FPCO CHUPA Launches New 'DishBull' and 'Hors d'oeuvre BOX' for the No-Serving-Required 'Individual Portion' Style

FPCO CHUPA Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo), a company engaged in the manufacture and sale of food containers, will launch new hors d'oeuvre containers, 'DishBull' and 'Hors d'oeuvre BOX', designed for the 'individual portion' style that requires no serving, in response to changing party and dining styles.

■ Development Background: The 'New Style' of Parties and Diversifying Needs

In recent years, the spread of teleworking and remote work has significantly changed our lifestyles and working styles. Consequently, the format of dining and parties has also seen changes. Replacing the traditional seated format for large groups, small, decentralized hors d'oeuvre formats in offices and meeting rooms are increasing, and flexible styles where participants can freely join and leave are becoming mainstream. Furthermore, with the establishment of hygiene awareness and the desire to avoid crowding, the method of serving food has shifted from the traditional 'centerpiece platter' style to a 'served in individual portions' style as the new standard. This has increased the demand for enjoying a variety of menus in small amounts. Focusing on these changes in the market environment, the company has developed products that achieve 'visual brilliance,' 'hygiene considerations,' and 'work efficiency.'

■ Product Overview

These products are hors d'oeuvre containers suitable for parties and catering. They are used by setting small bowls into the main body. By using small bowls, the dishes do not mix, maintaining a beautiful appearance, making them suitable for events and deliveries where visual impact is important. The design, with excellent strength and stability, provides peace of mind during transport.

■ Product Features

Users can choose the outer container according to their purpose and image.

■ DishBull: A plastic container. The lid uses Eco-APET material. *Eco-APET® is a container made from PET sheets produced from raw materials recycled from market-collected containers and PET bottles through FPCO's unique recycling process.

■ Hors d'oeuvre BOX: An integrated paper container. The back of the lid has a moisture-proof film specification.

■ 'DishBull' (Plastic: Multi-Solid / Eco-APET)

1. Anti-shift structure that prevents 'food collapse and shifting' during delivery. A structure was developed and adopted that makes the inner container itself resistant to shifting, assuming shaking and tilting during delivery. This suppresses lifting and shifting of the inner container, reducing the risk of food shifting or unintended mixing.

2. Can also be used as a 'plate menu.' In addition to being used with small bowls for individual portions, it can also be used as a plate menu without partitions. This allows for flexible use according to the purpose and serving scene.

3. Stable stacking is possible. The design is resistant to shifting even when tilted and can be stacked up to three tiers.

■ 'Hors d'oeuvre BOX' (Paper)

1. The lid can be cut off and served directly. The lid has perforations, allowing it to be separated from the main body and served directly on the table.

2. Design focused on texture and appearance. In addition to a glossy exterior, the inside features a black color that enhances the food. It achieves both visual beauty and functionality, resulting in a luxurious finish.

3. Space-saving storage due to paper construction. Because it is made of paper, it can be folded. This contributes to reducing storage space. It also leads to a reduction in plastic usage.

■ 'Small Bowls' (Common Inner Container) Supporting Diverse Menu Development

The inner small bowls are designed in a common size compatible with both the Hors d'oeuvre BOX and DishBull. They can be used flexibly according to the menu and purpose, accommodating various serving scenes. Colors can be selected according to the scene (in addition to a glamorous gold, a transparent version is also available). Balancing environmental consideration and transparency (transparent small bowls only). The transparent small bowls use Eco-APET® material, achieving both good visibility and sustainability.

■ Future Outlook

The company will continue to capture changes in lifestyles and social conditions, and continue to create containers that are demanded in the food scene at any given time. The company believes that supporting an environment where food can be provided safely through product development that combines practicality and convenience is also an important role. The company will continue to strive to provide stable quality and functionality while adapting to the changing food scene.

■ Company Overview

FPCO CHUPA Co., Ltd.
Location: Shinjuku Oak Tower 35F, 6-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-6035
Representative: President and Representative Director Mitsufumi Hirata
Established: October 1973
Business: Manufacture and sale of food containers. In addition to developing and supplying environmentally friendly containers for supermarkets and producers, the company aims to realize a sustainable society through its unique recycling technologies such as 'Tray-to-Tray' and 'Bottle-to-Transparent Container.'
▶ Official website: http://www.chupa.co.jp
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