Abstract: The invention is directed to a sealed packaging (1, 100, 110) for food products (P), such as confectionery products like candy bars or ice cream bars, preferably having a substantially cuboid form and comprising a flow wrap (2), wherein the flow wrap (2) is closed by end seals (3, 4) at two opposed ends (5, 6) and a fin seal (7) extending in a longitudinal direction of the packaging (1, 100, 110) between the two end seals (3, 4), wherein the fin seal (7) is provided at a lateral side (8) of the packaging (1, 100, 110), wherein an opening aid (9) is provided in the fin seal (7), and wherein the opening aid (9) extends into a tear-line (11) which diagonally traverses at least one of a front and rear wall (F, R) of the packaging (1, 100, 110).

Abstract: An apparatus and method for the manufacture of a chocolate piece or tablet having a core or cavity passing through the thickness of the piece or tablet which comprises a mold (10) comprising a surrounding wall (11) and base (12), a central aperture having a predetermined cross-sectional shape passing through the base, and a former (14) having a cross-sectional shape conforming to that of the central aperture adapted to reciprocate through the central aperture between a retracted position where its upper surface is level with the base (12) of the mold to an advanced position where its upper surface lies at any level from above the base of the mold to the top of the mold.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for the manufacture of a chocolate piece or tablet having a core or cavity passing through the thickness of the piece or tablet which comprises a mould (10) comprising a surrounding wall (11) and base (12), a central aperture having a predetermined cross-sectional shape passing through the base, and a former (14) having a cross-sectional shape conforming to that of the central aperture adapted to reciprocate through the central aperture between a retracted position where its upper surface is level with the base (12) of the mould to an advanced position where its upper surface lies at any level from above the base of the mould to the top of the mould.