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Jose Cuervo® is a Mexican family-owned brand since 1795 and the largest producer of tequila throughout Mexico and around the world. Utilizing craftsmanship handed down through 11 generations of the Cuervo family, the Jose Cuervo portfolio of tequilas includes Jose Cuervo Especial®, the world’s best-selling tequila, Jose Cuervo Tradicional®, the original 100% agave tequila, Jose Cuervo® Reserva de la Familia®, Jose Cuervo Golden Margarita®, Authentic Jose Cuervo Margaritas® and Jose Cuervo Margarita Mix®. BioSolutions: Working with new partners like BioSolutions Mexico and PENKA marks the beginning of the rapid innovation needed to produce these sustainable items at scale and drive meaningful environmental impact. The straws will be exclusively available in Australia through the Kaddy Marketplace and Kaddy Co-Founder, Rich Coombes, said he was particularly excited about bringing these products to Australia.

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We’ve been working with the Penka team to bring these innovative products to customers around Australia, and we’re really proud to be supporting a greener planet in the process,” Rich said. MADE FROM REUSABLE AND DURABLE MATERIAL - ❤️ Be confident that you are purchasing high-quality straws that are better for the environment than regular plastic straws, more stable than paper straws, and more pleasant than steel straws. We realize that people around the globe still don’t know the full extent of agave’s potential applications beyond tequila,” explains Coronado. “With 11 generations of expertise in working with this succulent plant, we have the unique opportunity to educate the world on the viability of agave fiber as a sustainable alternative to other materials.” Jose Cuervo has been innovating with agave fibres for years, partnering with many different leading innovators. Jose Cuervo reached out to BioSolutions/Penka as they had developed the technology to use agave fibres in bio-based plastic alternative items. With this partnership, BioSolutions/Penka can scale their production to begin to make the consumer drinking experience more sustainable. The creation of a biodegradable, agave-based straw is just the start. Initially, the Penka selection will be confined to the straws, but with stirrers, cutlery and even biodegradable toothbrushes in the range, you can expect to see even more of these sustainable products available for the ultimate sustainable consumer choice.

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The use of agave fiber by-product is a transformative improvement on other plant-based materials as the natural resources needed for growth is very low compared to plant-based materials coming from corn or potato crops. BE PART OF OUR MISSION - 🐢 Show your friends and family that you care about the Planet by providing these eco-friendly straws that are 100% Biodegradable and compostable This is a significant improvement over ordinary plastic drinking straws, which takes considerably more years in the same landfill conditions. As Penka Agent Edwin Reese explains, the unique nature of the Penka straws doesn’t stop with the production, as the neutral fibres give “no strange tastes, you can simply enjoy the flavours of your drink (and feel good about it too)”.NSW will join the ACT, Queensland, WA and SA with bans on plastic straws from November 1, with Victoria following in 2023 and NT in 2025. Jose Cuervo has actively been involved in 21 years of community projects through its foundation, from education to healthcare, providing local businesses in Tequila, Mexico with agave fibers for paper and beauty products and supplying agave fibers to American car manufacturers for research into sustainable, agave-based car parts.

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This straws are 100% bio-based, biodegradable, and made with recycled agave fibers a waste from Tequila process (bagasse), straw made from agave are the best alternative to paper or plastic straws. Founded by Ana Laborde, CEO and Founder of BioSolutions Mexico, and partner Ernesto Amescua, the PENKA production team created the first biodegradable agave-based drinking straw in the world. Other products manufactured include biodegradable cutlery, cups, containers, and many other barware & houseware products. PENKA is continuously developing new offerings, including custom-made projects. For more information, visit http://www.penka.mx With plastic straw bans looming in New South Wales and Victoria, the arrival of a brand new, fully biodegradable option into Australia is perfect timing.The past, present, and future of Jose Cuervo is tied directly to the agave plant – without it, we would not exist,” said Alex Coronado, Master Distiller and Head of Operations at Jose Cuervo. “As the tequila industry worldwide booms, it is our company’s responsibility as the leader to take care of the agave plant and ensure that we are producing tequila sustainably. It takes an average of 6 years to grow an agave plant before it is mature enough to harvest for tequila production, and we have to be committed to finding more ways to use the agave fibers once that process is complete. The debut of our biodegradable, agave-based drinking strawsis a new step in utilizing the full potential of this very special Mexican agricultural product.” https://bioplasticsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Jose_Cuervo_First_Family_of_Tequila_Launches.mp4 The agave-based straws feature a mouthfeel and texture similar to traditional plastic straws, with the agave fibers visibly creating a natural, organic tan color. Your VIP guests and partygoers want to have the time of their life on their night out. Stand out from the competitors by offering one-of-a-kind nightclub and bar supplies from King of Sparklers! Our exclusive nightclub supplies, like our VIP bottle sparklers, add vibrancy and excitement to any occasion, from VIP bottle services to birthday parties and anything in between.