Packaging manufacturer Novolex has acquired Vegware, an international provider of compostable foodservice packaging headquartered in Edinburgh, U.K. Vegware’s teams in both the U.K. and U.S. are expected to remain with the company following the transition of ownership. The Vegware brand will remain intact as part of Novolex's Eco-Products portfolio of brands and will continue to sell its products under the Vegware label.

Headquartered in Scotland, Vegware has operations in the U.K., European Union and the United States. The company sources renewable, plant-based materials to manufacture cups, cutlery, tableware and takeout packaging designed to be commercially composted with food waste. Vegware products are sold in more than 70 countries.