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A Complete Serving System — Designed for Real Meals, Not Empty Space.
Foliware isn’t a catalogue of random sizes — it’s a standardised square serving system where each format has a defined role: the 9″ square is a full dinner plate, sized like a modern meal plate with an edge-to-edge usable surface, scaling down to the 5″ snack plate. Alongside the square serving system, the 12″ Reinforced Round sits in our Traditional Collection. All heat-pressed from naturally shed areca palm leaf sheaths, with no dyes, coatings, or added chemicals. ISO-certified manufacturing, third-party lab-tested at batch level.
Foliware publishes structured commercial pricing direct from manufacturer. All cartons are shrink-packed and dispatch-ready. Single-carton orders accepted for all variants.
ISO-certified bulk supply from a structured MSME manufacturer. All 5 variants available at MOQ of 1 carton. Export documentation available for all shipments. Available for immediate processing and dispatch.
| Variant | Pack Size | Packs/Carton | Carton Qty | MRP/Pack | Foliware Price | Carton Value | MOQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9″ Square Areca Dinner Plate Bestseller | 25 Plates | 12 Packs | 300 Plates | ₹449 | ₹324 | ₹3,888 | 1 Carton |
| 8″ Square Areca Serving Plate | 25 Plates | 12 Packs | 300 Plates | ₹399 | ₹274 | ₹3,288 | 1 Carton |
| 6″ Square Areca Starter Plate | 25 Plates | 12 Packs | 300 Plates | ₹299 | ₹213 | ₹2,556 | 1 Carton |
| 5″ Square Areca Snack Plate | 25 Plates | 12 Packs | 300 Plates | ₹249 | ₹188 | ₹2,256 | 1 Carton |
| 12″ Reinforced Round Traditional Meal Plate | 20 Plates | 12 Packs | 240 Plates | ₹399 | ₹270 | ₹3,240 | 1 Carton |
Pay directly via Razorpay or request a tailored bulk quote for larger volumes. Quote response within 48 hours.
Volume-aligned pricing for hospitality groups, institutional tenders, large-format procurement and export buyers. Contact our commercial team.
Foliware operates a structured, ISO-certified manufacturing facility supplying hospitality, catering, institutions, event management companies, dealers, distributors, retail partners, and export buyers — with consistent quality, documented processes, and verified packing at every carton.
Reliable procurement partners require more than competitive pricing. They require production consistency, hygiene assurance, and supply predictability that eliminates operational risk.
Calibrated steel moulds for each variant ensure consistent plate dimensions, rim profiles, and wall thickness — eliminating dimensional variation endemic to unorganised supply.
All leaf material is cleaned with drinking-water-standard process water. No bleach, dyes, adhesives, or chemical additives at any production stage.
25 plates per shrink-wrapped inner pack (20 for 12″), 12 packs per sealed master carton. Counts verified at packing stage. No short-fills, no loose counts.
The same certified palm-leaf sheath, pressed into five distinct plate sizes that map to real service needs, from a 5 inch snack plate to a 12 inch traditional meal plate.
Every Foliware plate begins as a sheath that the areca palm drops on its own, after the frond matures and separates. Nothing is harvested green and no tree is felled, so the supply renews on the plantation's own cycle. Foliware aggregates these sheaths through organised grower networks in South India, which is what allows five formats to be produced to the same grade rather than whatever a single village collector happens to gather.
Most meals are enjoyed in portions rather than all at once. Diners naturally serve what they are comfortable eating and return for additional servings when needed. In many international markets, 9–10 inch plates are widely accepted as standard dinner sizes, reflecting a more conscious and practical approach to dining. Foliware brings this thinking into natural tableware through a serving system designed for comfortable dining, elegant presentation, and real-world food service.
Traditional large-format plates continue to be preferred for banquet-style and extensive spread presentations.
Designed for modern dining preferences, Foliware square plates offer a balanced serving experience with elegant presentation and practical portioning.
Inspired by India’s long-standing leaf serving traditions — known regionally as Pattal, Patravali, Vistharaku and Donne — and developed for greater consistency, strength and reliability in large-format traditional meal occasions. A complementary solution for buyers who prefer larger traditional serving formats, offered alongside — not as a replacement for — the Palm Leaf serving system.
Foliware is not about smaller portions — it’s about thoughtful design, creating tableware that aligns with how people naturally eat: comfortably, consciously, and beautifully.
Procurement decisions based solely on unit price frequently overlook the operational cost embedded in inconsistent supply.
“A lower apparent unit price from unorganised supply frequently results in a higher actual operational cost when rejection rates, under-counts, wastage, and logistics inconsistencies are factored in.”
| Supply Parameter | Foliware — Certified Manufacturing | Unorganised Market Supply |
|---|---|---|
| Plate Dimension Consistency | Calibrated steel moulds per variant | Variable across batches |
| Carton Count Accuracy | Verified 25 pcs per inner pack | Under-counts common |
| Food Safety Certification | ISO 22000:2018 — validated lab testing | No certification; no testing records |
| Packaging Standard | Hygienic shrink-packed cartons | Loose / inadequate packaging |
| Repeat Order Reliability | Planned production; structured lead times | Seasonal availability gaps common |
| Export Documentation | Full documentation suite available | Documentation unavailable |
Foliware’s certifications are independently audited, not self-declared. Every claim on this page reflects documented manufacturing practice and third-party verification.
International Food Safety Management Standard. Covers hazard analysis, process controls, and documented procedures at every production stage — from raw material intake to finished carton packing.
Quality Management System certification covering production repeatability, process control, supplier qualification, and customer satisfaction monitoring across all batch runs.
Each production batch is tested for microbiological safety and heavy metals screening. Results confirm levels below detectable limits under established analytical methods.
Foliware plates are specified and tested for the conditions found in real hospitality and catering operations — not just laboratory benchmarks.
From 5″ snack plates to 9″ dinner and 12″ traditional round — a full suite of formats for every course and service occasion, sourced from a single ISO-certified manufacturer.
No synthetic coatings, plastic linings, or chemical binders. Suitable for short-duration reheating under standard microwave conditions. Areca palm leaf sheath fibre throughout.
No bleach, no dyes, no PFAS coatings. Areca palm leaf sheath fibre — processed with water and heat only. Validated by independent third-party lab testing at batch level.
Compressed areca fibre delivers load-bearing rigidity that sustains food loads without deflection — essential for curries, gravies, and oil-rich preparations that compromise paper alternatives.
All plate variants nest cleanly without interlock or binding, enabling efficient storage and rapid deployment during high-volume catering and institutional service periods.
Made from a single natural input — areca palm leaf sheath — with no plastic lining, wax coating, or synthetic polymers. A credible, documented eco-conscious alternative to single-use plastic or wax-coated paper tableware.
A disposable plate is used for one meal and discarded by the thousand. That is exactly why the material it is made of matters more here than almost anywhere else in a kitchen. An areca plate is a single plant-based material with no synthetic polymers, so after one service it can be routed to the organic / wet-waste stream instead of sitting in landfill long after the meal is forgotten.
A sheath the palm sheds anyway, so the plate adds no new demand on land or trees.
Holds rice, curry, and gravy through an entire sitting without going soft or leaking.
One clean material with no liner or coating to separate, so spent plates can join the wet / green-waste stream rather than the landfill.
That is all a disposable plate is used for. Multiply it across a banquet hall or a canteen and the choice of material decides whether that single use ends as organic waste or permanent landfill.
A plate fails differently from a cup or a bag. It fails mid-meal, in a guest's hands, with food on it. Here is how the common options hold up against a loaded plate.
| Product Name | Foliware 9″ Square Areca Leaf Dinner Plate |
| Size | 9 inches × 9 inches (approx.) |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| SKU | FW-PLT-9SQ |
| Material | Areca catechu palm leaf sheath — naturally shed, heat-pressed |
| Wall Thickness | 2.5–3.5 mm compressed areca fibre |
| Surface Finish | Natural ivory — no dyes, no lacquer, no coatings |
| Retail Pack | 25 plates per shrink-wrapped inner pack |
| Packs per Carton | 12 inner packs |
| Carton Quantity | 300 plates per master carton |
| MRP | ₹449 per pack |
| Foliware Price | ₹324 per pack |
| Carton Value | ₹3,888 |
| MOQ | 1 carton (300 plates). Single-carton orders accepted. |
| Food Compatibility | Hot food, cold food, oily preparations, gravies, dry snacks |
| Microwave Suitability | Suitable for short-duration reheating under standard microwave conditions |
| Shelf Life | 24+ months in dry conditions, original packaging |
| Chemical Inputs | Zero — water and heat only |
| Delivery | Available for immediate processing and dispatch. Delivery timelines may vary depending on destination and logistics serviceability. |
All certifications independently audited. Available for review on request for procurement qualification and institutional supplier onboarding.
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Target Buyers
Hospitality · Catering · Institutions · Event Management · Dealers & Distributors · Retail Partners · Export Buyers
Export Markets
UAE · GCC · UK · Germany · Netherlands · France · Australia · New Zealand
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Short, specific answers for the things a catering manager or distributor needs to know before placing a first carton.
For a complete rice-and-curry meal or a thali, the 9 inch dinner or 12 inch traditional round is the usual choice. The 8 inch serving suits a single main, the 6 inch starter fits chaat and appetisers, and the 5 inch handles snacks and desserts. Most caterers stock two or three sizes rather than one.
No. The sheath is pressed dense enough to hold wet, oily, gravy-based food for the length of a meal without seeping or going soft. There is no coating doing this job, the leaf itself is naturally water-resistant.
A carton holds 12 packs. Most formats pack 25 plates to a pack, giving 300 plates per carton; the larger 12 inch packs 20 per pack, giving 240. Minimum order is one carton, and you can split that across formats to suit your service mix.
Yes, for short reheating. With no plastic or wax layer there is nothing to melt or warp in a quick warm-up. For long cooking cycles, move the food to ceramic or glass, the same advice that applies to any fibre tableware.
Yes. Production runs under ISO 22000:2018 food-safety management and ISO 9001:2015, and batches are third-party lab-tested for microbial safety and heavy metals. Nothing but palm leaf touches the food, no bleach, dye, or binder is used.
Pricing starts at ₹188 per pack, and a carton works out between ₹2,256 and ₹3,888 depending on which format you choose. Repeat and high-volume programs are quoted separately, request a quote with your sizes and monthly quantity for a firm number.
Foliware’s packing system reduces transit damage, eliminates under-counts, and improves operational predictability for bulk buyers across all 5 plate variants.
Structured packing from Foliware reduces the operational costs embedded in lower-priced supply: accurate plate counts eliminate short-fill adjustments; reduced rejection rates lower actual cost-per-usable-unit; consistent geometry across orders removes the incoming inspection burden at scale. The result is a supply relationship that delivers measurable operational efficiency over unorganised sourcing alternatives.
Foliware offers five ready-to-order areca leaf plate variants: 9″ Square Dinner Plate (₹324/pack, ₹3,888/carton), 8″ Square Serving Plate (₹274/pack, ₹3,288/carton), 6″ Square Starter Plate (₹213/pack, ₹2,556/carton), 5″ Square Snack Plate (₹188/pack, ₹2,256/carton), and 12″ Reinforced Round Traditional Meal Plate (₹270/pack, ₹3,240/carton). All square variants: 25 plates/pack, 12 packs/carton (300 plates). The 12″ round: 20 plates/pack, 12 packs/carton (240 plates). MOQ: 1 carton for all variants.
Yes. Foliware accepts single-carton orders for all five plate variants. The minimum order quantity is 1 full master carton per variant. Orders can be placed and paid directly via Razorpay, or a tailored bulk quote can be requested for larger volumes.
Foliware holds ISO 22000:2018 (Food Safety Management System) and ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System) certifications, both independently audited. Production batches are tested by accredited third-party laboratories confirming microbiological safety and heavy metals below detectable limits. The company holds IEC registration and Udyam MSME Manufacturing Registration. Documentation is available on request.
Yes. Foliware plates are specifically positioned for hospitality, catering, institutions, event management companies, dealers and distributors, retail partners, and export buyers. All supply is structured on a B2B carton basis with commercial pack configurations suited to professional procurement.
Yes. Foliware areca leaf plates are suitable for short-duration reheating under standard microwave conditions. The material contains no synthetic coatings, plastic linings, or chemical binders. For extended heating cycles, transferring food to ceramic or glass is recommended.
Products are available for immediate processing and dispatch. Delivery timelines may vary depending on destination and logistics serviceability. For export orders, LCL and FCL container shipment is supported with full documentation including commercial invoice, packing list, phytosanitary certificate, and certificate of origin.
Shelf life is 24+ months when stored in dry conditions in original sealed packaging. Foliware’s shrink-packed inner packs and sealed master cartons maintain this shelf life during transit and warehouse storage.
Yes. Foliware holds IEC (Import Export Code) registration. Active export supply spans the UAE and GCC, UK, EU, Australia, and New Zealand. Full export documentation is provided, and ISO certification copies and lab test reports are available for import clearance and institutional procurement qualification.
Foliware is a certified, structured manufacturer. 5 plate variants. From ₹188/pack. MOQ: 1 carton. Single-carton orders accepted. Submit your volume and application requirements for a tailored supply proposal within 48 hours.