Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for creating and dispensing a dairy-based sparkling beverage are disclosed. Embodiments include creating a beverage mix comprised at least in part of milk and cream, sugar, and a flavor base. The beverage mix is carbonated, and placed into a pressurized container. In some embodiments, the beverage mix is nitrogenated and delivered from a tap. In other embodiments, the beverage mix is placed into individual consumer packages, which are pressurized with carbon dioxide. In still other embodiments, the individual consumer packages may further be pressurized with nitrogen.

Abstract: Frozen desserts contained in a microwave active packaging are disclosed. In some embodiments, the microwave active packaging includes a microwave active layer configured to selectively heat the contents of the microwave active packaging. The contents may include a first layer of frozen food, and one or more additional topping layers. When placed into a microwave, the microwave active layer causes the one or more additional topping layers to heat, while the first layer is maintained at or below a freezing temperature. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.