What Pakka does

Pakka Limited (formerly Yash Papers / Yash Pakka), founded in 1981 and headquartered in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, is a publicly listed Indian manufacturer (NSE/BSE: PAKKA) of compostable food packaging and tableware made primarily from sugarcane bagasse, an agricultural residue. The company operates three core product lines — Food Wrap & Carry (paper bags, kraft wraps, bakery and eco pouches), Food Service (the CHUK consumer-facing brand of bagasse plates, bowls, snack trays, meal trays and beverage cups), and Food Packaging (the world's first commercial compostable flexible packaging for sachets, pouches and films). Underlying technology includes bagasse-based molded fiber processing, biopolymer/mineral-based flexible films, and a biomass energy system using rice husk that makes Pakka the only compostable tableware business globally with 100% self-generated energy; the company also reports 95% cooking chemical recovery and 50% water reuse. Manufacturing is concentrated at the Ayodhya facility, with a new nearshoring plant under development in Guatemala for the Americas market and a US operations hub in Gresham, Oregon.

Revenue is generated through one-time sales of compostable packaging products to enterprise customers (QSR chains, food brands, restaurant chains, retailers, institutional and government buyers) and through bespoke product development for brand-specific requirements. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales with a network of 40+ distribution partners serving 45+ countries across India, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and the Americas. Pricing is quote-based with no publicly disclosed tiers, and customization is structured around minimum order volumes. Named enterprise customers include Taco Bell, IKEA, Amul, Haldiram's, Bikanervala, PVR Inox, Chai Point, Jubilant FoodWorks, IRCTC, and Brawny Bear Nutrition; B2C reach is via the CHUK sub-brand and direct inquiry. Q3 FY2024-25 sales were INR 1,060.05 million (vs. INR 993.37 million in Q3 FY2023-24), implying annualized revenue in the ~INR 4,000–4,500 million range, with Q3 net income of INR 88.93 million (down from INR 99.14 million YoY).

Name

Pakka

Legal name

Pakka Limited

Website

https://pakka.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Pakka Limited (NSE/BSE: PAKKA), founded 1981, manufactures compostable food packaging and tableware from sugarcane bagasse, supplying QSR chains, food brands, retailers, and institutional buyers across 45+ countries via direct enterprise sales and 40+ distribution partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Food Packaging

NAICS

Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219), Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650)

akta.pro primary industry

Fiber-Based Sustainable Packaging (Recycled Paper, Molded Fiber, Bagasse) (IMALAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compostable & Bio-Based Flexible Packaging (PLA, PHA, Cellulose Films) (IMALABAO), Compostable & Bio-Based Packaging (PLA/PHA, Starch Blends, Cellulose Films) (IMALAMAB), Foodservice/To-Go Packaging (Cups, Clamshells, Cutlery) (IMALAHAM), Napkins, Tableware & Foodservice Disposables (Plates, Cups, Cutlery) (CRADALAD), Bio-based Packaging Materials (molded fiber, bio-barrier coatings, compostables) (IMAMALAI)

Keywords

• Compostable food packaging
• Molded fiber tableware
• Bagasse packaging products
• Sustainable food service
• Biodegradable packaging materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Ayodhya

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 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. Compostable Packaging Products: Sale of bagasse-based compostable food packaging, tableware, and food service products. Products include plates, bowls, containers, cups, and flexible packaging sold to QSRs, restaurants, food brands, and retail customers globally.
2. Custom/Bespoke Packaging Solutions: Collaborative development of custom compostable product lines for brands and retailers based on specific requirements and order volumes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Pakka manufactures and sells compostable food packaging and tableware made from sugarcane bagasse (agricultural residue). The product portfolio includes molded fiber plates, bowls, trays, containers, and cups sold under the CHUK brand, plus compostable flexible packaging solutions (sachets, pouches, films) for food brands. Products serve food service operators, QSRs, retailers, and packaged food companies as plastic-replacement packaging that is home compostable and recyclable in the paper stream.

Product overview

Pakka offers a multi-brand product portfolio centered on sustainable, compostable food packaging and tableware. The core offerings span three main categories: Food Wrap & Carry (paper-based bags and wraps), Food Service (tableware and serving products), and Food Packaging (flexible packaging for food brands). The CHUK sub-brand serves the consumer/B2C market with compostable plates, bowls, trays, containers, and cups made from sugarcane bagasse. Pakka positions itself as a B2B regenerative packaging company, offering both moldable fiber products (bagasse-based) and compostable flexible packaging solutions. The company emphasizes its world-first compostable flexible packaging capability alongside traditional bagasse tableware products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CHUK: Compostable tableware and food service products including plates, bowls, trays, and delivery containers made from bagasse. CHUK is the consumer-facing brand for disposable compostable products.

Products and services

• CHUK Compostable Tableware Consumer and food-service brand offering compostable tableware and disposable products (plates, bowls, snack trays, meal trays, dine-in containers, delivery containers, and beverage cups) made from sugarcane bagasse.
• Food Wrap & Carry Paper Products Paper-based food wrap and carry solutions including kraft bags, bakery bags, poster bags, and eco pouches for food service and retail applications.
• Compostable Flexible Packaging World's first compostable flexible packaging solutions for food brands, including sachets, pouches, and film packaging designed to replace conventional plastic packaging. Developed for retail packaged food and beverage brands.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of products designed for next use (compostable or recyclable)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sugar Companies in GuatemalacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2023Partnership with sugar companies in Guatemala to establish the world's largest facility for compostable flexible packaging and molded fiber products. The region offers abundant raw materials, talented workforce, and welcoming government for sustainable production.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Sealed Air: Sealed Air is a global packaging giant whose Cryovac and SEE-branded food and protective packaging lines overlap with Pakka's flexible food packaging business; it represents a deep-pocketed incumbent that may increasingly push compostable alternatives.
• Pactiv Evergreen: Pactiv Evergreen is a large North American foodservice and food merchandising packaging producer, increasingly offering fiber and compostable alternatives; it competes with Pakka for QSR and restaurant chain volume in the US market.
• Huhtamaki: Huhtamaki is a major global food and consumer packaging manufacturer with growing fiber-based and compostable product lines; it competes with Pakka in molded fiber tableware and paperboard food packaging for QSR and food brand customers worldwide.

Direct peers

• BioPak: BioPak is a global manufacturer of compostable foodservice packaging made from renewable resources (sugarcane pulp/PLA), directly competing with Pakka's CHUK brand in plates, bowls, containers, and cups across QSR, café, and foodservice channels.
• World Centric: World Centric is a US-based maker of compostable tableware and foodservice disposables (plates, bowls, utensils, containers) sold through foodservice distributors—directly comparable to Pakka's CHUK molded-fiber tableware business.
• Genpak: Genpak is a North American foodservice packaging manufacturer producing both conventional plastic and growing fiber/compostable lines; it competes with Pakka for QSR, institutional, and food brand customers in the Americas.
• Eco-Products (Novolex): Eco-Products, a Novolex brand, is one of North America's largest suppliers of compostable foodservice packaging (plates, bowls, cutlery, containers) made from renewable fibers—directly comparable to Pakka's CHUK offering and a benchmark for US market expansion.
• Detmold Group: Detmold Group manufactures paper-based and compostable foodservice packaging (cups, wraps, containers) from renewable fiber sources, including bagasse-based ranges—closely aligned with Pakka's bagasse molded-fiber and flexible packaging portfolio and target customers.
• Sabert Corporation: Sabert manufactures sustainable foodservice packaging including compostable fiber-based trays, bowls, and containers for QSR, catering, and retail customers—closely aligned with Pakka's foodservice product portfolio and target end markets.
• Vegware: Vegware specializes in plant-based compostable foodservice packaging (tableware, containers, wraps) and is one of the closest direct competitors to Pakka's CHUK and compostable flexible packaging lines in Europe, the UK, and increasingly global markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles31 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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