What Solia does

Solia is a French designer and manufacturer of professional food packaging and tableware, headquartered in Rivesaltes (Pyrénées-Orientales) and founded in 1995. The company produces an unusually broad catalog of more than 1,900 SKUs spanning single-portion verrines, catering trays, plates and cutlery, glasses, snacking and take-away containers, burger and sandwich boxes, pastry packaging, and wooden baking molds, across 10+ materials including sugarcane pulp, bamboo, palm leaf, wood, cardboard, paper, polypropylene, recycled PET, stainless steel, glass, and ceramic. Signature branded collections include LOOP (reusable PP containers with deposit system, launched to comply with the 2023 French AGEC anti-waste law), L'Étoilé (wooden buffet supports), Kanopée, Imagine, Natura, Gala (sugarcane pulp), Areca (palm leaf), Quartz, and Fluid'. The 30,000 m² three-floor warehouse in Rivesaltes houses a logistics team of 13 handling receiving, quality control, order preparation, and shipping, supporting 4-8 day delivery with traceability and same-day processing for orders placed before midday.

Solia serves food service professionals across multiple segments: caterers and event organizers, restaurants and hotels, bakeries and pâtisseries, fast food and quick service operators, cash-and-carry distributors, and supermarkets. Its go-to-market combines a B2B e-commerce storefront at solia.fr with public unit pricing (free shipping above €400 ex-VAT, 72-hour delivery), direct field sales engagement at major international trade shows (Sirha, Gulfood, Sandwich & Snack Show, Europain, Host), and export operations reaching more than 80 countries. The company is led by co-founder and President Philippe Merlo alongside co-founder Christian Duret. Solia is privately held, was previously listed on Euronext Paris under MLSOL (now delisted), and has received institutional capital from Naxicap Partners (2008), Cathay Capital (2010), and UI Investissement (2016, approximately $16.5 million). Revenue mechanics are unit-based pay-as-you-go pricing with no subscription model, and no public revenue figure is disclosed.

Name

Solia

Legal name

SOLIA

Website

https://solia.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Solia is a French designer and manufacturer of professional food packaging and tableware, founded in 1995 in Rivesaltes. It serves caterers, restaurants, bakeries, quick-service operators, and distributors across 80+ countries with a 1,900+ SKU catalog spanning eco-friendly and reusable materials.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foodservice Packaging

NAICS

Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110)

akta.pro primary industry

Napkins, Tableware & Foodservice Disposables (Plates, Cups, Cutlery) (CRADALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Disposable Tableware (Plates, Cups, Cutlery) (CRAJAGAG)

Keywords

• Food packaging solutions
• Disposable tableware
• Catering supplies
• Eco-friendly packaging
• Takeaway containers

Headquarters

HQ city

Rivesaltes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Product Sales: Solia generates revenue through direct B2B sales of food packaging and tableware products to food service professionals including caterers, restaurants, bakeries, hotels, and event organizers. Products are sold through their e-commerce platform and via sales team engagement at trade shows and direct outreach. The company sells to professionals in France and exports to over 80 countries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Solia designs, manufactures, and markets professional food packaging and tableware for the food service industry. The product portfolio covers disposable and reusable verrines, catering trays, plates, cutlery, glasses, take-away containers, pastry packaging, and baking molds across materials including sugarcane pulp, bamboo, palm leaf, wood, cardboard, paper, plastic, stainless steel, glass, and ceramic. Sales are made primarily B2B through the company's own e-commerce site, a dedicated sales team, and participation in major international food service trade shows.

Product overview

Solia is a French designer and manufacturer of food packaging solutions founded in 1995. The company operates as a unified product portfolio organized into four main categories: (1) Cocktails et Buffets (verrines, catering trays, presentation platters, cocktail picks), (2) Plateaux-Repas (meal trays, meal boxes, transport accessories), (3) Vaisselle (tableware including plates, cutlery, glasses, goblets, napkins), and (4) Snacking et VAE (fast food packaging, bowls, containers, lunch boxes, pastry packaging). The offering spans both reusable and disposable options across materials including sugarcane pulp, bamboo, palm leaf, wood, cardboard, paper, plastic (PP, PS, PET, RPET), stainless steel, glass, and ceramic. Key branded collections include LOOP (reusable PP containers with deposit system), Fluid' and Quartz (reusable plastic tableware), L'Étoilé (wooden buffet supports), Lingot (bamboo fiber), Éco-Kraft (cardboard), and Kanopée/Imagine/Natura/Gala (sugarcane pulp). The company serves catering professionals, restaurants, bakeries, and food retailers with a focus on aesthetics, originality, and reduced environmental impact.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Verrines and Single Portions Single-portion containers available in sugarcane pulp, bamboo, palm leaf, wood, plastic, glass, and ceramic for cocktails, buffets, and catering presentations. Includes the Eskoffié and Pasta collections.
• Catering Trays and Presentation Platters Presentation trays for buffets and catering events in disposable and reusable options, including bamboo, cardboard, and plastic variants, plus reusable wooden buffet supports.
• Disposable and Reusable Tableware Plates, cutlery, glasses, goblets, and accessories for professional foodservice in disposable and reusable formats, including wood, bamboo, stainless steel, and plastic options.
• Snacking and Take-Away Packaging Packaging for fast food and take-away including containers, bowls (including poke bowls), burger/sandwich/wrap boxes, lunch boxes, cardboard pots, dessert cups, and soup cups.
• LOOP Reusable Packaging System Reusable polypropylene (PP) packaging with deposit system, designed for take-away and delivery. Includes salad bowls, containers, and lids that are microwave and dishwasher safe.
• Pastry and Bakery Packaging Specialized packaging for pastries, cakes, macarons (3/6/9/12/70 piece formats with RPET inserts), tarte boxes, and wooden single-use baking molds rated -18°C to +200°C.
• Sugarcane Pulp Collections (Kanopée, Imagine, Natura, Gala) Eco-friendly sugarcane pulp tableware collections combining natural materials with refined design in black or white finishes.
• Areca Palm Leaf Collection Palm leaf plates and verrines offering numerous shape and size options for natural, eco-friendly presentations.
• Fluid' and Quartz Reusable Plastic Collections Distinguished black reusable plastic tableware (Fluid') and ceramic-finish recyclable plastic plates (Quartz) combining aesthetics and practicality for dine-in and take-away.
• L'Étoilé Wooden Buffet Supports Set of 3 reusable wooden supports designed to accompany bamboo trays, providing elegant buffet presentation with nested design.
• Lingot Bamboo Fiber Containers Bamboo fiber containers in various sizes, microwave-safe for both hot and cold products.
• Éco-Kraft and Quantum Cardboard Meal Boxes Cardboard meal boxes for take-away, including 2-compartment Quantum boxes (450+700ml or 400+400ml) with grease-resistant PE lamination, microwave safe and recyclable.
• Cocktail Picks and Mini Cutlery Decorative picks and mini cutlery for verrines and single portions, including themed designs (e.g., Boeuf, Poulet, Gluten Free, Bio) and bamboo options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products delivered within 4-8 days with real-time traceability
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sabert Corporation: US manufacturer of disposable and sustainable foodservice packaging with comparable product breadth (containers, trays, cutlery) and channel overlap with Solia; both target caterers, restaurants, and QSRs with eco-conscious design.
• Eco-Products: US-based foodservice packaging manufacturer specializing in plant-based, compostable, and recycled disposable tableware; comparable eco-positioning and customer base (restaurants, caterers, foodservice distributors) to Solia's French operation.
• Duni Group: Swedish public company manufacturing napkins, tableware, and foodservice packaging for the HoReCa channel; closest European public comp to Solia with overlapping product categories (disposable tableware, serveware) and B2B foodservice GTM.
• BioPak: Australian-headquartered maker of compostable foodservice packaging using sugarcane pulp (bagasse), PLA, and FSC-certified paper; directly comparable product mix and customer segments to Solia, with strong presence in EU and APAC hospitality markets.
• Vegware: UK-based manufacturer of compostable foodservice packaging made from sugarcane, PLA, and recycled paper; competes head-to-head with Solia in the eco-disposables space serving caterers, QSRs, and hospitality across Europe and globally.
• Detpak: Australian foodservice packaging manufacturer specializing in eco-friendly takeaway containers and tableware; comparable sustainable-focused product mix targeting coffee chains, QSRs, and hospitality customers similar to Solia's segments.

Broad incumbents

• Pactiv Evergreen: Major North American foodservice and beverage packaging manufacturer (Hefty, EarthRenew, Fabri-Kal brands); broader incumbent with overlapping foodservice disposables and an expanding sustainable product line that competes with Solia's positioning.
• Graphic Packaging Holding Company: US paperboard packaging major with foodservice and folding carton capabilities; relevant as a paperboard containers and foodservice packaging incumbent comparable to the cardboard/kraft portion of Solia's catalog.
• Huhtamaki: Global Finnish foodservice packaging and tableware incumbent with a broad portfolio including flexible packaging, foodservice disposables, and molded fiber; competes in the same end markets as Solia at much larger scale but across a wider product set.
• Georgia-Pacific (Foodservice Solutions): Koch-owned large manufacturer of paper-based foodservice disposables including Dixie and SmartStock lines; competes with Solia's broadest paperboard categories but across a much wider category portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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