Nowadays, it is no longer primarily water that is consumed, but above all luxury drinks "on the go". First and foremost, of course, is the "coffee to go", which ranks right at the top of the popularity scale. But the range is now almost endless: almost every drink - whether hot or cold, with or without alcohol - is now also available for on-the-go and in-between enjoyment. For example:
- Coffee specialities in all variations, e.g. cappuccino, espresso, latte macchiato, cold brew
- Tea drinks, e.g. iced tea, bubble tea, classic hot tea
- Fruit and vegetable cold drinks, e.g. smoothies, shakes and juices
- Alcoholic drinks, such as mulled wine, cocktails or beer
Beverage variety: cup variants and their advantages
The packaging solutions for To Go beverages are as diverse as the range of beverages on offer. There are transparent or printed cups, made of cardboard or bagasse, for cold or hot drinks. Since 2023, restaurateurs have had to offer a reusable alternative in addition to disposable packaging. Here the customer is spoilt for choice: can it be a disposable cup that is properly disposed of and recycled after use or a reusable cup that is to be rinsed and reused. One thing is certain: sustainability considerations play a weighty role in both options.
To paraphrase a popular saying: Different drinks - different packaging. There is no one packaging that is suitable for all drinks. To give an example: smoothies are served and consumed differently than good old filter coffee. The former are not only enjoyed cold, but often through a straw.
In the (self-service) display, smoothies, shakes and juices are often served on ice. Here, drip- and leak-proof packaging under high hygienic standards is indispensable. The climate-neutral cup seal concept Duniform® relies on crystal-clear and sustainable rPET glasses made of recycled plastic and sealing within seconds at the touch of a button. This not only makes it easier to display the to-go energiser, but also to take away. To consume, guests simply need to insert a straw or open the seal and enjoy the freshness kick.
Learn more about the Duniform sealing concept here
Conclusion Drinks to go: Sustainability drinks with you
The to-go drinks trend is here to stay. It is accompanied by the population's ever-growing awareness of sustainability. A circumstance that only seems contrary at first glance. Nowadays, there are a variety of environmentally sensitive to-go packaging that make drinking on the go a sustainable experience.