Smoothie Cups

This is an introduction to disposable plastic smoothie cups, the perfect food storage solution for smoothies, milkshakes, juices amongst other foods, the benefits, makeup of different plastic cups that Catering24 sells, their uses and different sizes that we stock. Our most popular cup is the 12oz smoothie cups (BN003) and 16oz smoothie cups (BM060).

There has been a contstant upwards trend when it comes to smoothies and milkshakes, they are both two sides of a coin when it comes to looking at the health benefits of both. Smoothies are made up of using predominantly fruit and vegetables combined with ice or milk. They have grown in popularity since the early 2000s picking up when smoothie blenders became an affordable kitchen accessory in the everyday household. Milkshakes however have been a common drink choice since the 50s. Mostly popular in everyday cafes and diners across the globe. Milkshakes comprise of using milk and ice cream with a wide variety of flavourings from the standard vanilla through to the recent invention of a freakshake which takes the normal milkshake to the next level by adding cream, sauces, and even cakes and biscuits added as a topping. Whichever drink your business decides to serve up, our clear plastic smoothie/milkshake cups are the staple product you need to be looking at.

These clear cups are not suitable for hot drinks. If you’re after kraft double wall paper cups for hot drinks checkout our cup category here.

What are smoothie cups?

Smoothie Cups are clear pla drinking cups are the perfect travel cup for cold drinks, iced coffees, milkshakes, slush and smoothies. These tumblers usually come with two options for lids. There’s domed lids which are perfect for drinks with whipped cream on them. Our domed lids come with or without a a straw slot lid. The flat lid is usually used with juice iced coffee cups.

Our smoothie cups are packed in stack lined cartons making it is to fill dispensers. We currently do not stock dispensers, so please check dimensions when ordering your smoothie/milkshake cups from us.

What is PET?

PET is referred to as virgin plastic which means it hasn’t been recycled from previously used plastic. PET smoothie cups are clear, strong and lightweight made by melting pellets with extermely high heat levels and forming using moulds. PET is the most common form of plastic when it comes to forming plastic containers such as salad containers, plastic water bottles and even tennis balls!

What a rPET?

rPET is referred to recycled plastic, rPET containers are considered a more sustainable eco-friendly material due to it’s recyclability. rPET plastic can be recycled and can also be melted down once used, and remoulded to create another new product. By using rPET plastic, we are able to minimise reduction in carbon emissions by up to 24%.

What makes a smoothie cup compostable?

The compostable smoothie cups made from PLA. These compostable smother and milkshake cups come in a range of different sizes. These clear plant-based, sustainable and renewable material.

Smoothie Cup Accessories

We have a range of milkshake and smoothie cup lids as well as a range of different straws ranging from paper straws to plastic, small bores to larger bores. We also stock a rPET one compartment insert that slots into the top of most of our smoothie cups, this allows you to store toppings and other dried foods separately without having the hassle of the customer carrying multiple pots or cups.

What are the different types of Smoothie Cup Lids?

There are a couple of different options when it comes to choose your lid for your smoothie cups. You don’t have to puchase lids when you wish to buy smoothie cold cups as they are sold separately. There are a few options when it comes to choosing the lids for your smoothie cups. Most of our cups fit all sizes range from 9oz to 20oz smoothie cups.

Flat Lid No Hole

A flat lid with no hole is perfect for a number of different uses, such as dessert or breakfast cups, this cup is clear and fits securely to the clear smoothie cups. Our flat lid no hole has a convenient lift tab to safely secure and remove from the smoothie cup.

Domed Lid with Hole

The domed lid with hole is the perfect lid straw option if you’re looking at producing smoothies and milkshakes on the go. The domed shape of this lid is perfect for adding creams and toppings to your milkshakes.

Domed Lid No Hole

Our domed lids are great for drinks in transit, they apply securing to the rim on the clear smoothie cups. A lot of our customers use these for juice cups, but there’s more to the cup and this lid than just liquid! You can use this combination to sell sweets such as pick n mix, popcorn or salad cups to be used as sides for main meals.

Flat Lid with Straw Slot Hole

Flat lids with straw slot holes are perfect for more liquid juices such as orange and other fruit juices that requires a straw slot.

How to clean smoothie cups?

We reccomend you do not clean as these are manufactured to be disposable and not reusable. However, if you wish to wash them before recycling, we would recommend a handwash. Our smoothie/milkshakes are not suitable to dishwashers, ovens or microwaves.

How to make a tropical smoothie peanut butter cup?

• 1 Banana

• Half a Mango

• 2 tbsp of Smooth Peanut Butter

• 2.5 cups of coconut or almond milk

• 1 cup of pineapple

  1. Blitz together in a blending jug and serve in a smoothie cup

What is the first ingredient in this recipe?

Banana

To view our full range of takeaway food packaging, disposable cups, paper napkins and tableware view our web page at catering24.co.uk. If you have any queries regarding our products, feel free to contact a member of our friendly customer services team on 0115 9444434. We offer free next day delivery on orders placed before 7pm over £100 ex VAT.