Collaboration and Innovations to Raise the Edible Cutlery Adoption
Article by: Vaishanavi Kumbalwar
The concept of edible crockery is a relative discovery in light of the crucial situation that has resulted from the overwhelming accumulation of plastic waste. Edible cutlery will become more popular in 2022, replacing paper, plastic, and wooden cutlery. Growing environmental concerns due to the utilization of one-use plastics presents numerous opportunities for market players and new entrants.
Demand for edible cutlery to increase shortly
Edible cutlery is a type of tableware that can be used instead of plastic cutlery. These cutleries are manufactured from plants and are a healthier alternative to plastic cutlery. Spoons, forks, knives, sporks, and chopsticks are among the most often used edible cutlery in the world. Due to an increase in the number of consumers preferring vegan food, edible cutlery has become quite popular in both developed and growing markets. Furthermore, increase in health consciousness and disposable income boosted the expansion of the edible cutlery market.
Other aspects that contribute to the market’s growth include the introduction of healthy flours and herbs by various industry players. According to Allied Market Research, the global edible cutlery market is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR of 11.1% from 2019 to 2026.
The Winter Fancy Food Show, held Feb. 6-8 in Las Vegas, showcased new items from over 800 exhibitors.
As consumers seek fresh yet comfortable experiences at home during the ongoing pandemic, comfort cuisine with a twist was a popular subject in the food show. However, several exhibitors presented waste-reduction solutions as well.
Incredible Eats demonstrated its range of flavorful edible cutlery, which included sporks and new straws made from corn, brown rice, wheat, oats, and chickpeas. Plastic wastes are still very much on people’s minds, and the market is expected to see more cutleries made with a variety of edible materials in the future.
Partnerships and innovations to assist the market growth
Market players are adopting strategic partnerships for reducing single-use plastic and replacing it with more environmentally friendly alternatives. Dippin’ Dots, America’s favorite flash-frozen beaded ice cream delight company, has announced a partnership with IncrEDIBLE Eats, the first company during the first month of the year. The partnership aims to produce edible spoons in an attempt to develop a more environmentally friendly atmosphere.
The spoons are available in two flavors – vanilla and chocolate.
These flavors could be used with any ice cream variety and go well with numerous flavors. A few months ago, Dippin’ Dots had already dispatched and sent spoons to all of their locations to commence sampling, and the spoons will then be distributed around the country. Bryan Carney, Director, National Accounts at Dippin’ Dots, believes that this is a win-win situation for everybody if the company offers an edible spoon with its ice cream.
It enhances their ice cream, reduces waste, and resonates with the message that many of their partners are attempting to portray.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) report, India creates roughly 26,000 tonnes of plastic garbage every day, based on statistics from 60 major cities. This is raising concerns of the authorities and citizens of the country and, on the other hand, provides lucrative opportunities for the market players.
New entrants are invading the market with healthy and innovative edible cutlery options.
Narayana Peesapaty, a Telegana researcher, emerged with “Bakey’s,” a manufacturing business in his hometown Telegana, and proposed an eco-friendly, innovative, and healthful alternative to reduce the growing concern of plastic garbage waste. He has developed healthy edible cutlery produced from wheat and millets. Narayana incorporated rich flavors like ginger-cinnamon, sugar, black pepper, mint-ginger, cumin, and carrot-beetroot to make these cutleries tastier and healthier.
Unlike plastic spoons, which take 1,100 years to degrade, this healthy edible cutlery decomposes after a three-year shelf life. Bakey’s crispy cutlery can be used in hot water, hot soups, and to hold semi-liquid foods, among other things. He started utilizing potato starch for packaging instead of paper or plastic, thus making a sustainable environment.
Environmentally responsible people in India have begun taking up the challenge of creating and selling edible cutlery and cups in order to reduce the usage of plastics. Innovative plant-based products of Edible pro, an edible cutlery producer, are now available in India for as inexpensive as INR 2 per piece up to several hundred Indian rupees. The company’s products are now used by a variety of locations, from ayurvedic hospitals to ice cream parlors.
The edible cutlery market is projected to grow in the coming years as market players continue to offer innovative and healthier alternatives.
Author’s bio:
Vaishanavi Kumbalwar is a fun-loving, independent, unconventional and original thinker who loves to put her thoughts into words. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and currently working as Senior Associate Content Writer at Allied Market Research.
She thrives on challenges and loves to explore different writing styles to bring off her fondness for being a writer and blogger. She is an enthusiast of different cultures, places and cuisines and loves to travel off the tourist path and explore new things. Email- vaishanavi.kumbalwar@alliedanalytics.com | Linked in- https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaishanavi-kumbalwar
