When you crack open a fresh yogurt lid, part of the ritual usually involves licking the leftovers stuck to the top. But a new technology called Toyal Lotus from Toyo Aluminum is set to leave consumers with more of the snack to scoop out of the container with a spoon.
Inspired by the water-repelling qualities of the lotus leaf, the texture of this aluminum yogurt container features microscopic bumps to prevent liquids from sticking. To give you a sense of the amount of yogurt that actually gets left behind, Toyo Aluminum boasts that "the amount of yoghurt that sticks to lids worldwide is the equivalent to the volume of yoghurt consumed in Africa."
In order to bring this product to consumers, Toyo Aluminium is teaming up with Japan's Morinaga Milk Industry.
Anti-Stick Yogurt Lids
Toyo Aluminium's Total Lotus Yogurt Container Top Repels Liquids
Trend Themes
1. Lotus-inspired Packaging - Packaging inspired by lotus leaves and featuring innovative textures that repel liquids could disrupt traditional packaging industries.
2. Anti-stick Technology - The development of anti-stick technology like the Toyal Lotus could have disruptive potential in industries like food packaging, consumer goods, and more.
3. Microscopic Textures - Incorporating microscopic textures into packaging and products could be a game-changer in reducing waste and consumer frustration, particularly in the food industry.
Industry Implications
1. Food Packaging - Toyo Aluminium's Toyal Lotus technology could revolutionize the food packaging industry with its innovative texture that prevents liquids from sticking, potentially reducing waste and improving product functionality.
2. Consumer Goods - Anti-stick technology has potential implications for a wide range of consumer goods, from cosmetics to cleaning supplies, by improving user experience and reducing waste.
3. Manufacturing - Developing and implementing anti-stick technology in manufacturing processes could have disruptive potential in a variety of industries, particularly those that rely on liquids or sticky materials in their production processes.