Summary
- Profile Type
- Business Offer
- POD Reference
- BOGB20230424014
- Term of Validity
- 24 April 2023 - 23 April 2025
- Company's Country
- United Kingdom
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement
- Targeted Countries
- All countries
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General information
- Short Summary
- UK SME developing a recyclable disposable hygienic surface mat made from biodegradable and impermeable paper which assists the elimination and spread of bacteria and germs, would like to collaborate with hospitals, restaurants, takeaway chains, retail companies, schools and aviation organisations to further develop product and support with routes to market envisaged via a license agreement and/or joint venture with investment.
- Full Description
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The portable foldaway surface mat is made up of an outer recyclable coated board carry case containing multiple disposable sheets of impermeable biodegradable paper. The whole product is recyclable in the paper recycling stream when finished with, and made from sustainable sources.
The idea came about when seeing young children eating snacks and dry food directly from dirty café tables and paper serviettes. This idea moved on as seeing it for older children and adults eating sandwiches and snacks in the same way or from paper sheets on dirty café/restaurant trays, and any outlet where food on the go is served. When one sheet is removed after use, it is peeled away to reveal a next clean sheet for use.
Airline tray tables have been proved to be one of the dirtiest areas on a plane. They are not routinely cleaned or sanitised, as turnaround time between flights is insufficient and limited, yet passengers continually eat from them as an unprotected surface. Train tables are the same. Many people who are unaware eat food in a café or fast food restaurant from a surface contaminated previously by using a dirty cloth and spray cleaner, being used from table to table, transferring all germs and debris for a cycle of table usage.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 the world we live in today has become more health and hygiene conscious. Coupled with the environmental issues of recycling and single use wastage of products containing plastics, the UK SME believes the concept of this product will fulfil the criteria for hygiene and sustainability and wish to bring this to market. Potential is there for the Health Care environment such as hospitals and care homes. The sustainability and recyclability elements of the product are equally as important as the hygiene benefits. The UK government is tackling the banning of plastic plates/cups/cutlery meaning this could be the perfect time to enter the market.
The UK SME sees the market opportunity as vast and varied. From parents carrying one in their bags, to travellers using on trains and planes, for retailers, fast food outlets, airport shops and as an “add on” for multi branding advertising. Any location where there is “food to go” is an opportunity for the product.
The company has had samples made by a food packaging company, but are not at the stage where they can manufacture, market or retail the disposable mat.
The UK SME is now seeking to collaborate with companies that are operating in food and drinks, hospitals, education and aviation sectors to help further test, trial and develop the mat and to help take it to market. This is envisaged via a license agreement for a value-added reseller that wishes to manufacture and use their own brand or a joint venture with private investment collaboration. - Advantages and Innovations
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- 100% Recyclable
- Made from impermeable bio degradable paper and board
- Fully Disposable
- Made from sustainable sources
- Can be used as an advertising opportunity, and/or complimentary item.
- Improves brand and customer image for organisations willing to adopt and use this - Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
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Desired Sectors:
- Food and Drink
- Education
- Health and Medical
- Aviation
- Retailers
Desired Applications:
- Restaurants
- Fast food outlets
- Airports
- Planes
- Schools and Universities
- Hospitals and Care Homes - Stage of Development
- Available for demonstration
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
- IPR status
- Secret know-how
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
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Aviation organisations wishing to sell or offer this via their own brand to passengers, as a marketing opportunity.
Licence agreement partner via a Value-Added Reseller (VAR).
Food and Beverage organisations – to trial and test in schools, restaurants, bars, pubs, cafes and takeaways which leads to orders and sales.
Joint Venture partner – investment, manufacture and routes to market under a separate newly formed company. - Type and Size of Partner
- SME 11-49
- SME 50 - 249
- R&D Institution
- Big company
- Other
- SME <=10
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement
Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 008003 - Nutrition and Health
- 08002002 - Food Microbiology / Toxicology / Quality Control
- 10003004 - Recycling, Recovery
- Market keywords
- 05007001 - Disposable products
- 07005006 - Other consumer services (including photo processing)
- 05007007 - Other medical/health related (not elsewhere classified)
- 07003002 - Health food
- 07001007 - Other leisure and recreational products and services
- Sector Groups Involved
- Agri-Food
- Health
- Targeted countries
- All countries