A method and system for forming on a feed conveyor a number N of arrays of products (R1, R2, . . . RN) starting from products (P1, P2, . . . PN) initially arranged in a single array of products (R1).

A grouping system for grouping containers including a track oriented in a horizontal plane, a plurality of lugs coupled moveably to the track, and a plurality of grippers, wherein each gripper is coupled to a lug, wherein the grippers are configured to move a stream of containers about the track.