摘要:
A flexible food package comprises a bottom end, a top end, and a side wall incorporating a twistable portion having increased dead fold characteristics than adjacent portions of the side wall. The twistable portion has at least a first section and a second section each having a maximum width and joined by at least a third section having a minimum width less than the maximum width of each of the first and second sections. The third section is configured to permit the first and second sections to twist about the third section. The twistable portion is configured to twist together with adjacent portions of the side wall to restrict access to an access opening formed after opening of the top end. A method of manufacturing reclosable flexible packages including twistable portions is also provided.
摘要:
A reclosable food container is provided. The container has a body for storing a food product. The body has a side wall extending between a closed bottom end and a top end including an access opening. The body has a lid including a collar surrounding the body, the collar having a plurality of panels extending therefrom. The collar is movable relative to the body in a direction between a first position wherein the panels overlie and restrict access to the opening and a second position. The second position is closer to the bottom end of the body than the first position. The panels permit access to the opening and are configured to shirt in an outwardly direction during contact with the top end of the body during movement of the collar from the first position toward the second position.