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The Bulgarian start-up aims to become a global leader in the edible cup industry, offering a sustainable solution to disposable plastic.
Miroslav Zapryanov, a young Bulgarian entrepreneur, introduced in 2010 a revolutionary idea in the coffee industry: an edible cup for hot drinks. This innovation led to the creation of the start-up Cupffee in 2014, with the launch of large-scale production in the industrial district of Plovdiv, which has become a major innovation center in the Balkans.
After obtaining the patent in 2018, Cupffee increased its production capacity in 2019 and moved to a larger, automated and digitized location in 2020.
This step allowed the company to produce in an even more sustainable and modern way, to meet the growing demand and establish partnerships with major international brands, including H&M, Ethiad, Reiffeisen Bank, Wall Street Journal, National Geographic, Bühler and Lavazza.
The cups produced by Cupffee are available in two volumes, 110 and 220 ml, and are made using six non-GMO plant materials, such as oat bran, wheat flour and sugar. Without the addition of dyes, preservatives or other additives, these cups are similar to crunchy waffles that retain their integrity for 40 minutes at a temperature of 85ºC and do not lose liquid for 12 hours... Full Article
