TERRIFIC
TERRIFIC is a €101M EU-funded research consortium developing eight bio-based, >95% renewable packaging products via a first-of-its-kind multipurpose biorefinery, coordinated by Novamont across 19 partners in 9 European countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2024
- HeadquartersNovara, Italy
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What TERRIFIC does
TERRIFIC (NexT genERation circulaR bIo-based Flagship packagIng) is a European research and innovation project launched in June 2024 and coordinated by Novamont, with communication and dissemination managed by SPRING Cluster. It operates as a 19-partner consortium spanning 9 European countries (Italy, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden, Germany, Portugal, Luxembourg, and Czech Republic), including 4 SMEs, research centers, industrial technology providers, and end-user validators. The project is funded by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) under EU grant agreement number 101157635, with a total budget of €101,157,635, and is one of only four flagship projects selected by CBE JU in 2024.
TERRIFIC is developing a first-of-its-kind multipurpose biorefinery to produce bio-based building blocks from sustainable, EU-sourced feedstocks (sugar and vegetal oil residues/by-products). These building blocks feed into a platform of novel biomaterials with enhanced thermal resistance, moisture and oxygen barrier properties, and durability. The platform is being validated through eight flagship packaging products: laminated barrier stick packs, food trays, multilayer barrier flexible film, expanded thermoboxes, injection-moulded coffee capsules, thermoformed cups, woven tea bags, and air bubble films. All products contain over 95% renewable resources and are designed for multiple end-of-life pathways including home composting, industrial composting, cellulose fibre recycling, mechanical and chemical recycling, and soil biodegradation without microplastics release. Novamont contributes 13 proprietary technologies including 4 world firsts, supported by enzyme-based biocatalysts tailored for circular packaging systems.
TERRIFIC does not generate commercial revenue; its activities are entirely funded by the EU grant, with outputs disseminated through the project website, social media, the quarterly TERRIFIC Magazine, and major European industry events (Ecomondo, K Fair, IFIB, CBE JU Stakeholder Forum, Packaging Innovations Birmingham). Post-project commercialization is expected to flow through consortium partners including Novamont, Rottneros, Moses Productos, Profectus Films, and Sioen. Named end-user validators include Amazon (testing prototypes for e-commerce and logistics performance) and Sonae MC (validating flexible film for Portuguese food retail). The project engages a Multi-Actor Interest Group (MIG) spanning the full value chain from feedstock suppliers through brand owners to waste management operators, with dedicated outreach to Central and Eastern Europe via BIOEAST HUB CR.
TERRIFIC firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TERRIFIC
- Legal name
- SPRING Cluster (Sustainable Processes and Resources for Innovation and National Growth)
- Website
- https://terrificproject.eu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2024
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- TERRIFIC is a €101M EU-funded research consortium developing eight bio-based, >95% renewable packaging products via a first-of-its-kind multipurpose biorefinery, coordinated by Novamont across 19 partners in 9 European countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
TERRIFIC industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Bio-based Packaging
- NAICS
- Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199), Adhesive Manufacturing (325520)
- SIC
- Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Compostable & Bio-Based Packaging (PLA/PHA, Starch Blends, Cellulose Films) (IMALAMAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Compostable & Bio-based Rigid Packaging (injection/blow/thermoform) (IMANANAD), Biodegradable Packaging Materials (films, trays, foams) (IMAEAOAB), Bio-based & Biodegradable Polymer Resin Manufacturing (PLA, PHA, PBS, starch blends) (IMANAAAG), Bio-based Resins, Adhesives, Coatings & Sealants (EUAAAIAG)
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Where TERRIFIC is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Novara
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
TERRIFIC business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- EU Research Grant Funding: TERRIFIC is a research project funded by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) under grant agreement number 101157635, funded by the European Union. The project does not generate commercial revenue but rather receives grant funding to develop and demonstrate bio-based packaging solutions.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
TERRIFIC product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TERRIFIC is a European research and demonstration project developing eight flagship bio-based packaging products—laminated barrier stick packs, food trays, multilayer barrier flexible film, expanded thermoboxes, injection moulded coffee capsules, thermoformed cups, woven tea bags, and air bubble films—all made from over 95% renewable resources. Products are produced from bio-based building blocks manufactured through a first-of-its-kind multipurpose biorefinery using sustainable EU-sourced feedstocks, with multiple end-of-life pathways including home composting, industrial composting, mechanical and chemical recycling, and soil biodegradation without microplastics release.
Product overview
TERRIFIC (NexT genERation circulaR bIo-based Flagship packagIng) is a European research project developing 8 bio-based, biodegradable, and compostable flagship packaging solutions using renewable raw materials (over 95% renewable resources). The product portfolio includes: Laminated Barrier Stick Pack for dietary supplements, Food Trays for fresh meat and dairy products, Multilayer Barrier Flexible Film Packaging for crispy snacks, Expanded Thermoboxes for frozen food, Injection Moulding Coffee Capsules, Thermoformed Cups for yogurt and dairy, Woven Tea Bags, and Air Bubble Films for protective packaging. All products support circular economy objectives with multiple end-of-life options including composting, recycling, and repulping, without releasing microplastics.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Laminated Barrier Stick Pack A bio-based and biodegradable film laminated on pulp or paper with over 95% renewable resources, featuring enhanced moisture and oxygen barrier properties for dietary supplement packaging. End-of-life options include repulping, home and industrial composting, cellulose fibre recycling, and soil biodegradation without microplastics release.
- Food Trays A biobased and biodegradable film laminated on pulp or paper with a transparent multilayer lid, made from over 95% renewable resources, designed for fresh meat and dietary products with enhanced moisture and oxygen barrier, deep forming capability, improved sealability, and easy-opening. Compatible with repulping, industrial or home composting.
- Multilayer Barrier Flexible Film Packaging Biobased and biodegradable multilayer barrier flexible film made from over 95% renewable resources laminated on pulp or paper, with improved barrier properties to moisture and oxygen. Maintains crispiness of crispy snacks while improving toughness and reducing noise; biodegradable in soil without microplastics release. Validated as flagship flexible film by Sonae MC end-user for real product categories including crispy snacks.
- Expanded Thermoboxes Biobased expanded thermoboxes made from biopolyesters with over 95% renewable resources, featuring reduced density and improved resistance to heat transmission for easier transportability and preservation of frozen loose food. Produced via beads and microbeads foaming; can be re-used and recycled, biodegradable in soil without microplastics release.
- Injection Moulding Coffee Capsules Bio-based rigid thermoplastic coffee capsules made from over 95% renewable resources with improved oxygen barrier for organoleptic properties preservation and improved thermo-resistance to avoid geometrical deformation. Made via injection moulding and flow packed in multilayer barrier film; exhausted capsules can undergo industrial or home composting with no microplastics release.
- Thermoformed Cups Bio-based thermoformed cups made from over 95% renewable resources, designed for yogurt and dairy products with improved moisture barrier and thermo-resistance for disinfection. Produced by sheet extrusion; caps are compatible with both industrial and home composting with no microplastics release.
- Woven Tea Bags Flexible thermoplastic biomaterial woven tea bags obtained from over 95% renewable resources with reduced shrinkage in hot water and home compostability. Produced via melt spinning and weaving; after use, bags are compatible with both industrial and home composting with no microplastics release. Demonstrated by SIOEN (woven-tea-bag flagship) with Centexbel pilot extrusion of Novamont bio-compounds into monofilaments.
- Air Bubble Films Flexible thermoplastic transparent biomaterial air-bubble protective films made from over 95% renewable resources with higher barrier to hair, translating to less deflation of air bubbles and improved shelf life. Produced via filming and air-bubble forming; can be recycled without microplastics release.
Quantifiable outcome
- Products made from over 95% renewable resources
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use TERRIFIC
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
TERRIFIC technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
TERRIFIC partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered core coordinator, core and supporting.
- Novamontcore coordinatorProject coordinator leading overall project implementation. Novamont is a Versalis (Eni) company and Benefit Company certified B Corporation, among leading international players in bioplastics sector. Provides biorefinery facilities, biopolymer expertise, and 13 proprietary technologies including 4 world firsts. Patrizio Salice serves as TERRIFIC Project Manager.
- SPRING ClustercoreItalian Cluster of Circular Bioeconomy bringing together over 160 stakeholders. Manages strategic communication, market replicability assessment, and engagement with Multi-Actor Interest Group. Full member of European Circular Biobased Joint Undertaking. Mario Bonaccorso serves as Director leading dissemination activities.
- ITENEcoreInstituto Tecnológico del Embalaje, Transporte y Logística. Leads validation of thermoformed packaging including sheet extrusion, tray testing, workflow coordination, demonstrator performance, end-of-life and sustainability assessment. Jose Mª Alonso serves as Head of Converting processes unit.
- SIOEN IndustriescoreFamily-owned technical textile group and world market leader in coated textiles since 1960. Owner of tea bag as flagship product demonstrating new biobased materials for high quality woven tea bags with home composting as desired end-of-life option.
- CentexbelsupportingBelgian scientific and technical centre for textile industry. Leads working group for development of home compostable tea bag demonstrator. Ruben Geerinck leads pilot extrusion of Novamont bio-compounds into monofilaments for woven tea bags.
- CellMat TechnologiescoreR&D company focused on polymeric foams. Develops foamed and lightweight packaging thermoboxes using Novamont biopolymers. Mikel Múgica Izaguirre serves as Project Manager; Alberto López Gil as Bio foams team leader.
- Aitiip Technology CentersupportingAdvanced technological services and R&D in engineering processes, prototypes, mold and tooling manufacturing. Supports MOSES in coffee capsule preparation through expertise in mould manufacturing and injection processes. Carolina Peñalva Lapuente serves as Head of Sustainable Products and Solutions.
- Sonae MCcorePortugal's market leader in food retail operating hypermarkets, large supermarkets, and proximity stores. Acts as validator of flagship packaging products leveraging experience, network of partners, and knowledge of market and consumer. Daniela Correia serves as Senior Project Manager for FoodTech & Sustainability.
- Profectus FilmscoreFirst-class manufacturer of plastic films for flexible packaging and unique in film extrusion of bioplastics. Provides technology development and product expertise for flagship products made from compostable film. Joerg Soehngen serves as Managing Director.
- LegacoopcoreNational Federation of Cooperatives developing services and projects for cooperative enterprises. Involved in Multi-stakeholder Interest Group, communication activities, and cooperatives engagement. Hosts Legacoop stand at Ecomondo. Giorgio Nanni serves as Environment and Energy Office lead.
- Rottneros PackagingcoreLeader in thermoformed moulded pulp processes with over 15 years experience, part of Rottneros Group with 130-year history in pulp production. Develops molded fiber products with natural barrier for food trays. Thea Zethelius serves as Development Engineer.
- BIOEAST HUB CRsupportingOnly fully operating national bioeconomy HUB in Central and Eastern EU. Responsible for mapping and analysis of stakeholder groups; supports market analysis, replicability and exploitation; coordinates Advisory Board and training activities for Central and Eastern European region.
- Moses ProductoscoreSpanish company specializing in development and manufacture of sustainable cutting-edge plastics, spin-off of Aitiip. Prepares flagship rigid barrier packaging products (coffee capsules) from thermoplastic biomaterials. Maria Costina Bajan serves as Technical Manager.
- TecnopackagingsupportingTechnology-based SME spin-off of AITIIP Technology Centre. Leads WP5 on end-of-life validation and mechanical recycling of manufactured products. Laura Villacián Pascual serves as EU Project Manager.
- SAESsupportingAdvanced functional materials Group producing proprietary engineered solutions. Provides marker additives for bioproducts tracking and barrier solutions for flagship products. SAES Coated Films produces innovative sustainable solutions for flexible packaging with 3500 Ton/year production volume.
- DSM-FirmenichsupportingSwiss-Dutch company with €12 billion revenues and nearly 30,000 employees. Tests and assesses compatibility of home compostable flexible packaging with existing machinery; conducts climatic zone testing and shelf-life studies; uses validated analytical methods for regulatory compliance.
- AmazoncoreEnd-user of bioplastic packaging testing prototypes against performance standards needed to survive operational environment. Provides end user feedback on prototype performance for continued improvement of bioplastic applications. Tristanne Martini serves as Global Sustainability Lead, Robotics Delivery and Packaging Innovation.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
TERRIFIC competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Biome Bioplastics: UK developer of bio-based and biodegradable plastics for packaging including flexible films and rigid applications. Comparable as an emerging European player in compostable bio-based packaging polymers.
- Rodenburg Biopolymers: Dutch producer of bio-based and compostable bioplastics (Solanyl) for packaging applications. Comparable as a European bio-based packaging materials supplier in the same end-markets as TERRIFIC's films and trays.
- Danimer Scientific: Produces Nodax PHA bioplastics for compostable packaging, straws, and coatings. Comparable as a developer of bio-based biodegradable packaging polymers targeting the same end-of-life pathways as TERRIFIC.
- Notpla: UK company producing seaweed-based and bio-based packaging including soluble films and edible coatings. Adjacent comparable targeting bio-based and compostable packaging replacing fossil plastics.
- Tipa: Israel-based developer of home-compostable flexible packaging films and laminates. Closely comparable to TERRIFIC's multilayer barrier flexible films and stick packs targeting home-compostable end-of-life.
Broad incumbents
- NatureWorks: World's largest PLA producer (Ingeo biopolymer) jointly owned by Cargill and PTT Global Chemical. Broad incumbent in bio-based packaging polymers comparable to TERRIFIC's PLA/biopolyester platform.
- Kaneka (PHBH): Produces Kaneka PHBH, a bio-based biodegradable polymer for compostable packaging and agricultural films. Comparable as a developer of bio-based rigid and flexible packaging polymers in the same category as TERRIFIC's bio-polyester products.
- TotalEnergies Corbion: Joint venture producing Luminy PLA bioplastics for packaging, including compostable and bio-based applications. Directly comparable as a commercial-scale producer of PLA for the same packaging markets TERRIFIC targets.
- BASF (Ecovio): Sells Ecovio, a compostable bio-based polymer for flexible packaging and food-contact applications. A major incumbent in the same compostable packaging category as TERRIFIC's films and trays.
Direct peers
- Novamont: Coordinator of TERRIFIC and a Versalis/Eni bioplastics company that produces Mater-Bi biodegradable bioplastics from renewable feedstocks. Directly comparable as the lead supplier of bio-based polymer technology underlying TERRIFIC's flagship products.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
TERRIFIC social profiles
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TERRIFIC leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles15 records
TERRIFIC funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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TERRIFIC M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about TERRIFIC
What does TERRIFIC do?
TERRIFIC is a European research and demonstration project developing eight flagship bio-based packaging products—laminated barrier stick packs, food trays, multilayer barrier flexible film, expanded thermoboxes, injection moulded coffee capsules, thermoformed cups, woven tea bags, and air bubble films—all made from over 95% renewable resources. Products are produced from bio-based building blocks manufactured through a first-of-its-kind multipurpose biorefinery using sustainable EU-sourced feedstocks, with multiple end-of-life pathways including home composting, industrial composting, mechanical and chemical recycling, and soil biodegradation without microplastics release.
Is TERRIFIC a public or private company?
TERRIFIC is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was TERRIFIC founded?
TERRIFIC was founded in 2024. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is TERRIFIC based?
TERRIFIC is headquartered in Novara, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does TERRIFIC make money?
One revenue line is on record: EU Research Grant Funding.
Who are TERRIFIC's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Biome Bioplastics, Rodenburg Biopolymers, Danimer Scientific, Notpla and Tipa. Broad incumbents are NatureWorks, Kaneka (PHBH), TotalEnergies Corbion and BASF (Ecovio). Novamont is listed as a direct peer.
Does TERRIFIC have an API?
No public API is recorded for TERRIFIC.
What industry is TERRIFIC in?
TERRIFIC's product category is Bio-based Packaging. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMALAMAB, Compostable & Bio-Based Packaging (PLA/PHA, Starch Blends, Cellulose Films), with a secondary code of IMANANAD, Compostable & Bio-based Rigid Packaging (injection/blow/thermoform). Its NAICS code is 326112 and its SIC code is 3089.