Systems and methods have demonstrated the capability of rapidly cooling the contents of pods containing the ingredients for food and drinks.

A reclosable hard shell transparent container for a confectionary product includes an inner graphic branding element extending interior to the receptacle, an outer graphic branding element extending exterior to the receptacle, and overwrap layer that collectively provide visually superimposed branding graphics to provide visually distinct packages utilizing the same container. The inner graphic layer facilitates a subassembly of the confectionary products for ease of loading the confectionary product in the container.

Systems and methods have demonstrated the capability of rapidly cooling the contents of pods containing the ingredients for food and drinks.

Systems and methods have demonstrated the capability of rapidly cooling the contents of pods containing the ingredients for food and drinks.

A package (10) for storing and dispensing a consumable product (24, 34) includes a first compartment (20) and a second compartment (30) that are hingedly and detachably attached by a first connection member (40) such as a perforated hinge, and a second connection member (52, 54, 56) that is removably attached to the compartments (20, 30). In a preferred embodiment, the second connection member includes a tear-strip (52) with one or more lines of weakness (58, 62). A related method for configuring and using such a package is also described.

A package (10) for storing and dispensing a consumable product (24, 34) includes a first compartment (20) and a second compartment (30) that are hingedly and detachably attached by a first connection member (40) such as a perforated hinge, and a second connection member (52, 54, 56) that is removably attached to the compartments (20, 30). In a preferred embodiment, the second connection member includes a tear-strip (52) with one or more lines of weakness (58, 62). A related method for configuring and using such a package is also described.

In the present invention, a package for supporting at least one consumable product is provided. The package includes a support member for supporting the at least one consumable product, a flexible package for enclosing the support member and the at least one product, and a closure mechanism configured to transit the package between open and closed positions. The flexible package has a line of weakness and a flap defined and positioned near an area formed by the line of weakness. When the flap is pulled, it ruptures the line of weakness and creates an opening to allow access to the at least one consumable product.

In the present invention, a package for supporting at least one consumable product is provided. The package includes a support member for supporting the at least one consumable product, a flexible package for enclosing the support member and the at least one product, and a closure mechanism configured to transit the package between open and closed positions. The flexible package has a line of weakness and a flap defined and positioned near an area formed by the line of weakness. When the flap is pulled, it ruptures the line of weakness and creates an opening to allow access to the at least one consumable product.

A configurable pastry container is disclosed. In an embodiment, a configurable container is provided that includes a container bottom and a configurable rack that is placed within the container bottom. The configurable rack comprises one or more configurable openings that are configured to secure pastries having a plurality of sizes. The container also includes a container top that covers the container bottom to form an enclosed container that secures the pastries.

A configurable pastry container is disclosed. In an embodiment, a configurable container is provided that includes a container bottom and a configurable rack that is placed within the container bottom. The configurable rack comprises one or more configurable openings that are configured to secure pastries having a plurality of sizes. The container also includes a container top that covers the container bottom to form an enclosed container that secures the pastries.