Mr. Smoothie

A few years ago, Pillsbury made news by sampling Progresso soup out of insulated backpacks. Well, now it’s time for dessert. Rocket Man, Louisville, KY, developed Slush Pak, a backpack dispenser for serving frozen drinks like smoothies, iced cappucino, or granita. The system uses a compact drive motor and commercial refrigerants to keep drinks at the right consistency. More information: 800-922-5725 or rocketman.com.