CALIFORNIA-based EcoTensil has announced the launch of a new paperboard utensil built into an EcoFoodBox for plastic-free foodservice in Europe.
The firm revealed it has teamed up with the makers of the NeverLeak food box, Global-C, to combine the ‘convenience and sustainability’ of the box with a built-in patented paperboard utensil from EcoTensil. The merging of these two products is said to offer food service businesses a ‘significant reduction’ in space usage, people hours, and cost.
The multi-tensil folds back inside the box so it is ‘sandwiched’ between the flap in the lid, thereby being separate from the food and external environment, to stay clean and hygienic.
“One of the key advantages of this food box is the dramatic reduction in materials due to producing the utensil out of the extra material around the die-cut box,” said EcoTensil founder and CEO Peggy Cross. “No wrap is needed because the utensil stays clean under the flap.
“The terrific moisture-barrier paperboard used for the NeverLeak food box ticks all the same certified sustainability boxes as the EcoTensil products themselves.”
Wayne Costigan, director at Global-C, added, “The box is made leakproof with NeverLeak technology and features Global-C’s patented EasyClick closure, so with the addition of handy EcoTensil, the meal or snack can become truly grab-and-go – and when the consumer is ready to eat.
“This product is a perfect solution for airlines and transit because it can go from freezer to oven to passenger with minimal fuss and material, right down to eliminating the need to provide wrapped utensils, saving both handling and product costs. Amazingly. the EcoTensil multi-tensil can be used for just about any food that doesn’t need cutting with a knife.”
Beyond onboard catering and the travel sector, the integrated EcoFoodBox is said to be ‘ideal’ for takeaways, as well as for the deli/grab-and-go sections of grocery stores and supermarkets.
In June, EcoTensil & Global-C were jointly awarded the 2022 ‘Ones to Watch’ Onboard Hospitality Award at the World Travel Catering Expo in Hamburg, Germany.
