New Delhi: Top beverage companies on Tuesday refused to postpone their decision by the government to ban single-use plastic Items including straws, which are bundled with tetrapacks of drinks such as juices and milkshakes.
With the ban coming into effect from Friday, domestic FMCG major Dabur, which sells juices under the Real brand, said it has started production of juice packs with integrated paper straws. “We are committed to meeting regulations and ensuring that all packs come with integrated paper straws,” said Shahrukh KhanExecutive Director-Operations at Dabur India,
With the ban coming into effect from Friday, domestic FMCG major Dabur, which sells juices under the Real brand, said it has started production of juice packs with integrated paper straws. “We are committed to meeting regulations and ensuring that all packs come with integrated paper straws,” said Shahrukh KhanExecutive Director-Operations at Dabur India,
RS Sodhi, MD, GCMMF (Amul), which requires 10-12 lakh straws every day, said the organization is ready with options despite a slight delay in shipment. “Currently, we are working on manufacturing biodegradable straws which are cheaper than paper straws,” Sodhi said.
Similarly, Frooti maker Parle Agro said the ban would not affect its sales. Shauna Chauhan, CEO speak agro Told TOI.
The government has ruled out delaying the ban amid vigorous lobbying by beverage companies. Wishing to postpone the ban, he had argued that the supply of paper straws in India was short and that their import at high cost would affect operations.