Abstract: A system for filling reclosable food storage bags comprising a packaging container containing a plurality of reclosable food storage bags and a frame for supporting and holding open the food storage bags during a filling procedure.

Abstract: The new idea the inventors are patenting is the method of using a square (or almost square) cardboard (or other non-slippery material) box of the right size to secure food storage bags without using clips while they are being filled making filling, sealing and storing much simpler. Also, inventors are proposing that manufacturers either sell the food storage bags in a container per above that could be used to hold the bags for filling or enclose a collapsible box in with the bags that would be the right size for holding the bags for filling.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mashed potato products that are provided, in at least a top portion, with a browning agent that causes the product to achieve a pleasing golden brown color upon heating in either a microwave or conventional oven. The product can be a mashed potato topped pot pie.