Karat Packaging is a distributor and manufacturer of disposable foodservice products, including containers, bags, tableware, cups, cutlery, straws, gloves, and janitorial supplies available in plastic, paper, biopolymer-based, and compostable forms. The company operates a high-volume, low-margin business model combining sourcing from a global vendor network with selective domestic manufacturing capabilities, enabling flexibility to adjust between imports and domestic production based on market conditions. Karat serves three primary channels: national and regional restaurant chains and distributors; retail customers including specialty food and beverage shops; and e-commerce customers through owned and third-party online platforms, while generating revenue through product sales, design and customization services, and logistics solutions.