Grale

Name

Grale

Legal name

Grale Solutions AB

Website

https://grale.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Grale is a Stockholm-based materials company that develops patented, plant-based compostable films and fiber products to replace single-use plastics. It serves enterprise customers (SJ, SAS, SEB, Lush), Swedish municipalities, food service operators, and consumers via direct sales, a B2B platform, and distribution partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Packaging Materials

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMALAMAB

Compostable & Bio-Based Packaging (PLA/PHA, Starch Blends, Cellulose Films)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Sustainable Packaging Solutions

SECONDARYCRADALAD

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

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Manufacturing & Brands/Paper Goods & Disposables (Tissue, Diapers, Feminine Care)

SECONDARYCRAJAGAG

Disposable Tableware (Plates, Cups, Cutlery)

Consumer Products & Retail/Household Products & Cleaning Supplies/Trash Bags, Wraps & Disposable Household Supplies

SECONDARYCRAJAGAF

Food Storage Containers (Disposable & Reusable)

Consumer Products & Retail/Household Products & Cleaning Supplies/Trash Bags, Wraps & Disposable Household Supplies

Keywords

• Compostable packaging materials
• Plant-based bioplastics
• Sustainable packaging solutions
• Single-use plastic alternatives
• Biodegradable food packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - B2C: Direct-to-consumer sales via shop.grale.com, currently serving only private consumers in Sweden. Individual product purchases and box orders.
2. Product Sales - B2B/Enterprise: Business customers purchase via business.grale.com B2B platform or through direct sales. Custom-made products and standard stock products. Volume-based pricing with factory-direct pricing for adequate production volumes.
3. Wholesale and Distribution: Products sold through partner wholesalers and distributors in specific regions globally. Distributed globally with own warehouse and logistic partners.
4. Custom Product Manufacturing: Custom-sized, custom-printed products with minimum order quantities. Film-based products MOQ: 5 pallets / 500,000 pieces. Fiber-based products MOQ: 500,000 pieces. Luxbags and Ecommerce Mailers MOQ: 30,000 pieces.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Grale manufactures and sells plant-based, certified compostable packaging and disposable products that replace single-use fossil plastics. The portfolio includes film-based items (carrier bags, waste bags, fruit/vegetable bags, dog waste bags, capes, aprons) and fibre/paper-based items (drinking cups, lids, straws, Lux carrier bags, mailers), all produced from renewable inputs such as agricultural waste, forestry side streams, wood fibers, cellulose, starch, and non-edible plants using patented proprietary processes. Products are sold to enterprise customers, public-sector buyers, and Swedish consumers through a dedicated B2B platform, direct sales, and a B2C shop, with custom-sized and custom-printed options available at minimum order quantities.

Product overview

Grale offers a unified product portfolio of sustainable, biodegradable, and compostable alternatives to single-use plastics. The product line consists of two main categories: (1) Film-based products including carrier bags, waste bags, fruit/vegetable bags, dog waste bags, capes, and aprons, made from renewable plant materials; and (2) Fibre/paper-based products including drinking cups, lids, straws, lux carrier bags, and mailers, which can be recycled as paper. Custom product options are available with minimum order quantities. Grale sells through two channels: direct-to-consumer B2C shop (shop.grale.com) serving Swedish consumers, and B2B platform (business.grale.com) serving business customers globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Film-based Products (Carrier Bags, Waste Bags, Fruit/Vegetable Bags, Dog Waste Bags, Capes, Aprons) Compostable film-based single-use plastic alternatives made from cellulose, agricultural waste, forestry side streams, wood fibers, starch, and non-edible plants. Certified for home composting (6-month disintegration) and industrial composting (3-month disintegration). Used by enterprises, public sector, food service, and households for waste, shopping, fruit/vegetable, dog waste, cape, and apron applications.
• Fibre-based / Paper-based Products (Drinking Cups, Lids, Straws, Lux Carrier Bags, Mailers) Paper and fibre-based disposable products including drinking cups, lids, straws, Lux carrier bags, and mailers. Designed to be recycled as paper alongside other paper waste, keeping raw materials in the circular loop. Used by food service, retail, e-commerce, and corporate customers seeking plastic-free packaging.
• Custom Products (Custom-sized, Custom-printed Film and Fiber Products) Custom-sized and custom-printed versions of Grale's film-based and fiber-based products for business customers. Available with adapted pricing and minimum order quantities, enabling branded sustainable packaging at scale. Sold through the B2B platform and direct sales.

Quantifiable outcome

• Biodegradation within 3 months (industrial composting) or 6 months (home composting)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Startup Kitchen / Way Out WestcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2026Way Out West continues its exploration of future of food; Startup Kitchen returns served in Grale products. Partnership showcases Grale's role in sustainable food service innovation.
• Public CleanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2026Facility service company taking another step forward in sustainability work through collaboration with Grale.
• Impact LoopminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 June 2026Grale joined Impact Loop as a partner in Visby during Almedalen week. Impact Loop, Energy Loop, and Industrial Loop bring together voices from sustainability, energy, industry, and innovation.
• Gröna BönanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Gröna Bönan catered an event for WWF, serving climate-calculated portions in line with One Planet Plate standard. Food was served in Grale packaging, extending sustainability from menu to packaging.
• Tekniska verken in LinköpingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Major public procurement win; largest contract as Grale enters public sector segment. Sets a new standard for sustainable waste solutions. Winning tender after tender against established players who dominated the category for decades.
• SJ (Scandinavian Airlines)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2026SJ is replacing plastic lined paper cups and plastic bags with Grale's patented and plant-based alternatives. The switch involves millions of disposable products every year and is part of SJ's major commitment to sustainability in Sweden. Partnership represents significant volume and visibility.
• Impact Kitchen AcceleratorminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026Grale joins Sweden Foodtech, Stockholm Business Region and inspiring group of chefs and companies to explore how innovation can shape future of food.
• Adidas Stockholm Marathon / MarathongruppencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2026Plastic-free paper cups from Grale used at water stations at Marathongruppen's events. First out is Adidas Stockholm Marathon. High-volume event partnership.
• House of PhotographyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2026Cultural venue in heart of Södermalm, Stockholm now using Grale products.
• BageriprodukterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 March 2026Bageriprodukter expanding its offering by introducing Grale's innovative range of products.
• LushminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2026Lush switching to Grale's green waste bags, replacing conventional plastic with sustainable alternative made from renewable resources.
• World Cup Weekend ÅrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2026During Alpine Ski World Cup in Åre, organizers took concrete step toward sustainable waste management using Grale's microplastic-free waste bags.
• SmartaSakercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 February 2026Official partnership with one of Sweden's leading retailers for innovative and clever solutions. Strategic retail distribution partner.
• SEBcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2026SEB chooses Grale cups as commitment to employee wellbeing; shows modern leadership in everyday actions.
• CONVENDUMcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2026Modern workplaces choosing plant-based, biodegradable waste bags; CONVENDUM leading the way transitioning to Grale's plastic-free bags across all offices.
• Norrsken HouseminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2026Grale had opportunity to be part of Bill Gates visit to Norrsken House Stockholm and listen to talk on building sustainable future.
• Stockholm Resilience CentreminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2025Grale joined Stockholm Resilience Centre and SJ on climate-focused journey aboard festival train to Way Out West.
• Sweden's Rolling Climate MeetingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 July 2025Sweden's First Rolling Climate Meeting heading West with Grale on board.
• CONVENDUMcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Grale partners with CONVENDUM to eliminate plastic waste across all offices, starting spring 2025.
• SAScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 October 2024Grale partnered with Scandinavian Airlines in innovative step toward greener future in aviation.
• Beans in CupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 May 2024Beans in Cup expanding product range with PlasticFri sustainable paper cup. Company phased out plastic cups in 2020 and now adds Grale's certified plastic-free and recyclable-as-paper cup.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TIPA Sustainable Packaging: Israel-based TIPA manufactures fully compostable flexible packaging films and laminates for food and fashion brands — a direct competitor in compostable film technology and the same third-party-certified (EN 13432 / ASTM D6400) end markets.
• Notpla: London-based Notpla develops seaweed- and plant-based packaging films and capsules as alternatives to single-use plastics — directly competing with Grale in compostable packaging for foodservice, consumer, and enterprise use cases across Europe.
• BioPak: BioPak (now part of Novolex/Hornell) supplies compostable foodservice disposables — cups, lids, straws, bags — to enterprise customers globally; competes head-to-head with Grale in B2B foodservice packaging and shares the same certification-led sales motion.
• Paptic: Finnish Paptic makes wood-fibre-based reusable and recyclable bag and wrapping solutions replacing plastic — overlapping with Grale on sustainable carrier bags, mailers, and the fibre-based packaging category.
• Sulapac: Finnish Sulapac produces bio-based, microplastic-free materials for cosmetics, food, and consumer packaging, with proprietary wood-and-algae-based formulations — overlapping with Grale's plant-based biomaterial approach and certification-driven go-to-market.
• Footprint (Footprint Technology): US-based Footprint produces plant-based fibre food packaging (cups, bowls, clamshells, cutlery) using proprietary technology — directly competing with Grale's fibre/paper cup, lid, and straw portfolio in the same certified-compostable foodservice category.

Emerging players

• Novamont: Italian producer of Mater-Bi bioplastics (starch-based, compostable) used in bags and food packaging; an upstream bio-polymer supplier and potential partner/competitor to Grale in the compostable film value chain.
• Loliware: US-based Loliware develops seaweed-based single-use cups and straws as plastic alternatives; smaller scale than Grale but addresses the same compostable-foodservice customer with a competing plant-based material thesis.
• Sway Design Co. US-based Sway makes seaweed-based flexible packaging films replacing single-use plastic — a peer emerging player in the bio-based flexible packaging category competing for the same sustainability-driven brand customers.

Broad incumbents

• Huhtamaki: Finnish global packaging major with a foodservice disposables and flexible packaging portfolio, including growing compostable/biodegradable lines; a benchmark incumbent Grale competes against in public tenders and enterprise accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Graleofficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/PlasticFri
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/graleofficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/graledotcom
• TikToktiktok.com/@graledotcom

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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