Summary

Pakka creates compostable packaging and tableware solutions using discarded sugarcane fiber. It’s main product is called Chuk. The company takes waste sugarcane fibre from sugar mills located in a 100-mile radius around the company, make it into pulp through a standard pulping process which is used for papermaking and then mould it into different shapes to be able to make plates and bowls that can be used as disposables. The company has also developed compostable packaging solutions that can withstand heat. The compostable tableware and packaging decompose in about 2 months after being discarded. In terms of customers, the venture’s focus is on quick-service restaurants, cloud-based kitchens and delivery service providers. (Source). Their biggest customer is the Indian fast food company Haldiram’s, but they also work with other companies Chai Point, HMSHost, Starbucks, Shree Datta Snacks, Kamath’s Food and MTR.

Story

Pakka is a family business that was created by KK Jhunjhunwala. It is a four-decade-old venture, which took a massive leap in 2019 when Ved Krishna, the son of KK Jhunjhunwala rebranded the company as Yash Pakka, transforming itself from a pulp and paper company into a sustainable packaging one. (Source)

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