Can Paper Cutlery Really Cut It? Watch Our Award-Winning Paper Knife Slice Through an Apple
At this year's National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show 2026 in Chicago, one of the most talked-about demonstrations on the Go-Pak stand wasn't a machine, a display, or a presentation.
It was an apple.
Throughout the show, visitors stopped to watch our new Paper Cutlery range put to the test as a Go-Pak paper knife cleanly sliced through a fresh apple, demonstrating the impressive strength, rigidity and performance of this innovative alternative to traditional plastic or wooden cutlery.
Designed to Challenge Expectations
When people think of paper cutlery, they often assume it will be weak, flimsy or unsuitable for real foodservice applications.
Our Paper Cutlery range is designed to prove otherwise.
Manufactured using multiple layers of compressed paper, the range delivers exceptional strength and rigidity while maintaining a smooth mouth feel for a comfortable dining experience. Suitable for both hot and cold foods, it provides a practical alternative to both plastic and wooden cutlery.
The apple-cutting demonstration was a simple but effective way to show customers that paper cutlery can offer the performance required in demanding foodservice environments.
Award-Winning Innovation
The range has already received industry recognition, winning the prestigious THAIFEX-HOREC Asia Innovation Award 2025, highlighting its innovative design, functionality and sustainability credentials.
For distributors, wholesalers, foodservice operators and brands looking for high-performing alternatives to traditional plastic & wooden cutlery, the award reinforces what customers experienced first-hand at NRA Chicago.
A Better Alternative for Modern Foodservice
As foodservice businesses continue to explore alternatives to conventional single-use products, packaging and consumables need to balance sustainability, functionality and customer experience.
Go-Pak Paper Cutlery has been developed to help support:
- Strong, rigid performance
- Comfortable dining experience
- Hot and cold food applications
- Efficient storage through stackable design
- Reduced reliance on traditional plastic and wooden cutlery
A Standout Moment at NRA Chicago 2026
The National Restaurant Association Show remains one of the most influential foodservice events in North America, bringing together operators, distributors, manufacturers and industry innovators from around the world.
For many visitors to the Go-Pak stand, seeing a paper knife confidently slice through an apple was enough to completely change their perception of what paper cutlery can achieve.
Sometimes the simplest demonstrations make the biggest impact.
Interested in learning more about Go-Pak Paper Cutlery or requesting samples? Contact the Go-Pak team today and discover why this award-winning innovation is helping reshape the future of foodservice cutlery.
Item Description | SKU | Carton | Carton Dimensions |
C01002 | 1000 | 250x185x250 | |
C01001 | 1000 | 280x185x220 | |
C01003 | 1000 | 270x185x260 |