Cryovac, Inc.

Andrea Fanfani

Robert Babrowicz

Eugenio Longo

Alessandra Ghirardi

The present invention relates to cross-linked vacuum skin packaging (VSP) films used as top webs for VSP packages endowed with easy opening features and to VSP packages obtained therefrom. The films of the invention comprise at least one layer of a frangible blend of incompatible polymers. The easy-to-open VSP packages obtained therefrom may advantageously include very simple and cheap supports.

Easy opening film for vacuum skin packaging

The present invention relates to packaging films, more specifically to cross-linked packaging films useful in vacuum skin packaging applications characterized by versatile sealing properties, especially by unexpected versatile sealability on polyester and on different substrates, to a method of packaging by using said films and to packages obtained therewith. Said packages show high drip retention, easy openability and good performance in microwave applications.

Multilayer film for vacuum skin packaging, method of packaging and packages obtained therewith

There is described a rigid or semi-rigid container assembly() for the packaging of food products. The container assembly() comprises a support() and a frame(). Support() comprises an outwardly extending peripheral flange() which is shaped to cooperate with frame() so that the frame can be snap-fit closed onto support(). The rim() of frame() extends only over a fraction of flange() leaving part() of the flange and the central part () of support() uncovered.

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Milan, Italy

Andrea Fanfani