A microwaveable food container that incorporates at least one microwave-obstructing movable object. An actuator-induced controlled movement of at least one said movable object serves to controllably vary the microwave power density reaching a material which is located within said food container

A container includes a bag, which has an internal space to accommodate contents and a first opening, and a fastener to open and close the first opening. The bag places contents into the internal space through the first opening. The bag also has a second opening and also places contents into the internal space through the second opening.

A container for holding a food product. The container can comprise a base layer and a liner at least partially attached to an inner surface of the base layer, a flange comprising a central panel, an opening extending in the central panel, and a sidewall comprising a plurality of panels. Each panel of the plurality of panels can be foldably connected to the central panel, and at least one panel can be foldably connected to the central panel along the opening. A bottom wall can comprise at least first and second bottom panels foldably connected to respective panels. The second bottom panel at least partially overlaps the first bottom panel so that the second bottom panel extends along the inner surface of the base layer, and the first bottom panel extends along the inner surface of the base layer at least via a cutout in the second bottom panel.

A container includes an outside portion forming an external surface of the container, an inside portion forming an internal surface of the container, and a container seal arranged on the internal surface and configured to open and close the container for providing access to the inside portion. The container seal includes a male seal portion arranged on the internal surface of a first side of the container, a female seal portion arranged on the internal surface of a second side of the container, a gap between a first end of the male seal portion on the first side of the container and a second end of the female seal portion on the second side of the container, and at least one gap seal that is disposed within the gap, between the male seal portion and the female seal portion.

A package for food products. The package has an internal volume delimited by a bottom wall, a top wall and a peripheral border. The top wall has a pre-cut to form a peripheral portion and a central portion. The central portion is extended by a cap. The peripheral border has at least one notch forming a passage for a foolproof member during insertion of the package into a heating device.

Methods and apparatus for manufacturing vacuum forming a produce container using a fiber-based slurry. The slurry includes a moisture barrier comprising alkyl ketene dimer in the range of about 4% by weight, and a cationic liquid starch component in the range of 1%-7% by weight.

A food storage container is described. The food storage container includes a base with sidewalls extending upward from the base. The base and the sidewalk forming an interior volume. A plurality of tracks disposed in the base on the interior of the container. The tracks are configured to accept at least one divider therein. Dividers are placed in the container to create partitions. The container has a lip located at the top of the sidewalls. A lid may be included with the container to seal the container. In one embodiment the lid creates a waterproof seal. Handles may extend from the sidewall such that the handles can be used to carry the container.

A vented sealable bag comprises a container, a two-part seal and a vent. The container has opposing sidewalls and a bottom defining a cavity. The sidewalls form a neck defining an opening opposite the bottom, The sidewalls have an inner surface facing the cavity and an outer surface external to the container and the sidewalls have a thickness. A two-part seal is formed on the inner surface of the sidewalls adjacent the neck. The two-part seal has a hook formed on one sidewall and a clasp formed on an opposite sidewall. The hook and clasp are arranged on the inner surface of the sidewalls to form an airtight seal isolating the cavity from an external environment when the hook is embedded in the clasp but otherwise maintain the opening in the container. A vent is integrally formed in one of the sidewalls. The vent is further comprised of a dimple having a thickness that is thinner than the thickness of the sidewalls. The dimple is concave when viewed from the cavity and has a slit formed at an apex that is closed except when the container is sealed and an internal pressure is created that is higher than an external pressure on the outer surface of the sidewalls.

A heat insulating container includes a bottom box and a surrounding wall surrounding the bottom box. A top portion of the bottom box is open and connected with the surrounding wall. An inner space of the surrounding wall is connected with an inner space of the bottom box, an opening is defined by a top edge of the surrounding wall, a handle portion is downward extended from an external surface of a junction between the bottom box and the surrounding wall, the handle portion and the bottom box are arranged at interval and a rubber strip is arranged wrapping the handle portion. Thereby the user is avoided from directly contacting with the bottom box. Therefore, the heat insulating container could be immediately taken out of a microwave oven after heater by the microwave oven.

An example modular meal system includes two or more modular meal components. Example modular meal components include a tray, a meal component disposed within the tray, and a sauce component disposed within the tray. The meal component is selected from a protein component, a starch component, a vegetable component, an appetizer component, and a dessert component. Each modular meal component is configured and/or formulated to reach at least 165° F. or at least 167° F. when heated from frozen for a heating time period within the range of from about 20 minutes to about 60 minutes and at a heating temperature within the range of about 350° F. to about 450° F.