According to a survey by Heliograf, 72% of consumers always use soy with sushi, 56% of those prefer soy in fish droppers. The problem is those pesky tiny single-use plastic soy fish sauce are not recyclable, not compostable and litter our environment. An estimated 8 to 12 billion soy fish have been used since they were introduced in the 1950s. Finally banned in Hobart (Tasmania) and South Australia, we have got the perfect compostable and economical alternative that will replace the 3 to 4 plastic soy fish your customers usually grab with their takeaway.
- Type: Empty portion cup and lid
- Dimensions: 7cm x 5cm x 1.8cm
- Material: Plant pulp (bagasse, other plant fibres), food-safe wax
- Maximum volume: 12mL
- Fill lines (recommended serves): 8mL and 4mL fill lines
- Economical: instead of 3 fishes for 3 rolls, replace with only 1 dropper! Many venues opt to charge customers for extras or embed this price in the products
- Durability: Recommended to use within 48 hours of filling
- Disposal: Simply put Holy Carp in the compost or an organics bin (where accepted)
- Safety: No added PFAS, no added plastics or aqueous coatings
- Composting: AS 5810 Home Compostable certification (pending)
- Origin: Made in China
- Packaging Cups and lids are packed in separate paper sleeves
- Carton size: 1000pcs, 34 cm x 29 cm x 22 cm, 1.5kg
Case Study: Hobart, Tasmania by Heliograf
In 2020 the Hobart City Council banned single-use plastics for takeaway food. Local sushi venues quickly adapted, acting as a real-world experiment for plastic-free sushi, and giving Heliograf unique insight into customer needs, operational challenges, and packaging gaps. Holy Carp! is the evolution of their observations and insights from local stores and customers.
What they observed:
Portion cups with lids have emerged as the best balance of sustainable, compostable materials and operational needs. In Heliograf’s consumer survey, portion cups were the second most preferred option after fish droppers. However, consumers missed the ‘dropper’ function and charm of soy fish. Sachets were widely disliked by consumers.
