32 oz Compostable Fiber Bowls — Single-Material Bagasse Fiber

This is a working-kitchen container, not a marketing prop. 32 oz compostable fiber bowls ship in B2B case quantities, reheat in the microwave without warping, freeze without embrittling, and hold hot food up to 200°F. They replace foam in school cafeterias, replace PE-coated paperboard in catering, and replace PFAS-treated fiber in any operation under California, New York, or Washington food-packaging law.

32 oz capacity in a 7.65 × 7.65 × 2.4 in footprint — designed to hold an entrée portion, a sandwich plus garnish, a saucy side, or a parfait. Cases of 400 stack tightly in the back of house and travel cleanly in delivery bags.

Operators who switch to this SKU

• Bakeries and delis — pastries, sandwiches, grab-and-go assemblies.
• Catering and event foodservice — single-portion service for boxed lunches, banquet plating, or buffet line setup.
• Hotels and corporate dining — clean visual presentation for breakfast assemblies, mid-meeting service, lunch buffets.
• Quick-service restaurants and cafes — single-portion entrées, sides, salads, fruit cups, parfaits.
• Meal-prep and ready-meal brands — freezer safe; meal-prep ready.
• K-12 cafeterias and university dining — meets PFAS-free procurement requirements many state school systems now mandate.

Operator pain points this product solves

1. PFAS food-packaging laws tightening every year

California AB 1200, AB 1201, New York’s Hazardous Packaging Act, and parallel laws in Washington, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Hawaii ban intentionally added PFAS in food packaging. These do not contain added PFAS at any stage of manufacture.

2. Procurement asking for documentation

Buyers with sustainability mandates need certificates: USDA Biobased, ASTM D-6400, FDA food contact, NSF Certified Compostable, TÜV AUSTRIA. All applicable certifications are listed below; lab/cert documents are available on request for B2B accounts.

3. Multi-state compliance complexity

Operators running locations across 6+ states cannot stock a different SKU per jurisdiction. This product clears the strictest of the state PFAS and biobased food-packaging rules currently in force, so a single SKU works in California, New York, Washington, and any state that follows.

4. Foam container bans without a true replacement

Polystyrene foam was the workhorse of school cafeterias and quick-service venues for decades. Foam is now banned or restricted in 11 U.S. states and over 250 municipalities. Most “alternatives” are PE-coated paperboard (still plastic, still not compostable) or thicker plastic (still landfill). A plant-based compostable container is the only fully sustainable substitute that survives hot food.

5. Compost contamination at the back of house

Single-material recovery — fully compostable with no plastic film, no wax, and no PFAS to separate from the fiber.

What sets this product apart

• No added PFAS — meets every U.S. state PFAS food-packaging law as of 2026.
• Unbleached plant fiber body — denser than coated paperboard; holds shape under heavy or saucy meals.
• Hot food safe to 200°F — soups, stews, hot pastas, curries, casseroles, baked dishes.
• Microwave safe — reheat directly without transferring; no plastic in the food path.
• Freezer safe — does not embrittle below 0°F; meal-prep ready.
• Oil and grease resistant — barrier is the natural fiber itself, no synthetic coating.
• Composts in 2–4 months in a commercial composting facility (industrial compostable).
• Case of 400 — sized for catering, school dining, and operator-scale foodservice.
• Gluten-free and allergen-friendly material.
• Unbleached natural fiber color — pairs with any branded sticker, ribbon, or sleeve.

Third-party certifications carried by this product

• OK compost INDUSTRIAL (TÜV AUSTRIA) — disintegrates and biodegrades in a commercial composting facility within 12 weeks.

Specifications

Capacity	32 oz
Outer dimensions	7.65 × 7.65 × 2.4 in (19.4 × 19.4 × 6.1 cm)
Material	Plant fiber
Color	Natural Fiber
Heat tolerance	Up to 200°F
Microwave / freezer	Both safe
PFAS status	No added PFAS
Compost timeframe	2–4 months (commercial); industrial compostable only
Quantity per case	400
Cases per pallet	40 (16,000 units per pallet)
Case weight	23.21 lbs
SKU	SYR-FB-32-400

Questions operators ask before switching

What is the maximum hot-food temperature for this fiber bowl?

Yes. The body is rated for hot food up to 200°F. Hot pastas, curries, soups (with a lid), stews, and baked entrées hold without warping.

How many fiber bowls fit on a pallet?

Yes. They stack tightly when empty (400 per case, 40 cases per pallet for 16,000 units per pallet) and stack safely with a lid when filled. The footprint fits standard foodservice slots and delivery bags.

What are the exact dimensions of this fiber bowl?

Outer dimensions are 7.65 × 7.65 × 2.4 in (19.4 × 19.4 × 6.1 cm). This footprint fits standard takeout bags, hot bags, delivery cubes, and most foodservice tray slots. Stack height in storage scales linearly with case quantity and shape.

Which state PFAS food-packaging laws do these fiber bowls satisfy?

Yes. Because no PFAS is intentionally added, they comply with California AB 1200 / AB 1201, New York’s Hazardous Packaging Act, and parallel laws in Washington, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Hawaii. Lab test reports are available for B2B accounts on request.

Which lids fit this fiber bowl?

Three lid options typically fit foodservice containers in this size range: clear PLA dome lids for visible merchandising of salads, parfaits, and bakery; clear PLA flat lids for stackable delivery; and matching plant-fiber lids for opaque, plant-based compostable closure. Lids are sold separately by the case — pair by capacity and footprint.

How do I confirm the PFAS-free claim on these fiber bowls?

Yes. No PFAS chemicals are added at any stage of manufacturing. Grease and oil resistance comes from the unbleached plant fiber itself, not from PFAS coatings. They meet PFAS-restriction laws in California, New York, Washington, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, Hawaii, and other states banning intentionally-added PFAS in food packaging.

Will the fiber bowl survive reheating in the microwave on the line?

Yes, the fiber bowl is microwave safe at reheat temperatures. Reheat without transferring to another plate. Avoid using in conventional ovens above the rated heat tolerance or under broilers.

Can these fiber bowls be used in school cafeterias under sustainable-procurement rules?

Yes. They meet PFAS-free, biobased, and compostable procurement requirements many state school systems now mandate: no added PFAS, TÜV AUSTRIA OK compost INDUSTRIAL, USDA Biobased, ASTM D-6400, NSF Certified Compostable. Documentation is available on request.

How long does the fiber bowl take to compost?

In a commercial composting facility (ASTM D-6400 conditions), it breaks down in 2 to 4 months. This product is industrial compostable only — it will not meaningfully break down in a backyard compost pile.