What Papacko does

Papacko Packaging Co., Ltd. (Papacko) is a China-based B2B manufacturer of eco-friendly paper-based food packaging, headquartered at Longwan Industrial Park in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province. The company operates a 10,000+ m² production facility with automated forming, printing, and packing lines and reports annual output exceeding 50 million units, exported to 30+ countries across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe. Its portfolio spans 18 SKUs organized into three product series — Paper Cups (single-wall, double-wall, ripple-wall, ice cream), Food Packaging Containers (soup cups, salad bowls, popcorn buckets, lunch boxes, food pails, burger boxes including corrugated variants), and Packaging Accessories (lids, sleeves, holders, bags, napkins).

The company's technology is built around FSC-certified paper sourcing, biodegradable and compostable coating chemistry, and automated production with in-house quality control. The business model is purely transactional B2B: Papacko sells finished packaging on a per-unit, MOQ-gated basis (starting at 10,000 pieces per item/design) with custom logo printing, sizing, material selection, and color matching available under OEM and private-label arrangements. Pricing is quote-based, not publicly disclosed, and the company commits to 24-hour quotation turnaround. All sales originate through the website inquiry form; there is no e-commerce storefront or recurring subscription component.

Papacko serves three primary customer segments — cafés and coffee shops, restaurants and QSR chains, and international distributors/wholesalers — with a secondary segment in multi-location café chains and F&B brand groups requiring large-scale OEM rollouts. Go-to-market is sales-led, executed through direct B2B engagement and channel partners, supported by SEO-driven content marketing via multilingual (EN/FR/ES/AR/RU) blog resource hubs. The company holds official United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM) Verified Manufacturer status (Registration No: #1198938). No revenue, funding, headcount trend, or ownership data is publicly disclosed; reported employee count of 1–10 is inconsistent with the stated production footprint.

Name

Papacko

Legal name

Papacko Packaging Co., Ltd.

Website

https://papacko.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Papacko is a China-based B2B manufacturer of eco-friendly paper cups, food containers, and packaging accessories, supplying custom OEM/private-label solutions to cafés, QSR chains, and international distributors across 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Paper Food Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650)

akta.pro primary industry

Foodservice/To-Go Packaging (Cups, Clamshells, Cutlery) (IMALAHAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Napkins, Tableware & Foodservice Disposables (Plates, Cups, Cutlery) (CRADALAD), Foodservice Disposables (cups, plates, bowls, trays, clamshells) (IMAMAHAI), Disposable Tableware (Plates, Cups, Cutlery) (CRAJAGAG)

Keywords

• Eco-friendly paper cups
• Food packaging manufacturer
• OEM private label
• Biodegradable food containers
• Custom paper packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Wenzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

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. Paper Cup & Food Packaging Manufacturing & Sales: Papacko manufactures and sells eco-friendly paper cups, food containers, and packaging accessories to B2B customers worldwide. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales with per-unit pricing based on order quantity, customization level, and materials. The company offers OEM and private label arrangements where customers pay for custom-branded products at scale. There is no recurring subscription component — all revenue is transactional per order.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Papacko manufactures and sells eco-friendly paper cups (single wall, double wall, ripple wall, ice cream), food packaging containers (soup cups, salad bowls, popcorn buckets, lunch boxes, food pails, burger boxes), and packaging accessories (lids, sleeves, holders, paper bags, napkins) made from FSC-certified paper with biodegradable coatings. The company operates as an OEM and private label supplier offering custom logo printing, flexible design, and material customization for global distributors, café chains, and restaurant brands, with minimum orders starting at 10,000 pieces per item/design.

Product overview

Papacko is a food packaging manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of eco-friendly paper-based packaging products organized into three product series. The Paper Cups series includes single-wall, double-wall, ripple-wall, and ice cream paper cups for hot and cold beverages. The Food Packaging Containers series encompasses paper soup cups, salad bowls, popcorn buckets, lunch boxes, food pails, and burger boxes (including corrugated variants) for takeout and delivery applications. The Packaging Accessories series provides complementary items including cup and bowl lids, cup sleeves, cup holders, paper bags, and napkins. The company operates as an OEM and private label supplier, providing custom logo printing, flexible design, and full manufacturing support for global distributors and café chains. Production capacity exceeds 10,000 square meters with 50 million+ units annually, serving 30+ export countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Single Wall Paper Cups Single-wall paper cups for hot and cold drinks, providing basic insulation with a PE or PLA lining for liquid containment. Sold to cafés, coffee shops, and F&B operators as a standalone OEM/private-label product.
• Double Wall Paper Cups Double-wall paper cups with an air gap between walls for enhanced insulation, eliminating the need for separate sleeves on hot beverages. Sold to cafés, coffee shops, and F&B operators.
• Ripple Wall Paper Cups Ripple-wall paper cups with an exterior textured layer providing superior grip and insulation for hot drinks. Sold to cafés, coffee shops, and F&B operators.
• Ice Cream Paper Cups Paper cups designed for ice cream and frozen desserts, with coating suitable for cold food contact. Sold to ice cream shops, cafés, and dessert retailers.
• Paper Soup Cups Paper cups designed for hot soups and liquid foods with leak-resistant coating. Sold to restaurants, QSR chains, and takeaways.
• Ripple Wall Soup Cups Soup cups with ripple-wall design providing heat insulation and secure grip for hot liquid foods. Sold to restaurants, QSR chains, and takeaways.
• Paper Salad Bowls Paper bowls for salads and cold food service, designed for presentation and containment. Sold to restaurants, salad chains, and healthy-food outlets.
• Paper Popcorn Buckets Tapered paper buckets designed for popcorn service in cinemas, events, and concession stands. Sold to cinemas, event venues, and concession operators.
• Paper Lunch Boxes Folded paperboard lunch boxes for main meal takeout, offering rigidity and a branding surface. Sold to restaurants, caterers, and takeaway operators.
• Paper Food Pails Tapered paper buckets for Asian-style food takeout such as noodles and rice dishes. Sold to restaurants, takeaways, and Asian-cuisine operators.
• Burger Boxes Paperboard boxes designed for burger packaging with ventilation features and branding area. Sold to QSR burger chains and takeaway operators.
• Corrugated Burger Boxes Corrugated paperboard burger boxes offering enhanced insulation and stackability for food delivery. Sold to QSR chains and delivery-focused operators.
• Paper Cup Lids Lids for paper cups providing spill protection and secure fit during transport. Sold as a complementary accessory to F&B operators and distributors.
• Paper Bowl Lids Lids for paper bowls ensuring secure closure and leak prevention for takeout containers. Sold as a complementary accessory to F&B operators and distributors.
• Paper Cup Sleeves Paper sleeves that wrap around single-wall cups to provide insulation and grip for hot beverages. Sold as a complementary accessory to cafés and distributors.
• Paper Cup Holders Multi-cup carriers enabling safe transport of multiple beverages simultaneously. Sold as a complementary accessory to cafés, QSR operators, and distributors.
• Paper Bags Paper carrier bags for food delivery and retail packaging with custom printing options. Sold to F&B operators, retailers, and distributors.
• Paper Napkins Paper napkins for foodservice establishments, available with custom branding. Sold to F&B operators and distributors as a complementary accessory.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50M+ units produced annually across all product categories
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM)coreOthersPapacko is an officially registered and verified manufacturer on the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM), Registration No: #1198938. This status allows Papacko to supply packaging products to UN agencies and affiliated procurement bodies. It serves as a third-party credibility certification for B2B buyers evaluating the company's compliance and manufacturing credentials.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Huhtamäki Oyj: Global foodservice packaging manufacturer with a broad paper and plastic cup, container, and tableware portfolio. Directly comparable to Papacko as a paper-cup and foodservice disposables supplier to international QSR and café customers, but operating at much larger scale and across multiple materials.
• Pactiv Evergreen: Major North American foodservice and beverage packaging manufacturer producing paper cups, cartons, and foodservice containers. Comparable as a foodservice disposables peer serving similar QSR and café end markets.
• Graphic Packaging: Large US paperboard packaging manufacturer with foodservice and food packaging exposure including cups and containers. Comparable as a paper-based foodservice and consumer packaging peer, though its portfolio is much broader than Papacko's foodservice focus.
• Eco-Products (Novolex): Eco-focused foodservice disposables brand owned by Novolex, offering compostable cups, containers, and tableware. Directly comparable sustainability-driven product range and customer base to Papacko's eco paper packaging line.
• Dart Container Corporation: Large private US manufacturer of foodservice disposables including paper and plastic cups, containers, and lids. Directly comparable product set to Papacko's cup and container range and similar B2B foodservice customer base.

Direct peers

• Detmold Group: Australian-based paper packaging manufacturer producing paper cups and food packaging for QSR and foodservice brands globally. Closely comparable product portfolio (paper cups, food containers) and B2B/private-label model targeting international café and QSR chains.
• BioPak: Asia-Pacific (originally Australia) manufacturer of compostable and biodegradable foodservice packaging including paper cups and takeaway containers. Closely comparable eco-positioning and product mix to Papacko, with similar café and QSR customer focus.
• Lollicup (Karat): US-based foodservice disposables manufacturer and distributor (Karat brand) offering paper and PLA-lined cups, containers, and accessories. Comparable as a private-label and OEM paper foodservice packaging supplier serving cafés, distributors, and QSRs.
• Vegware: UK-based specialist in compostable, plant-based foodservice packaging including paper cups, containers, and cutlery. Closely comparable to Papacko as a sustainability-focused, paper-based foodservice disposables brand serving cafés, caterers, and distributors internationally.

Emerging players

• Zhejiang Pando EP Technology Co. China-based manufacturer specializing in paper-based food packaging and tableware (cups, bowls, clamshells). Closely comparable to Papacko as a fellow Chinese paper foodservice packaging exporter with similar product range and export-led B2B model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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