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German e-commerce retailer is looking for a manufacturer of biowaste bin powder as a private lable product under a commercial agreement

Summary

Closed for EoI
Profile Type
  • Business request
POD Reference
BRDE20250702014
Term of Validity
2 July 2025 - 2 July 2026
Company's Country
  • Germany
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement
Targeted Countries
  • All countries
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General information

Short Summary
A German online retailer, specialised in garden and household products, would like to further expand its portfolio of different garden articles. Thus, they are looking to purchase natural biowaste bin powder as a private label product. The German company is looking for cooperation under a commercial agreement.
Full Description
The German family business successfully sells various consumer products online. New products are continuously added to their portfolio. Their products are sold under their own brand via well-known international online market places and in the company's own online shop. Trade takes place mainly to end customers (B2C) and, to a small extent, also to business customers. The company has its headquarters and warehouse in central Germany with a direct connection to the largest motorways and thus a good infrastructure connection.

The company is now looking for manufacturers or suppliers of biowaste bin powder without biocides, using natural moisture absorption, citrus scent for odor control, and creating an environment that is unattractive to maggots. The target is households with biowaste bins, families, garden owners, eco-conscious consumers.

The following specifications should be met:

1. Product Requirements – Ingredients:
Main Components:
• Clay minerals such as bentonite or zeolite (main portion, 40–60%) – for moisture absorption
• Calcium carbonate (e.g. algae lime or chalk, 15–25%) – raises pH level, dries out biologically
• Essential oil – lemon oil or natural citrus fragrance (0.5–1.5%) – for odor masking, fresh scent

Optional Additives (if available):
• Diatomaceous earth (kieselguhr) (5–10%) – for mechanical drying of fly larvae (purely physical effect)
• Compost-active microorganisms (e.g. Bacillus subtilis, max. 5%) – for biological odor neutralization

Additional Requirements:
• 100% biodegradable
• No chemical insecticides or biocides
• Free from declarable allergens above 0.01% (e.g. limonene, linalool – please specify content)
• Non-hazardous material, no CLP labelling required


2. Packaging & Variants:
Desired Packaging Sizes:
• 500 g can (with shaker lid
• 1 kg can or bucket
• 2.5 kg can or bucket
• 5 kg can or bucket

Packaging Requirements:
• Shaker top or sprinkle closure (like spice dispensers)
• Private label with own branding (design provided by us)
• Label printing possible?

3. Certification & Origin:
• Made in Germany or EU preferred
• IFS, ISO, GMP certifications if available

4. Logistics:
The company would like to know the following:
• Minimum order quantity (MOQ) per variant
• Tiered pricing for 500 / 1000 / 2500 units
• Production time (incl. labelling)
• Shipping options (EXW / DDP Germany)
• Sample availability?

The German online retailer is looking for a reliable, long-term cooperation partner under a commercial agreement.
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
- biowaste bin powder without biocides
- sustainable product
- private label with own branding possible
- IFS, ISO, GMP certifications if available
Stage of Development
  • Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 15: Life on Land
  • Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Goal 13: Climate Action

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
The German company is looking for manufacturers or suppliers of biowaste bin powder without biocides for private use. The sought manufacturer should offer good sustainable production quality and private label production.

The partner will be in charge of the production of the required product, packaging, labelling with own layout and shipping to Germany.

The products are produced for online trade and distributed by the German company under its own brand in online market places.
Type and Size of Partner
  • SME <=10
  • Other
  • SME 50 - 249
  • SME 11-49
  • Big company
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement

Dissemination

Market keywords
  • 07004006 - Garden and horticultural products
  • 07005006 - Other consumer services (including photo processing)
  • 07006 - Other Consumer Related (not elsewhere classified)
  • 07002005 - Other retailing
Sector Groups Involved
  • Retail
Targeted countries
  • All countries