The future of sustainability in the food and hospitality industry is getting closer thanks to innovation. On this occasion, two start-ups, Cupffee and Voilà, are revolutionizing the way of serving: glasses and cutlery are the dessert.
The first of these initiatives, Cupffee, has come up with an ingenious and delicious solution to reduce coffee cup waste at Barcelona airport, as well as at the airports of Palma de Mallorca, Alicante and Ibiza.
These are edible cups that, once the coffee is finished, can be enjoyed as a tasty dessert. These cups, created by Cupffee, will be available at Deli&Cia chain stores, known for its variety of meals and snacks for travelers before boarding their flights.
In doing so, they seek to reduce environmental impact and promote more environmentally friendly practices.
Edible cups and cutlery
But Cupffee is not the only company to join the zero waste movement. Voilà, for its part, has been offering edible cutlery in Barcelona for three years, and its initiative has been gaining popularity in various companies and festivals.
This cutlery is made from cereals and is fully biodegradable, making it a sustainable alternative to disposable plastic cutlery that generates a large amount of polluting waste.
Voilà’s proposal has been so successful that it received first prize in the Innofood program, created by Barcelona Activa and Mercabarna to promote innovation in the gastronomic world.
This startup has developed a brand of edible tableware, cutlery and glasses, all made from biodegradable materials and free of gluten and lactose, making them a suitable option for everyone.
In addition, its “use and eat” concept fights against the waste of disposable plastic cutlery, offering a more sustainable dining experience.
Innofood Program
The start-up Let’s Cook was also recognized in the Innofood program, winning second place.
Its proposal consists of sending users the ingredients needed to prepare their meals on a weekly basis, which encourages healthier eating and reduces food waste.
Gastrocampo, which won third place, has developed an application that facilitates direct marketing between small producers and restaurants, promoting the consumption of local and fresh food.
These three emerging companies have been awarded for their innovative vision and sustainable approach in the gastronomy sector.
In addition to receiving financial recognition, they will have an incubation space in Mercabarna’s Food Trade Center, where they will receive advice from experts and companies from the central market.
The second edition of the Innofood program has been a success in promoting innovation and sustainable entrepreneurship in the gastronomic world.
