=== BIOPAP Easy System ===
=== BIOPAP Easy System ===
BIOPAP Easy System is an all-in-one system for food packaging and sealing. It is specifically developed for the food service industry, especially within the takeaway and delivery operations. The system consists of three main components: compostable packaging, a semi-automatic heat-sealing machine, and compostable sealing film. BIOPAP LC containers are made of renewable resources and they are available in three sizes with capacities of 455 ml, 595 ml, and 865 ml. They are suitable for storing food in refrigerators and freezers, as well as for heating in traditional and microwave ovens. These containers are certified as compostable according to the European standard EN 13432 and can be recycled with paper waste. The heat-sealing machine used in the system is a semi-automatic benchtop device equipped with digital control of process parameters such as sealing time and temperature. The device includes a modular mould that enables the simultaneous sealing of three containers and rapid switching between the different formats. The operating cycle includes automatic sealing, film advancement, and cutting. The sealing film is made from compostable material and it fits with all BIOPAP LC containers. The use of a single film width reduces the need for reel changes during operation. The BIOPAP Easy System is designed to improve efficiency in meal packaging by enabling rapid sealing and maintaining food hygiene during transport. The sealed containers can be used for serving, reducing the need for additional tableware and minimizing waste. It’s a system that preserves food quality right up to consumption while fully respecting the environment. <ref>{{Cite web |title=BIOPAP® Easy-System – BIOPAP |url=https://www.biopap.com/linee-prodotti/biopap-easy-system/ |access-date=2025-10-27 |language=it-IT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |date=June 2023 |title=Verso un futuro del packaging più consapevole |url=https://greenretail.news/magazine/verso-un-futuro-del-packaging-piu-consapevole.html |journal=Green Retail Magazine |language=Italian |pages=10}}</ref>
BIOPAP Easy System is an all-in-one system for food packaging and sealing. It is specifically developed for the food service industry, especially within the takeaway and delivery operations. The system consists of three main components: compostable packaging, a semi-automatic heat-sealing machine, and compostable sealing film. BIOPAP LC containers are made of renewable resources and they are available in three sizes with capacities of 455 ml, 595 ml, and 865 ml. They are suitable for storing food in refrigerators and freezers, as well as for heating in traditional and microwave ovens. These containers are certified as compostable according to the European standard EN 13432 and can be recycled with paper waste. The heat-sealing machine used in the system is a semi-automatic benchtop device equipped with digital control of process parameters such as sealing time and temperature. The device includes a modular mould that enables the simultaneous sealing of three containers and rapid switching between the different formats. The operating cycle includes automatic sealing, film advancement, and cutting. The sealing film is made from compostable material and it fits with all BIOPAP LC containers. The use of a single film width reduces the need for reel changes during operation. The BIOPAP Easy System is designed to improve efficiency in meal packaging by enabling rapid sealing and maintaining food hygiene during transport. The sealed containers can be used for serving, reducing the need for additional tableware and minimizing waste. It’s a system that preserves food quality right up to consumption while fully respecting the environment. <ref>{{Cite web |title=BIOPAP® Easy-System – BIOPAP |url=https://www.biopap.com/linee-prodotti/biopap-easy-system/ |access-date=2025-10-27 |language=it-IT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |date=June 2023 |title=Verso un futuro del packaging più consapevole |url=https://greenretail.news/magazine/verso-un-futuro-del-packaging-piu-consapevole.html |journal=Green Retail Magazine |language=Italian |pages=10}}</ref>
=== BIOPAP Genius Meal Tray ===
== Industry presence ==
== Industry presence ==
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Italian manufacturer of biodegradable and compostable food packaging
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sustainable packaging |
| Founded | 1 January 2001 |
| Founder | Michelangelo Anderlini, Filippo Rossi |
| Headquarters | Via Edison, 237, 20019 Settimo Milanese (MI), Italy |
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Area served |
Italy |
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Key people |
Michelangelo Anderlini (President), Filippo Rossi (Co-founder and Managing Director), Giuseppe Anderlini (Co-founder), Maria Teresa Brassiolo (Co-founder) |
| Products |
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| Revenue | €8.958.694,00 (2024)[1] |
| Owners | Alfabio S.r.l. (60%) Novacart S.p.A. (40%) |
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Number of employees |
31 (2025)[1] |
| Website | biopap.com |
BIOPAP S.r.l. Società Benefit (/ˈbaɪ.oʊ.pæp/, Italian: [ˈbi.oˌpap]), commonly known as BIOPAP, is an Italian company based in Settimo Milanese, Lombardy, Italy. Founded in 2001 by Michelangelo Anderlini, Giuseppe Anderlini, Maria Teresa Brassiolo and Filippo Rossi, the company specializes in the production of biodegradable, compostable and thermoformed trays for food, made out of carton board.[2]
The legal and operational headquarters of BIOPAP are located at Via Thomas Alva Edison 237, 20019 Settimo Milanese (MI), Lombardy.[3]
The headquarters are positioned at coordinates 45°27′41″N 9°04′18″E / 45.4614228°N 9.071786°E.[4]
BIOPAP was established in 2001 with the aim of providing sustainable alternatives to conventional food packaging. Over the years, the company has expanded internationally, supplying its compostable packaging systems to sectors such as ready meals, institutional catering, airline and rail catering, and retail deli counters.
In Semptember 2023, BIOPAP inaugurated a new production facility in Settimo Milanese designed to operate with zero CO₂ emissions, zero processing waste, and full energy self-sufficient using electricity from renewable sources. The new plant reportedly doubled the company’s production capacity to approximately 100 million food containers per year.[5][6] The same year, the company became a Benefit Company under Italian law, formally integrating social and environmental objectives into its business model.[1]
BIOPAP organizes its activities into the following business areas:
Foodservice packaging
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BIOPAP produces compostable trays and containers designed for professional catering, such as in schools, hospitals, and large-scale canteens. The products are suitable for freezing, oven use, and microwave heating.[7] The trays are certified as compostable according to UNI EN 13432:2002.[8]
Ready-meal and industrial packaging
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The company supplies sustainable packaging solutions to the food industry, with trays specifically adapted for Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) and vacuum-sealed systems. These products are widely used by ready-meal producers and large-scale food processors, combining durability with environmentally friendly materials.[8][9]
Customized sustainable solutions
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BIOPAP develops tailored compostable packaging systems for businesses seeking alternatives to plastic-based materials. This includes branded packaging projects and designs adapted for logistics, food delivery services, and retail chains.[10]
Sustainability and production
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The company operates with manufacturing facilities powered entirely by renewable energy. BIOPAP focuses on closed-loop production processes, sourcing renewable raw materials from certified European forests and ensuring that its products are both recyclable and compostable.[11]
BIOPAP S.r.l. Società Benefit is jointly owned by Alfabio S.r.l. (60%) and Novacart S.p.A. (40%).
| Alfabio S.p.A. 60% ownership x% of total votes |
Novacart S.p.A. 40% ownership x% of total votes |
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| BIOPAP S.r.l. Società Benefit Capital funds: €x millions |
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BIOPAP invests x% of its revenue on research and development, higher/lower than the industry average of 2.94%.[12]
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Corporate structure
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Sustainability and certifications
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- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management System — BIOPAP is certified for compliance with the ISO 9001:2015 standard for quality management systems. The certification was issued by Certiquality, a certification body recognised by ACCREDIA, the Italian National Accreditation Body.[13][14][15]
- UNI EN 13432:2002 – Compostability (European Standard) — BIOPAP’s packaging is certified compostable under the European standard EN 13432:2002, which defines requirements for packaging recoverable through composting and biodegradation. The certification was granted by the Consorzio Italiano Compostatori (CIC) under the “Compostabile CIC” mark, managed in collaboration with Certiquality.[16][17]
- BPI Compostability Certification (North America) — BIOPAP is certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) for compliance with ASTM D6400 and D6868 compostability standards used in North America.[18]
- PEFC Chain of Custody – Sustainable Fibre Sourcing — BIOPAP obtained a full PEFC Italia Chain of Custody certification for sourcing cellulose-based raw materials from sustainably managed European forests. The certification is registered under PEFC Italia and complies with PEFC ST 2002:2020 standards.[19][20]
- Aticelca 501 – Paper Recyclability (UNI 11743:2019) — BIOPAP’s trays are certified by Aticelca (Italian Technical Association for Paper and Pulp) for recyclability with paper. Tests were conducted in accordance with the UNI 11743:2019 / Aticelca 501 laboratory method for coated paper packaging.[21]
The company is committed continuously to the research of new materials to produce products which will have less impact on the environment. After years of research, BIOPAP has developed an innovative patented technology, that has won an award in 2022. This new technology is called MAP. The MAP permits to create food trays entirely made by cellulose-based paper and vacuum-sealed with BIO heat shrink film, these two characteristics make them entirely recyclable and compostable. The barrier properties of BIOPAP MAP make it possible to maintain residual oxygen (O₂) concentrations below 1% after 30 days. The patented structure ensures high barrier performance even with reduced thicknesses, contributing to a more efficient use of renewable resources. These trays are designed to withstand temperatures ranging from −80 °C to +145 °C. [8][22]
BIOPAP Easy System is an all-in-one system for food packaging and sealing. It is specifically developed for the food service industry, especially within the takeaway and delivery operations. The system consists of three main components: compostable packaging, a semi-automatic heat-sealing machine, and compostable sealing film. BIOPAP LC containers are made of renewable resources and they are available in three sizes with capacities of 455 ml, 595 ml, and 865 ml. They are suitable for storing food in refrigerators and freezers, as well as for heating in traditional and microwave ovens. These containers are certified as compostable according to the European standard EN 13432 and can be recycled with paper waste. The heat-sealing machine used in the system is a semi-automatic benchtop device equipped with digital control of process parameters such as sealing time and temperature. The device includes a modular mould that enables the simultaneous sealing of three containers and rapid switching between the different formats. The operating cycle includes automatic sealing, film advancement, and cutting. The sealing film is made from compostable material and it fits with all BIOPAP LC containers. The use of a single film width reduces the need for reel changes during operation. The BIOPAP Easy System is designed to improve efficiency in meal packaging by enabling rapid sealing and maintaining food hygiene during transport. The sealed containers can be used for serving, reducing the need for additional tableware and minimizing waste. It’s a system that preserves food quality right up to consumption while fully respecting the environment. [23][24]
BIOPAP Genius Meal Tray
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Awards and recognition
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Awards given to BIOPAP in chronological order:
- “Best Packaging Innovation of the Decade” (November 2024) – BIOPAP received this recognition during the Gulfood Manufacturing Industry Excellence Awards 2024. This event took place in Dubai on the occasion of the tenth edition of the international event dedicated to innovation in the food & beverage manufacturing sector. This award celebrates the most important innovations of the last ten years and those contributions which have reinvented the benchmarks of productivity, sustainability, and technology. In particular, BIOPAP was awarded for its innovative product Easy Genius meal trayl.[25][26]
- “Imprese vincenti” (May 2024) – In a ceremony that took place in Palazzo Turati in Milan, BIOPAP was selected among the ten best companies for the area of Milan, Monza and Brianza at the fifth edition of the ‘Imprese vincenti’ program which is a talent recognition project for Italian small and medium-sized enterprises promoted by Intesa Sanpaolo. The selection of the winners, which took place among more than 4,000 companies, identified BIOPAP as the company that most contributed to the environment by the creation of packaging for food that is biodegradable, compostable, and recyclable[25][27]
- Nomination for “Excellent Award” (April 2024) – The company received a nomination in the Best packaging innovation category at the Saudi Food Manufacturing 2024 in Riyadh[25][28]
- Finalist in “Trophées de l’Innovation” (March 2024) – BIOPAP resulted among the three finalist of this trophy given at the CFIA EXPO Rennes 2024 for Genius meal trayl. The award was given for the innovation brought in the field of meal allocation and delivery service particularly in hospitals and communities [25][29]
- “HOST 2023 Smart Label” (October 2023) – This recognition in the category “Green Smart Labels” was given in the occasion of HOST innovation, an event promoted by FieraMilano and POLIdesign. BIOPAP was awarded for Genius Meal Tray, a patented product that permits to serve food in the same tray in which it was prepared, refrigerated andd heated [25][30]
- “ADI Packaging Design Award 2022” (April 2022) – awarded by the Industrial Design Association (IDA) for the patented product MAP at Marca, an italian trade fair organized by BolognaFiere[25][31][32]
- Selection between the 9 SME’s with a focus on sustainability at the italian padillion of Expo 2020 in Dubai (March 2022) – BIOPAP was selected by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) for BIOPAP® MAP which is its patented cellulose-based food tray [25][33][34]
- “Hofmann Menu-Manufaktur, Gold Medal in Sustainable development” (September 2020) – awarded by German Packaging Institute (DVI) for the use of biodegradable and compostable trays which resist in both freezers and ovens[25][35]
The communication strategy, both in Italy and internationally, of BIOPAP is concieved and managed by The Optimist, a communication and branding agency from Milan. [36]
Melinda and Ghelfi Ondulati
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BIOPAP has developed a biodegradable and reusable fruit container with Guelfi Ondulati for Melinda. The container is completely made out of paper, with no use of adhesives or glue. Other characteristics are the use of water-based inks and the material’s flexibility allows it to accomodate fruits of different sizes. [37]
BIOPAP is providing to OPAL Catering GmbH its biodegradable trays to support the sustainable concept of “Genius Meal” from the German hospital catering company. With this collaboration patients’ daily meals are distributed on the same tray, reducing environmental impact.[38]
Smart Set Oy is the representative of BIOPAP in Finland. The collaboration between the two companies is driven by their common mission of sustainability. The Finnish company operates in the takeaway packaging market and it uses ecological products supplied BIOPAP.[10]
BIOPAP supplies HOFMANN with its organic, biodegradable trays. HOFMANNs it’s a German catering company for schools, industries and erderly houses. This collaboration between the italian ecologic industry and HOFMANNs has started in 2019. [39]
Markets and clients
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Approximately 70% of the company’s production is exported, with key markets in Europe, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, and the Caribbean. While specific client names are not publicly disclosed, BIOPAP collaborates with businesses and partners in its sector and participates in industry events to promote its activities.[40]
In 2015 the company was listed in a sector-report as selling its BIOPAP-branded containers to countries including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Oman, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.[41]
