Ideas for better packaging decisions

New look, new layout, same commitment to sustainable packaging that actually performs

The new Hello Straw site is here. Same mission, fresh look. Explore the rebuilt site: clearer product pages, six industry paths, and all our certifications in one place.

ADE, World Championships Gymnastics to Winterparadijs: One Paper Range. Three Q4 sites.

One Hello Straw paper range carrying bar and food service across Q4 2026. A-Cup, printed paper straws, Service Set. Tested for hot drinks, cold serves and spirits.

The First Hello Cup: Our community day on the pitch in Utrecht

U8 to U12 at Premier League and First Class levels. Hello Straw on the pitch, sustainability on the line. This was the very first Hello Cup, and it started as an idea on an initiative pitch. A community tournament, brought to life by Hello Straw as part of our social impact work. On the day it grew into something we will remember for a long time.

A morning by the water: Hello Straw at the World Rowing Cup in Amsterdam

The World Rowing Cup in Amsterdam is one of the true international moments in the calendar, and our team was there. We were right there on the ground with the CrewFood team all day, helping serve international athletes and seeing our service set pouches in action throughout the athlete lounge.

Proven under pressure: How Hello Straw’s A-Cup performs in real-world conditions

From 61% whisky to marathon hydration stations, see where the Hello Straw A-Cup has been tested and why event teams keep coming back to it.

How Harrods, KFC and Star Alliance choose Hello Straw

Discover why top brands like Harrods, KFC, and Star Alliance trust Hello Straw for certified, high-performance paper packaging, cutlery, and eco-friendly cups.

The true cost of plastic packaging in 2026

The UK Plastic Packaging Tax rose again in 2026. Paper is exempt. Learn how the smartest brands are cutting cost and complexity.

Hello Straw at the Nürburgring: Where sustainability meets motorsport

Hello Straw sponsored Handwerk Racing at the ADAC Nürburgring Classic Youngtimer Trophy. See how sustainable packaging meets high-performance motorsport.

A-Cup: One paper cup for all beverages

A-Cup for hot drinks, cold drinks and alcohol up to 45% ABV. Stays cool to hold, does not leak, home compostable. Request free samples from Hello Straw.

Hello Straw and CrewFood: Behind the scenes at Europe’s biggest events

Hello Straw is the official sustainable disposables supplier to CrewFood, providing paper cups, paper cutlery, and paper straws for up to 7,000 meals a day at major events across Europe. Find out about our partnership with CrewFood, one of Europe's leading crew catering companies.

EPR Fees 2026–27: What packaging actually costs you (and how to cut It)

If your packaging budget has jumped without a corresponding change in volume, UK Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fees are very likely the reason. Phase 3 rates take effect from April 2026, and most procurement teams haven't yet modelled what that means for their annual spend.

Hello Straw x Jonger Oranje: Sustainable products meet Young Football Talent

Hello Straw is a proud sponsor of Jonger Oranje, bringing sustainable paper products to youth football events across the Netherlands. Built to perform.

PPWR regulation compliance guide for sustainable packaging buyers

If you buy or specify packaging for the UK or EU market, PPWR has probably already reached your inbox, whether through a client compliance campaign, a supplier questionnaire, or a procurement mandate to "show proof" before August 2026.