Bamboo, Sugarcane and PLA Dessert and Shake Cups Brisbane

For ice-cream, dessert and tasting cups delivered to Brisbane, the 5oz Cold Cups – BIOPBS Coated Ice-cream (Carton of 1000) at $0.09 each and the 8oz Cold Cups – BIOPBS Coated Ice-cream (Carton of 1000) at $0.09 each cover most scoop and sample serves. For bigger desserts there is a 12oz sugarcane cup, and for shakes there are clear PLA and aqueous-coated paper cold cups, with delivery in 3–5 business days to capital cities.

If you searched for biodegradable cups, the useful check is what each cup is actually made from. This guide lists the material of every cup exactly as it appears in our catalogue (bamboo fibre with a BioPBS coating, sugarcane, PLA, or paper with an aqueous coating), so you can compare like with like. Check each product page for disposal details before making any claim on your own menu. For hot coffee cups, see our guide to compostable coffee cups in Australia.

Key takeaways

• The 5oz and 8oz ice-cream cups are bamboo fibre with a BioPBS coating, brown, sold in cartons of 1000.
• The 12oz Sugarcane Coffee Cups (Carton of 400) are white, made from sugarcane, at $82.79 per carton, $0.21 each.
• For shakes, choose clear PLA cups (500ml or 600ml) to show the drink, or aqueous-coated paper cold cups from 16oz to 24oz.
• Carry trays come in egg board (4 cups) and corrugated (4 cells) for orders of several drinks or desserts.
• There is no minimum order, all orders are prepaid online.

Which cups suit ice-cream scoops and tasting samples?

The 5oz and 8oz BioPBS-coated ice-cream cups are the two to start with: the 5oz suits a single scoop or a tasting serve, and the 8oz suits a double scoop or a dessert with toppings. Both are made from bamboo fibre with a BioPBS coating, are brown, and come in cartons of 1000.

The 5oz Cold Cups – BIOPBS Coated Ice-cream (Carton of 1000) is $89.82 per carton, which works out at $0.09 each. That per-item price makes it a practical choice for handing out samples at a gelato counter or market stall.

The 8oz Cold Cups – BIOPBS Coated Ice-cream (Carton of 1000) is $106.64 per carton, or $0.11 each. Pairing the 5oz and 8oz keeps the look consistent, as both share the same material and brown colour.

Neither ice-cream cup is listed for custom printing, so if branding matters, plan on stickers, or look at the clear PLA cups below, which can be printed.

Where does the 12oz sugarcane cup fit on a dessert menu?

The 12oz Sugarcane Coffee Cups (Carton of 400) give you a larger white cup made from sugarcane, at $82.79 per carton or $0.21 each. Although it sits in the coffee cup range, its size makes it an option for bigger dessert serves such as layered puddings or fruit salad cups.

The white cup sits well next to the brown ice-cream cups if you want to separate a premium dessert line from scoops. The carton of 400 is smaller than the 1000-cup cartons, which suits a venue trialling a new dessert before committing to more stock.

Which cold cups work for shakes and thickshakes?

For shakes, the choice is between clear PLA cups that show off the drink and coloured aqueous-coated paper cold cups. Clear PLA is the pick when the layers, whipped cream or colour of a shake are part of the sale; aqueous-coated paper suits venues that want an opaque cup at a lower per-item price.

Clear PLA options:

• PLA Cold Cups – Clear 500ml (Carton of 1000) – 95x125mm, $218.67 per carton, $0.22 each.
• PLA Cold Cups – Clear 600ml (Carton of 1000) – 95x140mm, $255.30 per carton, $0.26 each.

Both clear PLA cups are available for custom printing with your logo (see custom printing).

Aqueous-coated paper options:

• 16oz Aqueous Coated Cold Cups (Carton of 1000) – orange, $125.18 per carton, $0.13 each.
• 22oz Aqueous Coated Cold Cups (Carton of 1000) – green, $152.45 per carton, $0.15 each.
• 24oz Aqueous Coated Cold Cups (Carton of 500) – blue, $91.57 per carton, $0.18 each.

The 16oz paper cup is the lowest per-item price in this group at $0.10 each, so it suits a high-volume regular shake. Step up to 22oz or 24oz for large thickshakes. If iced coffee is also on your menu, our guide to the iced coffee takeaway cup covers that side of the cold range.

How do customers carry several cups at once?

Use a carry tray: the egg board tray holds 4 cups, and the corrugated holder has 4 cells. Trays matter most for family orders of shakes and sundaes.

• Coffee Cups – 4 Egg Board Carry Tray (Carton of 300) – recycled paper, 225x225x50mm, $46.18 per carton, $0.15 each.
• Corrugated Coffee Cups – 4 Cell Holder (Carton of 100) – corrugated, 175x290x38mm, $16.53 per carton, $0.17 each.

The egg board tray comes in a carton of 300 for a busy counter; the corrugated holder comes in a carton of 100, a smaller first order.

How do the prices compare?

Products are sold by the carton; each product page shows carton price and price per item.

Which one should I buy?

Match the cup to the serve rather than buying one size for everything:

• Gelato bar or ice-cream shop: the 5oz Cold Cups – BIOPBS Coated Ice-cream (Carton of 1000) for single scoops and tastings, plus the 8oz Cold Cups – BIOPBS Coated Ice-cream (Carton of 1000) for doubles.
• Dessert bar or café with a dessert cabinet: the 12oz Sugarcane Coffee Cups (Carton of 400) for larger plated-style desserts to go.
• Shake shop or burger bar: the PLA Cold Cups – Clear 500ml (Carton of 1000) if you want the shake on show and your logo printed, or the 16oz Aqueous Coated Cold Cups (Carton of 1000) for a lower per-item price.
• Food truck or market stall: the 5oz ice-cream cup for samples and the Corrugated Coffee Cups – 4 Cell Holder (Carton of 100) for multi-cup orders.
• Busy counter with family orders: the Coffee Cups – 4 Egg Board Carry Tray (Carton of 300).

If you are building a wider list of packaging by venue type, our eco friendly packaging supplies checklist is organised by venue type. You can also browse the full coffee cups range.

Ordering is by the carton, with no minimum order. Delivery is a flat fee set by your postcode, and free once an order passes a set amount; checkout shows the exact cost, and today's rates are on the shipping page. Delivery takes 3–5 business days to capital cities and 4–6 business days regional. All orders are prepaid online. Damaged or faulty items are replaced or refunded free; unopened stock cartons can be returned within 7 days of delivery (10% restocking fee, return delivery at your cost). If you know what you need, use the quick order page.

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