Dart

Food and beverage packaging for restaurants.

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About Dart

Dart is a global leader in foodservice packaging, specializing in disposable products that support convenient, on-the-go dining. Known for brands like Solo®, Dart provides reliable, large-scale solutions while continuously evolving to meet the changing needs of the industry.

Why Restaurants Choose Dart

Built for Speed: Designs that simplify service, minimize spills, and keep operations moving efficiently during peak hours.
One Source for Essentials: A comprehensive range of cups, containers, and lids that work seamlessly together, simplifying procurement.
Consistent Performance: Dependable quality and durability that can be relied upon shift after shift.
Sustainable Options: Innovative materials and products designed to reduce environmental impact without compromising performance.

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Products

Dart offers a wide range of beverage and food packaging for hot and cold items, including cups in multiple sizes, a variety of lid options, and containers suitable for all meal types, made from foam, paper, plastic, or fiber.

Beverage Packaging

Paper Hot Cups
Paper Cold Cups
Plastic Cold Cups

Food Packaging & Dinnerware

Polypropylene Hinged Containers
Compostable* Paper Dinnerware
TamperGuard TE/TR Snack Boxes
SafeSeal TE/TR Containers, Bowls, Snack Cups

Why Purchase Through Dining Alliance

Competitive Contract Pricing: Access exclusive negotiated rates that lower costs and protect profit margins.
Simplified Sourcing: Streamline your ordering process with vetted distributors and consolidated sourcing, reducing vendor management.
Reliable Availability: Benefit from programs designed to ensure consistent stock and minimize surprises.
Tailored Support: Receive dedicated account assistance and solutions customized to your specific operational needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can Dining Alliance help reduce packaging costs?

Dining Alliance lowers packaging spend through volume purchasing, negotiated contract pricing, and vendor consolidation. We analyze your usage patterns to recommend the right Dart food storage containers and SKUs (size, material, lid types) so you buy only what you need. Combined with inventory-management guidance and periodic reviews, these steps reduce per‑unit cost, waste, and rush-order premiums.

Which businesses benefit most from using Dart products?

Any foodservice operation that needs reliable disposable food storage containers benefits—quick‑service and full‑service restaurants, catering companies, food trucks, meal‑prep services, cafeterias, grocery deli departments, and institutional kitchens. Dart’s broad range of formats and sizes makes it easy to match containers to portioning, display, transport, and storage needs.

Do Dart products support takeout and delivery operations?

Yes. Dart offers leak‑resistant, stackable, tamper‑evident and sealable options designed for safe transport and secure delivery. Many products are optimized for microwaving, reheating, and maintaining temperature during transit—helpful for both short and longer‑distance deliveries. Dining Alliance can recommend the best Dart items for your delivery workflows and drivers.

What food packaging solutions does Dart provide?

Dart’s portfolio includes a wide selection of disposable food storage containers, clamshells, bowls, cups, soup/sauce containers, lids, portion cups, and cutlery—available in different materials (foam, plastic, paperboard and compostable/bioplastic options). This lets you choose solutions for dine‑in, takeout, catering, salad/bar items, hot soups, cold salads, and bulk food storage.

Are Dart containers suitable for hot and cold foods?

Many Dart containers are designed for both hot and cold applications, but suitability depends on the specific product and material. Some containers are microwave‑safe and heat‑resistant for hot entrees; others are designed for cold or frozen items and condensation resistance. Always check the product’s temperature and microwave ratings; Dining Alliance can help you pick containers matched to your hot/cold menu items.

Are Dart packaging solutions cost-effective for restaurants?

Yes—when you select the right product mix and leverage Dining Alliance buying power. Cost-effectiveness comes from matching container performance to use (reducing food loss and customer complaints), buying in appropriate volumes, and choosing reusable vs. disposable tradeoffs where applicable. Dining Alliance provides cost comparisons and ROI guidance so you can see savings beyond the unit price.