Ecopicnic

What Ecopicnic does

Ecopicnic is the commercial brand of RUDKOW SPÓŁKA Z OGRANICZONĄ ODPOWIEDZIALNOŚCIĄ, a Polish private limited company operating a niche e-commerce platform for eco-friendly disposable tableware and food packaging. Founded in 2016 in Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine by a small team of ecological-product enthusiasts, the company relocated its operational center to Poland in 2023 and now runs an office and warehouse in Dawidy Bankowe (Raszyn commune), with a registered headquarters in Raszówka and a secondary warehouse in Jaworowa. As of the available data, the company has 8 employees and serves HORECA customers (restaurants, caterers, food trucks, bakeries, hotels) plus consumer/event buyers across Poland, Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Italy, Moldova, and Ukraine.

The product portfolio is built around biodegradable and compostable materials — kraft paper with internal lamination, sugarcane fiber (bagasse), bamboo, compressed palm leaves, and wood-polymer composite (WPC) — and spans paper cups (160–750 ml), kraft and bagasse lunch boxes (up to 2,100 ml), square kraft bowls, palm leaf and bagasse plates, WPC and bamboo cutlery, paper straws (including 12 mm bubble tea variants), sugarcane sauce containers, and paper bags. Key SKUs carry GIG certification and EU food contact declarations; the company also complies with GDPR and Poland's SUP (Single-Use Plastics) directive, including the collection of per-unit SUP fees on applicable paper products. There is no proprietary software layer — the platform is a standard tri-lingual storefront (Polish, English, German) with multi-currency pricing (PLN, EUR, CHF).

The business model is one-time product sales (no subscriptions) via a self-serve e-commerce site (ecopicnic.pl) combined with inside-sales/wholesale support for B2B commercial buyers, who receive personalized consultation on packaging solutions. Pricing is per-unit with volume discounts between small packs (50–100 pieces) and bulk cartons (500–2,000 pieces); orders are placed online, by email, or by phone, with same-day shipping for orders before 10:30 AM and 24–48 hour delivery across Europe via DPD and inPost (including inPost parcel lockers in Poland). Payments are accepted via BLIK, cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and bank transfer, with banking handled by Santander Bank Polska.

Name

Ecopicnic

Legal name

RUDKOW SPÓŁKA Z OGRANICZONĄ ODPOWIEDZIALNOŚCIĄ

Website

https://ecopicnic.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ecopicnic is a Poland-based e-commerce platform selling biodegradable disposable tableware and food packaging — kraft paper, sugarcane bagasse, bamboo, palm leaves, and WPC — to HORECA businesses and event buyers across Poland and six other European markets via direct online and wholesale channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Eco-Friendly Disposable Tableware

NAICS

Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing (322220), Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219), Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing (322212)

SIC

Papers & Allied Products (2600), Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420), Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Compostable & Bio-Based Packaging (PLA/PHA, Starch Blends, Cellulose Films) (IMALAMAB), Disposable Tableware (Plates, Cups, Cutlery) (CRAJAGAG), Foodservice/To-Go Packaging (Cups, Clamshells, Cutlery) (IMALAHAM)

Keywords

• Eco-friendly disposable tableware
• Biodegradable food packaging
• Compostable food containers
• Sugarcane bagasse tableware
• HORECA packaging supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Raszówka

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - B2C/B2B E-commerce: Direct sales of eco-friendly disposable tableware and packaging through their online store (ecopicnic.pl). Products are sold at unit prices with bulk discounts available (smaller packages for individual purchases, larger cartons for wholesale/commercial customers). Revenue generated from one-time product transactions rather than recurring subscriptions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ecopicnic manufactures and distributes eco-friendly single-use tableware and food packaging through its e-commerce store ecopicnic.pl and B2B wholesale channels. The product range covers paper cups, kraft paper bowls, paper and sugarcane lunch boxes, palm leaf and sugarcane plates, WPC and bamboo cutlery, paper straws, and sugarcane sauce containers, all designed as biodegradable and compostable alternatives to plastic disposables for the HORECA sector and individual buyers across Europe.

Product overview

Ecopicnic is an e-commerce platform specializing in eco-friendly single-use products for the foodservice industry. The product portfolio centers around sustainable disposable tableware and takeaway packaging, including paper lunch boxes, kraft paper cups (160ml-750ml), square kraft paper bowls (750ml-1200ml), palm leaf plates (15x15cm to 25x25cm), sugarcane plates and lunch boxes, WPC (wood-polymer composite) cutlery sets, bamboo cutlery, paper straws, and sugarcane sauce containers. The company operates as both a distributor and manufacturer, offering products primarily in bulk quantities for commercial customers including restaurants, caterers, and food service businesses. The offering is structured as a single e-commerce platform with multiple product categories rather than a modular platform architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Paper Lunch Boxes (Lunch box papierowy) Two-compartment (1200ml) and large (2100ml) paper lunch boxes with plastic lids and internal moisture/grease-resistant lamination, designed for takeaways and catering meals. Available in 50-piece packages.
• Kraft Paper Cups (Kubki papierowe kraft) Kraft paper cups ranging from 160ml to 750ml for hot and cold drinks and soups, with optional PP lids and moisture-resistant coating; offered in small packs (50 pcs) and bulk cartons (up to 1500 pcs).
• Kraft Paper Bowls (Miski papierowe kraft) Square kraft paper bowls with PET lids in 750ml, 1000ml, and 1200ml capacities for salads, pasta, and takeaway meals.
• Palm Leaf Plates (Talerze z liści palmowych) Plates formed from compressed palm leaves in 15x15cm, 20x20cm, and 25x25cm sizes; GIG-certified, natural, biodegradable, compostable, and grease/moisture-resistant with unique appearance per piece.
• Sugarcane Plates (Talerze z trzciny cukrowej) White plates made from sugarcane fiber (bagasse) in 7", 9", and 10" sizes, including a 3-section divider plate option; biodegradable and compostable.
• WPC Cutlery (Sztućce WPC) Forks, knives, spoons, and cocktail spoons made from wood-polymer composite (WPC) blending wood fibers with plant-based polymers; available in light and dark variants, biodegradable, reusable, and durable.
• Bamboo Cutlery (Sztućce bambusowe) 18cm bamboo tongs made from sustainable bamboo, sold in 50-piece packages.
• Paper Straws (Słomki papierowe) Colored paper straws in various patterns, including 12mm bubble-tea variants, sold in 3000-piece cartons as a biodegradable alternative to plastic straws.
• Sugarcane Lunch Boxes (Lunch box z trzciny cukrowej) Lunch boxes molded from biodegradable sugarcane fiber in square and divided configurations (including 230x155x77mm rectangular and 1200ml square options) for HORECA takeaway use.
• Sugarcane Sauce Containers (Sosjerki z trzciny cukrowej) Sauce containers with and without lids molded from sugarcane fiber in 15ml and 40ml capacities, with optional PP lids, sold in 2000-piece cartons.
• Paper Bags (Torby papierowe) Paper bags for food packaging and takeaway purposes, offered as part of Ecopicnic's disposable tableware line.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dynamic growth in orders from customers after switching to eco-friendly packaging, resulting in increased customer numbers for restaurants and catering companies

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• DPDminorOthersLogistics partner for package delivery across Poland. EcoPicnic orders are shipped via DPD courier service to customers throughout Poland.
• inPostminorOthersLogistics partner for package delivery and parcel locker services. EcoPicnic offers delivery to inPost parcel lockers across Poland, providing convenient pickup options for customers.
• Santander Bank PolskaminorOthersBanking partner for payment processing and wire transfers. Company bank account held at Santander Bank Polska for business transactions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Huhtamaki: Global foodservice packaging giant (Goodfood, Biopack lines) producing paper cups, plates, and containers across Europe. Overlaps Ecopicnic on kraft paper cups and bowls in HORECA, but operates as a broad incumbent with multi-billion revenue scale and wide non-eco product lines.
• Dart Container Corporation: Major US-headquartered foodservice disposables manufacturer with paper, foam, and plastic product lines including cups, plates, and containers. While less specialized in eco-materials than Ecopicnic, Dart competes in the same HORECA disposable tableware category with materially greater scale and distribution reach.
• Sabert Corporation: Established global foodservice packaging manufacturer with a growing portfolio of sustainable paper and bio-based products (including compostable containers and cutlery). Sabert competes with Ecopicnic in HORECA but at materially larger scale with broader product breadth and entrenched B2B relationships.
• Pactiv Evergreen: Large North American and European foodservice packaging manufacturer with both conventional plastic and renewable/compostable product lines. Competes with Ecopicnic on disposable cups, containers, and tableware in HORECA but as part of a much larger portfolio of foodservice disposables.

Direct peers

• BioPak: Australia-headquartered manufacturer and supplier of compostable foodservice packaging (cups, containers, cutlery, straws) made from sugarcane bagasse, PLA, and kraft paper. BioPak competes head-to-head with Ecopicnic in HORECA across Europe and APAC with a similar manufacturer-distributor model and sustainability branding.
• Packnwood: Distributor of eco-friendly disposable tableware including palm leaf plates, bamboo cutlery, sugarcane containers, and paper straws. Competes with Ecopicnic in the same premium natural-material category across European HORECA accounts with comparable product mix and pricing.
• Vegware: UK-based specialist manufacturer and distributor of compostable disposable tableware and foodservice packaging made from plant-based materials. Vegware is Ecopicnic's closest direct competitor — same product categories (cups, plates, cutlery, containers), same HORECA target customers, same eco-material positioning, but operating at much larger scale across global markets.
• Eco-Products (Novolex): US-based brand owned by Novolex specializing in compostable disposable foodservice ware — plates, cups, cutlery, containers made from sugarcane, PLA, and recycled fiber. Direct competitor to Ecopicnic in eco-disposables, with overlapping HORECA customer base and similar product breadth across fiber-based tableware.

Emerging players

• Wasara: Premium designer of disposable tableware made from paper and bagasse (sugarcane fiber) for high-end hospitality. Overlaps with Ecopicnic on eco-material disposables but at a premium price point and design-forward positioning, primarily serving upscale HORECA in Europe and North America.
• Natur-Bag: North American distributor of compostable bags, tableware, and foodservice supplies made from plant-based materials. A niche emerging player with partial product overlap with Ecopicnic (compostable disposables) but focused primarily on bags rather than full tableware breadth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Ecopicnic_polska
• Facebookfacebook.com/ecopicnicpl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ecopicnic
• Instagraminstagram.com/ecopicnic.pl

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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