Winner of the German Sustainability Award 2026
We turn nature into tableware. Since 2013.
LEEF Blattwerk is the company behind two leading brands for single-use tableware & food packaging – palm leaf pioneer LEEF and wisefood, the professional full-range supplier for food service & events.
LEEF wins the German Sustainability Award!
A jury of 240 independent experts has named LEEF Blattwerk the winner of the German Sustainability Award in the "Packaging" category:
"Leef Blattwerk proves that sustainable packaging doesn't mean going without – it whets the appetite for the future. Our jury is recognising this fresh approach as an exemplary contribution to the transformation."
Stefan Schulze-Hausmann, Initiator of the German Sustainability Award
Two brands. One mission.
Whether palm leaf specialist or full-range supplier: our brands LEEF and wisefood stand for tableware and packaging made from natural raw materials such as palm leaf, sugarcane, wood, bamboo or rice – with no compromise on functionality and design.
Palm leaf pioneer
The European specialist for palm leaf products. From the fallen palm leaf to sturdy tableware and stylish packaging – untreated, uncoated and home compostable.
Everything for food service & events
At wisefood we offer the right solution for every occasion in every product category – from edible drinking straws and to-go cups with a water-based coating to tableware made from natively climate-neutral palm leaf material.
Awards
Winner, German Sustainability Award for Companies
Recognised in the "Packaging" category by 240 independent experts as an exemplary contribution to the transformation.
BMWE, best practice example
Best practice example for industrial bioeconomy, selected by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWE).
EcoVadis Gold Rating
EcoVadis has assessed our sustainability management system—from environmental protection and fair working conditions to ethical conduct and sustainable procurement. We rank among the top 4%.
We are one of the "Sustainable 222"
Part of the "Sustainable 222 " – selected companies that are accelerating the shift towards a more sustainable economy and society, and the implementation of the SDGs.
Germany – Land of Ideas
Recognised as a "Place of Ideas" for innovative approaches whose inventions aim to answer pressing societal questions and strengthen Germany as a location for forward-looking entrepreneurship.
TRANSGOURMET Newcomer Award
Recognised as an outstanding new concept in the food and food service sector – acknowledging our pioneering role in innovative tableware in the foodservice industry.
Top 50 Cleantech-Startups
Recognised as one of the 50 most innovative cleantech companies in Germany for our contribution to the circular economy in packaging.
EIT Food Award
Recognised by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology for outstanding contributions to future-proof food systems in Europe.
