Roc Paper Straws

Employee Size

2-10

Organization Type

Privately Held

Headquarters

Rochester, NY

Founded

2019

Roc Paper Straws is a Rochester, New York manufacturer of durable, colorful paper straws made in the USA as an alternative to single-use plastic. The woman-owned, family-run operation began after co-owner Karrie, a local bar owner, switched to paper straws in 2018 and found American suppliers could not keep up with demand. Its plastic-free process uses food-grade materials and supports both stock designs and custom-printed straws for businesses.

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