If you are sourcing sushi push pop packaging, a paper can — also called a push-up sushi tube — is the cylindrical, food-grade container that lifts each sushi round cleanly to the rim when the diner pushes the base disc upward. We are Foshan Hank Paper Can Co., Ltd. — a paper can manufacturer with over 10 years of production experience, a 2,500 m² facility and annual capacity above 10 million cans, producing custom sushi push pop tubes for restaurants, sushi chains, convenience retailers and cross-border e-commerce brands: food-contact-certified materials, 360° full-colour printing, MOQ from 1,000 pcs, samples in 7 days, mass production in 15–25 days. Below we cover the specs, certifications and customisation options that matter when you buy direct from a factory.
What Is a Sushi Push Pop Packaging Paper Can?
A sushi push pop paper can borrows its mechanism from the classic push-up ice pop. Sushi rounds, poke cubes or layered rice are stacked vertically inside a composite paper can body fitted with a sliding internal disc and push rod. The customer removes the lid, pushes the base, and each portion rises to the rim — no chopsticks, no hand contact, no mess. Because the body is round and printable, the tube doubles as a mobile billboard: logos, cherry-blossom artwork, nutrition panels and QR codes all wrap 360° around the can. For the wider trend behind the format, see our earlier article on how push-pop sushi is reshaping on-the-go dining.
Key Specifications Buyers Ask For
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Item |
Standard Option |
Custom Range |
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Outer size |
50 × 220 mm (single tube) |
40–90 mm dia. × 100–260 mm |
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Inner diameter |
48 mm |
Tuned to your roll diameter |
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Wall thickness |
2 mm |
1.5–3.0 mm |
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Material |
FSC food-grade kraft / white card + food-contact inner barrier |
Virgin pulp, PLA or PE lining |
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Printing |
CMYK offset / Pantone |
Foil stamping, embossing, spot UV, matte lamination |
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Lid |
Transparent PE / paper lid |
Soy-sauce chamber, tamper-evident seal |
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MOQ |
1,000 pcs per design |
Negotiable for mixed SKUs |
The 220 × 48 mm format has become the de-facto market standard in Europe and is stocked by EU paper-tube specialists such as betubed (Hamburg) as well as most Chinese OEM factories — which means your filling jigs and display shelving stay compatible across suppliers (source: betubed.de, accessed 2026-09-02).
Food-Contact Compliance You Should Require
Food safety is the first gate in any B2B audit. For the US market, paper and paperboard components must comply with FDA 21 CFR 176.170 (aqueous and fatty foods) and 176.180 (dry foods). For the EU, Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 sets the core principle that materials must not transfer constituents to food in harmful quantities, and Regulation (EC) No 2023/2006 requires good manufacturing practice across conversion and printing. Buyers supplying major retailers will typically also ask for BRC Packaging or ISO 22000 systems certification, plus FSC chain-of-custody for responsible fibre sourcing. Reputable factories should hand you a declaration of conformity, third-party migration test reports and batch traceability records without hesitation. At Hank, sushi tubes run on the same food-grade material stack already validated across our kraft food-grade canisters and pet food paper cans — not a one-off specification built from scratch.
Customisation: Turning the Tube into a Billboard
Beyond size, the variables that shape cost and lead time are paper grammage (typically 300–350 gsm), barrier type, print coverage and finishing. Push-disc friction is the single most overlooked engineering detail: too loose and the sushi slumps in transit, too tight and the diner cannot push it. We tolerance-test every tooling run so the disc seats firmly yet glides smoothly.
From Sample to Shipment: How Our Factory Works
- Brief & spec — send target size, filling method, artwork and destination market.
- Free sample / white mock-up — 7 days, shipped for your filling-line trial.
- Tooling & printed proof — digital or offset proof signed off before plates.
- Mass production — 15–25 days, supported by our 2,500 m² plant and 10 million+ cans annual capacity; in-line QC on dimensions, print and push-force.
- Logistics — sea, air, rail or door-to-door, with export cartons and palletisation.
FAQ
What is the MOQ for custom sushi push pop paper cans? 1,000 pcs per design. Mixed sizes can be combined into one production run to lower your entry cost.
Are your paper cans food-safe for EU and US markets? Yes. Materials are FDA and FSC certified and comply with EU 1935/2004 and 2023/2006. Declarations of conformity and migration reports are available on request.
Can you match our existing 50 × 220 mm tubes? Yes — we reverse-engineer to your sample so the new supply is drop-in compatible with your current filling line.
How fast can we get a sample? Stock white samples ship in 3 days; custom printed samples in about 7 days.
Ready to Source Direct?
Buying sushi push pop packaging paper cans direct from Foshan Hank Paper Can Co., Ltd. removes the trading margin, shortens the feedback loop on structure and print, and gives you documented food-contact compliance backed by a decade of paper can manufacturing. Send us your size, quantity and artwork — we will return a quote within 24 hours and ship a free sample for your filling-line test.
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Foshan Hank Paper Can Co., Ltd. Unit 1, 3rd Floor, Block F4, No.7 Zhongyou Avenue, Leping Town, Sanshui District, Foshan City, Guangdong, P.R. China Email: info@hankpapercan.com ｜ WhatsApp: +86 15820657383
Reviewed by HeJoy, Foshan Hank Paper Can Co., Ltd. — over 10 years in food-grade paper can manufacturing. Last updated: 2026-09-03.