A Tasty Solution: Edible Straws

In response to mounting concern about single-use plastics, a range of sustainable straw alternatives are appearing on the market.

Today we speak with Divya Mohan, Founder of Ooble Innovations, about a tasty new straw solution and what challenges and lessons she’s learnt as an entrepreneur.

Divya Mohan is a biotechnologist with a graduate degree in Food Innovation & Product Design, and is building a bridge between innovation and sustainability within the food industry.

She is the Founder of Ooble (http://www.weareooble.com/), where she is developing edible straws that are 100% plant-based, biodegradable, and cost-effective, while being functional. Divya also works as a Senior Creations Design and Development Manager at ADM.

In April of 2021 she was recognized as a Forbes' World’s 50 Best Names The Future Of Gastronomy.

Find out more: http://www.weareooble.com

Follow the journey on Instagram @weareooble

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