H.B. Fuller reports that this latest launch offers differentiated advantages in terms of sustainability, safety, and manufacturing efficiency.
H.B. Fuller India recently announced a new food-safe adhesive under its Swift®tak brand to meet increasing demand for paper straws. Paper straws have been a true challenge for the industry and consumers alike, but H.B. Fuller reports that this latest launch offers differentiated advantages in terms of sustainability, safety, and manufacturing efficiency.
As more consumers are adopting an “anti-single use plastic” mindset and governments are reacting with a sense of urgency, paper straws are now becoming an increasingly important alternative. Developed by local H.B. Fuller scientists, the new water-based technology enables improved food-safe solutions that reportedly maintain straw integrity while the consumer is enjoying a beverage. In addition, the adhesive helps create durable paper straws that withstand three-hour resistance in a wide range of liquids, including water, juices, soft drinks, and milk. Straws made with Swift®tak adhesives meet FDA 176.170 regulatory requirements.