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    A social cooperative from Poland offers an ecological product – a bio straw for drinks.

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    Innovate UK EDGE 12, May 2020

    A Polish social cooperative producing natural, eco friendly bio straw used for drinking beverages is looking for distributors.

    The product offered by this company is made of rye, while the majority of straws on the market are made of wheat or triticale. Such an ingredient makes the straw gluten-free and at the same time safe for allergy sufferers.

    Partner sought

    The company is looking for business partners ready to deal with the distribution of the product offered. Potential partners sought (examples): – wholesalers and retail stores with articles and accessories for the – – food industry, – wholesalers supplying hotels and restaurants, – health food stores, – HoReCa companies – producers of juices and other drinks.

    Description

    This Polish social cooperative is a small company, founded in 2019, operating in the south of Poland in the Silesia region. The company offers a 100% natural, ecological product – a bio straw for juices and other drinks. It is a completely biodegradable, gluten-free product made of GMO-free rye that comes from Polish crops. The bio straw has no taste or smell. Such a product is an alternative to straws made of plastic, which are not safe for the environment. It is available in 3 lengths: 13 cm, 17cm, 20 cm. The company is able to provide delivery at a minimum level of 1 million pieces per month. It is possible to order straws in bulk packages of 500 and 1000 pieces. The company would like to go beyond its home market with its product, which is why it wants to establish cooperation with foreign distributors under a distribution services agreement. Potential partners could be: wholesalers and retail stores with articles and accessories for the food industry, wholesalers supplying hotels and restaurants, health food stores, HoReCa companies as well as other entities cooperating with broadly understood gastronomy, producers of juices and other drinks.

    Advantages and innovations

    – the product offered is 100% organic, – does not have gluten, so it can be used by allergy sufferers (especially children), – the product is an alternative to common plastic straws, which are subject to a long utilization process and are harmful to the environment.

    Development stage

    Not available

    Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

    Not available