Bioplastics 4health

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We produce 100% compostable films and packaging for the food industry, made from PHBV.
At Bioplastics4health, we have a clear goal: to lead the transition towards a circular and sustainable economy. Through our industrial production of PHBV, a fully compostable, bio-based biopolymer, we offer a real and scalable solution to replace conventional plastics in food packaging.

PHBV

100% compostable biopolymer

Conventional single-use plastic is a problem.

Every year, hundreds of millions of tonnes of plastic are produced worldwide. Most packaging is used only once, generating huge amounts of waste that harm our land and marine ecosystems.

Market opportunity for bioplastics

A massive need. A clear gap.
4.6M
tonnes

of global bioplastics production by 2030

+103%
market growth

2.31M (2025) to 4.69M (2030)

41.3%
for packaging

of all bioplastics are used for packaging

Regulatory drivers

SUP Directive (single-use plastics)

Restriction on single-use plastics, driving 77% collection targets.

2030 Mandate

All packaging must be strictly recyclable or fully circular by 2030.

€0.45/kg tax

Financial penalties applied to non-recycled plastic waste.

Market reality

€7.6B market

Projected value of the European bioplastics sector by 2030.

22.56% growth to 2030

Explosive growth rate within the PHA packaging segment.

100% import dependency

Spain currently imports all of its compostable food films.

Our Solution: 
PHBV

 
The high-performance biopolymer
the industry needs

Specialised in producing PHBV films and packaging for the food industry.

What is PHBV?

It is a 100% compostable, non-toxic, biocompatible biopolymer, naturally produced by bacteria.
Biodegradable under natural conditions

Breaks down without leaving toxic residues

High strength and versatility

Combines stiffness and flexibility, suitable for multiple applications

Food-contact compliance

Complies with Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on materials in contact with food.

Advanced PHBV technology

PHBV starch-based

Home-compostable food packaging

  • Compostable
  • Eco-friendly
  • Food-safe
Blown film roll

Blown film roll

Thermoformed tray

Thermoformed trays

Rigid tray with lid

Rigid trays & containers

Advanced PHBV blends

PHBV + Cellulose

Designed for today's packaging applications

Blown film (flexible) · Thermoformed trays · Rigid trays & containers

Full performance.
Zero compromise.

Back to nature.

Technological Advantage

We use a patented, scalable process, developed by two technology centres, Tecnalia and Gaiker, which combines superior enzymatic hydrolysis with precision fermentation to obtain high-quality, high-purity PHBV from potato starch.

We don't just produce PHBV. We produce it better, more efficiently and more sustainably

Compared with other bioplastics producers, our competitive advantage lies in our patented technology:

1

Superior enzymatic hydrolysis

We convert starch into sugars more efficiently, achieving much higher glucose concentrations.

2

Precision fermentation

We carefully control the process to achieve high PHBV yields (40–50% of biomass content).

3

Sustainable extraction

We use natural solvents (NADES) or enzymatic processes, greener than traditional methods, with 20% higher recovery rates.

1. Superior Enzymatic Hydrolysis

We convert starch into sugars more efficiently, achieving much higher glucose concentrations

3. Sustainable Extraction

We use natural solvents (NADES) or enzymatic processes, greener than traditional methods, with 20% higher recovery rates.

2. Precision Fermentation

We carefully control the process to achieve high PHBV yields (40-50% of biomass content).

Barriers to entry

Built on innovation. Protected by design.

Patented Tecnalia methodology

Exclusive co-developed process with full freedom-to-operate verification.

Proprietary PHBV formulation

Owned compounding recipes (PHBV/Cellulose) preventing easy replication.

EN 13432 certification

A major differentiator that keeps industrial-only competitors out of premium packaging segments. Stringent EU food-contact approvals are a severe barrier for new material entrants.

01

Regulatory complexity

Strict compliance with the PPWR (EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) and sourcing visibility requirements.

02

Capital requirements

Capital-intensive EU production scale-up blocks fast entry for latecomers.

03

Technical know-how

Deep integration and qualification with EU packaging converters.

Roadmap

From innovation to market leadership
Scaling to 5,000 t/yFrom industrial pilot to the first large-scale PHBV platform in Europe

Phase 1 (2024–2026) · Validation

Product development
MVP & testing
Pre-industrial pilot
Industrial pilot
WE ARE HERE
Compounding

Phase 2 (2027–2029) · Commercial exploitation

Commercial scale-up

Establish 5,000-tonne capacity.

International distribution

Optimise global logistics hubs.

Market leadership (EU/NA)

Deepen strategic partnerships and obtain global food-safety certifications.

The team

Founding team
Jose Maria Cobo

Operations & scale-up

Proven track record moving from lab scale to industrial manufacturing.

Jose Maria Cobo
Javier Vera

Bioprocess & materials

Deep domain expertise in bacterial fermentation and PHBV science.

Javier Vera
Fernando Frauca

Market development

Strong relationships across the EU packaging and bioplastics ecosystem.

Fernando Frauca
Strategic R&D partner
Gaiker

Gaiker

Key partner for materials compounding and home-compost compliance.

Key advisor
RAISA

RAISA

Packaging converter. Validating blown-film and extrusion line compatibility.

Funding & strategic fit

Investment ask & use of proceeds
45%

Capex

Scaling up production capacity.

20%

Certification & compounding

Certifications and materials development.

20%

Working capital

Operating expenses to support growth.

15%

Phase 2 engineering

Preparation for the next scale-up phase.

Strategic rationale – why now?

PPWR timing (EU packaging regulation)

The 2030 circularity mandate accelerates demand for compliant packaging.

EU import substitution

Replacing 100% of compostable films imported into Spain with local production.

Market demand surge

22.56% CAGR for PHA in packaging applications outpaces existing supply capacity.

Next steps

Join usStrategic funding and industrial partners for the bioplastics transition

Seeking strategic funding & industrial partners to reach

5,000 t/y capacity
What we are asking
01

Proof of concept

Pilot testing of PHBV/cellulose/lignin/PBAT blends.

✓ Validate performance, processability and market potential.
02

Investment in Phase 2 equity raise

Provide capital in Q1 2027 via equity.

✓ To enable Phase 2 engineering, equipment and pre-commercial scale-up.
03

Co-investment to build a bioplastics factory

Co-invest to build a scalable bioplastics manufacturing plant.

✓ Create long-term value and lead the bioplastics transition together.

Ready to be part of the bioplastics revolution?

Whether you are an investor looking for opportunities in the sustainability market or a potential customer interested in high-performance compostable packaging, we want to talk to you.
Get in touch and find out how Bioplastics4health can help you reach your sustainability goals and comply with European regulations. 

Funded through the Innobideak 2025 programme by

Grupo SPRI