Ecozema

What Ecozema does

Ecozema S.r.l. società benefit is an Italian manufacturer of certified compostable single-use tableware and food packaging, founded in 2005 and headquartered at Via Campilonghi 3, Santorso (VI), in the Alto Vicentino district near Schio. The company produces cutlery, plates, cups, food containers, and waste-collection bags from renewable raw materials: Novamont's Mater-Bi biopolymer, Ingeo PLA from plant starch, cellulose pulp derived from sugarcane, bamboo, and straw processing waste, and FSC-certified paperboard. All products carry EN13432 / OK Compost INDUSTRIAL certification (DIN CERTCO, VINCOTTE, TUV AUSTRIA) and are PFAS-free in advance of EU Regulation 2025/40; the company also holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, FSC Chain of Custody, and B Corp certifications. Ecozema claims to be the first company worldwide to launch an OK Compost certified fork.

The business operates a multi-channel go-to-market: direct e-commerce (shop.ecozema.com / ecostoviglie.com) for B2C and SMB buyers, a private-label service for GDO (grande distribuzione organizzata) and Ho.Re.Ca. retailers with fully customized branded packaging, a regional zone-agent (agenti di zona) network across Italy, and event-driven sales through major Italian sustainability fairs (Fa la cosa giusta!, Fuorisalone) and large public events (Expo 2015, London 2012 Olympics, Umbria Jazz, Salone del Gusto / Terra Madre, 87th Adunata Nazionale Alpini). Mater-Bi cutlery kits are assembled by Cooperativa sociale Il Ponte, a Schio-based social cooperative employing people with disabilities, which is integrated into the supply chain as a deliberate CSR component of the società benefit structure.

Customer segments span collective catering (company cafeterias, hospitals, schools), retail and GDO, Ho.Re.Ca. (hotels, restaurants, cafés, catering), festivals and outdoor events, gelaterias, and takeaway/delivery. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; commercial quotations are handled directly. Revenue, headcount trajectory, and funding history are not publicly disclosed, and Ecozema is a privately held, founder-owned S.r.l. with €131,714.29 paid-in capital that has not raised external capital.

Name

Ecozema

Legal name

Ecozema S.r.l.

Website

https://ecozema.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ecozema is an Italian manufacturer of EN13432-certified compostable single-use cutlery, plates, cups, and food packaging made from Mater-Bi, PLA, and cellulose pulp, serving collective catering, retail/GDO, Ho.Re.Ca., events, gelaterias, and takeaway customers across Italy and selected European markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Compostable Single-Use Tableware

NAICS

Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing (322220)

SIC

Papers & Allied Products (2600), Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMALAMAB

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

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Sustainable Packaging Solutions

SECONDARYIMAMALAI

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

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Paper & Forest Products/Biomaterials & Bio-based Products

SECONDARYCRAJAGAK

Compostable & Biodegradable Disposable Supplies

Consumer Products & Retail/Household Products & Cleaning Supplies/Trash Bags, Wraps & Disposable Household Supplies

Keywords

• Compostable tableware
• Bioplastic cutlery
• Compostable food packaging
• Private label manufacturing
• EN13432 certified products

Headquarters

HQ city

Santorso

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Compostable Tableware Product Sales: Direct sales of compostable single-use products including cutlery, plates, cups, food containers, and packaging through e-commerce and distribution channels. Products are sold in various formats for retail (consumer packs) and professional (bulk/catering) use.
2. Private Label Manufacturing: Full-service private label production for retailers, supermarkets, and distributors who want branded compostable tableware. Includes product supply, packaging customization with company logos and colors, and EN13432 certified packaging. Targets GDO and Ho.Re.Ca. sector.
3. Retail and GDO Distribution: Supply of retail-ready compostable products in consumer-friendly packaging formats for supermarket chains and organized retail distribution, including dedicated retail product lines with proper shelf-ready packaging.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ecozema manufactures and distributes compostable single-use tableware and food packaging, including cutlery, plates, cups, food containers, and waste collection bags. Products are made from certified biopolymers (Mater-Bi, PLA) and cellulose pulp from sugarcane, bamboo, and straw, and are certified to EN13432 (OK Compost INDUSTRIAL) for industrial composting. The company also offers private label services for retailers and distributors, providing fully customized branded compostable packaging.

Product overview

Ecozema is a manufacturer of compostable single-use tableware and food packaging, operating since 2005 from Santorso, Italy. The product portfolio is organized around core material categories: Posate in Mater-Bi (biopolymer cutlery), Piatti (plates in cellulose pulp, bagasse, and paperboard Charta line), Bicchieri (cups in PLA, paperboard, and paper), Food Packaging (takeaway containers), and specialized lines for Retail/GDO, Gelato, Takeaway/Delivery, and Waste Collection. The company also offers Private Label services for retailers. All products are certified compostable according to EN13432 standard for industrial composting, with materials sourced from renewable origins including Mater-Bi biopolymer, cellulose pulp from sugarcane/bamboo/straw, and PLA from corn starch.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pure Pulp: Line of takeaway containers made from bagasse (sugarcane fiber) for food packaging
• Charta
• P.L.A. Line

Products and services

• Posate in Mater-Bi (Compostable Cutlery) Compostable single-use cutlery (forks, knives, spoons, teaspoons) made from Mater-Bi biopolymer, certified OK Compost EN13432. Features high thermal resistance up to 70°C and ergonomic design. Available in bulk or kit format with biodegradable film packaging. Targets Ho.Re.Ca., collective catering, retail/GDO, and events.
• Piatti Compostabili (Compostable Plates)
• Bicchieri Compostabili (Compostable Cups)
• Food Packaging Containers Compostable food packaging containers and trays for takeaway and delivery services, available in bagasse/cellulose pulp, PLA, and paperboard. EN13432 certified for industrial compostability. Used by food service and delivery operators.
• Takeaway e Delivery Line Complete line of compostable takeaway and food delivery packaging including Soup Cup and Food Boxes (for hot/cold meals), Pure Pulp containers in bagasse (S/M/L sizes), paperboard trays, and PLA containers. All EN13432 certified for industrial composting.
• Coppette Gelato Compostabili (Ice Cream Cups) Compostable ice cream and yogurt cups in paperboard with compostable lamination, available in 80cc, 160cc, and 245cc capacities. Designed for gelaterias, pastry shops, and food service. EN13432 certified.
• Raccolta Rifiuti (Waste Collection Products) Waste collection products including Mater-Bi bags for organic waste (35L, 120L), cardboard waste container liners (120L), Mater-Bi shopping bags, and cardboard waste containers. EN13432 certified for industrial composting.
• Linea Retail e GDO (Retail Product Line) Product line designed for retail and large-scale distribution (GDO) with consumer-friendly pack sizes (15-50 pieces). Includes cutlery, dessert/flat/deep plates, PLA cups, paper cups, and bioplastic straws. EN13432 and FSC certified.
• Linea Design Food Design-oriented compostable tableware line for elegant presentations. Includes bowls, cups, trays, flat and deep plates in various sizes and shapes. Made from cellulose pulp with option for unbleached version. Heat resistant to 100°C, microwave safe, EN13432 certified.
• Private Label Service Private label service for retailers, supermarkets, and distributors to customize packaging with their own brand. Applies to Mater-Bi cutlery, cellulose pulp plates, and compostable cups. Products remain EN13432 certified under the service. Targets GDO and Ho.Re.Ca. sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• Salone del Gusto reduced environmental impact by 65% compared to previous editions through use of compostable materials and proper waste separation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered regional, core, flagship and minor.

• P.G.S.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorP.G.S. is a regional distribution partner serving the Umbria area, distributing Ecozema compostable products for the catering and Ho.Re.Ca. sector, notably supplying Umbria Jazz festival and other bio products in the region.
• Cooperativa sociale Il PontecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial cooperative of type B based in Schio (Vicenza) providing work integration for people with disabilities and social disadvantage. Assembles Ecozema's Mater-Bi cutlery kits with compostable packaging film. This partnership integrates social sustainability into the production process, aligning with Ecozema's benefit company status.
• LagoflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Venetian design company in the domestic design sector. Ecozema participates in the Lago Alliance - Design Week together with other companies committed to sustainable production criteria (nature, person, local economy). Collaborated for Fuorisalone/Milano Design Week events with focus on Food & Kids themes and Interior Life concept.
• PIÚINFORMAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainability partnership association created to raise consumer awareness about adopting sustainable lifestyles. Ecozema participates as a sustainability partner supporting the association's mission to promote eco-friendly consumption patterns.
• LegambienteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Italian environmental association that managed organic waste collection and certified waste composition analysis for Salone del Gusto/Terra Madre 2014 event, supporting Ecozema's compostable product implementation in the event's low-impact waste management system.
• Slow Food / Salone del Gusto / Terra MadrecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational Slow Food organization and its flagship event Salone del Gusto/Terra Madre held at Lingotto Torino. Ecozema supplied compostable tableware for the event's sustainable catering operations, with the event achieving 65% reduction in environmental impact through compostable materials and proper waste separation.
• Regione UmbriaregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government promoting certified compostable bioplastics in sustainable event management. Supported Umbria Jazz and other regional events in adopting Ecozema products for reduced environmental impact.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Huhtamaki: Global foodservice and consumer packaging incumbent with compostable fiber and bio-based product lines. Competes in the same Ho.Re.Ca./GDO channels but as part of a much broader packaging portfolio.
• Duni Group: European tableware and foodservice packaging group whose Vegware acquisition is its dedicated compostable brand. Larger scale and broader portfolio than Ecozema, overlapping in Ho.Re.Ca. single-use tableware.
• Pactiv Evergreen: North American foodservice and beverage packaging incumbent with growing compostable and fiber-based lines. Competes for similar GDO and foodservice customers but from a far larger scale and broader SKU set.

Direct peers

• Sabert Corporation: Global foodservice packaging manufacturer with compostable and bio-based product lines for Ho.Re.Ca. and retail; comparable in molded-pulp and bio-based takeout containers and food-contact compliance.
• World Centric: US-based manufacturer of compostable single-use tableware and foodservice packaging made from PLA, bagasse, and FSC paper. Comparable product mix, certification focus, and B2B/distribution go-to-market.
• Packnwood: French supplier of compostable and biodegradable single-use tableware (plates, cutlery, cups) targeting foodservice and Ho.Re.Ca.; overlapping product portfolio with comparable certifications and EU regulatory exposure.
• Vegware (Duni Group): UK-originated specialist in compostable single-use tableware (cutlery, plates, cups, containers) with EN13432 certification; now part of Duni Group. Closest like-for-like peer given overlapping product range, certification portfolio, and Ho.Re.Ca./events customer focus.

Regional players

• Carton Pack: Italian manufacturer of paper-based and compostable food packaging for Ho.Re.Ca. and retail. Comparable materials (molded fiber, paperboard) and Italian customer overlap, though with a narrower cutlery/tableware line.

Emerging players

• Novamont: Italian originator of Mater-Bi bioplastic and a key upstream supplier to Ecozema, but also markets its own compostable products. Comparable in Italian/EU compostables focus and regulatory positioning, with adjacent rather than fully overlapping product line.

Others

• NatureWorks: US-based producer of Ingeo PLA biopolymer used in Ecozema's PLA line cups and containers. An upstream enabler rather than a direct competitor, but shapes availability and pricing of a critical Ecozema input.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ecozema
• Facebookfacebook.com/ecozema
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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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