What Garcia De Pou does

García de Pou is a Spanish manufacturer and distributor of hospitality supplies, founded in 1884 and headquartered in Girona, serving the HORECA sector (hotels, restaurants, bars, catering and quick-service food) across at least seven European countries. The company offers more than 6,000 product references spanning single-use disposables (napkins, tablecloths, cups, plates, cutlery, food containers, take-away packaging), professional tableware (porcelain, melamine, polycarbonate, stainless steel cutlery, glassware), kitchen utensils, bar and buffet equipment, cleaning and hygiene supplies, and hotel amenities, organized under proprietary sub-brands including THEPACK (nano-micro corrugated cardboard packaging), BIONIC (compostable sugarcane/bagasse containers), PFAS Free (PFAS-free greaseproof paper), Feel Green, Akala, Artinox and others.

Underlying operations combine in-house manufacturing — notably the proprietary THEPACK nano-micro cardboard technology and the BIONIC sugarcane-fiber line — with broad-sourcing distribution. The business runs on a B2B e-commerce platform deployed across more than ten language storefronts (Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Catalan, Portuguese, Dutch, Czech, Slovak), supported by physical retail locations in Spain and tier-1 logistics partnerships with Seur, DHL and GLS for cross-border fulfillment. The platform exposes account-based ordering, volume pricing tiers, a €40 free-shipping threshold, and a dedicated customization portal (print.garciadepou.com) for branded packaging and signage.

Revenue mechanics rest on two streams: high-volume, unit-priced B2B product sales of HORECA consumables and equipment, and a complementary professional services stream from custom-printed/branded products. GTM is sales-led, with content marketing (annual catalogs, blog), an active social presence (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube), and ESG positioning (ISO 9001/14001, FSC and PEFC certifications, WeForest partnership) targeted at HORECA buyers with sustainability mandates. The company is privately held with no disclosed ownership, funding, or revenue figures.

Name

Garcia De Pou

Legal name

Garcia de Pou

Website

https://garciadepou.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1884

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

García de Pou is a Spanish, family-owned manufacturer and distributor founded in 1884 that supplies 6,000+ HORECA products — disposables, tableware, kitchen equipment, and hotel amenities — to hotels, restaurants, bars, and caterers across Europe via a multi-language B2B e-commerce platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality Supplies

NAICS

Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing (322291)

SIC

Papers & Allied Products (2600)

akta.pro primary industry

Foodservice Disposables (cups, plates, bowls, trays, clamshells) (IMAMAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Foodservice/To-Go Packaging (Cups, Clamshells, Cutlery) (IMALAHAM), Napkins, Tableware & Foodservice Disposables (Plates, Cups, Cutlery) (CRADALAD), Disposable Tableware (Plates, Cups, Cutlery) (CRAJAGAG), Hygiene Packaging & Dispensing Systems (Dispenser Systems, Packs) (IMAMAGAJ)

Keywords

• Hospitality supplies distribution
• HORECA disposable products
• Food packaging manufacturing
• Commercial kitchen equipment
• Hotel amenities wholesale

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Product Sales: Direct sales of hospitality supplies and equipment to businesses through e-commerce platform. Products include disposable items, tableware, kitchen equipment, cleaning supplies, and hotel amenities. Revenue generated through per-unit pricing with volume discount tiers available.
2. Custom Product Branding Services: Customization and branding services for hospitality products through dedicated print portal, enabling businesses to order personalized packaging and supplies with custom designs, logos, and specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Garcia De Pou manufactures and distributes single-use disposables (napkins, cups, plates, cutlery, food containers, take-away packaging), professional tableware, kitchen utensils, cleaning supplies, hotel amenities, and bar/buffet equipment for the HORECA sector. The company operates a multi-language B2B e-commerce platform with 6,000+ product references and proprietary sub-brands (THEPACK nano-micro cardboard, BIONIC sugarcane containers, PFAS Free, FEEL GREEN). It also offers custom printing and branding services for hospitality businesses through a dedicated portal.

Product overview

Garcia de Pou is a Spanish hospitality supplies distributor and manufacturer established in 1884, offering over 6,000 products across multiple categories. The core offering includes disposable/single-use products (paper napkins, tablecloths, cups, plates, cutlery, food containers, take-away packaging), bar and buffet equipment, professional tableware (porcelain, melamine, polycarbonate, stainless steel cutlery), kitchen utensils, cleaning and hygiene supplies, hotel amenities, and take-away packaging. Key sub-brands include THEPACK (nano-micro corrugated cardboard packaging), BIONIC (sugarcane-based compostable products), PFAS Free (PFAS-free greaseproof paper), and FEEL GREEN (eco-friendly products). The company also offers product personalization/printing services. Products serve various hospitality sectors including restaurants, hotels, bars, fast food, catering, bakeries, pizzerias, and food trucks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• THEPACK: Nano-micro corrugated cardboard packaging brand for food service and take-away solutions.
• BIONIC
• Feel Green
• PFAS Free
• Times
• Parole
• Akala
• Artinox
• Asamiware
• Just in Time
• Like Linen
• Enamelware

Products and services

• Single-Use Disposable Products (Un solo uso) Single-use disposable products for hospitality including paper napkins, tablecloths, disposable cups, plates, cutlery, food containers, take-away packaging, aluminum products, plastic containers, and eco-friendly alternatives for restaurants, hotels, and catering operations.
• Take-Away Packaging Take-away and delivery packaging including aluminum containers, cardboard boxes, bags, sushi containers, pizza boxes, hamburger boxes, and thermal transport bags for restaurants and food delivery operations.
• Professional Kitchen Utensils Professional kitchen equipment including cookware, knives, storage containers, refrigeration items, small machinery, dish racks, and pastry tools for restaurant kitchens and hospitality food preparation.
• Tableware and Table Accessories Tableware and table accessories including porcelain, melamine, polycarbonate, stainless steel cutlery collections (Atlanta, Coral, Dakota, Essenza, Lyon, Marlene, Olivia, Oslo, Provenza, Sevilla, Siena, Spiga), glassware, and table linens for hospitality dining service.
• Cleaning and Hygiene Products Professional cleaning and hygiene products including paper products, soap dispensers, gloves, trash containers, cleaning tools, hotel carts, and personal protective equipment for hospitality operations.
• Hotel Amenities and Room Supplies Hotel amenities and reception products including toiletries, slippers, hangers, trash bins, trays, and guest welcome products in seven product lines (Allure, Aloe Vera, Azur, Black and Transparent, Natural, Therapy, Touch of Charm) for hotels, hostels, and accommodation providers.
• Bar and Buffet Equipment Bar and buffet equipment including American-style servingware, dispensers, display items, ice buckets, glass washers, cocktail accessories, and barman utensils for hospitality bar operations.
• Labeling and Signage (Rotulación) Signage, labeling, and display products including menu holders, price tags, order pads, name badges, and tabletop signage for hospitality establishments.
• THEPACK Sub-Brand (Nano-Micro Cardboard Packaging) Nano-micro corrugated cardboard packaging brand for food service applications, offering boxes for burgers, pizza, panini, sushi, and take-away containers with reduced material weight while maintaining structural integrity.
• BIONIC Sub-Brand (Sugarcane Compostable Products) Eco-friendly disposable tableware and packaging line made from sugarcane (bagasse), offering compostable plates, bowls, trays, cups, and take-away containers as a biodegradable alternative to traditional plastic.
• PFAS Free Sub-Brand Product line free from PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), including greaseproof paper and food contact materials offering a non-toxic food-safe packaging alternative.
• FEEL GREEN Sub-Brand Sustainable product line featuring eco-friendly disposable items for hospitality, including green amenities and disposable products with reduced environmental impact.
• Custom Printing and Branding Service Custom printing and branding services for packaging and hospitality products through print.garciadepou.com, enabling businesses to order personalized packaging and supplies with custom designs, logos, and specifications.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• WeForestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partnership with WeForest for reforestation and sustainability initiatives. García de Pou collaborates with WeForest as part of corporate social responsibility commitment to environmental sustainability.
• SeurminorOthersLogistics partnership for domestic and international shipping services within Spain and European markets.
• DHLminorOthersInternational logistics partnership for global order fulfillment and delivery services.
• GLSminorOthersEuropean logistics partnership for package delivery and order fulfillment services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BioPak: Australia-headquartered compostable foodservice packaging manufacturer with growing European presence. Competes in the same eco-disposable foodservice segment as García de Pou's BIONIC sugarcane line, with similar HORECA target customers and sustainability-led positioning.
• Sabert Corporation: US-based manufacturer of foodservice packaging and tableware (platters, clamshells, bowls, cutlery) sold to HORECA and food retail. Comparable product mix (disposable containers, tableware) and B2B distribution model, though primarily serving North American rather than European customers.
• Duni Group: Swedish-listed manufacturer and distributor of foodservice disposables (tableware, napkins, packaging, packaging concepts) sold primarily to HORECA across Europe. Highly comparable to García de Pou's core disposables business with similar customer base and brand-led go-to-market.
• PacknWood: French distributor and manufacturer of eco-friendly foodservice packaging and tableware for restaurants, bakeries and caterers. Direct competitor to García de Pou in the European HORECA disposables market with overlapping eco-friendly product positioning and similar SMB-to-mid-market customer base.
• Vegware: UK-based manufacturer and distributor of compostable foodservice packaging made from plant-based materials (cornstarch, bagasse, PLA). Direct competitor in the eco-disposables niche served by García de Pou's BIONIC line, with overlapping HORECA customer base in the UK and Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Huhtamaki: Finnish-listed global packaging manufacturer with a sizable foodservice disposables and tableware segment across Europe, Americas and Asia. Comparable on product range (paperboard cups, plates, clamshells) and HORECA customer overlap, but at materially larger scale and with broader end-market diversification.
• Novolex: US-based major foodservice and specialty packaging manufacturer with broad disposables and paper products portfolio. Comparable on product categories (paper cups, napkins, foodservice containers) but operates at substantially larger scale and primarily in North America.
• Pactiv Evergreen: Large US-listed foodservice and beverage packaging manufacturer with extensive disposables portfolio (cups, containers, tableware). Overlaps with García de Pou's disposable products category but at much greater scale and with North American geographic focus.

Regional players

• Detpak: Australia-based foodservice packaging manufacturer (part of Detmold Group) producing paper bags, wraps, cups and clamshells for HORECA. Comparable in product mix (paper-based foodservice disposables) but focused on Asia-Pacific rather than European markets served by García de Pou.
• Konstantinos Kouridakis (KK Supplies): Greek HORECA disposables and packaging distributor serving restaurants, hotels and catering across Greece and the Balkans. Comparable B2B HORECA distributor business model and product range (cups, napkins, take-away, tableware) but focused on Southeastern Europe rather than Iberian/Continental European markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/garciadepou
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UClS_8NSTVGb1oEBYgFmvDtw
• Facebookfacebook.com/garciadepou
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/garcia-de-pou
• Instagraminstagram.com/garciadepou

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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