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New coffee lid changes color with temperature

May 8, 2007

SYDNEY, Australia — Product development company Smart Lid Systems has launched a new color-changing coffee lid, to be manufactured by Hong-Kong-based Thermo Internationalafter an international license agreement is secured by the company.

The innovative lid alerts consumers their coffee/tea may be too hot by changing from a dark coffee bean color to a bright red when the lid is applied. The lid also visually indicates whether or not it is securely attached to the takeaway cup.

The lid completes the color change at 115° F, allowing a 'red glow' to warn drinkers of the hot contents.

After winning two major packaging competitions in the USA, a Dupont Innovation Award and a QSR / FPI Packaging Award, the lid has already made waves in an industry that consumes tens billions of lids annually.