Aardvark, the Only Producer Of Paper Straws In the U.S., Just Got Acquired

As more and more cities in the US ban the use of plastic straw and many companies are following it, the demand for Aardvark, the sole papermaking straw manufacturer in the United States, is rapidly increasing.

For a better follow-up, a company in Fort Wayne, Indiana announced on Monday that it was acquired by the Hofmaster Group based in Wisconsin, which manufactures disposable tissues of good quality and other dishes.

Transaction details are not announced. However, depending on the size of the order, it is designed to provide paper straw manufacturer with sufficient resources to satisfy the order.

According to the USA Today 's report, Hoffmaster has a 6 - 9 month plan to expand and increase Aardvark' s production. But at least one thing does not change - the ingredient of the straw itself, Aardvark insists it is quite different from cheap imported products which get wet and collapse

Hotel brands that eliminate plastic straw are beginning to research a variety of disposable substitutes. Paper is very popular and many companies in the US are using Aardvark to supply FDA approved straw made in the USA that takes 30 to 60 days to decompose. Another option is compostable straw made from PLA (polylactic acid), a plant-based bioplastic made from cornstarch instead of petroleum. These straws can be composted under appropriate conditions, but will not decompose in water. David Laris, chief creative officer and chef of the Cachet Hospitality Group, says: Please do not use plastic straw. "The hotel industry is obliged to reduce the amount of plastic waste it produces."

One of the largest paper and grass manufacturers in the United States is a subsidiary of Precision Products Group called Aardvark Straws. It was created in 2007 after an environmentally friendly company such as a zoo or aquarium requested to provide a more sustainable plastic substitute. However, David Rhodes, the company's global business director, said National Geographic can not meet growing demand. They say that some compostable straws are made of organic materials and may cause allergic reactions. Paper straws are also more difficult to use for those with the challenge of swallowing or controlling bites. Reusable straws made from materials such as metal and glass can harm people with certain conditions.