In the News
May 9, 2023 — WHY ROC — Wegmans & Roc Paper Straws new partnership
April 25, 2023 – Rochester Democrat and Chronicle – Wegmans partners with mother-daughter duo’s paper straw company
April 21, 2023 – WXXI News – Local paper straw company to supply all Wegmans cafes and restaurants
April 20, 2023 – Progressive Grocer – Wegmans Finds Sustainability Partner in Local Paper Straw Supplier
April 19, 2023 – WHAM – Wegmans announces ROC Paper Straws as new straw supplier
April 19, 2023 – WROC-TV – Roc Paper Straws to be companywide supplier for Wegmans
April 19, 2023 – WJET-TV / WFXP-TV – Wegmans partners up with new paper straw supplier
August 26, 2022 – Spectrum News 1 – Rochester mom, daughter team up to create environmentally-friendly paper straw factory
August 19, 2022 – Democrat & Chronicle – Made in Rochester: Mother-daughter duo start colorful paper straw company
August 17, 2022 – Rochester Business Journal – Roc Paper Straws: Enviro-friendly paper covers ROC with launch of new venture
August 10, 2022 – 13WHAM & Fox Rochester – New company manufactures paper straws in Rochester
August 9, 2022 – WXXI News – New paper straw company in Rochester started by a mother-daughter team
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About Roc Paper Straws
Roc Paper Straws is a paper straw manufacturing and distribution company based in Rochester, New York. The women-owned business opened in 2022 and was founded by the mother-daughter team, Kathryn and Karrie Laughton. It is located at 920 Exchange Street in the City of Rochester. All products are available to order online at rocpaperstraws.com. The factory store is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
