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Produce-Based Coffee Cups

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Locals Corner Cafe Serves Coffee Beverages in Carrot and Apple Cups

— June 8, 2017 — Lifestyle
Locals Corner is a Sydney-based destination for breakfast, lunch and unusually served cups of coffee. The cafe recently shared a photo of what it calls a carrot latte, which is served in a hulled carrot drinking vessel.

Like the "carrot-cino," Locals Corner has also experimented with serving coffee drinks in a hollowed out apple, served on a sliced pineapple coaster.

Although the idea is undoubtedly offbeat, it has the potential to significantly reduce waste from single-use plastic takeaway cups. Similarly, Truman Cafe recently introduced the 'Avolatte,' which is a latte served in half of an avocado shell that would otherwise end up in the compost. As well as offering a unique drinking experience, these fruit- and vegetable-based cups draw attention to the issue of food waste and some of the ways that produce may be repurposed.
Trend Themes
1. Produce-based Drinking Vessels - Opportunity for cafes and restaurants to reduce waste by serving beverage in hollowed-out fruits and vegetables, highlighting the issue of food waste and promoting sustainability.
2. Alternative Materials for Cups - Potential for exploring unconventional materials like fruits and vegetables as alternatives to single-use plastic cups, offering unique drinking experiences while reducing environmental impact.
3. Creative Beverage Presentations - Innovation opportunity for cafes to differentiate themselves by serving coffee and other beverages in visually appealing, eco-friendly produce-based cups, enhancing customer experience and promoting sustainability.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Cafes, restaurants, and coffee shops can leverage produce-based cups to respond to consumer demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, enhancing brand image and attracting eco-conscious customers.
2. Packaging - Packaging companies have the potential to explore and develop new eco-friendly materials and designs for cups by utilizing fruits and vegetables, addressing the growing consumer preference for sustainable packaging solutions.
3. Hospitality and Tourism - Hotels and resorts can embrace innovation by offering beverage options served in produce-based cups, enhancing their sustainability initiatives and providing guests with unique and memorable experiences.
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