Abstract: A method and a device for treating food and/or containers for holding food treats the food and/or containers in at least one treatment zone by a process liquid, wherein the process liquid is at least partially recirculated into the treatment zone or the treatment zones after completed treatment of the food and/or the containers. During continuous treatment at least some or all of the process liquid is used per time unit to form at least one stream of the process liquid, the formed stream is filtered by at least one membrane filtration system, and a filtered stream is at least partially fed back into an element holding and/or conducting the process liquid and/or into a treatment zone.

Abstract: A system for checking the authenticity of a product, according to which the product is provided with an identification, the information of which is read out by a detector and is transmitted to a database via an information network and is compared with information stored there, wherein a decision regarding the authenticity or inauthenticity of the product is generated as a result of the comparison and the result of this decision is signaled at the location of the product. The product is a packaged foodstuff and the detector is arranged in a refrigerator in which the product is placed. The invention also relates to a system for optically identifying from above products on a transparent shelf surface.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method for monitoring for specification conformity along a production sequence for the production of a plurality of container base bodies filled with an aqueous system with an aggregate-based production facility. Moreover, the present disclosure relates to a computer-readable storage medium which stores computer-executable commands, which, when executed by a computer device, cause the computer device to carry out a method according to the present disclosure. Finally, the present disclosure relates to quasi-continuous monitoring for specification conformity, along a production sequence for the production of a plurality of containers filled with an aqueous system, in some cases a beverage, in an aggregate-based production facility, in some cases a high-speed production facility.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods for operating a pasteurizing device for pasteurizing foods filled into sealed containers. The foods are treated in treatment zones by applying a tempered, aqueous treatment liquid to an exterior of the containers. The treatment liquid is re-supplied to at least one treatment zone for reuse via circulation circuit pipes of a circulation circuit. A partial flow of the treatment liquid is continuously removed from the circulation circuit and filtered by means of a membrane filtration means. Furthermore, a biocide is apportioned to the treatment liquid as process chemical, such that a concentration of the biocide does not exceed 0.4 mmol/L. In addition, a pH-regulating agent comprising at least one inorganic or organic acid is apportioned to the treatment liquid as process chemical, such that a pH value of the treatment liquid is set to a range from 3.5 to 7.0.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system (1) and a method for pasteurizing foods packed in closed containers (2). The containers (2) are supplied with a processing liquid (11) in at least one heating zone (5,6), at least one pasteurization zone (7, 8), and at least one cooling zone (9, 10). In order to cool and heat the processing liquid (11) as needed, a coolant (23) is cooled by means of a heat pump (22) in a cooling circuit (20), and a heating medium (33) is heated by means of the heat pump (22) in a heating circuit via a respective heat exchanger (19, 30) in each case. In order to provide cooling energy, the cooled coolant (23) is introduced into a lower end region of a cold buffer store (24), and in order to provide heating energy the heated heating medium (33) is introduced into an upper end region of a heat buffer store (35).

Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods for operating a pasteurizing device for pasteurizing foods filled into sealed containers. The foods are treated in treatment zones by applying a tempered, aqueous treatment liquid to an exterior of the containers. The treatment liquid is re-supplied to at least one treatment zone for reuse via circulation circuit pipes of a circulation circuit. At least one actual value of a concentration of at least one chemical substance contained in the treatment liquid and/or of at least one process chemical added and/or of at least one internal standard added is detected by means of at least one concentration measurement sensor at at least one measurement point. A concentration, in the treatment liquid, of the at least one contained chemical substance and/or of the at least one process chemical added is manipulated on the basis of a detected actual value.

Abstract: Sweetened beverages are produced with and/or substantially comprise mineral-rich water and one or more natural sweeteners. Further disclosed is the use of mineral-rich water in the production of sweetened beverages for enhancing sweet sensory impression or for enhancing sweetening power of natural sweeteners and/or for enhancing palatefulness in beverages sweetened with these natural sweeteners.

Abstract: A method and a device for treating and monitoring objects incorporating a metal material. The objects are treated with a treatment fluid in one or more treatment zone(s) and the treatment fluid is then removed from and/or dried on the objects. To provide constant quality monitoring, at least one portion of at least one object respectively is optically detected and calorimetrically evaluated. In this manner, discoloration of metal materials caused by the treatment can be promptly detected.

Abstract: A method operates a pasteurizing device and a pasteurizing device pasteurizes foodstuff in sealed containers. The pasteurizing device includes a treatment area configured for temperature treatment of the foodstuff in the containers with at least one heating zone, a conveying system for conveying the sealed containers filled with foodstuff through the treatment area and an irrigation device configured for dispensing a temperature-controlled process liquid into the at least one heating zone. The pasteurizing device further includes at least one feed device configured for introducing at least one treatment chemical for container-treatment in gaseous or aerosolized state into the treatment area.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system (1) and a method for pasteurizing foods packed in closed containers (2). The containers (2) are supplied with a processing liquid (11) in at least one heating zone (5,6), at least one pasteurization zone (7, 8), and at least one cooling zone (9, 10). In order to cool and heat the processing liquid (11) as needed, a coolant (23) is cooled by means of a heat pump (22) in a cooling circuit (20), and a heating medium (33) is heated by means of the heat pump (22) in a heating circuit via a respective heat exchanger (19, 30) in each case. In order to provide cooling energy, the cooled coolant (23) is introduced into a lower end region of a cold buffer store (24), and in order to provide heating energy the heated heating medium (33) is introduced into an upper end region of a heat buffer store (35).

Abstract: A pasteurizing plant includes at least two pasteurizing lines. A heating device of a heat pump is used to heat a heating liquid, and a cooling device of the heat pump is used to cool a cooling liquid. Based on heating and/or cooling demand in the pasteurizing lines, the heated heating liquid and/or the cooled cooling liquid each are used to heat respectively cool process liquid of the pasteurizing lines. A method operates the pasteurizing plant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of operating a pasteurization plant whereby containers filled with food products and closed are treated with a tempered aqueous process liquid in one or more treatment zone(s). At least a part of the process liquid is circulated around the treatment zone(s) for reuse in at least one recirculation loop. A partial quantity of the process liquid circulated in the at least one recirculation loop is removed and fed to a cleaning device comprising a membrane filtration device. A flow rate through the membrane filtration device is continuously monitored by means of a sensor device. A volumetric flow through the membrane filtration device is influenced by adjusting a flow regulating position of at least one adjustable flow regulating means. The at least one partial flow is then returned to a recirculation loop or a treatment zone again.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pasteurization plant and a method of operating a pasteurization plant. During operation of the pasteurization plant, a tempered process liquid is applied to containers filled with food products in one or more treatment zone(s). At least a part of the process liquid is fed back to the treatment zone(s) for reuse in at least one recirculation loop. At least a partial quantity of a volumetric flow of the process liquid fed per unit of time via the at least one recirculation loop is diverted to create at least one partial flow, circulated through at least one cleaning device and then returned to a recirculation loop or a treatment zone again. The at least one cleaning device comprises a membrane filtration device and an ion exchange device.

Abstract: A method and a device for treating and monitoring objects incorporating a metal material. The objects are treated with a treatment fluid in one or more treatment zone(s) and the treatment fluid is then removed from and/or dried on the objects. To provide constant quality monitoring, at least one portion of at least one object respectively is optically detected and calorimetrically evaluated. In this manner, discoloration of metal materials caused by the treatment can be promptly detected.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for treating foods and/or containers for holding foods. The foods and/or containers (2) are treated in at least one treatment zone (4) by a process liquid (3), wherein the process liquid (3) is at least partially recirculated into the treatment zone (4) or the treatment zones (4) after completed treatment of the foods and/or the containers (2). It is provided herein that during continuous treatment at least some or all of the process liquid (3) is used per time unit to form at least one stream (20) of the process liquid (3), the formed stream (20) is filtered by at least one membrane filtration system (19), and a filtered stream (46) is at least partially fed back into an element (8) holding and/or conducting the process liquid (3) and/or into a treatment zone (4).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for treating foods and/or containers for holding foods. The foods and/or containers are treated in at least one treatment zone by a process liquid, wherein the process liquid is at least partially recirculated into the treatment zone or the treatment zones after completed treatment of the foods and/or the containers. At least one membrane filtration system and at least one UV irradiation apparatus are provided for cleaning and sterilisation of the process liquid.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a container lid, comprising a lid surface having an area for an outlet opening that is defined by a circumferential edge, a lifting tab for opening the area, said lifting tab being fastened to a top side of the lid surface by a fastening means, possibly in the form of a rivet. The lid surface has a first locking element protruding from the lid surface or protruding into the lid surface, wherein the lifting tab has a second locking element that interacts with the first locking element such that a rotation of the lifting tab about the fastening means is prevented. The fastening means is configured to interact with element and/or the second locking element such that a rotation of the fastening means is prevented. The disclosure further comprises a container and a method for producing a container lid.

Abstract: An automatic sliding door system includes a door frame having a first end and an opposite second end, configured and adapted for placement at a housing of a cooler; an at least three-parting door connected to the door frame, the at least three-part door including a first door part, a second door part and a third door part, each door part slidably connected to the door frame and in some cases each door part having a rectangular shape; and at least one drive element configured and adapted for moving the first, second and/or third door part. The present disclosure also relates to a cooler with such an automatic sliding door system.

Abstract: This invention relates to a base for a plastic bottle, especially for beverages under pressure, comprising an annular heel (6) which preferably is integral with the side wall (2) of the bottle, and a concave section (7) that is surrounded by, and integral with, the heel (6), wherein the concave section (7) comprises reinforcing elements arranged in a star pattern and increasing its rigidity, wherein the reinforcing elements are formed by convex areas (9) of the concave section (7) and the concave section (7) including the convex area (9) have essentially the same wall thickness.

Abstract: A container (1), such as a drink container, comprises a body (2) for accommodating fluids, a bottom (10), a side wall (12), a body opening (28), and a first connecting element (32). A fluid-tight closing unit (30) is connectable to the first connecting element (32) in a fluid-tight manner and has a region where a fluid passage to the body can be provided. A mouthpiece module (24) comprises a mouthpiece (26), a fluid line (34), and a unit (36) for creating a fluid passage to the body in the region. By way of a guiding unit, the fluid line (34) and the unit (36) can be transferred from a distance from the region to a position in which a fluid passage through the closing unit (30) and, by way of the fluid line (34), a connection between the body (2) and the mouthpiece (26), is created.