Abstract:
The invention relates to a method and a device for forminggroups (G) of packages (12a, 12b, 12c, 12d, 12e, 12f) of a pasty product, in particular, wrapped processed cheese portions, to be packed in cartons or boxes. The packages (12a, 12b, 12c, 12d, 12e, 12f) are each in the form of a solid having a first side wall (14) and a second side wall (16) and a rear wall or heel end (20), the group (G) being formed by moving the packages close together and placing them in contact with each other. According to the invention, the packages are first of all arranged in a spaced10 apart configuration, where they are distributed peripherally around the grouping area with each package separated from the others by a certain space, and then moved into contact with each other to form the required group.