A paperboard packaging container for bulk solids includes a container body having a container wall extending from a container bottom edge to a container body opening and having an inner surface facing an inner compartment in the packaging container, and a lid for closing the container body opening. An upper reinforcing rim is applied at the container body opening and extends along the opening edge, defining a perimeter of a container access opening and is joined to the inner surface of the container wall by means of a weld seal which extends around the container body opening and has an upper edge including a first abutment surface arranged to abut against a second abutment surface on an inner lid surface with the lid in a closed position on the container access opening and form a tight seal between the rim and the lid with the lid in the closed position.

An adapter has a circular body having an outer diameter and a height, a counter-bore concentric with the outer diameter, implemented in a lower extremity of the body, having a first inner diameter from the lowest point of the body to an internal horizontal shoulder, a through bore having a second inner diameter concentric with the outer diameter from an upper extremity of the body to the level of the internal horizontal shoulder, a male thread implemented at the upper extremity of the body adapted to engage a female thread of a commercially-available herb grinder, and a course female thread implemented in the counter-bore from the lower extremity of the body to the internal horizontal shoulder, the course female thread of a form to intimately engage threads under a rim of a regular-mouth Mason jar.

A rack assembly for storing and dispensing spices is disclosed. The rack assembly comprises a base, a spindle couple to the base, a plurality of rods coupled to the spindle, a plurality of platforms mounted on the spindle, and a plurality of containers. Each container is placed on the platform and coupled to the rod. Each container comprises a wheel provided within. The wheel is coupled to the rod. Each rod is actuated to operate the wheel to dispense spices stored in the container. The rack assembly comprises a control unit communicatively coupled to the plurality of rods. The control unit is used to select an amount of the spice required. After selecting, the control unit instructs the rod to actuate and to operate the wheel to dispense the spice stored in the container.

A rack assembly for storing and dispensing spices is disclosed. The rack assembly comprises a base, a spindle couple to the base, a plurality of rods coupled to the spindle, a plurality of platforms mounted on the spindle, and a plurality of containers. Each container is placed on the platform and coupled to the rod. Each container comprises a wheel provided within. The wheel is coupled to the rod. Each rod is actuated to operate the wheel to dispense spices stored in the container. The rack assembly comprises a control unit communicatively coupled to the plurality of rods. The control unit is used to select an amount of the spice required. After selecting, the control unit instructs the rod to actuate and to operate the wheel to dispense the spice stored in the container.

A packaging is disclosed for a powdered material comprising a tub for receiving the material, the tub having a base and a peripheral wall with a top edge; an outer sleeve around at least the peripheral wall of the tub, thereby supporting the tub; a removable membrane for separating the powdered material in the tub from the environment; and a lid assembly comprising a peripheral rim for connection over the top edge of the peripheral wall of the tub and defining a wide access opening and a lid, hingedly attached to the rim for reclosing the access opening.

Furthermore, a method of manufacturing a package for a powdered material is disclosed, comprising sliding the tub in the sleeve, such that at least the peripheral wall of the tub is enclosed by the sleeve, whereby the sleeve supports the tub and the tub and sleeve form a container for the powdered material.

A packaging is disclosed for a powdered material comprising a tub for receiving the material, the tub having a base and a peripheral wall with a top edge; an outer sleeve around at least the peripheral wall of the tub, thereby supporting the tub; a removable membrane for separating the powdered material in the tub from the environment; and a lid assembly comprising a peripheral rim for connection over the top edge of the peripheral wall of the tub and defining a wide access opening and a lid, hingedly attached to the rim for reclosing the access opening.

Furthermore, a method of manufacturing a package for a powdered material is disclosed, comprising sliding the tub in the sleeve, such that at least the peripheral wall of the tub is enclosed by the sleeve, whereby the sleeve supports the tub and the tub and sleeve form a container for the powdered material.

A hygienic dispenser for edible articles incorporates additional hygiene and dosing features. The dispenser comprises an inner and outer reservoir, wherein the inner reservoir is contained in the outer reservoir.

A hygienic dispenser for edible articles incorporates additional hygiene and dosing features. The dispenser comprises an inner and outer reservoir, wherein the inner reservoir is contained in the outer reservoir.

An apparatus for the storage of food includes a body portion having a hollow interior configured to receive food, a first end, and a second end opposite the first end. The apparatus further includes a lid configured for selective engagement with the second end of the body portion and a lid assembly configured for selective engagement with the first end of the body portion. The lid assembly includes a crumb filter having a plurality of apertures configured to permit the passage of food crumbs, and a cap, which may be selectively removed from the crumb filter so that food crumbs may be discarded from the body portion.

A packaging for a powdered material includes a tub for receiving the material, the tub having a base and a peripheral wall with a top edge; an outer sleeve around at least the peripheral wall of the tub, thereby supporting the tub; a removable membrane for separating the powdered material in the tub from the environment; and a lid assembly having a peripheral rim for connection over the top edge of the peripheral wall of the tub and defining a wide access opening and a lid, hingedly attached to the rim for reclosing the access opening. A method of manufacturing such a package for a powdered material includes sliding the tub in the sleeve, such that at least the peripheral wall of the tub is enclosed by the sleeve, whereby sleeve supports the tub and the tub and sleeve form a container for the powdered material.