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Interview with Karat Packaging CEO Alan Yu: From Boba Tea Shop to Packaging Powerhouse

Sep 21, 2025 ()

What began as a single Boba tea shop in 2000 has transformed into a leading supplier of sustainable packaging for local startups to national brands like Panda Express and Chipotle. Motley Fool CEO Tom Gardner and Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross talk with Alan Yu about the evolving business of packaging:

Boba Tea beginnings

Eco-friendly alternatives

Partnership and leadership

Strategic expansion

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