Find the Ideal Program for Your Operation

From take-out containers to coffee cups, your disposable products play a key role in ensuring cleanliness, convenience, and customer satisfaction. However, with so many options available, how do you choose the right disposables that align with your business needs and sustainability goals?

Foodbuy Hospitality shares advice from our Category Development Team.

Focus on Functionality and Durability

There are many disposable products to choose from. It’s best to start your decision making by determining which options will stand up to heavy use. That means prioritizing durability.

If your focus is on providing steaming hot coffee or to-go meals, you’ll want to look for high-heat-resistant options. If you offer food delivery services, you’ll want stackable containers for safe deliveries. No matter what business needs you have, there are durable disposable products that will fulfill them.

Explore Business Use Cases

The disposable products you choose can have an impact on guest experience. You’ll want to focus on finding the right fit for your business. For example:

               In an upscale resort restaurant, disposable cutlery that mimics look of silverware provides an elevated feel.

               At your hotel breakfast bar, offering tops for juice cups can be more convenient for guests on the go.

               At a park or theater, you’ll want snack containers that are easy to carry as guests explore your property.            

While these may feel like small details, they can make a big difference to guests. That’s why it’s important to consider the guest experience at every turn.

Consider Sustainability Goals

Sustainability is a big topic within the disposable products category. You may need to identify products that are most compliant with your business’s environmental goals. For example, while plastic-lined paper containers can have a lower carbon impact, they’re also non-recyclable or compostable, increasing the materials you send to landfills.

Another aspect to sustainable disposable products is making sure that you give guests the ability to sustainably dispose of items. Offering recyclable or compostable products without providing bins for composting or recycling means that those same items will still end up in a landfill. It’s important to choose an option that your business can support.

Cost and Vendor Partnerships

Finding options that are suitable quality and cost-effective is crucial. Consider partnering with group purchasing organizations (GPOs) like Foodbuy Hospitality to leverage bulk discounts and access a wider range of options without compromising on quality.

Foodbuy Hospitality works with a wide range of suppliers across the supplies, equipment, and services category. Backed by $35 billion in buying power, we’re able to leverage competitive programs and provide industry-specific guidance on purchasing. Become a Member today to take advantage of our disposable programs.