French manufacturer Parmentine is offering an alternative to sandwiches in the form of small potatoes in a cup that come with a dip in a variety of flavours.

The cup of pre-washed potatoes can be heated in the microwave and then eaten with the sauce provided in the lid on the go, with a fork integrated into the lid.

Greiner Packaging has manufactured the cups and lids. Its cardboard-plastic cup, the K3, is a practical and attractive option thanks to its cardboard wrap that reduces the heat from contact with the hot potatoes and allows consumption straight from the cup.

"The cardboard and plastic combination makes our K3 cups very popular," says Kenneth Boldog, sales director of K Europe. "The cups not only look and feel good, they also appeal to environmentally conscious consumers because of the reduced use of plastic."