# Gaia Biomaterials opens Los Angeles supply hub with Mitsubishi International

Gaia Biomaterials established a supply hub in Los Angeles for its compostable, microplastic-free materials, created with distributor Mitsubishi International Corp to shorten lead times for US customers.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2025-11-18
- Where: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Status: completed
- Products: compostable straws, cups, grocery bags
- Sectors: [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md), [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md)

## Companies

- [Gaia Biomaterials](https://endata.com/companies/13717.md)
- [Mitsubishi International Corp](https://endata.com/companies/13718.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [packagingdive.com](https://www.packagingdive.com/news/packaging-manufacturing-expansions-orbis-peli-biothermal-averra-amcor-saica/805441/), 2025-11-18: "The Sweden-based company partnered with distributor Mitsubishi International Corp. to create the site"

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