Peak Shipping Season: Exports of Disposable Wooden Cutlery, Coffee Stirrers, and Ice Cream Sticks Hit New Highs

As we enter the peak of summer 2026, our production base in Suzhou has ushered in the busiest shipping season of the year. Multiple container trucks, fully loaded with disposable wooden forks, knives, spoons, wooden utensils set, wooden coffee stirrer, and ice cream sticks, are departing the factory premises in succession, heading for Ningbo Port and Shanghai Port. These products will be shipped to markets across Europe, the Americas, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia.

While production capacity continues to ramp up, we have always placed sustainable development at the core of our operations. All birch raw materials are sourced from FSC‑certified sustainably managed forests, and we strictly adhere to the “cut one, plant three” reforestation principle to ensure long‑term balance of forest resources. On the production floor, we have recently introduced intelligent robotic sanding systems and AI‑powered visual inspection technology. These upgrades have not only reduced the product defect rate to below 0.3% but also increased timber utilization by 12% through optimized cutting processes. Furthermore, the outer packaging for finished goods has been fully switched to recyclable corrugated cardboard, with plastic strapping significantly minimized. As a result, the carbon footprint of each carton’s packaging materials has decreased by 17% year‑on‑year.

Since the beginning of this year, as more countries worldwide have tightened restrictions on plastic products, demand for natural wood‑based disposable tableware has continued to rise steadily. Our wooden cutlery is made from high‑quality birch, processed through high‑temperature sterilization, fine polishing, and laser engraving. The finished items feature smooth, splinter‑free surfaces and good heat resistance, making them ideal for salads, steaks, desserts, and various fast‑food options. Our wooden coffee stirrer, designed specifically for commercial coffee machine applications, come in extended lengths with rounded tips and are available in individual wrapping. They stir smoothly without easily breaking, and have gained strong favor from chain coffee brands and hotel catering channels.

Ice cream sticks, as a standard accessory for summer cold treats, have seen recent shipment volumes surge by over 36% month‑on‑month. To meet customers’ dual demands for personalization and environmental sustainability, we have introduced a new customizable laser‑printing process for logos. This enhancement not only ensures food safety but also significantly improves brand presentation on the finished products. Currently, three automated production lines are operating at full speed, with a daily production capacity of 2 million pieces, and our order book is already filled through mid‑September.

On the quality control front, every batch of products undergoes FSC forest certification, LFGB food‑grade testing,  FDA for US market, and BRC Global Standard audits, ensuring full traceability from raw materials to finished goods. Our logistics team has also secured vessel space with shipping companies in advance to cope with the peak‑season tightness in maritime transport, maintaining an on‑time delivery rate of over 98%.

In terms of market expansion, we successfully signed contracts with three major European retailers and two North American chain catering brands in the first half of this year, driving a 42% year‑on‑year increase in new order value. Our clients have consistently praised our rapid response capabilities and customized service levels. Looking ahead, we will focus on developing bamboo‑based composite materials and ultra‑thin, lightweight ice cream sticks that maintain structural strength while further reducing raw material consumption. We also plan to launch a new product line featuring fully biodegradable, water‑resistant coatings in the first quarter of 2027, in order to meet the latest environmental regulations set forth by the EU.

These additional initiatives reinforce our commitment to balancing operational efficiency with ecological responsibility, ensuring that every shipment not only delivers quality tableware but also contributes to a greener future for the global foodservice industry. By continuously innovating in materials, processes, and packaging, we aim to stay ahead of regulatory trends and customer expectations, solidifying our position as a forward‑looking partner in the disposable cutlery sector.

Our company's representative commented: Green consumption is no longer just a slogan – it is a tangible market choice. We will continue to deepen our expertise in the field of natural‑material catering supplies, serving global customers with stable, high‑quality shipping capabilities.