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PepsiCo is seeking sustainable cups, lids & straws that can be incorporated into PepsiCo’s portfolio of dispensed merchandise to provide more sustainable options for food service operators. Containers should be recyclable and/or compostable.
Solution Requirements
Must-Haves
- Sustainability
- Must be either widely recyclable or BPI-/TUV-certified compostable
- Consumer experience
- Must be able to maintain temperature of beverages at least as well as the existing poly-coated paper cups
- Should be easy for consumer to hold and drink out of
- Operator experience
- Should be easy to store (e.g. stackable)
- Cups, lids & straws must be available in standard sizes
- Required: 16 oz and 24 oz
- Nice-to-have: 21 oz, 32 oz and 44 oz
- Should be quick to assemble (speed of service)
- Usage Occasion:
- Must be able to accommodate both carbonated & non-carbonated beverages
- Cups must be able to fit in standard car cup holder
- Organoleptic Properties:
- No adverse effect to product (appearance, taste, flavor)
- Commercial Capabilities:
- Must be able to produce at quantities upwards of 20,000 units annually or have a plan to scale up to this production volume within 1-2 years
- Must have capability and willingness to print PepsiCo branding on cups
- Durability & Handling
- Must be able to withstand manufacturing, warehousing and distribution
Nice-to-Haves
- Pricing: Price-neutral (or close) to existing cup offerings
- LCA: If LCA (life cycle analysis) is available, should have neutral or lower carbon and water impact vs. conventional offerings
- Versatility: Can accommodate both cold and hot beverages
- Portability: Spill-proof and leak-proof when lid is attached
Preferred Collaboration Types
PepsiCo is open to a range of collaboration types, but solutions must meet commercial capability requirements outlined above.
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