Abstract: A process is provided for the mixing of one or more concentrates in a machine, wherein one or more concentrates and/or one or more diluents are mixed together in a mixing chamber; and the product is dispensed from said machine into a storage container. A machine is also provided for the mixing of one or more concentrates, wherein said machine comprises one or more diluent sources and one or more concentrate sources, said diluent and concentrate sources being in fluid communication with one or more mixing chambers. Further, a process is provided for the simultaneous multiple mixing and dispensing of a plurality of products employing a machine comprising one or more diluent sources and one or more concentrate sources, said diluent and concentrate sources being in fluid communication with a plurality of mixing chambers.

Abstract: A process is provided for the mixing of one or more concentrates in a machine, wherein one or more concentrates and/or one or more diluents are mixed together in a mixing chamber; and the product is dispensed from said machine into a storage container. A machine is also provided for the mixing of one or more concentrates, wherein said machine comprises one or more diluent sources and one or more concentrate sources, said diluent and concentrate sources being in fluid communication with one or more mixing chambers. Further, a process is provided for the simultaneous multiple mixing and dispensing of a plurality of products employing a machine comprising one or more diluent sources and one or more concentrate sources, said diluent and concentrate sources being in fluid communication with a plurality of mixing chambers.

Abstract: A device is provided for the mixing of one or more concentrates and/or diluents at an interface between a container and a filling head as the container is filled using said filling head. In one embodiment, the process includes engaging said filling head and a fill aperture of said container so as to provide a direct path from said filling machine to the interior of the container; passing one or more concentrates and/or diluents to said filling head component, so as to mix said concentrate(s) and/or diluent(s); and passing the product thereby mixed at said interface to the interior of the container; and devices for use therein.

Abstract: A process is provided for the mixing of one or more concentrates in a machine, wherein one or more concentrates and/or one or more diluents are mixed together in a mixing chamber; and the product is dispensed from said machine into a storage container. A machine is also provided for the mixing of one or more concentrates, wherein said machine comprises one or more diluent sources and one or more concentrate sources, said diluent and concentrate sources being in fluid communication with one or more mixing chambers. Further, a process is provided for the simultaneous multiple mixing and dispensing of a plurality of products employing a machine comprising one or more diluent sources and one or more concentrate sources, said diluent and concentrate sources being in fluid communication with a plurality of mixing chambers.

Abstract: An enclosed container is provided comprising at least one first aperture, the first aperture(s) being provided with a first closure means and through which the contents of said container may be dispensed upon at least partial removal or opening of said first closure means, and at least one second aperture which is independent of at least one of said first aperture(s), the or each second aperture being provided with a second closure means and through which second aperture or apertures the container may be at least partially filled upon at least partial removal or opening of one or more of said second closure means. A process is also provided for filling a container which comprises positioning said container in a vending system which is provided with a dispensing means, in such an orientation and position that said dispensing means and said fill aperture are in engagement with one another.

Abstract: An enclosed container is provided comprising at least one first aperture, the first aperture(s) being provided with a first closure means and through which the contents of said container may be dispensed upon at least partial removal or opening of said first closure means, and at least one second aperture which is independent of at least one of said first aperture(s), the or each second aperture being provided with a second closure means and through which second aperture or apertures the container may be at least partially filled upon at least partial removal or opening of one or more of said second closure means. A process is also provided for filling a container which comprises positioning said container in a vending system which is provided with a dispensing means, in such an orientation and position that said dispensing means and said fill aperture are in engagement with one another.

Abstract: A process is provided for filling an at least partially collapsible container comprising one or more fill and/or dispense apertures. The collapsible container is evacuated prior to refilling the container.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a device is provided comprising a rigid or semi-rigid outer container, said outer container at least partially housing a removable and reusable at least partially collapsible inner container, said inner container having a sealable outlet therein. A process is also provided for the refilling, transport and storage of products, wherein the reusable at least partially collapsible inner container is transported to a point of sale or dispense, filled or refilled with product, and transported to a point of use. Optionally, the reusable at least partially collapsible inner container is housed in a rigid or semi-rigid outer container for subsequent use.

Abstract: A process and device is provided for the mixing of one or more concentrates and/or diluents at an interface between a container and a filling head as the container is filled using said filling head. In one embodiment, the process includes engaging said filling head and a fill aperture of said container so as to provide a direct path from said filling machine to the interior of the container; passing one or more concentrates and/or diluents to said filling head component, so as to mix said concentrate(s) and/or diluent(s); and passing the product thereby mixed at said interface to the interior of the container; and devices for use therein.