32 oz Compostable Food Containers for Foodservice & Catering

This is a working-kitchen container, not a marketing prop. 32 oz compostable food containers ship in B2B case quantities, reheat in the microwave without warping, freeze without embrittling, and hold hot food up to 220°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.

Each case ships 300 units, with 24 cases per pallet for 7,200 units per pallet — sized for catering, school dining, hospital foodservice, hotel banquets, and operators transitioning out of foam.

Operators who switch to this SKU

• Bakery and deli grab-and-go — single-material recovery for compost-stream sorting.
• School and university foodservice — compostable end-to-end with no plastic or wax to separate.
• Cold and ambient menu items — fresh fruit, parfaits, salads without dressing, bakery and grab-and-go.
• Catering with single-component plating — appetizers, sides, simple entrées.
• Dry-to-mildly-moist hot menu items — school lunch entrées, sandwiches, baked dishes, fries, pastries — the dense fiber holds without soaking.
• Operators on home-composting back-of-house — OK compost HOME certified for backyard or commercial composting.

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. Grease resistance without synthetic coatings

Unbleached plant fiber is naturally oil and grease resistant — the barrier is the fiber itself, not a synthetic coating that fails after 30 minutes on the line.

3. 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.

4. Plastic-in-the-microwave concerns

Foodservice teams reheating prepared meals don’t want plastic film against hot food. This container is microwave-safe at reheat temperatures and has no film at all in the food path.

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.
• Kraft paper construction — plant-based material chosen for this application.
• Hot food safe to 220°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 300 — sized for catering, school dining, and operator-scale foodservice.
• Gluten-free and allergen-friendly material.
• Clean visual presentation for branded retail or foodservice.

Third-party certifications carried by this product

• OK compost INDUSTRIAL (TÜV AUSTRIA) — disintegrates and biodegrades in a commercial composting facility within 12 weeks.
• USDA Certified Biobased Product (U.S. Department of Agriculture) — verified renewable plant content; eligible under federal BioPreferred procurement programs.
• ASTM D-6400 (ASTM International) — meets the U.S. industry standard for industrial compostability.
• FDA Food Contact Compliant (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) — conforms to U.S. Code of Federal Regulations for direct food contact.
• NSF Certified Compostable (NSF International) — independent third-party verification of compostability claims.

Specifications

Capacity	32 oz
Material	Kraft paper
Color	Natural Fiber
Heat tolerance	Up to 220°F
Microwave / freezer	Both safe
PFAS status	No added PFAS
Compost timeframe	2–4 months (commercial); industrial compostable only
Quantity per case	300
Cases per pallet	24 (7,200 units per pallet)
Case weight	10.69 lbs
SKU	SYR-GENERIC-32-300

Questions operators ask before switching

Do these meet California AB 1200 and New York PFAS food packaging regulations?

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.

Are these food containers really PFAS-free?

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.

Does this food container hold up under saucy or steaming hot dishes?

Yes. The body is rated for hot food up to 220°F. Hot pastas, curries, soups (with a lid), stews, and baked entrées hold without warping.

Do you sell matching lids for these food containers?

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.

What is the composting timeline for these food containers?

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.

What is the case and pallet configuration for these food containers?

Yes. They stack tightly when empty (300 per case, 24 cases per pallet for 7,200 units per pallet) and stack safely with a lid when filled. The footprint fits standard foodservice slots and delivery bags.

Do these food containers qualify for school district biobased and PFAS-free procurement requirements?

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.

Can I microwave food in the food container?

Yes, the food container 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.