub-brand and the most direct competitor for sustainability-driven QSR procurement programs.

Emerging players

• World Centric: Certified B Corp producing compostable foodservice disposables (cutlery, cups, plates, containers). Most comparable to Berk's Environ eco-line with stronger mission-driven positioning but smaller scale.

Broad incumbents

• Huhtamaki: Global foodservice packaging manufacturer with significant North American operations (cups, plates, containers). Competes with Berk on foodservice disposables and offers an international footprint Berk lacks.
• Pactiv Evergreen: One of the largest North American foodservice disposables manufacturers (food cartons, cups, containers, tableware). Directly comparable to Berk's Berkley Square line but with vastly broader scale, public financials, and nationwide DC coverage.
• Dart Container Corporation / Novolex: Major foodservice packaging manufacturer (cups, containers, lids, cutlery) under Novolex. Highly comparable to Berk's core disposables catalog and has acquired Eco-Products, indicating consolidation trends that affect Berk's eco-line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BerkBrands
• Facebookfacebook.com/BerkBrands
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/berk-enterprises
• Instagraminstagram.com/berkbrandsinc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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