US-based food packaging design, manufacturing and production company Nap Concepts has developed a hybrid disposable cup that integrates a napkin into the bottom of the cup.
The new product that is called the NAP Cup is said to be ideal for customers "on-the-go."
The new product will be able to help companies save space and resources while creating efficiencies for food industry workers. Nap Concepts also claimed that it would help food manufacturers get higher profits.
The product can be installed to existing cup sizes and type, including hot paper cups, cold paper cups, and plastic cups which can help in minimising excess waste with the use of eco friendly materials.
The cups are available in three designs: polymer cold cup, hot paper and cold paper.
The company uses moist towelette ideal for smoothies or shakes to produce the polymer cold cups. Its hot and cold paper cups carry a larger paper napkin which can be used for cleaning after every meal.
Nap Concept said on its website that the product helps in controlling cost and ensure that a customer gets the exact napkin that they need.
Other advantages include faster service which helps in limiting time-based bottlenecks from point of sale, to delivery of food or drink and space consolidation through the supply chain.
According to the company, its hybrid cups are best suited for ice cream, smoothies, frozen drinks, kids drinks and other sugary drinks.
