For food and beverage manufacturers, safety isn’t just about the ingredient inside the package, but also the materials that hold it together. Food-grade glues play a critical role in keeping products secure, labeled, and ready for distribution. A carefully selected glue will also help minimize interruptions on the packaging line to reduce bottlenecks. These adhesives are held to strict safety standards designed to protect consumers and prevent potential health risks.

The Straw Free Campaign is continuing to impact how customers and manufacturers think about one-use plastics. Major restaurant chains and hospitality providers like Starbucks, McDonald’s, and Hyatt have pledged to stop using plastic straws and find an alternative. From uncooked noodles to bamboo, people have come up with some pretty creative ways to slurp up drinks, but the most popular option by far is the paper straw.

We get this question from prospects and customers often: what kind of glue can come in contact with food? Naturally, when it comes to food packaging, this question is very important.