Compostable Deli Containers

Fresh food deserves better than forever plastic.

Clear, durable, and built for grab-and-go foodservice, Terravive’s plant-based deli containers deliver the performance of conventional plastic without the same lasting legacy.

Made in the USA, our compostable deli containers are designed for everything from prepared foods and salads to sides, snacks, and takeout, giving foodservice operations a better way to package fresh food.

Close-up of a plastic container with a layered fruit tart topped with fresh strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, kiwi, and raspberries, with a partly visible waffle crust underneath.
Clear plastic food container with a compartmentalized lid, set against a white background.

1CL-NB-6-PUN

Stacked transparent plastic food containers with lids on a plain white background.

1CL-NB-8-PUN

Clear plastic food container with a hinged lid, isolated on white background.

1CL-NB-8D-PUN

A clear plastic food container with a lid, empty inside, placed against a white background.

SC-NB-24-PUN

Item Description SKU Size Per Case
Square Deli Container, 12 oz SC-NB-12-PUN 12 oz 750
Square Deli Container, 16 oz SC-NB-16-PUN 16 oz 750
Square Deli Container, 24 oz SC-NB-24-PUN 24 oz 500
Square Deli Container Lid, Inside Fit, 12 oz SCLI-NB-12-PUN 12 oz 1500
One Compartment Clear Clamshell Container, 6 × 6 in 1CL-NB-6-PUN 6 × 6 in 250
One Compartment Clear Clamshell Container, Shallow Depth, 8 × 8 in 1CL-NB-8-PUN 8 × 8 in 160
One Compartment Clear Clamshell Container, Deep Depth, 8 × 8 in 1CL-NB-8D-PUN 8 × 8 in 160

Clear Square Deli Containers & Clamshells

A clear plastic food container with a white lid.

RCL-NB-24-PUN

A clear plastic food container with a transparent lid, placed against a white background.

RCL-NB-48-PUN

Empty clear plastic container with a lid, isolated on a white background.

RCL-NB-12-PUN

Clear Rectangular Deli Containers

Item Description SKU Size Per Case
Rectangular Deli Container with Lid, 12 oz RCL-NB-12-PUN 12 oz 400
Rectangular Deli Container with Lid, 16 oz RCL-NB-16-PUN 16 oz 400
Rectangular Deli Container with Lid, 24 oz RCL-NB-24-PUN 24 oz 250
Rectangular Deli Container with Lid, 32 oz RCL-NB-32-PUN 32 oz 250
Rectangular Deli Container with Lid, 48 oz RCL-NB-48-PUN 48 oz 189
Rectangular Deli Container with Lid, 64 oz RCL-NB-64-PUN 64 oz 189
Rectangular Deli Container with Hinged Lid, 32 oz RCLH-NB-32-PUN 32 oz 200
A clear plastic container with a white lid underneath.

CLC-NB-8-PUN

Clear plastic cup with no liquid or contents visible.

CLC-NB-16-PUN

A clear plastic container with a tight-fitting lid, potentially used for food storage, placed against a white background.

CBL-NB-32-PUN

Close-up of a clear plastic food container with a slightly domed lid, reflecting light.

CBL-NB-18-PUN

Clear Round Deli Containers

Item Description SKU Size Per Case
Clear Bowl with Lid, 18 oz CBL-NB-18-PUN 18 oz 150 sets
Clear Bowl with Lid, 32 oz CBL-NB-32-PUN 32 oz 150 sets
Deli Round Container, 8 oz CLC-NB-8-PUN 8 oz 750
Deli Round Container, 12 oz CLC-NB-12-PUN 12 oz 500
Deli Round Container, 16 oz CLC-NB-16-PUN 16 oz 750
Deli Round Container Lid, 8, 12, 16 oz CLCL-NB-8-PUN 4.6 in DIA 500
Portion Cup, 2 oz CC-TV-2-PUN 2 oz 2000
Cold Cup, 4 oz CC-TV-4-PUN 4 oz 2000
Flat Lid for Portion Cup, 2 oz CCL-TV-2N-PUN 2 oz 2010

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Made in USA

No PFAS Added

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100% Compostable

No Microplastics

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ASTM D6400

Compostable Deli Container FAQs

  • Many operators want to serve grab n go options like cut fruit, cheeses, prepared salads, and more. For many of them, it’s important that the packaging is clear so customers can quickly look inside and select what they want. However, they don’t want to use plastic. Terravive’s compostable deli containers are designed for clarity and durability like traditional plastic deli containers, except they’re free from the actual plastic! Terravive’s compostable del containers are made from a plant-based biopolymer that is compostable and free from microplastics.

  • Terravive deli containers are made from a renewable plant grown in the USA that is turned into a finished product also in the USA. The deli containers are designed for durability and hold up well with wet and dry foods, and maintain their structure well in the refrigerator.

  • Terravive offers compostable deli containers designed for commercial foodservice applications. Refer to the individual product specifications and certifications on this page for compostability details for each product.

  • Terravive foodservice products are designed without added PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals.” This allows foodservice operations to choose packaging without intentionally added PFAS.

  • Terravive's compostable foodservice products are designed to compost without generating persistent microplastics, providing an alternative to conventional petroleum-based plastic foodservice packaging.

  • Compostable deli containers can be used for prepared foods, grab-and-go programs, takeout, deli counters, cafeterias, catering, and other commercial and institutional foodservice applications.

  • Yes. Terravive offers deli containers in multiple sizes to accommodate different portions and foodservice applications. Refer to the product table above for available sizes, SKUs, case quantities, and compatible products.

  • Terravive offers compatible lid options for select deli containers. Refer to the product specifications on this page to identify the appropriate container and lid combination for your application.

  • Terravive is an American manufacturer focused on domestically manufactured foodservice products and secure supply chains. Refer to individual product specifications for Made in USA and material-origin information.

  • Compostable deli containers can be used by restaurants, colleges and universities, hospitals and healthcare facilities, corporate dining programs, government facilities, stadiums, caterers, and other high-volume foodservice operations.

  • Yes. Compostable deli containers can provide foodservice operations with a plant-based alternative to conventional petroleum-based plastic containers while still addressing the performance requirements of prepared food, takeout, and grab-and-go programs.

  • Where accepted, certified compostable deli containers should be collected with food scraps and other accepted compostable materials and sent to a commercial composting facility. Composting availability and accepted materials vary by location, so foodservice operators should confirm requirements with their local composting provider.