Biopap

What Biopap does

Biopap S.r.l. Società Benefit is an Italian manufacturer of recyclable and compostable food packaging, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Settimo Milanese. The company designs cellulose-based containers from raw materials sourced in PEFC- and FSC-certified Nordic European forests, engineered to perform across extreme temperatures (-90°C liquid nitrogen through +185/215°C oven regeneration) and across cook-and-chill, cook-and-freeze, modified-atmosphere packaging, and ready-meal applications. Its integrated stack spans proprietary materials, modular sealing systems (thermo-sealing films, modular moulds, Easy-Open rigid lids, Easy-Clip hard lids, windowed sleeves), and patented container families including BIOPAP MAP, Hercules, Genius Meal Tray, and the 2025-launched Easy Genius Ecosystem developed with POLIBOX. The company holds 12 patents, allocates 3% of revenue to R&D annually, and operates three production plants powered by 100% renewable energy with zero CO2 emissions, zero waste, and zero process water consumption. Certifications across EN 13432, OK Compost Home, BPI, CIC, PEFC, FSC, USDA Biobased, and biomethanization eligibility anchor its positioning for the EU PPWR 2025/40 framework.

Biopap generates revenue through B2B sales of its compostable packaging products — containers, trays, bowls, plates, wrapping paper, and proprietary sealing systems — to professional caterers, collective catering operators, hospitals, airlines, food manufacturers (including KNORR Professional), and premium foodservice brands. Pricing is quote-based and negotiated per customer, project, and volume; no public price list exists. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales supported by technical customer service and a BIOPAP Academy demonstration facility with exclusive regional distributors in markets such as Greece, Croatia, and (via strategic associate) partnerships with NOVACART. Trade-show presence across Interpack, Intergastra, HOST, ECOMONDO, Gulfood Manufacturing, and SaudiFood Manufacturing drives demand generation. The company remains entirely founder-owned (four co-founders, including President Michelangelo Anderlini and Vice President Maria Teresa Brassiolo), with no external funding disclosed across its 25-year history, structured as an Italian Società Benefit.

Name

Biopap

Legal name

BIOPAP S.r.l. Società Benefit

Website

https://biopap.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Biopap is an Italian manufacturer of compostable, cellulose-based food packaging (containers, trays, sealing systems) engineered for extreme-temperature use from -90°C to +215°C. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Settimo Milanese, it sells primarily B2B to institutional caterers, hospitals, airlines, and food manufacturers across Europe and the Gulf.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Compostable Food Packaging

akta.pro primary industry

Bio-based Packaging Materials (molded fiber, bio-barrier coatings, compostables) (IMAMALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compostable & Bio-Based Packaging (PLA/PHA, Starch Blends, Cellulose Films) (IMALAMAB), Foodservice/To-Go Packaging (Cups, Clamshells, Cutlery) (IMALAHAM), Biodegradable Packaging Materials (films, trays, foams) (IMAEAOAB), Compostable & Bio-based Rigid Packaging (injection/blow/thermoform) (IMANANAD)

Keywords

• Compostable food packaging
• Biodegradable containers
• Foodservice packaging solutions
• Cellulose-based packaging
• Industrial compostable packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Milanese

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Compostable Food Packaging Products: Biopap generates revenue from the sale of proprietary compostable food containers, trays, bowls, meal trays, plates, and sealing/closure systems. Products are sold directly to B2B customers (caterers, hospitals, airlines, food manufacturers) and through distributors. Revenue is one-time per transaction, with repeat orders driven by ongoing customer relationships.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Biopap manufactures and sells patented, compostable and biodegradable food packaging containers, trays, bowls, plates, wrapping paper, and modular sealing/closure systems made from cellulose-based materials sourced from PEFC-certified Nordic forests. Products are engineered for extreme-temperature performance from -90°C (liquid nitrogen tunnels) to +185/+215°C (oven), enabling cook & freeze, cook & chill, hot meal, modified atmosphere, and airline catering applications. The portfolio is sold to professional B2B buyers — collective caterers, hospitals, airlines, food manufacturers, and retail grocery operators — through direct enterprise sales and exclusive regional distributors.

Product overview

BIOPAP® offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance compostable food packaging solutions designed for professional use. The core product lines include BIOPAP® LP (professional line), BIOPAP® LC (catering line), BIOPAP® RE (retail line), and specialized products like BIOPAP® MAP for modified atmosphere packaging and BIOPAP® Hercules multifunctional containers. The portfolio includes sealing systems (thermo-sealing machines, films, modular molds, lids) and innovative meal tray systems like BIOPAP GENIUS Meal Tray® and BIOPAP® Easy Genius Ecosystem developed with POLIBOX®. All products are designed for extreme temperature resistance (from -90°C to +185/215°C), made from renewable European raw materials, and certified compostable. The company also provides complete solutions for collective catering, airline catering, retail, and foodservice sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BIOPAP® LP Professional Line Innovative and exclusive line of biodegradable and compostable food containers usable from freezer to oven, designed for professional use with patented materials from renewable sources. The professional flagship container range for high-volume operators.
• BIOPAP® LC Catering Line Patented biodegradable and compostable food containers with high resistance to fats and greases, designed for catering applications.
• BIOPAP® 1/2 GN Container with Reinforced Edge (LC SI 23) Compostable 1/2 Gastronorm container with a specially designed reinforced welding edge featuring a peripheral curl that guarantees exceptional mechanical rigidity and a perfectly planar sealing surface, used by KNORR Professional for High Convenience deep-frozen meal range.
• BIOPAP® MAP Modified Atmosphere Packaging World's first compostable, paper-based container suitable for modified atmosphere food packaging, extending shelf life while remaining compostable end-of-life; resistant from freezer to conventional oven.
• BIOPAP® RE Retail Line Biodegradable, compostable, and recyclable food containers for retail and at-home use, suitable for preparing, cooking, storing, freezing, and reheating food.
• BIOPAP® Wrap Counter Paper Biodegradable, compostable, and recyclable wrapping paper designed for packaging deli meats, cheeses, meat, and fish at fresh food counters.
• BIOPAP® Easy-System Professional delivery and takeaway packaging solution enabling sustainable and hygienic food delivery, designed to create new restaurant business models around compostable packaging.
• BIOPAP® Easy-Catering One thermo-sealing template accommodating five BIOPAP trays, delivering a complete sustainable solution for diverse catering recipes and meal compositions.
• BIOPAP® BOWL Compostable bowls made from biodegradable, compostable, and recyclable materials, suitable for diverse uses from Hawaiian poke to gourmet dishes.
• BIOPAP® LP Professional Compostable Plates Compostable single-use plates for catering made from European renewable raw materials without PFAS, meeting high environmental and hygiene standards.
• BIOPAP® ATLAS Hot Meal Casserole Compostable hot meal casserole engineered for airline catering, achieving 2.5x less CO2 emissions than aluminum alternatives (35.6 kg CO2 saved per 1,000 units, 70% CO2 reduction vs. PP containers); fully scalable on existing high-speed automated crimping lines.
• BIOPAP® Hercules Multifunctional Container Single, multifunctional, patented paper-based container designed for all packaging processes at fresh self-service counters, reducing food waste while improving hygiene, preservation, and shelf-life.
• BIOPAP GENIUS® Meal Tray Self-supporting, multi-compartment, fully compostable GN 1/2 meal tray for hospitals, clinics, and care homes; each compartment can be opened independently in the desired sequence and the tray is 12x lighter than traditional meal trays.
• BIOPAP® EASY GENIUS Meal Tray Ecosystem Self-supporting GN 1/2 compostable meal tray combined with the EASY BOX isotermic container (developed with POLIBOX) enabling hot/cold zone separation in a single unit for catering delivery, used with the Easy Genius line.
• BIOPAP® Easy Serve Compostable packaging solution for Cook & Freeze, ready meals, and premium foodservice with a patented bottom-release system enabling a straight-to-plate experience without tools.
• BIOPAP® Sealing and Closure Systems Complete range of proprietary sealing and closure systems for BIOPAP containers, including thermo-sealing with film, modular mould thermo-sealing, heat-sealed rigid lids with EASY-OPEN (MT), windowed sleeve (SLW), hard Easy-Clip lids (CT), and manual sleeve lids (SL).

Quantifiable outcome

• 220,000 kg CO₂ saved per year through use of compostable containers vs. conventional alternatives
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• O-CycleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 February 2026O-Cycle is a professional composting solutions provider for food and organic waste. At Intergastra 2026, BIOPAP® and O-Cycle shared a stand (Hall 1, Stand 1G39) to showcase integrated composting and compostable packaging solutions for the foodservice industry.
• POLIBOXcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 October 2025POLIBOX® developed the EASY BOX® isotermic container specifically for the BIOPAP® EASY GENIUS ECOSYSTEM. The EASY BOX maintains separate temperature zones (hot/cold) for up to 3 hours from sealing, is stackable and modular, and was developed in record time through close collaboration. POLIBOX® is described as the sector leader in thermoinsulated containers.
• FutamuracoreTechnology or IntegrationA 25-year partnership driving innovation in compostable food packaging. Futamura supplies its NatureFlex cellulose film, which BIOPAP® uses to line trays, advancing compostable food packaging that reduces carbon footprints and supports circularity. The partnership has produced multiple patented products and continues to drive product innovation.
• NovacartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNovacart is described as an associate company, sharing an exhibition at Interpack 2026. Novacart celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2026 alongside BIOPAP®'s 25th anniversary (125 combined years of innovation). Novacart is the world leader in paper-based baking moulds and advanced baking cups.
• SocamelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocamel adapted its ERGOSERVE XS dual-flow trolley to work with the BIOPAP® Genius Meal Tray, enabling perfect separation of the double-flow system. The trolley reduces service time and maintains hot meals at temperature while keeping cold preparations cold.
• George Makris and John Kouklakis (Exclusive Distributors – Greece)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributors of BIOPAP® products in Greece. Instrumental in winning the Packaging Award 2025 in Athens and driving adoption of BIOPAP® solutions in the Greek market.
• Extrapoint (Croatia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partner that facilitated the deployment of BIOPAP® Easy Genius Meal Tray at the University Hospital of Zagreb, Croatia.
• Compostable by Design PlatformminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-sector value chain collaboration platform established in 2023 to facilitate large-scale organic recycling of compostable materials in Europe. BIOPAP® is a supporter. The platform unites resin producers, film and paper manufacturers, packaging converters, brands, retailers, logistics providers, organic waste management experts, certification bodies, and academic institutions.
• International Compost AllianceminorOthersInternational alliance of which BIOPAP® is a member, participating in the selection of the International Compost Awareness Week theme and promoting composting as essential for sustainable communities.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BioPak: Australia-headquartered compostable food packaging company serving the APAC and European foodservice markets. Directly competes with Biopap in compostable containers, cutlery, and foodservice packaging with similar sustainability positioning and B2B distribution model.
• Eco-Products (Novolex): US-based compostable foodservice packaging brand owned by Novolex, producing plant-based plates, bowls, and containers. Directly competes with Biopap in compostable foodservice packaging, with stronger North American distribution but less specialization in high-temperature ovenable containers.
• Vegware: UK-based specialist manufacturer of compostable food packaging for catering, foodservice, and events. Directly competes with Biopap in the same compostable food container category, serving similar institutional customers (caterers, hospitality, healthcare) with plant-based disposable packaging.
• Novacart: Italian paper-based baking moulds and advanced baking cups manufacturer, described as Biopap's strategic associate partner. Direct peer in paper-based food packaging manufacturing with shared exhibition at Interpack 2026 and overlapping European customer base in food manufacturing.

Broad incumbents

• Pactiv Evergreen: Large US-headquartered foodservice and food packaging manufacturer with sustainability-focused product lines including compostable fiber containers. A broad incumbent competing with Biopap in foodservice and airline catering segments at greater scale but with less specialization in extreme-temperature compostable solutions.
• WestRock: Global paper and packaging major with sustainable fiber-based product lines serving foodservice and consumer goods markets. Broad incumbent with the scale and distribution to compete with Biopap in fiber-based food packaging should it choose to specialize in compostable meal solutions.
• Huhtamäki: Global food packaging major with a broad portfolio including compostable fiber-based product lines. A larger, established player that has entered the compostable space to capture PPWR-driven demand, competing with Biopap in institutional and foodservice segments.

Others

• Futamura: Japanese manufacturer of NatureFlex cellulose films used in compostable food packaging. Biopap's 25-year strategic supplier and co-innovation partner; comparable as a cellulose-based materials provider enabling the compostable packaging category.
• NatureWorks: US-based producer of Ingeo PLA bioplastic used in compostable food packaging and foodservice applications. Functions as a key materials supplier enabling the broader compostable packaging market in which Biopap competes with PLA-based alternatives.

Regional players

• Detpak: Australia-based foodservice packaging manufacturer with compostable product lines including bagasse and paper containers. Regional player with comparable offerings to Biopap in the APAC market, particularly in Australia and New Zealand foodservice and quick-service restaurant segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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