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Zero-Waste Banana Ice Creams

Keep Banana Turns Overripe Bananas into Vegan Soft-Serve Ice Cream

— July 7, 2022 — Lifestyle
In Munich, Keep Banana uses overripe bananas and turn them into soft serve zero waste ice cream.

In grocery stores, many bananas get thrown out at the sign of spots and bruises as a result of shoppers leaving them on the shelf. This makes them the most wasteful fruits, which contributes to the massive amount of food waste across the globe. Keep Banana was created by two brothers to tackle the issue after they discovered a way to repurpose overripe bananas. The solution was using them to create delicious gluten-free vegan soft serve ice cream, using a mixture of oat milk and dates.

Not only is it zero waste ice cream, but it is also gluten-free and vegan. In addition to classic banana, the ice creams come in various flavors and optional toppings and sauces, which are made from other overripe fruits. A perfect way to enjoy a healthy dessert guilt-free, Keep Banana is a feel-good choice for eco-conscious consumers.

Image Credit: Keep Banana
Trend Themes
1. Zero-waste Food - Creating new products or repurposing food waste into usable and sellable goods has huge disruptive innovation opportunities.
2. Alternative Desserts - Alternative ice creams and desserts made from unconventional ingredients can attract niche consumers and open up new market segments.
3. Eco-friendly Packaging - Using sustainable packaging for food products can reduce waste and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Repurposing food waste and introducing new alternatives to classic desserts can disrupt the food and beverage industry.
2. Sustainable Packaging - Creating innovative green packaging options can disrupt traditional packaging industries.
3. Vegan and Gluten-free Foods - Promoting products as vegan, gluten-free and eco-friendly can disrupt the traditional dairy and meat industry and appeal to niche segments.
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