INTERCONTINENTAL GREAT BRANDS LLC

A computing platform configured to: (i) receive spectrometry data for a leaf sample of a cocoa tree; (ii) utilize a first set of one or more artificial intelligence (AI) models to predict one or more nutrient levels for the leaf sample based on the spectrometry data; (iii) utilize a second set of one or more AI models to generate one or more recommendations for treating the cocoa tree based on the one or more nutrient levels; and (iv) cause the one or more recommendations to be presented to an individual involved in managing the cocoa tree.

Apparatus ( 10 ) for producing tubular packages includes a packaging material dispenser ( 12 ) and a forming section ( 20 ). The forming section ( 20 ) comprises a progressive folding region ( 26 a, FIG. 8 ) having a plurality of discrete, elongate external guide surfaces ( 50, 52, 54, 56 ) extending generally in the machine direction (A). The elongate external guide surfaces are spaced apart from one another and configured for contact with an outer surface of the packaging material so as to progressively guide and fold the packaging material about a longitudinal axis from a planar configuration into a tubular structure. The elongate guide surfaces may be arcuate and may be provided by means of guide rods. The apparatus may be a horizontal or vertical form, fill seal type apparatus. The packaging material ( 14 ) may be a semi-rigid packaging material such as paperboard, cartonboard, or semi-rigid plastics.

A computing platform is configured to (1) extract a first source dataset from a first database containing data about a set of product-level ingredients, (2) extract a second source dataset from a second database containing data about food products, (3) merge the first and second source datasets into a first merged dataset, (4) update the first merged dataset by inserting a column representing a data variable that, for each product-level ingredient in the set, provides a respective dry mass measurement of the respective product-level ingredient within a corresponding food product in which the respective product-level ingredient is included, (5) extract a third source dataset from a third database containing environmental-impact values for ingredients, (6) merge the updated first merged dataset and the third source dataset into a second merged dataset, and (7) determine a group of environmental-impact indicators for each product-level ingredient in the set using the second merged dataset.

A computing platform is configured to (1) extract first and second source datasets from a first database containing data about food products and a second database containing data about manufacturing processes, respectively, (2) merge the first and second source datasets into a first merged dataset, (3) generate an updated dataset including (i) rows representing data records for a set of product-level resources and (ii) columns representing data variables that provide information about the set of product-level resources, (4) extract third, fourth, and fifth source datasets from a third database containing data about resource types, a fourth source database containing data about manufacturing plants, and a fifth source database containing environmental-impact values for types of resources, respectively, (6) merge the updated dataset and the third, fourth, and fifth source datasets into a second merged dataset, and (7) determine a group of environmental-impact indicators for each product-level resource in the set.

A film package with a resealable access opening providing improved access to the package content is provided. The film package may include a tray, frame, or other reinforcing structure containing or holding discrete articles disposed in a row, column, or array, a flexible film forming at least a top of the film package, an access opening disposed at least in the top defined by a cut in the film, and a sealing layer adhesively sealed to the film or a remainder of the film around the access opening. In one embodiment, the access cut forming the access opening into the film has an expanded portion that extends outward from the remainder of the access cut to facilitate easier removal of the discrete articles within the package. To further improve access, the tray may have an opening or window therein to permit the discrete articles to move longitudinally and/or laterally therein.

A dispenser for dispensing a plurality of products contained therewithin has a cover including a top wall having a pressing opening and a cover opening in the top wall of the cover, and a peripheral wall extending from the top wall defining a dispenser volume between the top wall and a bottom end of the peripheral wall, a base having a dispensing opening and an engaging member, the engaging member having a top end and a bottom end, and a blister tray having at least a portion of the blister tray disposed within the dispenser volume, the blister tray having a tab extending from an edge of the blister tray for manually rotating the blister tray with respect to the cover and base while being retained within the dispenser volume. The cover opening has a non-circular shape.

There is provided a base-cake for a nutrition bar, the base-cake having a water activity (aW) of 0.5 to 0.65, and comprising at least 50 wt % of protein, the protein comprising, based on the total weight of protein in the base-cake: 25-35% calcium caseinate; 20-30% whey protein; and 38-45% beef collagen.