- Beverages in India were commonly served in Glass cups, Steel utensils, and Clay cups (kulhad)
- Paper cups gained popularity because they are Lightweight, Disposable, Hygienic, and Easy to transport.
- India’s growing street food and cafĂ© culture strongly increased paper cup demand.
- Major paper cup manufacturers and suppliers in India include Huhtamaki India, Pappco Greenware, and Ecoware.
- Government restrictions on single-use plastics boosted demand for Eco-friendly paper cups, and Compostable packaging products.
- Challenges in the industry Raw material price fluctuations, Recycling difficulties due to plastic coating, and Competition from reusable products.
We need to learn new things fast that are opposite to what we have been doing all along these years