VANCOUVER, BC — February 23, 2026 — ChopValue, the world’s leading circular product manufacturer, is closing out a record-breaking 2025 marked by ongoing global expansion and growing demand from multinational brands. The milestone year reinforces the global relevancy of localizing supply chains, while ChopValue’s Microfactories set the stage for continued system-wide growth.

By the end of 2025, ChopValue had diverted 257,040,908 chopsticks from landfill, saving 12,513,780 kgCO2e emissions, the equivalent of 85,995 IMPACT construction tables (24” x 24”) made from its proprietary material. 

Global Network Strength and Expansion

ChopValue continued to strengthen its global footprint in 2025, reinforcing the scalability of its localized sourcing and manufacturing model, with operations now spanning 10 countries and over 80 locations in active development. 

Key regional highlights include:

• ChopValue Japan: The network’s most anticipated Grand Opening took place with key partners in Tokyo, marked by a three-day Earth Day celebration that included community events, factory tours, and the official Opening Ceremony. In collaboration with the Kawasaki City government, ChopValue’s local leadership team helped establish a precedent-setting reclassification process recognizing chopsticks as a reusable resource rather than waste, laying the groundwork for broader regulatory change to other geographical regions targeted for completion by Q1 2026. The market entry was further strengthened through strategic partnerships with legacy Japanese brands KOKUYO and Takenaka Corporation, supporting long-term growth and local credibility. 
• ChopValue NYC: Despite challenging U.S. market conditions, the New York City network expansion is supported by a growing demand from hospitality and commercial clients.
  
• ChopValue Group EMEA: A significant strategic milestone as the CV EMEA brand received Europe-wide approvals for a wide range of our portfolio products from Restaurant Brand International (RBI) Europe, enabling accelerated entry into key European markets. With our first EU office in Copenhagen, and an approved manufacturing partner with facilities in Madrid, the local teams delivered full furniture packages for orders in Q4 of 2025 in Spain, Italy and Portugal.
  
• ChopValue Indonesia: As one of the strongest APAC partners within the network in 2025, multiple new Nanofactory locations launched across the Bali market, while active expansion conversations for the Jakarta market are underway as part of the team’s multi-unit development schedule to better service larger Tier 1 hospitality partners.
  
• ChopValue YYC: Calgary’s fifth year in business marks its strongest performance to date as ChopValue’s first franchise partner. Amid ongoing economic uncertainty, with strong, local partnerships, the team around Joanne Dafoe is now seeking a manufacturing partner to deliver on larger design and millwork projects.
  

Business Growth and Enterprise Solutions

In 2025, the global ChopValue brand doubled its revenue year over year, driven by new market expansion, new design and vendor approvals with ChopValue EMEA, ChopValue APAC and ChopValue Japan, alongside the introduction of new product categories that enable full-service solutions. By extending beyond materials and furniture into design, engineering, and installation services, the business now supports designers and architects across the entire commercial buildout lifecycle.

This growth from single product SKUs into full service solutions has resulted in an average order size increase of 8x–10x, reflecting growing demand for turnkey circular solutions from global brands. ChopValue has achieved multiple design and product approvals with leading Tier 1 global multinational brands, including an expanded portfolio with proud Canadian partner A&W Restaurants, as well as multiple RBI brands globally. Cost efficiency, design requirements, quality, and localized delivery now define ChopValue’s expanded value proposition, reflecting the company’s ability to meet stringent global standards and operational excellence. It also reflects growing confidence as a trusted strategic partner for locally sourced, circular solutions within the international hospitality network.

New Flagship Projects and Global Visibility

ChopValue completed several high-profile projects in 2025, including installations for a new interior concept at 7-Eleven in Hong Kong, a complete restaurant buildout for KFC in Mexico City, and key elements for the Canadian Pavillion at the World Expo in Osaka. As one of several Canadian manufacturing innovations featured at the Pavilion, ChopValue was selected to design and manufacture custom furniture elements that reflect Canada’s commitment to sustainability and innovation on a global stage. This project reflects ChopValue’s ability to deliver local service at a global scale, enabling quick turn around through local manufacturing at a micro scale while maintaining the high standards of quality and design required for high-profile international installations.

The company also collaborated with BASF’s global teams, as well as various new machinery and equipment suppliers to combine advanced polymer science with ChopValue’s circular manufacturing expertise to unlock new value from overlooked waste streams.

Brand Momentum and Media Recognition

Throughout 2025, ChopValue’s circular manufacturing model and global expansions were featured across leading international media, including CNA, El Economista, PR Times, Yahoo, and Nikkei. The company’s work was also highlighted at the most recent World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, where ChopValue’s micro-manufacturing model was presented for the track record in scaling a hyperlocal, technology-driven system globally.

Outlook for 2026

Building on the momentum of 2025, ChopValue is entering 2026 with an ambitious expansion roadmap across its global Microfactory network. With the launch of expanded end-to-end furniture offerings, including full B2B design and millwork capabilities, the company is positioned to deliver customized sustainable solutions for hospitality, commercial, and retail environments. Value-aligned strategic partnerships will remain a priority as ChopValue continues advancing circularity through product and service innovation. 

ChopValue is strategically positioned to support brands in the hospitality sector, developers, enterprises and communities striving to meet ambitious sustainability goals, while empowering partners to choose locally made, globally consistent solutions.

In parallel with ChopValue’s product portfolio growth, the group is looking to expand its Microfactory concept into key markets under review, including Hong Kong, Australia, Taiwan and Latin America. 

About ChopValue

ChopValue is the world’s first circular economy franchise for commercialized decentralized manufacturing, with operations in 10 countries and over 80 Microfactories in development to create local impact on a global scale. Founded in 2016, ChopValue’s urban harvesting approach has diverted over 250 million chopsticks from the landfill. This under-utilized resource is engineered into climate positive wood alternative products with zero trade offs to quality or design for homes, restaurants, and businesses. ChopValue serves as a blueprint for a viable circular economy, showcasing the potential of hyperlocal business operations to drive impactful change. To learn more about their resource-efficient impact for a carbon negative future, please visit www.chopvalue.com.

ChopValue is part of the Microfactory Venture Platform (MVP) Group, committed to prioritizing climate positive materials and products whenever and wherever possible.