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Hoffmaster Group, Inc. and Aardvark Team Up

Aardvark® paper straws is the world’s leading brand of paper straws made in the USA. Not only are Aardvark paper straws earth and marine friendly, naturally degradable, FDA/EU compliant and compostable, they are also noticeably longer lasting than other paper straws in the market. Hoffmaster®, an industry leader in premium disposable tableware, knew Aardvark was a company worth investing in.

Andy Romjue, President of Hoffmaster’s Foodservice Division, said, “This is an important acquisition for Hoffmaster as Aardvark straws are a natural extension of our premium portfolio and complement our line of environmentally responsible products.”

Soon after the acquisition of Aardvark by Hoffmaster Group, Inc., the plans to open a new, larger manufacturing facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana, began. This new state-of-the-art facility, that opened its doors to manufacturing in February 2019, will help to increase production and better support the demand for current and new Aardvark customers.

Bans on plastic straws continue to grow along our nation’s waterways. Notable foodservice operator brands have also announced they will begin to eliminate plastic straws from their establishments. Hoffmaster Group Inc’s investment in the infrastructure, assets and employees at Aardvark are all in anticipation to meet the current customer’s demands as well as the forecasted growth of paper straws.

When you already have the top of the line paper straw, what do you do next? Innovate. Aardvark and Hoffmaster are continually looking at new ways to meet the needs of their ever-changing customers. Aardvark’s line of paper drinking and cocktail straws have expanded in lengths and diameters to meet the requirements of all types of drinks, including shakes, smoothies, coffee and boba teas. Coffee stir sticks, collated pack of boba tea straws and bar stirrers are also new additions to the Aardvark line in 2019. The invention of the one-of-a-kind Eco-Flex® paper straw allows the straw to bend, providing a solution in the healthcare industry and in-patient care. Hoffmaster and Aardvark are committed to providing a high-quality alternative to plastic and plant-based (PLA) alternatives, with a focus on reducing waste and saving precious marine life.