How to start making edible coffee cups

Advantages of a business idea and examples of its successful implementation

But can edible coffee cups or a bowl of rice generate enough income?
Not everyone thinks this is a really serious idea worth working on. This is understandable, because in Russia the market is not yet fully prepared to accept edible tableware. Nevertheless, the potential is high with relatively low risks - it is too early to engage in large-scale production, which means we are talking about moderate volumes. The use of such utensils should help attract customers to the establishment - be it a cafe, restaurant or something else, and, accordingly, increase its revenue. The audience can be attracted by the fashion factor for such products, and in the future they can largely displace regular products from public catering establishments. Moreover, it is quite possible in the future to sell it directly to users, and not through cafes - it is only necessary for an appropriate consumption culture to appear.

Small market volumes encourage you to make do with modest expenses - and this is quite possible. So, if you produce the same edible cups, you will need to spend on:

• materials;
• premises;
• equipment;
• staff.

But they will all be relatively small. The initial investment can be from 100,000 rubles, and the project pays off, taking into account further costs, on average in one and a half to two years.

As a result, this is a good way to start a business for those who do not have large sums of money and are willing to limit themselves to rather modest production. There is little competition in the niche and it has very good prospects. It is quite possible to imagine that some of the pioneer companies in 5-7 years will become much larger and more profitable along with the growing demand for such utensils.

As for successful examples of its use, first of all these are coffee cups. They gained popularity in the Alfred Coffee & Kitchen restaurant chain. The cup used in them resembles a cone, and its edges are covered with milk chocolate. Visitors liked the new product so much that the idea was picked up in other establishments.

Thus, the world-famous KFC chain became very interested in the introduction of edible tableware, and coffee cups also appeared on its menu. And covered in white chocolate - what a coincidence! They use additives to create different scents, such as wildflowers or freshly cut grass.

There are also more original ideas, for example, in Germany they produce dishes made from fruit marshmallows, as well as corn and potato salad bowls, in Austria dried fruits are used as tea cups, in France they make cheese plates, in the Czech Republic they make cups from caramel and chocolate, and so on. . The scope for creativity is very wide!

Advantages of business in the production of edible tableware

How can a business producing edible tableware be beneficial? Is it worth investing in it? Is such an activity promising in our country?

When answering such questions, you should first consider the positive aspects of such a business. First of all, this is the environmental friendliness of such tableware - disposable products made from plastic are one of the household wastes that pollute our environment - a huge number of units are thrown away every day all over the world, while waste recycling has not yet been brought to the proper level.

The production and sale of edible tableware does not cause any harm to nature at all - even if the buyer does not want to eat it, such waste is completely natural and will not negatively affect the environmental situation.

Secondly, this is the originality of the idea - edible tableware is not so widely used in our country - it is produced and used mainly in restaurants, cafes and fast food establishments. At the same time, more and more customers are paying attention to it and demand is gradually increasing.

Thirdly, there are not so many entrepreneurs involved in the production of such tableware in our country; therefore, there is still an opportunity to occupy a niche in this type of business. In addition, edible tableware completely eliminates the need for washing or disposal, while being a direct food product.

Are there risks? Of course, any type of business is fraught with risks and it is impossible to completely avoid them - no one can confidently guarantee you a certain level of income and complete success. One of the main risks of such a business is precisely the low demand for products, but, on the other hand, by filling the market with a wide range of finished products and conducting a high-quality advertising campaign, you can earn large sums of money.

How to open your own business

To start producing edible tableware, you need to decide what exactly you intend to produce and buy equipment. The easiest way is to choose those products for the production of which standard confectionery shop equipment is sufficient - for example, sweet cups made from flour. Costs in this case will be lower, since specific devices will not be required.

You will need to purchase:

As you can see, the total costs are quite low, and this despite the fact that the use of fairly expensive equipment is implied - if desired, they can be reduced.

But the matter will not be limited to these expenses - after all, you still need to find and rent premises, and you also need staff. Usually, in such production it is possible to get by with about ten employees, and a room of sufficient size is selected accordingly.

The staff consists of:

• designer;
• chemist and biologist (this can be one person);
• manager;
• accountant;
• employees directly involved in production and sales.

You will also need to spend money on raw materials - it all depends on your choice of what exactly you will produce. Based on these three items of expenses - wages, rent and purchase of materials, you can calculate the monthly expenses for maintaining production. They will vary greatly depending on its volume, but in any case, given the chosen business model, they are relatively low.

Another important nuance is documents. When registering as an individual entrepreneur, you will need to submit an application, as well as provide the tax office with a copy of your passport and a receipt for payment of the duty. When opening an LLC, you need an authorized capital of at least 10,000 rubles.

A permit from Rospotrebnadzor and a conclusion from the Sanitary and Epidemiological Station are also required. OKVED code 10, that is, production of food products, is most often used 10.89.9, “Production of other food products not included in other groups.” Depending on what kind of edible tableware will be produced, sometimes other classifiers may be required, for example, a separate code is needed for a confectionery product.

It is better to pay taxes according to a simplified scheme. There is not much reporting on it, and the rate is low. Standard - 6%, and when using the expense deduction scheme - 15%. In regions they can be reduced by up to 1 and 5%, respectively.

The main risk is the still low demand. It is not so serious for a small-scale business, but to minimize it, it is still advisable to conduct a large-scale advertising campaign. Moreover, there are such trump cards in hand as unusual and environmentally friendly edible tableware, ease of use. It is important to develop an attractive design.

How to make edible sugar glass

Edible sugar glass is one of the options for a comic performance; it’s easy to prank your friends with it. With some skill, you can make quite believable-looking objects from edible glass, for example, plates. If you pour sugar into pre-prepared molds, you can make some toys, for example, soldiers, pieces of jewelry and much more. In general, the range of uses for sugar glass is limited almost only by your imagination. Melted and then frozen sugar is difficult to distinguish from glass at first glance, because both substances have a crystalline structure. And you already know what crystals look like if you have already grown crystals. So, let's move on to the recipe for making edible sugar glass.

Edible Sugar Glass Recipe

To make edible glass you need to take a cup of sugar. We also need a frying pan, a baking sheet, baking parchment and a little butter. The parchment is greased with oil and placed in a cool place. Meanwhile, heat the sugar over low heat, stirring constantly. After some time, the sugar will thicken and turn into a viscous mass. If you add a little food coloring at this stage, then the edible glass will come out colored. Now is the time to take the parchment out of the refrigerator, place it on a baking sheet and carefully pour the melted sugar onto it. After the mass cools, it will harden and turn into a glass-like substance. This is edible sugar glass.

Do you know that?

At the dawn of cinema, the bottles that broke on the heads of artists in the frame were made of sugar.

Sugar glass video

You can also watch the glass preparation process on video. The video describes everything in great detail and clearly.

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How to make edible dishes?

The technology for producing edible tableware is not distinguished by complex operations, long diagrams and special recipes. First of all, you will need to decide what types of products you will produce.

As an example, you can start with the most popular at present and already popular in Russia - these are cups made of so-called “edible glass”, cups for hot drinks (widely used in the sale of tea and coffee), plates, bowls, bowls. In addition, you can make cutlery - forks and spoons, containers for main food - there can be a lot of ideas and manufacturing methods here, because you don’t have to be tied to existing recipes - it’s quite possible to create your own original type of such utensils.

How to make edible dishes with your own hands?

The cooking process consists of the following main steps:

• Preparation of the main ingredients, most often gelatin, agar-agar, flour, rice, syrups, spices, water are used for this;
• Preparation of additional elements - these can be special forms in which the mass brought to a liquid state will solidify in the required form - for example, gelatin cups are made in this way;
• Mixing ingredients and bringing them to a homogeneous or plastic state (in the form of a liquid, dough);
• Shaping and cooking if necessary. Heat treatment, as a rule, is used in the production of plates and bowls for first, second courses and snacks - they are brought to readiness by frying or processing in the oven or microwave;
• Forming and packaging.

Manufacturing technology

Today, there are several dozen types of technologies for preparing edible tableware, including coffee cups, ranging from handmade to complex production processes. In the early stages of business, you should use the simplest recipe:

1. From syrup. This technology is considered the simplest. To make it you will need cream of tartar, glucose syrup, water and sugar. Silicone molds are used as devices, into which a molten mass of mixed components is poured, and after it has completely hardened, it is removed.
2. From biscuit. Baked goods in the form of cups are coated inside with glaze, in this way they retain coffee.
3. From jelly. To make it you will need agar-agar (a substance from seaweed), flavoring and dye.
4. From Coca-Cola. The recipe consists of two components: gelatin and Coca-Cola.

To make cups from flour you will need:

• Wheat flour;
• egg yolks;
• butter;
• water;
• powdered sugar.

Manufacturing technology:

• knead the prepared ingredients into a dough;
• the resulting mass is placed in molds and placed in the refrigerator for ½ hour;
• the cooled products are placed in an oven heated to 190 °C;
• After 30 minutes, remove the cups from the oven and cover them inside with glaze made from powdered sugar and egg white.

According to consumers, coffee in edible cups has a richer taste.

Edible glasses

They were made using gelatin, corn syrup, sugar, natural oil, citric acid and natural dyes.

A total of six basic glass flavors have been patented:

• apple
• Coca-Cola (regular and cherry flavored)
• orange
• raspberries
• cherry

The glasses resemble very thick marmalade. Jelly glasses can be a good container for alcoholic drinks and ordinary mineral water - when they dissolve, they will add new taste sensations. You can also put ice cream, cream and dessert in them.

Gummy Shot Glasses

For example, Jelloware glasses made from gelatin contain a special substance: agar-agar. "Gummy Shot Glasses." A similar set of 9 glasses can be purchased for $15.

Legal registration of business

Do you need permission to open an edible tableware business?

A license for the production of edible tableware is not required, as is the case for the production of bakery and confectionery products. If you work from home, it is good to conclude agreements with catering outlets where your products will be supplied.

Which taxation system to choose for registering an edible tableware business?

The most popular tax system among representatives of medium and small businesses is the simplified tax system. Tax rates are lower here and reporting is easier. Since 2020, regions have the right to reduce the tax rate on income from 6% to 1%. And the “Income minus expenses” rate can be reduced from 15% to 5%.

Therefore, when registering, you need to submit an application to switch to a simplified system.

What documents are needed to open a business producing edible tableware?

First of all, you will need a package of documents for registration with the tax office. For individual entrepreneurs: application, copy of passport, receipt of payment of state duty. An LLC also requires a charter and an authorized capital of at least 10,000 rubles.

In addition, you will need permits from Rospotrebnadzor and a conclusion from the SES, which is required when opening any business related to food production. If you decide to open a serious business, it is better to contact lawyers.

Which OKVED code to indicate when registering a business producing edible tableware

Basic code OKVED 10 – Production of food products. You can focus on the OKVED code 10.89.9 - Production of other food products not included in other groups. You may also need other classifiers of economic activity, depending on what products you intend to produce. If these are flour plates or confectionery products, you need to select the appropriate OKVED codes for them.

Devices necessary for the production of edible tableware

One of the main issues in organizing a business is the name and quantity of equipment that will be required to produce products. What equipment is needed to make edible tableware?

There is no need to purchase special equipment and machines; you can get by with ordinary kitchen appliances and furniture. So, first of all, you will need a table, a refrigerator, an oven, a microwave oven, and an electric oven. If you want to make dishes using the latest technologies, you can purchase small machines made in Europe - they are used to make plates and bowls for food, the cost of such mini-lines does not exceed 20 thousand rubles.

Soup in a bowl of dough, British style

Cups are expected to appear on the menu of catering establishments under the KFC brand in early summer. The first batch of cups will be released in a limited edition so that experts can assess the level of popularity of the new product.

It also became known that the UK company Butt Foods treats clients of catering establishments with hot dishes, which are served in bread baked in a special oven.

Bread plate that can be heated in the microwave

Edible tableware is a new European trend. Designer Huck Wouters makes unusual edible tableware from vegetables and fruits.

In the process of making such edible plates and bowls, a special technology of drying and separating fibers is used. Such sets are intended for second courses - liquids will dissolve such a plate too quickly. So, there is no need to wash and clear the table - guests eat both the prepared food and the plate itself on which it was served.

Storage rules and packaging

Edible cups are packaged in the same way as other food products, in accordance with GOST. The shelf life of such containers is determined by the technology of their preparation and the components included in the recipe.

Starting a business producing edible tableware has many advantages, but along with them it is worth considering possible risks. The most important of them is a small customer base. In order to consistently receive good profits and gradually expand production, it is necessary to properly organize an advertising campaign. It is also necessary to ensure high quality of products. Finished products must be durable and prevent any deformation during operation.

How much money do you need to start a business?

Although foreign startups for the production of edible tableware started with 60 thousand dollars, to launch a small production of bread plates or jelly cups in Russia, several hundred thousand rubles will be enough.

The start-up capital will include renting premises, paperwork, purchasing equipment and ingredients, and staff salaries.

It is possible to start producing edible tableware at home, especially since it can be made by hand. For example, to make jelly cups you only need gelatin, fruit syrup and disposable cups.

The main thing here is to find customers to whom you will supply your products. You can try to negotiate with nearby restaurants and cafes.

Jelloware made from edible gelatin

These bright and tasty cups made of edible jelly were invented by female designers from New York. They used food-grade agar-agar, which is obtained from algae. This is a plant analogue of gelatin. To create a rich range, they used food coloring and added flavors to the composition.

Even if you don’t eat the glass, you can safely throw it into the flowerbed. It will be an excellent fertilizer for flowers

How much can you earn?

To the question of how much you can earn from such a business, no one will definitely answer you. The profitability of the production of edible tableware in our country varies significantly and is at the level of 7-15%.

In order for a business to progress successfully, it will be necessary to constantly invest certain amounts of money in advertising and other marketing ploys. In addition, the quality of the manufactured dishes must meet the basic requirements: edibility, ease of use, resistance to certain temperatures and minor physical impacts, in particular, the products should not be deformed during transportation and consumption of food from them. By complying with such requirements, be sure that a large number of consumers will want to buy edible tableware from your production, thereby bringing you a sufficient level of income.

Investments up to 50,000 rubles

Production of delicious dishes: advantages

Many people think about how realistic it is to invest their money in edible tableware as a business. In order to have a final answer to such an exciting question, you need to find out about all the advantages of the business that is built on the manufacture of this type of dishes.

The most important advantage is the safety and environmental friendliness of delicious dishes, especially if you use them for catering and buffet services or for picnics. Disposable tableware, which is usually used for such purposes, has become a big problem in the modern world, because this type of waste is most often not recycled and critically pollutes water, air and the world as a whole. Recycling of disposable tableware in the countries of the former USSR is at a very low level.

That is why the production and further sale of tableware that can be eaten will not be harmful to the environment even if it is thrown away. In this case, edible dishes will decompose in exactly the same way as other food products.

Another advantage of such a business is its low prevalence in Russia and post-Soviet countries. Basically, it is produced by cafes and restaurants only for their own use, and visitors are becoming increasingly interested in trying such dishes. Therefore, the demand for such business is growing.

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Bottled coffee - myth or reality

Iced coffee is firmly becoming fashionable - according to global giants, coffee shops Starbucks, JAB, Illy and other market participants, an increasing number of visitors prefer a fundamentally new offer - an iced drink - to traditional types. Baristas are increasingly preparing lattes, espressos and frappuccinos with the addition of ice, and the demand for such coffee does not decrease even with the onset of cold weather.

While canned and bottled coffee is most popular in the United States, Japan is approaching America in terms of sales. Since 2009, the consumption dynamics of such iced coffee have more than doubled. It is expected that in the coming years it will be able to significantly displace craft beer on the market.

Bottled coffee is already offered by such major players in the global beverage market as PepsiCo, Dr Pepper, the latter produces cold brew together with High Brew Coffee. Moreover, this project turned out to be so successful that within a year, sales of the bottled variety increased by more than 250%.