Abstract: Packaging bag (100) comprising a pouch (1) for storing at least one substance, said pouch (1) being provided with an outlet (2) for extracting the substance and with inner layers (6a, 6b) partly attached to the pouch (1) and partly detached from said pouch (1) so to leave free strips (8a, 8b) at the outlet (2), said free strips (8a, 8b) being joinable together to obtain a sealed membrane (11) for closing a fillable aseptic housing (9) storing the substance, a spout (13) being located off said aseptic housing (9) and fixed to the pouch (1).

Abstract: An apparatus for transporting a container between stations, for example, from a rotary machine to a conveyor is provided having a rotary apparatus having a plurality of grippers constructed and arranged to receive and retain containers, a mechanism for rotating the grippers by about 90°. For example, the containers can be in a vertical position when received by the grippers and in a horizontal position when released by the grippers. A method for transporting a container between stations is provided. For example, the method can include receiving and retaining containers proximate a rotary machine and rotating the container to by about 90° proximate a conveyor and releasing the container to fall by gravity onto the conveyor.