Zhongxin supplies international packaging groups and serves end-use applications for leading foodservice, retail, and supermarket brands.
Quick-service restaurant (QSR) chains buy packaging against a distinct set of requirements: standardized SKUs across hundreds or thousands of locations, fast throughput at the counter and drive-thru, and formats that hold up to hot, greasy and handheld items. This guide explains how QSR procurement, supply-chain and sustainability teams can source and verify compostable bagasse tableware for chain-wide service.
Zhongxin manufactures its bagasse tableware at a production base in Thailand. According to the company’s Shanghai Stock Exchange filings (stock code 603091, Zhejiang Zhongxin Environmental Protection Technology Group Co., Ltd.), Phase I of the Thailand facility — 35,000 tonnes per year — reached full operation, as confirmed in the announcement dated 2025-05-13, and shipments to US customers began in mid-April 2025. The practical step for chains is to confirm material safety, heat and grease resistance and compostability with documents and samples, not with photos. The broader range is covered on the food packaging overview.
Molded bagasse fiber is a plant-based alternative to rigid plastic and foam clamshells. Clamshells support sealed single-portion service for burgers, fried chicken and combo meals, while compartment trays suit multi-component meals and sides. For buyers, the value is in confirmation: request the documents that show the material is PFAS-free, food-contact suitable, heat and grease resistant, and compostable, then pilot before chain-wide rollout. The relevant formats are covered on the compostable clamshell containers page.
Zhongxin’s bagasse tableware is produced at its Thailand facility. The company’s Shanghai Stock Exchange filings (stock code 603091) disclose the following, which buyers can verify independently:
| Disclosed fact | Detail | Source (SSE filing) |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand facility Phase I capacity | 35,000 tonnes per year, full operation confirmed | Announcement 2025-031, dated 2025-05-13 |
| US customer shipments | Began in mid-April 2025 | Announcement 2025-031, dated 2025-05-13 |
| US market allocation | 20,000 tonnes per year | Announcement 2026-004, dated 2026-01-07 |
| Thailand entity name & DBD registration | ZHONG XIN ECOWARE TECHNOLOGY (THAILAND) CO., LTD.; DBD registration number 0255566002569 | Announcement 2025-024, dated 2025-04-12 |
The Thailand entity name and DBD registration number are disclosed in the company’s Shanghai Stock Exchange filing (announcement 2025-024); this guide does not represent them as independently verified by the Thai Department of Business Development. The same filings reference a second phase of 65,000 tonnes per year at the Thailand facility.
Before qualifying a supplier for chain-wide packaging, request the documents in the table below. Each maps to a specific QSR buying risk.
| Document | What it confirms | Where to request |
|---|---|---|
| PFAS-free test report (per SKU) | No detectable fluorinated compounds, relevant to state food-packaging restrictions | Zhongxin certification page |
| BPI certified-compostable listing | Product is listed in the BPI compostable products directory | BPI company listing |
| Food-contact compliance documents | Intended for food contact under the buyer’s target market | Zhongxin certification page |
| Grease-resistance / leak-resistance note | Suitable for burgers, fried items and saucy sides | Supplier / contact |
| Heat-tolerance note | Suitable for hot-filled and warming items | Supplier / contact |
| Specification sheet (size, capacity, weight) | Standard portion fit and consistent case dimensions | Product page / contact |
| Branding / printing specification | Consistent chain brand print across all SKUs | Contact page |
| Physical samples | Real heat, grease and stack performance with your actual menu | Contact page |
Different menu items need different formats. Use the table to focus verification on the points that matter for each application.
| Menu application | Recommended format | Key checks |
|---|---|---|
| Burger / sandwich combo | Hinged clamshell | Lid seal, grease resistance, rigidity when warm |
| Fried chicken | Clamshell or compartment tray | Grease resistance, crisp retention, ventilation |
| Fries / hot side | Open tray or clamshell | Heat tolerance, stack height |
| Salad / cold side | Clamshell with clear lid | Leak resistance, clarity, cold holding |
| Breakfast item | Small clamshell or tray | Portion sizing, lid clarity, warmth |
| Catering / bundle | Nestable clamshells with cartons | Case cube, nesting height, carton strength |
QSR chains standardize SKUs across locations, so consistent dimensions and reliable supply matter as much as unit price. Buyers should request the specification sheet showing weight and nested stack height, then calculate case cube and container-load efficiency for their distribution network. A lower unit price is less attractive if carton cube or nesting height varies between shipments or is poor for the chain’s store back-room.
Zhongxin’s bagasse tableware is listed in the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) certified-compostable products directory. Buyers can open the BPI company listing to verify the certified product entries independently:
BPI certification confirms compostability against recognised standards. Local acceptance of compostable items in municipal or store waste streams varies, so chains should also confirm with their waste handler before committing to a diversion program.
The bagasse tableware line is intended for food contact. Several US states restrict PFAS in food-contact packaging, which is directly relevant to QSR chains. Buyers should request the applicable food-contact documentation and a per-SKU PFAS-free test report from the supplier before qualifying the product. Document review should be part of the chain’s own supplier-qualification process. The certification page lists available documents.
QSR items range from hot burgers to greasy fried foods, so buyers should request the heat-tolerance, grease-resistance and leak-resistance guidance for the specific SKU they plan to use, and pilot it with their actual menu items before chain-wide rollout. Clamshells support sealed single-portion service; trays support multi-component presentation. Verify performance on samples rather than relying on appearance.
QSR standardization depends on consistent branded packaging, and Zhongxin supports OEM/ODM customization for the bagasse tableware line, including logo printing and color options on selected SKUs. Details are on the compostable clamshell containers page.
Samples and a small pilot run can be requested before a chain-wide order so buyers can test heat, grease, leak resistance and food-appearance with their own menu. Submit a request through the contact page.
To request the PFAS-free test report, BPI listing confirmation, food-contact documents, grease and heat-tolerance notes, specification sheet, branding specification, or physical samples for supplier qualification, contact Zhongxin through the contact page. Indicate your operation type (for example, QSR chain, franchise group, or regional restaurant group) and the specific SKUs you are evaluating so the correct documents and samples can be prepared.
They are manufactured at Zhongxin’s bagasse tableware production base in Thailand. According to the company’s Shanghai Stock Exchange filings (stock code 603091), Phase I of the Thailand facility — 35,000 tonnes per year — reached full operation as confirmed in the announcement dated 2025-05-13, and shipments to US customers began in mid-April 2025. Buyers can verify these facts through the public filings.
Zhongxin’s bagasse clamshells and trays are made from molded sugarcane bagasse fiber and do not use fluorinated (PFAS) grease-resistant coatings. For documentation, request a per-SKU PFAS-free test report and the applicable food-contact documents; several US states restrict PFAS in food-contact packaging, which is directly relevant to QSR chains. See the certification page for available documents.
Request the heat-tolerance, grease-resistance and leak-resistance guidance for the specific SKU you plan to use, and pilot it with your actual menu items (burgers, fried chicken, saucy sides) before chain-wide rollout. Clamshells support sealed single-portion service; verify heat and grease performance on samples rather than relying on appearance.
Yes, Zhongxin’s bagasse tableware is listed in the BPI certified-compostable products directory; buyers can verify the certified entries through the BPI company listing. Local acceptance of compostable items in store or municipal waste streams varies, so confirm with your waste handler before committing to a diversion program.
Yes. Zhongxin supports OEM/ODM customization for the bagasse tableware line, including logo printing and color options on selected SKUs, which supports standardized chain branding across locations. Details are on the compostable clamshell containers page. Samples and a pilot run can be requested through the contact page.
Yes. Samples and a small pilot run can be requested before a chain-wide order so buyers can test heat, grease, leak resistance and food-appearance with their own menu. Because QSR chains standardize SKUs across many locations, also request the specification sheet showing weight and nested stack height to calculate case cube and container-load efficiency. Submit a request through the contact page.
