Single use plastic has long been vilified, prompting beverage makers to swap out plastic straws for paper alternatives. But fresh research warns paper straws in Europe contain ‘forever chemicals’, and that using such straws potentially contributes to...
While several countries and US states have banned plastic straws, the alternative paper straws can result in a disappointing user experience when they absorb liquid and become soggy. But scientists have developed a new type of bioplastic film from all-natural,...
UFlex Limited, India's largest flexible packaging material solution and polymer science company, is setting up India's first U-shaped paper straw manufacturing line for its aseptic liquid packaging business.
SIG’s Paper U-straw has made its commercial debut, with Spain’s CAPSA Food utilizing it for its ‘Central Lechera Asturiana’ whole milk on SIG’s combiblocSmall 200ml carton packs.
Tetra Pak has started field testing paper straws for beverage products in Europe and will share its developments to support collaboration on alternatives to single use plastic straws.