What Spoontainable does

Spoontainable GmbH is a German manufacturer of edible, vegan cutlery and tableware, headquartered in Mannheim (registered office at Mallaustraße 69-73, HRB 736696) with a contractual contact address in Heidelberg. The company produces spoons, forks, sporks, drinking straws, stirrers, cups, bowls, and plates from natural food-grade inputs including rice, wheat bran, and salvaged cocoa shells. Its proprietary recipes yield products that remain structurally stable in hot and cold foods for 30–60 minutes without flavor transfer, and that can be eaten or biologically disposed of after use. The founding date is recorded as 2018 in firmographic data, though the core edible cutlery product line was launched in 2021 explicitly timed to the EU single-use plastic ban effective July 2021.

The company operates a direct B2B enterprise sales motion targeting foodservice operators—ice cream parlors, hotels, caterers, event planners, and beverage venues—through a dedicated B2B shop section and direct outreach via [email protected] and phone. A Shopify-powered e-commerce storefront (spoontainable.shop) serves smaller commercial buyers and end consumers, with German and English language options, payment by PayPal, credit card, advance payment, and invoice, and free shipping on orders over €250. Pricing is unit-based, ranging from €31.99 for a box of Twirly edible stirrers to €756.99 for bulk edible bowls, with pallet shipping for large B2B orders. The EU single-use plastic ban functions as the primary demand driver, positioning Spoontainable as a compliant alternative to disposable plastic cutlery across Germany, the Netherlands, and Austria.

Spoontainable is a wholly owned subsidiary of Stroodles Limited, which co-manufactures rice drinking straws and participates jointly with Spoontainable and 2 Grad GmbH in the 'CoolDrinksNoWaste' global challenge—a campaign targeting 50,000 starter pack sales with over €125,000 committed to MBRC THE OCEAN. The company holds the Green Brand Seal of Quality (2020), is GDPR-compliant, and operates with a team of 1–10 employees under Managing Director Maxim Gelmann.

Name

Spoontainable

Legal name

Spoontainable GmbH

Website

https://spoontainable.shop

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Spoontainable GmbH is a German manufacturer of edible, vegan cutlery and tableware—spoons, forks, drinking straws, stirrers, cups, bowls, and plates made from rice, wheat bran, and salvaged cocoa shells. It serves European foodservice operators and consumers via B2B direct sales and Shopify e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Heidelberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Product Sales: Bulk sale of edible cutlery and tableware to foodservice businesses (ice cream parlors, hotels, caterers, event companies). Products sold in cartons and bulk packs at wholesale/unit pricing. Single-use plastic ban in EU since July 2021 drives demand.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Spoontainable GmbH manufactures and sells edible, vegan cutlery and tableware — including edible spoons, sporks, drinking straws (rice- and pasta-based), edible coffee stirrers (Twirly, made from salvaged cocoa shells) and edible bowls, cups and plates made from wheat bran. Products are sold in bulk cartons and pallets to foodservice operators (ice cream parlors, hotels, caterers, event planners, beverage venues) through a dedicated B2B shop and direct sales, and in smaller pack sizes through a direct-to-consumer Shopify storefront, as a plastic-free, 100% biodegradable alternative to single-use plastic cutlery compliant with the EU single-use plastics ban.

Product overview

Spoontainable offers a comprehensive portfolio of edible cutlery and tableware alternatives designed to replace single-use plastic items. The product line centers on four main categories: (1) Edible Spoons & Forks including ice cream spoons (Choc S, Choc L), full-size tablespoons (Cocoa Delight, Classic), and edible sporks; (2) Edible Stirrers (Twirly choc) for hot beverages; (3) Edible Drinking Straws including rice-based and pasta-based straws in various sizes and colors; (4) Edible Tableware including bowls, cups, and plates made from wheat bran. All products are designed to be eaten after use or biologically disposed of, eliminating waste. The company positions itself as a sustainable alternative to plastic cutlery following the EU single-use plastic ban that took effect in July 2021. Products are primarily targeted at B2B customers in the catering, ice cream parlor, hotel, and event industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ice Cream Spoon Choc S (Edible Spoons, gluten-free) Gluten-free edible ice cream spoon with cocoa flavor. Each carton contains approximately 425 spoons (1.5kg). Designed to remain stable for at least 60 minutes in frozen or unfrozen desserts without becoming soft; can be eaten after use or biologically disposed of. Targeted at ice cream parlors and foodservice operators.
• Choc L Edible Spoon Larger edible spoon with cocoa flavor, suitable for 3–4 scoops of ice cream (approximately 9cm). Each carton contains approximately 325 spoons (1.75kg). Can be eaten after use or biologically disposed of. Targeted at ice cream parlors and dessert service operators.
• Edible Spoons – Cocoa Delight Full-size (14cm) edible tablespoons with cocoa flavor for hot and cold dishes. Suitable for soups, salads, rice, pasta and noodles. Each carton contains approximately 1,600 spoons (1,500g). Targeted at restaurants, caterers and food-service operators needing an alternative to plastic spoons.
• Edible Spoons – Classic Neutral-tasting, full-size (14cm) edible tablespoons for savory and sweet dishes. Usable for up to 60 minutes, then eaten or biologically disposed of. Vegan and biodegradable. Targeted at restaurants, caterers and to-go food-service operators replacing plastic spoons with edible ones.
• Spork – Edible Fork Classic Edible spork (spoon + fork combination) in neutral flavor, 14cm, for savory dishes. Suitable for hot or cold foods, then eaten or composted. Each carton contains approximately 1,600 forks. Targeted at foodservice operators replacing disposable plastic sporks.
• Twirly Choc – Edible Stirrers Edible stirrers for hot beverages (coffee, tea, hot chocolate) made from salvaged cocoa shells — cookie and stirrer in one. Vegan, gluten-free, with CO2 emissions offset through ClimatePartner. One box contains approximately 600 Twirlys (1.7kg). Targeted at cafés, hotels and beverage operators.
• Rice Straws (Edible Drinking Straws) Rice-based edible drinking straws available in 15cm and 22cm lengths with diameters of 6mm, 8mm and 12mm, in white/natural and black colors. Designed for milkshakes, cocktails and smoothies; do not soften immediately in drinks, do not impart flavor, and are compostable and edible after use. Targeted at bars, cafés, hotels and beverage operators.
• 2,600 Drinking Straws Starter Package Starter package of 2,600 drinking straws (mix of rice and pasta straws) in black. Available in allergen-free rice straws and gluten-containing pasta straws variants. Targeted at foodservice and beverage venues; supports the MBRC THE OCEAN ocean-cleanup initiative.
• Edible Bowls (wheat-bran) Edible snack bowls made from wheat bran, available in sweet and savory flavors and three sizes: 50ml (1,720 bowls), 150ml (720 bowls) and 300ml (360 bowls). 100% biodegradable and edible, suitable for hot and cold dishes. Targeted at foodservice, ice cream and snack operators.
• Edible Cups (waffle cups for hot drinks) Edible waffle cups for hot drinks, available in 110ml (200 cups) and 220ml (200 cups) sizes. Made from natural ingredients, customizable with logos via contact. 100% biodegradable and edible, with neutral taste that does not affect beverages. Targeted at cafés, hotels and beverage operators.
• Sustainable Plates (wheat-bran edible plates) Sustainable plates made from wheat bran. Biodegradable and can be eaten after use or disposed of organically. Recipe prevents softening with hot foods. Targeted at restaurants, caterers and to-go food-service operators.
• Sustainable Bowls (round 20cm and oval, wheat-bran) Round (20cm diameter) and oval-shaped sustainable bowls made from wheat bran, available in sweet and savory flavors. Usable as edible, biodegradable alternatives to traditional plates and bowls. Targeted at restaurants, caterers and event operators.
• Twirly Spender (edible stirrer dispenser) Dispenser unit designed for catering and café use to conveniently store and dispense Twirly edible stirrers. Targeted at cafés, hotels, caterers and other beverage-service operators using Twirly in volume.

Quantifiable outcome

• Edible spoons last 60+ minutes in frozen and unfrozen desserts without becoming soft
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• MBRC THE OCEANminorOthers · 1 May 2024Spoontainable participates in the 'CoolDrinksNoWaste' global challenge alongside Stroodles Group and 2 Grad GmbH, aiming to sell 50,000 starter packs of drinking straws and donating over €125,000 to MBRC THE OCEAN, an ocean conservation organization.
• 2 Grad GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024Co-manufacturer of pasta drinking straws (alongside Stroodles Group) in the 'CoolDrinksNoWaste' global challenge. 2 Grad GmbH supplies pasta straws for the 2,600-piece starter packages sold worldwide to support MBRC THE OCEAN.
• Stroodles GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024Spoontainable is a wholly owned subsidiary of Stroodles Limited. Stroodles Group co-manufactures rice drinking straws for the company and participates jointly in the 'CoolDrinksNoWaste' challenge with 2 Grad GmbH.
• Maren Meyer (German Barkeeper Union eV von 1909)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerChairwoman of the German Barkeeper Union eV von 1909 since 2021. Serves as patron and face of the 'CoolDrinksNoWaste' campaign, activating her global bar and beverage networks to encourage participation in the sustainable drinking straw challenge.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BioPak: Australia/NZ-based established compostable packaging supplier to cafés and foodservice operators. Comparable incumbent competing for the same sustainability-driven B2B foodservice accounts, but with a much broader catalog and no edible SKUs.
• Vegware: UK-based established supplier of compostable foodservice packaging (cups, cutlery, containers). Comparable as a broader foodservice-disposables alternative competing for the same B2B customers, but uses PLA/pulp rather than edible materials.
• Footprint (Footprint Technology): US-based fiber-based foodservice packaging producer with backing from large strategics. Comparable incumbent in sustainable foodservice disposables for QSR, grocery, and beverage customers, though focused on molded-fiber rather than edible formats.

Direct peers

• Loliware: US-based maker of edible and compostable cups and straws from seaweed-based materials. Directly comparable on the edible-disposables proposition and premium B2B foodservice targeting.
• Notpla: UK-based maker of seaweed-based edible and compostable packaging, including sachets and takeaway containers. Directly comparable on edible/biodegradable packaging targeting quick-service restaurants and foodservice.
• Stroodles Limited: UK-based parent company of Spoontainable that co-manufactures rice straws and sells edible/plant-based drinking straws and cutlery. Most directly comparable given overlapping edible-drinking-straw product lines and shared manufacturing pipeline.
• 2 Grad GmbH: German pasta-straw manufacturer that co-produces with Spoontainable via the CoolDrinksNoWaste challenge. Directly comparable on edible pasta straw format serving beverage and foodservice channels in DACH.
• Bakey's: India-based pioneer of edible cutlery made from rice, wheat, and sorghum flours. Closest pure-play edible-cutlery competitor with overlapping product formats and target segments (catering, takeout, events).

Emerging players

• Bio-lutions International AG: German startup producing natural-fiber, home-compostable food trays and packaging from agricultural residues. Comparable German-headquartered sustainability packaging peer targeting foodservice and takeaway operators.
• Lactips: French developer of water-soluble, bio-based films and packaging from milk proteins. Adjacent sustainable-packaging peer pursuing foodservice and consumer applications with a comparable EU footprint and sustainability-driven differentiation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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