Wholesale Bagasse Boxes – Bulk Supply & OEM Factory

Your Wholesale Bagasse Food Box Supplier

If there is one product category that defines the shift from plastic to eco-friendly packaging, it is the food container. Every takeaway restaurant, every cloud kitchen, every delivery platform, every catering company packs food into boxes — millions of them, every single day. For decades, that box was polystyrene or plastic. Today, in market after market, it is bagasse.

Bagasse food boxes and containers are made from waste sugarcane — the fibrous residue left after sugar production. No trees. No petroleum. No synthetic chemicals. The same agricultural waste that sugar mills once burned is now moulded into clamshell containers, lunch boxes, compartment trays, and sushi platters that hold hot, oily, saucy food without leaking, go from freezer to microwave, and compost in 60 to 90 days.

FriendlyBamboo supplies the widest range of bagasse food boxes and containers in the wholesale market — clamshells, hinged lunch boxes, compartment boxes, square containers, oval containers, sushi trays, lids, and covers. 21 products across every shape, size, and configuration. All from waste sugarcane fibre with FSC, FDA, ISO, and BPI certification. Eco-friendly disposable products built for the real demands of commercial food service.

Available Types

Bagasse Hamburger Boxes (Clamshell) — The classic hinged clamshell container. Single compartment with a flip-open lid attached by a living hinge. Available in 6-inch, 8-inch, and 9-inch sizes. The direct replacement for polystyrene clamshells. Holds burgers, sandwiches, wraps, fried chicken, and any single-item meal. The hinge locks securely for takeaway and delivery. Available in white and natural (unbleached) finishes.

Bagasse Lunch Boxes (2-Compartment) — Hinged clamshell with an internal divider creating two separate sections. Available in 450ml/600ml (9×6 inch). One side for the main dish, the other for sides, salad, or sauce. Prevents food from mixing during transport. The go-to container for lunch delivery services, corporate meal programmes, and office catering.

Compartment Bagasse Boxes (3, 4, 5 Compartment) — Multi-compartment containers with 3, 4, or 5 separated sections. Available in 8-inch, 9-inch, and 10-inch sizes. Designed for complete meals — main protein, rice or grain, vegetables, sauce, and dessert each in their own section. Standard for school cafeterias, hospital meal trays, airline catering, and meal prep delivery. The compartment walls are rigid enough to prevent cross-contamination between wet and dry foods.

Square Bagasse Boxes — Square containers with separate lids (not hinged). Available in 450ml, 550ml, 650ml, 750ml, 1000ml, 1200ml, and 1500ml. The square geometry maximises interior volume and stacks more efficiently than round containers — saving 15-20% storage and transport space. Modern, clean aesthetic. Popular with Asian takeaway, salad chains, grain bowl brands, and design-forward food businesses.

Oval Bagasse Boxes — Elongated oval containers in natural and white sugarcane fibre. A distinctive shape that stands out from standard rectangular containers. Used for salads, pasta, noodles, and saucy dishes where the wider, shallower profile improves food presentation. Available with matching lids.

Bagasse Packing Boxes (Standard) — Simple rectangular containers in 500ml to 1200ml capacities. No compartments, no hinge — a container with a separate snap-on lid. The workhorse of takeaway packaging. Used for rice dishes, curries, stews, pasta, stir-fries, and any bulk food that needs a straightforward box. Available in natural (unbleached) and white.

Natural Bagasse Sushi Trays — Flat, shallow trays made from waste sugarcane fibre, specifically designed for sushi presentation and takeaway. The natural bagasse colour creates an organic, earth-toned background that complements sushi aesthetics. Eco-friendly disposable alternative to the black plastic sushi trays that dominate the market. Available with transparent PET lids or bagasse covers.

Bagasse Lids & Covers — Matching lids for all container formats. Available in bagasse (fully compostable) and transparent PET (for food visibility). Multi-size lids fit 500ml to 2500ml containers. Bagasse lids create a 100% plastic-free package. PET lids provide product visibility for display and retail — useful for prepared food counters and grab-and-go cabinets.

Square Bagasse Lunch Boxes (Hinged) — Square clamshell with hinged lid. Combines the stacking efficiency of square containers with the convenience of a one-piece clamshell. Available in multiple sizes. Popular with modern cafés, fast-casual brands, and cloud kitchens that want a contemporary container shape.

Square Bagasse Lids (Heavy-Duty) — Reinforced lids for square containers in 1200ml size. Thicker fibre construction for secure sealing of heavy meals. Prevents lid collapse during stacking in delivery bags.

Sizes & Configurations

Which container do you need? For burgers and sandwiches — hamburger clamshell. For main + side meals — 2-compartment lunch box. For complete multi-item meals — 3 to 5-compartment box. For liquid and saucy food (curries, soups, stews) — square or packing box with separate lid. For sushi — sushi tray with PET lid. For maximum storage efficiency — square containers.

Wholesale Pricing

Bagasse food boxes made from waste sugarcane are now priced within 1-3 cents of polystyrene clamshells at equivalent volumes. The small premium buys you full regulatory compliance (polystyrene is banned in the EU, India, and hundreds of US cities), PFAS-free status, microwave safety, and a sustainability message that polystyrene can never deliver.

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Performance Features

Every bagasse food box and container we supply meets the real-world demands of commercial food service.

Heat Resistant (Up to 120°C) — Hot food goes directly into the container without waiting to cool. Grilled items, freshly cooked curries, hot soups, steamed rice — all handled without warping or softening.

Microwave Safe — Customers reheat directly in the bagasse container. No need to transfer food to another dish. A genuine advantage over polystyrene (which releases chemicals when microwaved) and aluminium (which cannot be microwaved at all).

Freezer Safe (-18°C) — Pre-portioned meals stored in bagasse containers freeze without cracking. The container goes from freezer to microwave directly — the entire temperature chain in a single eco-friendly disposable box.

Oil & Grease Resistant — Holds oily stir-fries, butter curries, fried food, and greasy takeaway without leaking through the base or walls. This resistance comes from the natural density of waste sugarcane fibre — no PFAS coatings needed.

PFAS-Free — Independently verified. No forever chemicals applied during manufacturing. Critical compliance advantage as the EU bans PFAS in food packaging from August 2026 and US states follow.

Leak-Resistant (Hinged Models) — Clamshell containers lock securely. When closed, the hinged lid provides a firm seal that resists casual opening during transport. Not hermetically sealed, but functionally leak-resistant for standard delivery and takeaway.

Stackable — All containers are designed for efficient stacking. Square containers stack tightest. Clamshells interlock. This matters for kitchen prep lines, delivery bags, and warehouse storage where space is always limited.

Packaging Options

Sleeve Stacked — Containers stacked in sleeves of 25 or 50, then packed into master cartons. Standard food service format. Quick to unpack and deploy at prep stations.

Bulk Carton — Loose containers in master cartons. Lowest per-unit shipping cost. Standard for high-volume operations and distributor warehousing.

Retail-Ready Packaging — Branded packaging for supermarket and e-commerce sale. Barcoded, labelled, and photographed. Popular for retail private-label programmes.

Custom Branded Packaging — Your brand on sleeves, cartons, or retail boxes. Private-label programmes available.

Custom Branding

Direct Print on Container — Your logo printed on the exterior surface of any container format using food-safe ink. Every takeaway box that leaves your kitchen carries your brand. The container surface is your largest branding area in the entire disposable products range.

Branded Sleeve / Belly Band — A printed paper band around the container. Full-colour artwork, logo, sustainability messaging, QR codes, nutritional information. Cost-effective alternative to direct printing at lower volumes.

Branded Lids — Your logo on bagasse or PET lids. The first thing the customer sees when opening a delivery order.

Private Label — Complete white-label programme. Your brand on containers, lids, packaging, and documentation. We manufacture eco-friendly disposable products under your name. Ideal for cloud kitchen brands, delivery platforms, and wholesale distributors.

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Bagasse Food Boxes vs Polystyrene vs Plastic vs Aluminium

Polystyrene is cheapest but banned in most major markets. Plastic faces growing restrictions. Aluminium is recyclable but cannot be microwaved and has a cold, industrial aesthetic. Bagasse food boxes made from waste sugarcane are the only option that combines microwave safety, compostability, PFAS-free status, oil resistance, and full regulatory compliance — all at a price that is competitive with plastic.

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Industries We Supply

Restaurants & QSR Chains — Clamshells for burgers, compartment boxes for combo meals, square containers for rice and curry. The highest-volume segment. Eco-friendly disposable packaging for everyday takeaway.

Cloud Kitchens & Delivery Brands — Complete container solutions for delivery-only operations. Container + lid = your entire brand packaging. Every box your customer opens is a brand impression.

Hotels & Resorts — Compartment boxes for room service, sushi trays for in-room dining, square containers for buffet takeaway stations. Premium waste sugarcane containers that look appropriate in hospitality settings.

Event Caterers & Festival Food — Bulk clamshells and compartment boxes for large-scale outdoor events. Compostable disposal dramatically simplifies post-event waste management.

Meal Prep & Subscription Services — Freezer-to-microwave containers for pre-portioned meal delivery. Compartment boxes keep ingredients separated. The customer stores, heats, eats, and composts — all in one container.

School & Hospital Cafeterias — 3 to 5-compartment trays for institutional meal service. Disposable products that eliminate the dishwashing labour and breakage cost of reusable trays.

Wholesale Distributors — Private-label bagasse container programmes for food service distribution. The fastest-growing product category in eco-packaging as polystyrene bans accelerate globally.

How to Order

Step 1 — Choose your container type, size, compartment configuration, and lid preference. Step 2 — Submit the bulk quote form with quantities, branding needs, and delivery destination. Step 3 — We send your tailored proposal within 24 hours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum order for wholesale bagasse food boxes? Standard orders start at 10,000 pieces for all container types. Lids start at 10,000 pieces. Custom branded containers may require higher MOQs. Trial quantities available for first-time buyers testing a new size or configuration.

How much do bagasse food containers cost in bulk? Hamburger clamshells (6 inch) cost $0.04 to $0.07 per piece. 2-compartment lunch boxes cost $0.06 to $0.10. 3-5 compartment boxes cost $0.07 to $0.14. Square containers cost $0.04 to $0.10 depending on size. Lids cost $0.02 to $0.06. Custom branded containers cost $0.08 to $0.18. All competitive with plastic alternatives.

What are bagasse food boxes made from? Bagasse food boxes are made from waste sugarcane — the fibrous residue left after sugarcane is crushed for juice. This agricultural waste is cleaned, pulped, and moulded into eco-friendly disposable containers under heat and pressure. No trees harvested. No petroleum used. No synthetic chemicals added. The raw material is a byproduct of the global sugar industry.

Are bagasse food containers microwave safe? Yes. All bagasse containers can be microwaved at standard cooking temperatures up to 120°C. Customers reheat food directly in the container. This is a major advantage over polystyrene which releases harmful chemicals when microwaved and aluminium which cannot be microwaved at all.

Are bagasse food boxes PFAS-free? Yes. Our bagasse containers are independently verified PFAS-free. Oil and grease resistance comes from the natural density of the waste sugarcane fibre — no PFAS, polyethylene, or synthetic grease-proofing applied. Critical as the EU bans PFAS in food packaging from August 2026 and multiple US states enforce similar restrictions.

What is the difference between hinged clamshells and containers with separate lids? Hinged clamshells have the lid attached by a living hinge — one piece, flip open and closed. Convenient for fast-paced kitchen lines. Containers with separate lids are two pieces — container and snap-on lid. Separate lids stack more efficiently and allow mixing container sizes with compatible lid sizes. Clamshells are better for speed. Separate lids are better for storage efficiency and flexibility.

Can bagasse containers hold liquid food like soups and curries? Yes. Bagasse containers hold hot liquid food without leaking through walls or base. For soups and very liquid dishes, use containers with separate snap-on lids rather than hinged clamshells, as the sealed lid provides a tighter closure. Our square containers with matching lids are the most popular format for liquid-heavy food delivery.

What compartment options are available? Single compartment, 2-compartment, 3-compartment, 4-compartment, and 5-compartment configurations. Single for burgers and sandwiches. Two for main + side. Three for main + two sides. Four and five for complete institutional meals (protein, starch, vegetable, sauce, dessert). Compartment walls prevent food mixing and cross-contamination.

Are bagasse food boxes compostable? Yes. All our bagasse containers compost in 60 to 90 days in commercial composting facilities. Made from waste sugarcane with no plastic, coatings, or chemicals. BPI certified. When paired with a bagasse lid (not PET), the entire package is fully compostable.

What is the difference between bagasse lids and PET lids? Bagasse lids are made from waste sugarcane — fully compostable and plastic-free. PET lids are transparent plastic — they allow food visibility for display and grab-and-go retail but are not compostable. Choose bagasse lids for maximum sustainability. Choose PET lids when food visibility is required for merchandising.

Can I get my brand printed on bagasse food containers? Yes. Direct printing on the container exterior using food-safe ink. Branded belly bands and sleeves. Branded lids. Full private-label programmes. Every container your kitchen sends out can carry your brand, sustainability message, and ordering QR code.

Do you ship internationally? Yes. We deliver to 30+ countries. Sea freight (20-35 days) and air freight (3-7 days) available. Bagasse containers are lightweight and stack efficiently for shipping. We handle all export documentation. FOB and CIF pricing available.

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