Food industry is a huge sector that needs a large amount of cutlery. With large number of restaurants serving eatables in disposable materials, it is evident that metal cutlery is not working well. However there needs to be an in-between alternative to this issue. Fortunately, a reusable option will not just help in reducing the carbon foot print but put a check on the disposable cutlery.
There is a huge growth in the durable plastic cutlery market. At first there was a belief that metal cutlery is the best, but over time the food industry has realised that plastic cutlery might be their way out from the huge recurring cutlery costs.
Here is a list of all qualities that make plastic cutlery an excellent choice for food industry.
Lightweight
A large number of caterers, food suppliers, etc. have to supply food at various spots. They might be a food joint in a park or an outdoor caterer. They need to carry a huge bulk of metal cutlery in order to supply the food items to their customers. If they try the disposable cutlery, they are not as convenient for the consumers as metal cutlery. These two factors added up to make the plastic cutlery a suitable alternative, which is convenient as well as light weight.
Sanitary
When serving a large number of people it becomes impossible to carry a huge stack of metal cutlery. In weddings and big events the dishes are washed in a hurry and there is a great chance of a smudge or a chunk of food getting left on the cutlery, especially the forks. In such cases, the plastic serves as an excellent choice. The lightweight plastic cutlery can be transported in any quantity without any trouble.
Inexpensive
When catering to a large crowd on a lawn or any public gathering the loss of cutlery is imminent. It is not because the guests steal them but it is due to lack of control on huge crowds. Forks and spoons always fall on the grass and the guests never bother to pick them up. So, in order to reduce the losses, it is recommended to buy plastic cutlery. On such occasions the cutlery to be used needs to be cheaper than the costly metal ones.
Looks
The white plastic plates with silver trim, enhances the aesthetic look of plastic cutlery. There is no more dependence on materials looking like metal. Today, the plastic cutlery is a lot more appealing than it used to be. A large number of caterers have reported that there is a high rate of acceptability of highly finished plastic cutlery.
The plastic cutlery has enhanced the level of hygiene, designs and comfort of the workers of hospitality industry. The dishes are better looking, more durable and hygienic. With huge number of caterers adopting plastic cutlery, there is a huge growth in the development of even better designs. Now, you just have to expect the designs to get better day by day.