noriware, headquartered in Lupfig (AG) and founded by Jessica Farda and Stefan Grieder, is a sustainable materials startup focused on eliminating single-use plastics from produce packaging. Its core product, norifresh, is a transparent film made entirely from renewable, natural raw materials—primarily fast-growing seaweed—that can be heat-sealed to cardboard and peeled off without residue. The material cuts the carbon footprint of PET by up to 89 %, contains no chemical modifications, adhesives, or coatings, and degrades completely in soil. Patents protect both the material composition and manufacturing process, and pilot runs with European packers have proven compatibility with existing machinery. Market pull is strong ahead of the EU’s 2030 single-use plastic ban: the company holds six-figure pre-orders and has signed contracts with three customers in Switzerland, Germany, and Italy. An eight-person team is refining the product for industrial scale and conducting in-store pilots with retailers. Current revenues have not been disclosed, but early demand indicates a clear commercialization path.

Total raised

$5M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Jan 2026