Building Next-GenerationMolded Pulp Food Packaging
Cost-competitive, high-performance, 100% compostable bio-based fiber packaging — zero plastic.
What's at Stake
Across Europe, industries face growing pressure to transition away from single-use plastics. The European Union is leading this shift with policies such as the Single-Use Plastics Directive (EU 2019/904) and the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), requiring higher recycling rates, EPR compliance, and strict limits on plastic packaging.
Import Dependence
Most molded pulp packaging is imported, with Asia commanding 40% of the global market share. This creates supply chain vulnerabilities and carbon footprint concerns.
Performance Gap
Cost-competitive, imported pulp often lacks robust barrier properties needed for demanding food and industrial applications.
European Solution Need
Critical need for European-made solutions that are compostable, cost-competitive, scalable, and aligned with regulatory requirements.
Our Innovation: A Technology Breakthrough in Molded Pulp Packaging
Patented high-performance drying system delivering superior barriers, higher efficiency, and cost-competitive sustainability.
Kalamata Pack B.V. is developing a patented high-performance drying system that transforms molded pulp packaging production. Our proprietary rotating + thermal design delivers:
Superior Barrier Performance
Oil-, water-, and heat-resistant without plastic liners or PFAS
Output Efficiency
3–5x throughput compared to conventional molded pulp lines
Fiber Flexibility
100% compostable. Compatible with agri-waste, non-wood material and traditional cellulose
Innovation Impact
This innovation enables local, scalable, and cost-efficient food packaging production — bridging the gap between sustainability, performance, and competitiveness.
Food Packaging Meets Market Momentum
Based in the Netherlands, Kalamata Pack B.V. empowers the European food packaging sector to meet sustainability mandates while capturing fast-growing demand for eco-friendly molded fiber solutions.
Policy Alignment & Innovation
Kalamata Pack's innovation is directly aligned with the EU Directives and Netherlands' Mission-Driven Innovation Policy, which promotes cross-sector collaboration to solve sustainability challenges and accelerate circular solutions under the Mission-oriented Top Sectors and Innovation Policy.
Our platform offers Dutch-based food packaging stakeholders a high-performance, cost-efficient, scalable, and 100% compostable alternative to plastic.
Market Opportunity
Global molded pulp packaging market size in 2023
Expected CAGR until 2030
Driven by sustainability requirements
About Kalamata Pack B.V.
We are a group of experienced bio-based fiber and chemical technology experts, engineers, inventors, and entrepreneurs with a proven track record implementing sustainable, commercially viable solutions globally, including a molded-pulp food packaging factory.
The Kalamata Pack project enhances the availability of sustainable materials and substitutes single-use plastics in a cost-efficient way through our patented rotating + thermal innovation design for scalable, energy-efficient drying.
Key Technology Features
Company Snapshot
Development Stage
Technology validated at lab scale (TRL 6, pre-commercial)
On-going pilot phase to validate KPIs for commercial scale-up
Technology
Proprietary rotating drying system with high barriers (no plastic)
Enables local and cost-efficient manufacturing
Location
Headquarters in the Netherlands
Pilot and first factory in-country, scaling to EU markets
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