What MTPak Coffee does

MTPak Coffee (legally MtPak Limited) is a Shanghai-headquartered, privately held specialty coffee packaging provider founded in 2015 by Mark Zhou. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes a broad portfolio of sustainable packaging — including the 4Cycle recyclable LDPE bag line, the Compostable 360 bag and cup line, kraft paper and rice paper bags, PureLock hermetic green-coffee bags, CleanCup compostable takeaway cups, custom mailer boxes, and roll stock — to specialty coffee roasters, coffee producers, cafés, and adjacent beverage micro-producers across 50+ countries. Its core technology differentiator is the HP Indigo 25K Digital Press using liquid electrophotography, which enables low minimum order quantities and rapid turnaround for custom printed packaging that traditional flexographic or rotogravure converters cannot economically match for small-batch runs.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market: a sales-led motion with direct custom-packaging quotes, local representatives across Europe, North America, Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, and a presence at industry events including Diamond sponsorship of PRF El Salvador 2026 and Gold sponsorship of the Global Coffee Awards; alongside a product-led motion through its e-commerce website, "Build Your Own Bag" configurator, sample request portal, and low-MOQ stock packaging. Revenue is generated transactionally through one-time purchases of custom and stock packaging, with quote-based pricing not publicly disclosed. The company's sustainability positioning is supported by a deep certification stack (FDA, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BRCGS, FSC, EN 13432 compostable, Institute cyclos-HTP) that functions as a market-access barrier in regulated food-contact packaging.

Customer concentration is broad — 100+ customers including Starbucks South Africa, Metropolis Coffee, 2:AM Coffee, Sicafe Coffee, Lively Roasters Co., Black Kahawa Coffee, Girls Who Grind Coffee, Aviary, and Genuine Tea Co., spanning SMB, mid-market, startup, and enterprise tiers. The company has not raised external funding and remains founder-owned, with regional offices in Europe and Australia supplementing the Shanghai headquarters. Strategic emphasis on digital printing, sustainability certification depth, and global distribution defines its competitive position in the specialty coffee packaging niche.

Name

MTPak Coffee

Legal name

MtPak Limited

Website

https://mtpak.coffee

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

MTPak Coffee (MtPak Limited) is a Shanghai-based, privately held specialty coffee packaging provider founded in 2015, offering sustainable custom and stock bags, cups, and boxes to specialty coffee roasters, producers, and cafés across 50+ countries, differentiated by HP Indigo digital printing that enables low minimum order quantities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Packaging

NAICS

Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing (322212), Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673), Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650)

akta.pro primary industry

Beverage Packaging (Bottles, Cans, Cartons, Kegs) (IMALAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Secondary & Multipack Packaging (IMALAHAB)

Keywords

• Coffee packaging
• Custom printed bags
• Sustainable packaging
• Compostable coffee bags
• Specialty coffee supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

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. Custom Coffee Bags: Custom printed coffee bags with design services, digital printing, and full customization options for brand identity packaging
2. Stock Packaging Products: Pre-made, ready-to-order coffee bags, boxes, and takeaway cups available for immediate purchase
3. PureLock Hermetic Bags: Specialized hermetic storage bags for green coffee with jute and premium options for producers
4. Micro Roaster Services: Low MOQ custom packaging solutions specifically designed for small-batch and micro roasters

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

MTPak Coffee manufactures and supplies custom printed and stock specialty coffee packaging, including 4Cycle LDPE recyclable bags, Compostable 360 PLA bags, kraft paper bags, rice paper bags, PureLock hermetic green coffee bags, CleanCup compostable takeaway cups, custom mailer boxes, printed rewind roll stock, and recyclable degassing valves. Products are produced using HP Indigo 25K digital printing technology enabling low minimum order quantities for micro and small-batch roasters. The company also offers professional packaging design services and complete end-to-end coffee packaging solutions.

Product overview

MTPak Coffee is a coffee packaging solutions provider offering a diverse portfolio of sustainable packaging products. The core offering includes recyclable packaging (4Cycle LDPE bags), compostable options (Compostable 360 bags and cups, kraft paper, rice paper), and hermetic storage solutions (PureLock). The company differentiates through digital printing technology (HP Indigo) enabling low MOQs for custom packaging, supporting both small micro roasters and larger operations. Additional offerings include stock bags, custom printed bags, mailer boxes, degassing valves, and design services. The portfolio is anchored by sustainability-focused materials with multiple environmental certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PureLock: Hermetic storage green coffee bags product line by MTPak Coffee
• 4Cycle
• Compostable 360
• CleanCup

Products and services

• 4Cycle Recyclable Coffee Bags 100% recyclable LDPE coffee bags with proprietary two-layer construction designed for specialty coffee, protecting volatile flavor and aroma compounds while maintaining freshness.
• Compostable 360 Packaging Compostable and biodegradable coffee bags and cups made from organic resources such as wood pulp and plant starches, certified for industrial and domestic composting per European standard EN 13432.
• PureLock Hermetic Bags Hermetic storage green coffee bags designed to preserve freshness and quality of green coffee beans during storage and transport, including PureLock sample bags, stock jute bags, customisable jute bags, and green coffee boxes.
• Kraft Paper Coffee Bags Natural, biodegradable, and compostable kraft paper coffee bags made from FSC-certified forests, available in bleached and unbleached options with protective layers.
• Rice Paper Coffee Bags Rice paper coffee bags made from renewable sources such as Qintan tree bark and bamboo, featuring unique texture, appearance, and sustainable origin.
• Stock Coffee Bags Ready-made coffee bags available in various styles (flat bottom, stand up pouch, side gusset, quad seal) and sizes for immediate ordering.
• Custom Printed Coffee Bags Fully customizable coffee bags with custom designs, colors, and branding options printed using HP Indigo digital printing technology.
• Custom Coffee Mailer Boxes Customizable mailer boxes for coffee products, allowing complete brand customization for shipping and retail presentation.
• Coffee Packaging Design Services Professional design services for creating custom coffee packaging designs and artwork, supporting customers from conceptualization through to completion.
• Printed Rewind Roll Custom printed roll stock for coffee packaging, allowing continuous production and customization for high-volume operations.
• Complete Coffee Packaging Solutions Comprehensive packaging solutions offering complete support from conceptualization to completion for specialty coffee businesses, including product selection, design, printing, and delivery.
• Low MOQ Coffee Packaging Coffee packaging options with low minimum order quantities, making custom packaging accessible to small-batch and micro roasters, enabled by digital printing technology.
• Micro Roaster Services Specialized services and support tailored for micro coffee roasters, including affordable packaging solutions, low minimum orders, and dedicated account support.
• Build Your Own Bag Configurator Online self-serve tool that enables customers to configure custom coffee packaging including material, size, design, and printing options.
• Coffee Packaging Samples Sample request service allowing prospective customers to evaluate materials, sizes, and printing quality before placing custom or stock orders.
• CleanCup Compostable Takeaway Cup Fully compostable takeaway cup specifically designed for specialty coffee roasters and coffee shops.

Quantifiable outcome

• Low MOQs compared to industry standards - customers report not finding comparable offerings elsewhere
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PDG Media AgencycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPDG Media Agency designed and maintains the MTPak Coffee website and also serves as webinar host for educational content featuring specialty coffee industry experts.
• Producers and Roasters Forum (PRF)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMTPak Coffee sponsors the renowned PRF event as Diamond sponsor and has been a sponsor since first-time sponsorship. Also provided 10 coffee roasters with free international tickets worth approximately $1,000 as Official STE Roaster Sponsor in 2024.
• Global Coffee AwardscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMTPak Coffee is a Gold sponsor of the Global Coffee Awards, supporting the industry awards program that recognizes excellence in coffee.
• Roosa JalonenminorOthers2024 UK Barista Champion who appears in MTPak Coffee videos explaining sustainable packaging options, LDPE materials, and coffee packaging best practices.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Noissue: Noissue offers custom-printed sustainable packaging including coffee bags with low MOQs targeted at small businesses and specialty brands. Comparable to MTPak Coffee in low-MOQ custom printing, sustainability positioning, and serving SMBs in the specialty coffee and CPG space.
• EcoEnclose: EcoEnclose provides sustainable custom packaging solutions including mailers and flexible packaging with a focus on recycled and recyclable materials. Adjacent comparable to MTPak Coffee through sustainable packaging focus and custom printing, though it has broader focus beyond coffee.

Broad incumbents

• Amcor: Amcor is a global packaging giant producing flexible packaging, including coffee bags, with extensive sustainability initiatives and R&D capabilities. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing in coffee flexible packaging with scale advantages, though MTPak differentiates through low MOQs and specialty coffee focus.
• Sealed Air: Sealed Air is a major global packaging company offering food packaging including protective and flexible solutions with sustainability initiatives. Comparable as a broad incumbent in food and beverage packaging, though it operates at greater scale and is less specialized in the specialty coffee niche.
• Sonoco Products Company: Sonoco is a diversified global packaging manufacturer with flexible packaging, paperboard, and protective packaging operations serving food and beverage including coffee. Comparable as a broad incumbent in coffee packaging with paperboard and flexible packaging capabilities overlapping with MTPak's bag and box offerings.

Direct peers

• Parkside Flexibles: Parkside is a UK-based sustainable flexible packaging manufacturer producing compostable and recyclable coffee and food packaging. Comparable to MTPak Coffee through its focus on specialty coffee packaging, sustainable materials (including compostable certifications), and custom printing capabilities for roasters.
• Pacific Bag: Pacific Bag is a flexible packaging manufacturer specializing in custom coffee and tea bags with sustainable material options. Comparable to MTPak Coffee through its focus on flexible packaging for the specialty coffee market with custom printing and eco-friendly material offerings.
• Savor Brands: Savor Brands is a specialty coffee packaging company offering custom-printed bags, low MOQs, and sustainable materials including compostable options to roasters globally. Directly comparable to MTPak Coffee in target customer (specialty roasters), product range (custom coffee bags), and sustainability positioning.
• Kivo Packaging: Kivo Packaging is a flexible packaging supplier offering custom printed coffee and food bags with low MOQ digital printing capabilities. Highly comparable to MTPak Coffee in low-MOQ positioning, custom digital printing, and serving small to mid-sized specialty coffee and food brands.
• Elevate Packaging: Elevate Packaging produces custom-printed flexible packaging including coffee bags with sustainability-focused material options. Directly comparable to MTPak Coffee in custom coffee bag manufacturing with low MOQ capabilities and recyclable/compostable material portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@mtpakcoffeepackaging
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mtpakcoffee

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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