Founded in 1992 as a household tableware and fishing-equipment manufacturer, Fuling Plastic USA now makes disposable paper and plastic tableware for foodservice customers. Its Lehigh Valley headquarters, opened in 2015 as Fuling Global’s first U.S. expansion, connects American operations with manufacturing sites in China and distribution across North America and Asia. The company also develops biodegradable and PLA-based alternatives as part of its sustainability work.
Plastik USAFamily-owned for more than 15 years, Plastik USA manufactures food-service packaging through its 400,000-square-foot facility in Ningbo, China, with branch offices and warehouses in New York. The company develops custom packaging and in-mold labeling in-house, using virgin resin and a dedicated mold department to turn customer feedback and design changes into production updates. Its Ningbo operation is fully automated and solar powered, and the company says some of its products carry U.S. FDA certificates.GREAT NECK, NY
Bamboo YoshiBamboo Yoshi is a U.S.-based sustainable packaging company developing biodegradable and compostable alternatives to plastic, including food-service packaging made from renewable and regenerative materials. With more than seven years on the market, it pairs an online product range with research into circular packaging and materials that can be reused, recycled, or returned to the environment with less waste.BROOKLYN, NY
TrueChoicePackFounded in 2008, West Chester-based TrueChoicePack develops, manufactures, and distributes customized disposable products for private-label brands, taking projects from concept through delivery. Its distinctive reach combines an in-house R&D team with manufacturing partners across Asia and U.S. warehouses in four states, supporting retailers and food, beverage, and grocery customers. The company also develops lower-impact alternatives through its BioGreenChoice and EcoWay brands alongside traditional disposable lines.CINCINNATI, OH
Flower City GroupSince 1970, Rochester’s Flower City Group has grown from a local printing business into an independently owned manufacturer of retail displays, packaging, and point-of-purchase print for national brands. Its design studio and production operation carry projects from concept through delivery, with more than 300,000 square feet devoted to storage and fulfillment. The company also developed DegraTECH®, a biodegradable plastic sheet made with post-industrial waste for retail signage.ROCHESTER, NY