A method for hot-filling and sterilizing laminated packages, comprising a pre-heating step, a hot-filling and sterilizing step, a holding step, and a rapid cooling step. The pre-heating step is to perform high-temp-short-time sterilization and to keep the product at the controlled temperature within the first-time interval. The hot-filling sterilization step is to fill up the laminated package with the product after sterilization. The package is sealed and sterilized by the heat from the product. The holding step is to keep the laminated package and the product at an effective sterilization temperature within the second time interval and to achieve the safety standard of sufficient sterilization. The rapid cooling step is to rapidly cool down the filled package within the third time interval and to prevent the product from deteriorating due to overheating. A device utilizing the aforementioned method is also provided.

A plastic container comprises an upper portion including a finish defining an opening into the container, a lower portion including a base defining a standing surface, a sidewall extending between the upper portion and the lower portion, the sidewall defining a longitudinal axis, and at least one substantially transversely-oriented pressure panel located in the lower portion. The pressure panel is movable between an outwardly-inclined position and an inwardly-inclined position to compensate for a change of pressure inside the container. The standing surface defines a standing plane, and the entire pressure panel is located between the standing plane and the upper portion of the container when the pressure panel is in the outwardly-inclined position.

A plastic container comprises an upper portion including a finish defining an opening into the container, a lower portion including a base defining a standing surface, a sidewall extending between the upper portion and the lower portion, the sidewall defining a longitudinal axis, and at least one substantially transversely-oriented pressure panel located in the lower portion. The pressure panel is movable between an outwardly-inclined position and an inwardly-inclined position to compensate for a change of pressure inside the container. The standing surface defines a standing plane, and the entire pressure panel is located between the standing plane and the upper portion of the container when the pressure panel is in the outwardly-inclined position.

An apparatus comprises a shrink tunnel for use in a production system for the production of packaging units from packaging materials filled with a product and having shrink film shrunk thereon, the shrink tunnel comprising a tunnel zone, heating means for application of heat to shrink the shrink film onto packaging units moved through the tunnel zone, the tunnel zone being maintained at a tunnel temperature equal to a target operating temperature, wherein the tunnel has an operating mode and a standby mode, wherein heat output during the standby mode is less than heat output during the operating mode, and wherein the standby mode is triggered by at least one of a time control and a signal control.

A cartridge set including: a plurality of cartridges; a plurality of holders, each of which has an upper end externally fitted to the outer peripheral surface of each of the cartridges, and has a lower end face whose outer diameter is greater than the outer diameter of the outer peripheral surface of the cartridge; a supporting plate that has a plurality of through-holes, each of which has an inner diameter greater than the outer diameter of the outer peripheral surface of the cartridge and has each of the plurality of cartridges inserted therethrough; a storage box that stores the supporting plate therein; and a lid member that blocks an upper end opening of the storage box.

The present invention describes an apparatus or system for extending shelf life of biological soft tissue, the apparatus includes a holding means; means for introducing one or more cell protecting agents into the extracellular and intracellular space of the biological soft tissue; means for rinsing and means for extended cold storage intended for preservation. Moreover, the present invention also relates to a method for extending shelf life of biological soft tissue, the method includes the steps of introducing one or more cell protecting agents into the extracellular and intracellular space of the biological soft tissue; and extended cold storing of the biological soft tissue intended for preservation of the same; and wherein the method also includes rinsing the biological soft tissue before or after the introducing of one or more cell protecting agents into the extracellular and intracellular space of the biological soft tissue.

An edible and dissolvable pod containing a powder enclosed by a film. The pod is an edible and dissolvable pod configured to dissolve in water or other liquids. The pod includes a dissolvable film of food grade ingredients that dissolves quickly in hot or cold water. When the film from the pod dissolves in the water, then the supplement is free to mix with the water to create a nutritional beverage designed for post workouts. The pod is formed with a lower panel forming a cavity for receiving the powder and covered by an upper panel. The powder defines a pH sufficient to prevent degradation of the film.

Method for processing hot-filled plastic containers are provided. In some embodiments, the method may include hot-filling a plastic container, sealing the container, and conveying the sealed container, each with an inner annular wall and a push-up portion in a first position. In some embodiments, the method may further include creating a vacuum pressure in the hot-filled and sealed container and repositioning the push-up portion from the first position to a second position under a mechanical force.

The present disclosure relates to a method for producing pulp-containing juice, which may produce pulp-containing juice without loss of nutrients while maintaining the flavor and color of a raw material. The method includes squeezing raw material for juice to obtain juice and sterilizing the juice by non-thermal high-pressure processing. Thus, the method may inactivate microorganisms or enzymes, maintain the quality of the juice in a fresh state, and prevent the flavor and nutrients of the raw material from being lost by high-temperature sterilization. In addition, through a quick freezing process, it is possible to prevent the layer separation phenomenon from occurring, prevent the nutrients from being destroyed by temperature changes, and maintain the uniform color of the pulp-containing juice even without using a colorant. A user can conveniently drink the pulp-containing juice produced by this method while feeling the flavor of the fruit thereof without loss of nutrients.

A method of processing a plastic container to increase internal pressure including blow-molding the container to comprise an invertible panel in the base and a standing ring, hot filling and sealing the container, feeding the container into an apparatus with a holding device and forcing a volume reduction and pressure increase into the container, and stacking the containers in bulk pallets on top of one another to increase top load and create a positive pressure within the distribution load of containers.