# Milk Carton Handles Minna's Handles Remove the Taboo from Drinking Out of the Carton By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-carton-handles References: [dornob](http://dornob.com/face-facts-milk-carton-designs-are-missing-drink-handles/) These milk carton handles may be the greatest thing to hit milk since cereal and chocolate. Minna has designed these [wooden handles to clamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belt-handle) onto the top of any carton. The days of sneakily [drinking milk straight from the carton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resealable-bottle) are finally over. What I love best about these milk carton handles is the simplicity of it all. These handles are removable and look incredibly sturdy. If you like what you see here, be sure to check out the featured gallery to see these interesting handles in action. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Removable Handles:** The trend of removable handles opens up opportunities for products in various industries to provide customizable options and convenience. - **Sustainable Packaging:** The rise of sustainable packaging trends creates opportunities for innovative designs that enhance usability and reduce waste. - **Disruptive Beverage Accessories:** The trend of creating innovative beverage accessories, such as milk carton handles, disrupts traditional consumption habits and offers new ways to enjoy beverages. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Packaging:** The food packaging industry can explore the use of removable handles to provide added functionality and convenience for consumers. - **Kitchenware:** In the kitchenware industry, there is an opportunity to design reusable and customizable handles that can be attached to various containers, enhancing usability and aesthetics. - **Beverage Industry:** The beverage industry can leverage the trend of disruptive beverage accessories to create innovative packaging solutions, improving the overall drinking experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comic Strip Milk Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seki-milk.md) - [Multifunction Travel Handles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tank-series.md) - [One-Handed Paper Cartons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onehand-pump-paper-pack.md) - [Handle-Free Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinch-hold.md) - [Carton-Packaged Milk Vodkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-cow-pure-milk-vodka.md) - [Playful Packaging-Inspired Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-milk-vase.md) - [Fiber Milk Carton Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiberbased-milk-cap.md) - [Large Format Flavored Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mller-frijj-cartons.md) - [Utensil Holding Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1handmug.md)