Will the paper straw go soggy?
Our 3-ply paper straws stay rigid for at least 60 minutes in cold drinks — well beyond a typical drinking session.
Product buying guide
Cannucce for UK food businesses
Cannucce di carta e PLA nei formati standard, jumbo e cocktail. This page is built to answer the common questions buyers usually ask before requesting a custom quote.
Typical MOQ
5,000 units
Price range
£0.01 to £0.06 / unit
Best used for
Iced coffee, smoothie and juice bars
Best for
Typical service situations where this packaging route makes sense.
Iced coffee, smoothie and juice bars
Cocktail and mocktail menus
Bubble tea and milkshake concepts
Schools, hospitals and care catering
Typical buyers
Who usually purchases this category before moving into RFQ.
Cold drink operators
Bubble tea shops
Dessert and smoothie brands
Custom options
Buyers usually want to understand what can change before they ask for pricing.
Size options start from Cocktail — 6 × 150 mm and can be matched to your service format.
Material routes include Paper 3-ply, Bamboo-fibre paper, PLA clear.
Print routes include Solid colour, Spiral stripe, Patterned.
We can scope logo placement, print coverage, finish preference and whether the job is a first run or repeat order.
What we need to quote accurately
Estimated quantity or quantity band. MOQ for this category typically starts from 5,000 units.
Preferred size, format or application so we can avoid quoting the wrong spec.
Artwork status: logo only, partly ready, or print-ready files with dielines.
Target delivery timing and whether this is a launch order, restock or repeat run.
What affects lead time
We prefer explaining the variables instead of giving blanket promises.
Product type, quantity, print coverage and whether the route uses standard or bespoke dimensions.
How quickly artwork, proofs and final approvals are supplied back.
Whether samples, multiple SKUs or mixed delivery timing are part of the brief.
Which production route best fits the order once MOQ, timing and finish are confirmed.
Sample, delivery and approval assurance
How we keep the order path defensible before and after sign-off.
We confirm the production and delivery plan before order approval rather than relying on blanket lead-time promises.
Digital proofs are checked before production starts, and repeat orders can follow the saved approved spec.
Samples or material checks can be discussed before a full production run where that makes sense for the category.
Delivery tracking and order-stage updates are shared once the job is in motion.
Product details
Branded paper and PLA straws replace single-use plastic without compromising on the drinking experience. Our paper straws are constructed from 3-ply FSC-certified paper for rigidity through long iced-coffee or bubble-tea sessions, while our PLA straws stay crystal-clear and rigid in cold drinks.
Print 1 or 2 colour artwork along the length of the straw — spiral, stripe or solid colour — and pack in food-grade paper or paper-board boxes ready for the line.
3-ply paper or PLA construction
Cocktail, standard, jumbo and long sizes
FSC-certified, plastic-free paper option
1 or 2 colour spiral or stripe print
Individually wrapped or bulk-packed
Lead time 5–7 weeks from approval
Materials
Paper 3-ply
Stays rigid for 60+ minutes in cold drinks
Bamboo-fibre paper
Higher wet-strength alternative
PLA clear
Compostable, crystal-clear, looks like plastic
Print options
Solid colour
Single-colour exterior in any Pantone shade
Spiral stripe
Classic 2-colour barber stripe along the straw
Patterned
Repeating logo or decorative pattern
Typical sizes
These are common starting points. Exact options depend on the final route and approved spec.
Cocktail — 6 × 150 mm
Espresso martini, mojito
Standard — 6 × 210 mm
Soft drinks, juice
Standard Long — 6 × 250 mm
Tall glassware
Jumbo — 8 × 200 mm
Smoothies, milkshakes
Jumbo Long — 8 × 250 mm
Iced coffee, bubble tea
FAQ
Are PLA straws OK in hot drinks?
No — PLA softens above 40 °C. For hot drinks we recommend wooden stirrers instead.
Can I get individually wrapped straws?
Yes — paper-wrapped for school and healthcare environments, or flow-wrapped for fast-food chains.
What is the minimum order?
5,000 pieces per size and design.
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