The invention relates to a method for manufacturing packaging for a food product, in particular a hollow shaped chocolate article. In the disclosed method, two half-shells are provided, each of which includes a pre-shaped, curved thin foil having an edge that projects peripherally, a food product is introduced between the half-shells, the edges of the half-shells are coupled to one another such that the two half-shells accommodate the product in a cavity, a sealing layer being provided in at least some sections between the edges, and the edges are joined to one another using a sealing and folding process. In order to be able to carry out said method as easily and conveniently as possible, effectively seal the half-shells at the edges and obtain packaging that is esthetically appealing from the outside, the sealing process is performed at the same time as the edges are folded or after the edges have been folded. The disclosed manufacturing method results in packaging in which the sealed portion extends transversely across the fold line.

A modular container comprising a housing, a contained volume defined within the housing, and a door panel providing access to the contained volume in an open position and preventing access to the contained volume in a closed position. One or more interengagement features can be provided with the container such that a plurality of containers can be stacked atop each other to define a plurality of stacked containers. In some example embodiments, the container comprises at least one fan and one or more lights.

A modular container comprising a housing, a contained volume defined within the housing, and a door panel providing access to the contained volume in an open position and preventing access to the contained volume in a closed position. One or more interengagement features can be provided with the container such that a plurality of containers can be stacked atop each other to define a plurality of stacked containers. In some example embodiments, the container comprises at least one fan and one or more lights.

This method for producing a packaged food product portion includes the following steps: providing a cup defining an inner area for receiving the food product; cold pouring, at a temperature below 50 C., the food product into the receiving area of the cup; covering the food product using a thermally insulating lid arranged such that thermally conducting flaps of the cup extend toward the outside of the lid after the covering step; folding the flaps on an outer face of the lid opposite the receiving area; and heat-sealing the flaps on the outer face.

This method for producing a packaged food product portion includes the following steps: providing a cup defining an inner area for receiving the food product; cold pouring, at a temperature below 50 C., the food product into the receiving area of the cup; covering the food product using a thermally insulating lid arranged such that thermally conducting flaps of the cup extend toward the outside of the lid after the covering step; folding the flaps on an outer face of the lid opposite the receiving area; and heat-sealing the flaps on the outer face.

In one embodiment, an extruder apparatus is disclosed that has a flexible pouch system, an extrusion device, and a spout. The flexible pouch system is for holding material that is to be extruded. The extrusion device has a squeezing mechanism that is configured to accept one of possibly many flexible pouch systems via a fitment that can be used to provide a pathway to an adjustable spout where material is extruded. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

In one embodiment, an extruder apparatus is disclosed that has a flexible pouch system, an extrusion device, and a spout. The flexible pouch system is for holding material that is to be extruded. The extrusion device has a squeezing mechanism that is configured to accept one of possibly many flexible pouch systems via a fitment that can be used to provide a pathway to an adjustable spout where material is extruded. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Disclosed is a packaging sheet for packaging of cheese, in particular white moulded soft cheese. The packaging sheet comprises: an inner surface and an outer surface of the packaging sheet, said inner surface being configured for facing the cheese in a packaged use position of the packaging sheet; a paper layer with a first surface and a second surface; a coloured layer provided on a first surface of the paper layer, an outer surface of the coloured layer establishing said outer surface of the packaging sheet; and a polymer layer with a water vapour transmission rate of at least 300 g/m2/24 hours at 38 C. and 90% atmospheric humidity. The polymer layer being coated on the second surface of the paper layer with a first surface of the polymer layer facing the paper layer and a second surface of the polymer layer establishing said inner surface of the packaging sheet.

Disclosed is a packaging sheet for packaging of cheese, in particular white moulded soft cheese. The packaging sheet comprises: an inner surface and an outer surface of the packaging sheet, said inner surface being configured for facing the cheese in a packaged use position of the packaging sheet; a paper layer with a first surface and a second surface; a coloured layer provided on a first surface of the paper layer, an outer surface of the coloured layer establishing said outer surface of the packaging sheet; and a polymer layer with a water vapour transmission rate of at least 300 g/m2/24 hours at 38 C. and 90% atmospheric humidity. The polymer layer being coated on the second surface of the paper layer with a first surface of the polymer layer facing the paper layer and a second surface of the polymer layer establishing said inner surface of the packaging sheet.

A container includes a housing defining a chamber. An edible colloid is carried within the chamber. An agitator is carried by the housing within the chamber and is adapted to agitate the edible colloid and provide a modified edible colloid. A dispenser is carried by the housing. The dispenser is adapted to dispense the modified edible colloid from the container.