Karat Packaging Broadens Global Sourcing Strategy with New Sourcing Arrangements in South America
Karat Packaging Inc. (KRT)
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Source: GlobeNewswire
CHINO, Calif., Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Karat Packaging Inc. (Nasdaq: KRT) (the “Karat” or “Company”), a specialty distributor and manufacturer of disposable foodservice products and related items, today announced it has finalized new sourcing arrangements and begun importing certain products from South America, further diversifying its global supply network and reinforcing its long-term cost structure. The Company also welcomed the recent U.S. reciprocal tariff reduction on Taiwanese goods to a maximum rate of 15 percent without stacking, down from 20 percent. The Company believes this change is significant for Karat, as roughly half of its global sourcing is from the region. The lower tariff environment, together with the new South American arrangements, is expected to position the Company to further enhance its cost structure and long-term financial performance. “Our new South American sourcing arrangements represent an important step in our global strategy to diversif
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- 11/6/25 - In-Line
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- 2/6/26 - Form 8-K
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