SPhere S.A.

SPHERE S.A. is a French family group founded in 1976 and led by John Persenda. The company has positioned itself as the European leader in household packaging and producer of bio-compostable materials. With a focus on ecologically responsible solutions, SPHERE offers a wide range of innovative and environment-friendly products for various segments including the general public, professional users, and local authorities mainly in Western Europe. Its product line includes refuse bags, fruit and vegetable bags, freezer bags, cooking bags, reusable bags, shopping bags, film and paper for food contact, aluminum trays and rolls, disposable and take-away tableware, and more. The group's success is attributed to its private labels, the innovation strategy through BIOTEC® – the research and development laboratory and production site, and its national brands such as ALFAPAC®, FRIO®, VITA®, and PROPSAC®. SPHERE's development strategy revolves around reducing the volume of virgin plastic materials, developing new biodegradable and compostable materials, and deploying biobased raw materials. The company operates 15 production sites in Europe, eight of which are in France, and boasts an annual production of 150,000 tons of bags. In 2019, SPHERE recorded a turnover of €580 million with 1,450 employees. Despite the absence of recent investment information, SPHERE's commitment to innovation and sustainability sets a promising trajectory for future growth and market influence.