Guide To Compostable Certification EN13432: Materials, Standards & Best Practices | Bioleader® Insights

A 750ml rectangular paper salad bowl is designed for regular single-serve or meal portions. It is commonly used for salads, rice bowls, sushi-style meals, cold noodles, desserts, side dishes, and takeaway meals. For buyers building a wider rectangular bowl range, 750ml can be paired with 500ml, 650ml, and 1000ml rectangular paper bowls — compostable certification EN13432.

A 1200-1400ml square paper salad bowl is designed for large single-serve or meal-size portions. It is commonly used for salads, rice bowls, poke bowls, cold noodles, pasta, fruit portions, desserts, side dishes, and takeaway meals. For buyers building a wider foodservice range, 1200-1400ml square bowls can be paired with 500ml, 650ml, 750ml, and 1000ml square paper bowls.

Item Product Name Paper Weight Product Size (Top*Bottom*High) Pcs/ CTN Carton Size (cm) PE-RK500 500ml Rectangle Bowl Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm 173 x 121 x 41 300 52 26 46 PE-RK650 650ml Rectangle Bowl Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm 173 x 121 x 52 300 52 26 47 PE-RK750 750ml Rectangle Bowl Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm 173 x 121 x 57 300 52 26 46 PE-RK1000 1000ml Rectangle Bowl Kraft Paper 337gsm / White paper 320gsm 173 x 121 x 75 300 52 26 47 Lid Options Paper Lid Kraft / White 173 x 121 300 65 27 54 PP Lid 9g (microwaveable for hot) 173 x 121 300 39.5 38 41 PET Lid 11.5g (clear transparent for cold) 173 x 121 300 39.5 38 41 Film Coated Options PE(single) Single 18gsm PE (100% recyclable, this is the normal choice type) PE(double) Double 18gsm PE (available for ice, cold, and freezer) PLA Single 31gsm PLA (100% biodegradable & Compostable) Lid Options for Paper, PP and PET For 1000ml rectangular paper salad bowls, paper lids support a consistent kraft or white paper packaging appearance for salad shops, cafés, catering brands, and eco-style foodservice programs. PP lids are practical for hot food handling, microwaveable use, stacking, and transport stability when large rice bowls, noodles, and takeaway meals need secure closure. PET lids provide clear visibility for cold salads, sushi-style meals, deli displays, supermarket ready meals, and grab-and-go food , compostable certification EN13432. For buyers comparing plastic-reduction packaging technologies, our water-based coated paper bowls with lids page provides a useful reference for coating structure, lid matching, and manufacturer supply capability.

In ranking lists, Bioleader® is frequently cited among the world’s top biodegradable food container manufacturers (e.g , compostable certification EN13432. “Top 10 Biodegradable Food Containers Manufacturers in the World 2025”), which underscores its market presence, scale, and export orientation. Its “Sustainable Takeaway Packaging” page also emphasizes that bagasse is renewable, biodegradable and compostable, with good strength and durability for food applications. A Flagship Case: Transitioning a European Food Retailer to Compostable Packaging Below is a representative (fictionalized but realistic) case built on Bioleader’s customer development experience—synthesizing real client patterns and policy alignment.

A mid-sized food retail chain in Western Europe (call it “EuroFoodline”) operates both brick-and-mortar stores and an online meal delivery platform. They needed to replace their single-use plastic food containers, cutlery, and cups with sustainable alternatives that would: Comply with EU SUPD / upcoming PPWR rules Cater to hot, cold, and microwavable food Manage cost effectively across large volumes Their initial procurement need included: Bagasse clamshell takeout boxes (450ml, 750ml, 1100ml) Bagasse bowls (12 oz, 20 oz) PLA cups (cold & hot) CPLA cutlery sets (fork, spoon, knife) They required a partner who could deliver consistent quality, regulatory compliance, and cost transparency.