The present invention provides devices for real-time, continuous, detection of spoilage and freshness of food products.

A convertible pallet alternately displays and ships/transports associated product received thereon is disclosed herein. The pallet includes a substantially planar support member for receiving the associated product thereon. At least first and second wheels are mounted to the pallet. A convertible support surface is movably mounted to the pallet, the convertible support surface having (i) a first position where the convertible support surface receives loads imposed on the upper surface and transfers the loads directly to an associated surface, and (ii) a second position where the wheels extend outwardly from the lower surface for engagement with the associated surface so that loads imposed on the upper surface are transferred to the associated surface through the wheels and for converting the pallet into a movable cart.

A convertible pallet alternately displays and ships/transports associated product received thereon is disclosed herein. The pallet includes a substantially planar support member for receiving the associated product thereon. At least first and second wheels are mounted to the pallet. A convertible support surface is movably mounted to the pallet, the convertible support surface having (i) a first position where the convertible support surface receives loads imposed on the upper surface and transfers the loads directly to an associated surface, and (ii) a second position where the wheels extend outwardly from the lower surface for engagement with the associated surface so that loads imposed on the upper surface are transferred to the associated surface through the wheels and for converting the pallet into a movable cart.

Disclosed herein are cultured milk product compositions that comprise protein, lipid, and oligosaccharide components at concentrations that mimic and/or are substantially similar to bovine milk. The cultured milk product compositions include one or more milk components produced in vitro and/or ex vivo from cultured bovine mammary cells.

Disclosed herein are cultured milk product compositions that comprise protein, lipid, and oligosaccharide components at concentrations that mimic and/or are substantially similar to bovine milk. The cultured milk product compositions include one or more milk components produced in vitro and/or ex vivo from cultured bovine mammary cells.

The present invention provides a reinforcement ring (10) for capsules for obtaining beverages, for example espresso coffee, comprising a side wall (1) and a flat surface, preferably having a uniform thickness (2), protruding from the side wall (1), wherein the side wall (1) and the protruding flat surface (2) are made in a single body and wherein the side wall (1) comprises reduced thickness areas (3), so as to reduce the total amount of material used for the production of the ring. A capsule for obtaining beverages comprising such a reinforcement ring (10) is also provided.

A lid assembly includes a lid body and a lid body insert. The lid body includes an insert-receiving depression and a channel-guiding protuberance. The channel-guiding protuberance is formed at an upper depression surface of the insert-receiving depression. The insert-receiving depression is outfitted with a primary liquid outlet for enabling liquid egression therethrough. The lid body insert is receivable in the insert-receiving depression and includes a protuberance-receiving channel and a secondary liquid outlet. The protuberance-receiving channel receives the channel-guiding protuberance when the lid body insert is received in the insert-receiving depression. The lid body insert is rotatable intermediate first and second closed lid positions. The secondary liquid outlet is positionable in superior adjacency to the primary liquid outlet when in an open lid position for enabling liquid egression via both the primary and secondary liquid outlets. A lid assembly system and associated methodology is further contemplated.

The present invention relates to a can made essentially of plastic and containing a sterile beverage. The can includes a receptacle having a cylindrical body and an upper portion provided with an opening. The opening in the receptacle is hermetically sealed with a closure made of a metal and plastics composite. A cap comprising a cylindrical side wall and a piercing device is attached to the receptacle. Preferably, the cap comprises a re-closable lid. The receptacle-and-cap assembly have the appearance of a can.

The present invention relates to a can made essentially of plastic and containing a sterile beverage. The can includes a receptacle having a cylindrical body and an upper portion provided with an opening. The opening in the receptacle is hermetically sealed with a closure made of a metal and plastics composite. A cap comprising a cylindrical side wall and a piercing device is attached to the receptacle. Preferably, the cap comprises a re-closable lid. The receptacle-and-cap assembly have the appearance of a can.

A drinking container comprises a vessel; a cap, atop the vessel; a lid; and a hinge located proximate a rear of the lid and interconnecting the cap to the lid, to allow the lid to pivot on the cap between a closed and open position. A locking tab is at the front of the lid that engages with an inner surface of the cap, to retain the lid in the closed position. A first abutment surface is on the cap and a second abutment surface is on the lid. The first and second abutment surfaces are arranged to contact with each other as the lid is pivoted from the open position to the closed position. Contact of the first and second abutment surfaces urges the lid and the tab forward as the lid is pivoted to the closed position.