Abstract: The improved metallized package component of the present invention includes a thermoplastic, polymeric film laminate being formed from at least two, and possibly several, thermoplastic film layers. The thermoplastic film layers are selected to have substantially equivalent indices of refraction to minimize diffusion of light at the interfaces thereof to maintain substantial clarity and transparency of the film laminate. A metallic layer is disposed on at least one exterior surface of the film laminate, and accordingly is visible through the film from the opposite side thereof to provide a metallic appearance to both sides of the film laminate.

Abstract: The improved display package of the present invention has a substantially triangular shape in longitudinal cross-section. The package is formed from substantially rectangular front and matching back panels. A pair of side panels are attached to the front and back panels. Each of the side panels is also rectangular in shape in the unfolded state, but includes an inwardly disposed triangular subpanel when folded along triangular-shaped fold lines.

Abstract: A vacuum packaging machine includes an elongated frame, packaging forming stations for forming a lower container and top or cover for a package, a vacuum seal and sizing station, a chill station and a cutoff or package separating station. The vacuum seal and sizing station includes an upper tool defining an upper chamber and a lower tool defining a container chamber. The lower tool is movable towards and away from the upper tool and defines a vacuum chamber therewith. A pressure and sealing bar disposed within the upper chamber is movable to seal the package top to the container. A platform is adjustably positionable in the container chamber to vary the volume or size of the vacuum chamber. A product sizing plunger carried by the upper tool engages and compresses the product placed within the container prior to application of a vacuum and sealing of the cover or top to the container.

Abstract: A display assembly for displaying a promotional food product for consumer sampling consists of a single blank of sheet material folded into a specific configuration to define a unique, attractive and secure display structure. The single sheet of material is folded to define a base panel adapted to support the display assembly on a support surface, a front panel positioned at an inclination and having an opening for receiving a bowl or the like and a plurality of intersecting slits to form a dispensing station for napkins, an upstanding panel for providing an effective surface for supplying information regarding the offered samples, a rear surface which attaches to the rear of the upstanding panel to maintain the sheet in its folded configuration, and a pair of side panels which connect the front panel and the base panel to further enhance the structural integrity of the display assembly.