Bagasse tableware is molded fiber food packaging made from sugarcane residue. XcelLink Ecopack supplies 200+ PFAS-free clamshells boxes, containers, plates, bowls, trays and sauce cups, backed by 50 automatic lines, OEM/ODM mold development, market-specific documentation and annual output above 60,000 tons.
Compare product structure, barrier performance, tooling cost, MOQ, compliance evidence and shipping terms before committing to a bulk foodservice packaging program.
Procurement Snapshot
Product Breadth
Annual Output
Automation
Global Reach
Recommended RFQ inputs
Product format, dimensions, estimated annual volume, destination market, food application, packing preference, required documents and delivery target.
Automatic Production Lines
Packaging-Site Quality System
Custom Sample-Mold Cycle
Primary Export Port
The Procurement Problem
A low unit price can become expensive when the selected SKU fails the food application, the certificate does not cover the mold, custom tooling is budgeted late, or carton and loading data are unclear.
The solution:
Approve the product, evidence pack, packaging configuration and logistics basis as one controlled sourcing program.
Logos alone do not show whether a certificate covers the exact SKU, mold, factory site, material formulation or destination-market requirement.
Control: certificate number + scope + validity + product match.
Oil resistance, water resistance, microwave use and holding performance vary by SKU, formulation, food chemistry, temperature and contact time.
Control: sample tests with the buyer’s actual menu and route.
Embossed logos and new structures require dedicated molds. Low-volume custom projects can become uneconomical when tooling is not assessed before artwork and launch planning.
Control: choose standard mold, logo mold or full new mold early.
Carton count, nesting height, pack quantity and mixed-SKU loading influence landed cost. A cheap piece price can still produce an inefficient container.
Control: compare FOB unit price and container-level landed economics.
One Category, Six Buying Programs
Select by structural format and food application—not by “eco-friendly” language alone. Each category requires different checks for closure, rigidity, portion control, nesting and packing.
Single- and multi-compartment hinged formats for burgers, combo meals, rice dishes and takeaway service.
Separate-lid and meal-prep formats for prepared foods, delivery, central kitchens and distributor ranges.
Flat and compartment plates for catering, parties, institutional meals, buffets and foodservice distribution.
Bowls for rice, noodles, salads, desserts, side dishes and selected soup applications.
Open and compartment trays for meal service, cafeterias, supermarkets, airlines and catering operations.
Small molded-fiber cups for dips, condiments, samples, desserts and portion-controlled sides.
BROWSE AVAILABLE PRODUCTS
Use the category tabs to compare available bagasse clamshell boxes, food containers, plates, bowls, food trays, and sauce cups. Review product formats, compartment layouts, sizes, and applications, then open a product page to request specifications, samples, or a tailored wholesale quotation.
Technical Specifications Matrix
The matrix below is built for procurement screening. Final values remain SKU-specific and should be locked in the approved specification, sample and inspection plan.
| Buyer Checklist Procurement Variable | 01 · Hinged Clamshells | 02 · Separate Lid Containers | 03 · Flatware Plates | 04 · Deep Form Bowls | 05 · Open Format Trays | 06 · Portioning Sauce Cups |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Primary Structure | Hinged base and lid | Base with separate lid | Flat, rimmed or compartmented | Deep formed cavity with rim | Open, compartmented or lidded | Small portion cup with lid option |
| 02 Typical Foodservice Role | Burgers, combo meals and rice dishes | Meal preparation, delivery and ready meals | Catering, buffet and institutional meals | Rice, noodles, salad and dessert | Cafeteria, supermarket and airline meals | Sauce, dip, condiment and sampling |
| 03 Critical Fit Control | Tab closure and hinge alignment | Rim geometry and lid retention | Rim profile and stack release | Rim roundness and lid compatibility | Flange flatness and lid or film fit | Rim consistency and lid seal |
| 04 Performance Validation | Closure cycles, leakage and stacking | Leak path, lid lift and de-nesting | Deflection, grease exposure and cut resistance | Heat exposure, wall rigidity and wet strength | Load strength and compartment isolation | Wet-strength duration and seal hold |
Confirm these conditions against the selected SKU, packing method, destination market and intended foodservice application.
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Confirm PFAS-free, water-resistant and oil-resistant performance by SKU, food chemistry, temperature and holding time.
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Available on selected products and subject to actual food load, time, temperature and handling conditions.
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Options may include embossed logos, printed inner packs, branded cartons, barcodes and shipping marks.
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Normally 30,000–50,000 pieces per SKU. Final quantity depends on product mix, mold, packing and production schedule.
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Confirm specifications, samples, carton data, compliance evidence, artwork, inspection criteria and commercial terms.
Compare an existing standard mold, a dedicated embossed-logo mold, and fully customized mold development. The right route depends on target dimensions, branding requirements, recurring order volume, tooling budget, and launch schedule.
Standard Mold
Use an existing style, verify food performance and customize outer packaging. Best for distributors, foodservice launches and cost-controlled programs.
Embossed Logo Mold
A dedicated mold is required. It is most economical when recurring volume can absorb the tooling cost; otherwise printed cartons are usually more efficient.
New Custom Mold
Sample mold: about USD 1,000 and 7–10 days. Production mold: about USD 5,000–10,000 and 25–30 days after sample approval.
Reduce Comparison Time
Include your current item, target size, annual usage, food application, destination, required certificates and launch date
Evidence, Not Logo Walls
Factory systems, product certifications, food-contact test reports and social audits answer different procurement questions. They should be reviewed separately and matched to the exact product
01 · Factory System
BRCGS, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 documentation may support review of quality, packaging safety and environmental management systems.
02 · Product Certification
Selected products may carry BPI, OK compost HOME or OK compost INDUSTRIAL documentation and testing to EN 13432, ASTM D6400 or ASTM D6868.
03 · Test Report
Depending on the SKU and market, the document pack may include applicable U.S. FDA food-contact testing, migration testing, SGS reports and PFAS-free evidence.
04 · Social / Supply Chain
BSCI, Sedex and related audit records may support supplier-responsibility reviews, while packing and traceability records support shipment control.
“FDA,” “SGS,” and “PFAS-free” should not be grouped as equivalent certifications. Request the applicable test report, declaration, certificate or audit record and verify its scope before using the claim in packaging or marketing.
Manufacturing Proof
Xcellink Ecopack reports 50 automatic production lines, more than 600 self-developed automatic machines and annual output above 60,000 tons. Quality control spans R&D, production, sales, logistics and after-sales service.
Supports stable repeat production and multi-SKU programs.
Self-developed equipment across the production base.
Approximately 3,000 forty-foot high-cube containers.
Supporting more than five million consumers worldwide.
Control Plan
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Fiber, additives, packaging materials and approved supplier records.
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Pulp consistency, forming conditions and mold identification.
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Shape stabilization, edge quality, surface condition and nesting.
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Weight, dimensions, closure, lid fit, leakage and application-specific performance.
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Pack count, carton, markings, batch identification and loading plan.
The Trust Stack
Each stage closes a different sourcing risk before the next financial commitment is made.
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Map the food application, dimensions, annual demand, destination, documentation, packing, budget and launch date.
Output: shortlist, RFQ basis and sample plan.
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Evaluate a standard sample or develop a custom sample mold from the buyer’s sample, drawing or approved concept.
Custom timing: about 7–10 days after sample-mold approval.
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Freeze the approved sample, specification, artwork, packing, inspection criteria and applicable compliance evidence.
New mold timing: about 25–30 days after sample approval.
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Confirm carton data, mixed-SKU loading, shipping marks, port, Incoterm and freight basis before dispatch.
Terms: FOB standard; CIF or DDP by individual quote.
OEM / ODM Engineering
The lowest-risk route is often an existing mold with customized outer packaging. Dedicated embossing and new structural development are available when recurring order volume justifies tooling.
Supports stable repeat production and multi-SKU programs.
Requires a separate product mold paid by the buyer. It is normally most cost-effective for large, recurring monthly volume.
Provide samples, pictures or drawings. The engineering team develops a drawing, sample mold, physical samples and production mold after approval.
Commercial Planning
Costs and lead times depend on product geometry, size, cavity design, tooling complexity, revision cycles, and the final production plan.
Application Engineering
The same bagasse item can perform differently across a five-minute counter service, a forty-minute delivery route and a chilled retail display. Approval should reproduce the intended use.
Clamshells, containers and portion cups for burgers, combo meals, sides, rice dishes and takeaway service.
Focus: closure, heat, oil and delivery hold.
Coordinated category programs with product samples, carton data, documentation and repeat supply planning.
Focus: assortment, MOQ, stock and container mix.
Plates, bowls and trays for parties, corporate dining, weddings, festivals, BBQs and temporary venues.
Focus: rigidity, stacking and rapid service.
Consumer packs with branded cartons, barcode placement, pack counts and shelf-ready configurations.
Focus: artwork, pack integrity and compliance claims.
Trays and compartment products for schools, hospitals, offices, central kitchens and cafeterias.
Focus: portion control, load strength and throughput.
Separate-lid containers and divided formats for organized meals, food delivery and prepared-food programs.
Focus: lid fit, condensation, stacking and route time.
AI-Overview Ready Answers
Each answer starts with the procurement conclusion, then adds the conditions needed to use it correctly.
Bagasse tableware is molded fiber food packaging made from sugarcane residue. It includes clamshell boxes, separate-lid containers, plates, bowls, food trays and sauce cups used for takeaway, catering, delivery, retail and institutional foodservice.
XcelLink Ecopack offers PFAS-free bagasse tableware. Buyers should request the current declaration or test report for the exact SKU, mold, material formulation, color and destination market included in the order.
The correct claim depends on the exact product certification. Selected products may have OK compost HOME, OK compost INDUSTRIAL, BPI or testing to EN 13432, ASTM D6400 and ASTM D6868. Do not apply a category-wide home-compostable claim without SKU-specific evidence.
Selected bagasse products are designed for hot, cold, wet and oily foods. Actual performance depends on the SKU, food chemistry, temperature, contact time, microwave conditions and delivery route. Approve samples with the real menu before mass production.
Yes, but an embossed logo requires a dedicated mold paid by the buyer. It is most economical for recurring high-volume orders. For lower volumes, printed outer cartons or inner packaging usually provide a better branding-to-cost ratio.
Yes, but an embossed logo requires a dedicated mold paid by the buyer. It is most economical for recurring high-volume orders. For lower volumes, printed outer cartons or inner packaging usually provide a better branding-to-cost ratio.
Start with a sample, picture or drawing and a defined performance brief. The sample mold is approximately USD 1,000 per set and takes about 7–10 days. After sample approval, the mass-production mold is approximately USD 5,000–10,000 and takes about 25–30 days.
FOB is the standard quotation basis. CIF or DDP can be quoted individually after the destination, order volume, carton and loading plan, shipping date and current freight charges are confirmed. Shenzhen is the primary port; other ports can be discussed.
B2B Conversion Block
A useful quotation should identify the product, MOQ, packing basis, customization, applicable evidence, port and Incoterm—not just a unit price.
