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# Grain-Based Edible Cutlery
The All-Natural IncrEdible Spoon is a Delicious Alternative to Plastic

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-12-27 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incredible-edible-cutlery
References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/news/2019/elevator-talk-planeteers-edible-cutlery-aims-to-reduce-plastic-pollution) & [incrediblespoon](https://www.incrediblespoon.com/)

To cut down on the amount of waste they create, many consumers are making the switch to [reusable utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lollo) and companies like Planeteer are developing innovative, plastic-free and all-natural products like [edible cultery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-good-thing-bars). The IncrEdible utensils are capable of staying firm for 25 minutes in hot soups and 45 minutes in ice cream, and are offered in two sizes and eight flavors. The base ingredients of the spoon-shaped cutlery designs include wheat, oats, corn, chickpeas and barley, plus a few additional ingredients like cocoa, mint and pepper to create specific flavors that help to elevate familiar eating experiences.

These eco-friendly edible utensils have the potential to help cut down on [single-use plastic waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verigreen-plus) by offering a solution that can completely disappear after a snack or meal has been enjoyed.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.5/10
- Popularity: 73% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Edible Cutlery:** Food-based cutlery is a growing trend due to increasing concerns about plastic waste, providing opportunities for food companies to create sustainable and innovative alternatives.
- **All-natural Products:** Consumers are seeking natural and sustainable alternatives to plastic, creating opportunities for companies to develop new and innovative products that align with this trend.
- **Sustainable Packaging:** Packaging solutions that are environmentally friendly and biodegradable are in demand, providing opportunities for companies to innovate and create new products that meet this need.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can explore the development of food-based cutlery as an alternative to plastic, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers.
- **Packaging:** Packaging companies can create sustainable and biodegradable packaging options as an alternative solution to traditional plastic packaging, aligning with the trend towards eco-friendly products.
- **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can adopt eco-friendly practices such as using edible cutlery as an effective and innovative way to reduce plastic waste while enhancing the customer experience.

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