Abstract: A paperboard carton for containing, holding and carrying a plurality of caramel or candy coated apples, while minimizing surface contact between the apples and the carton, comprises an integral carton flat consisting essentially of a bottom panel having two U-shaped slits near its ends which form tabs directed toward its ends, side panels integral with the side edges of the bottom panel folded upward, outward and then progressively inward to form the sides and top of the carton, corner flaps integral with the lower portion of the side panels folded inward, end panels integral with the ends of the bottom panel folded up and over the corner flaps and interlocked into the tabs in the bottom panel, and handle panels integral with the upper edges of the side panels having hand holes therein and sandwiching therebetween the free ends of the sticks in the apples for holding them in place.

Abstract: A dual use cushion and container are provided and adapted for a first use with a shipping carton. The container has a cover or lid at the top and a handle on the side. The cushion includes a retaining tab and can be folded so that it can be placed within the shipping carton along side the container. When in the shipping carton, the cushion cushions the container during shipment. After shipment, the cushion and container can be removed from the shipping carton, and the cushion placed on top of the lid of the container to form a cushioned seat. The retaining tab of the cushion can be engaged with the handle of the container to hold the cushion in place on top of the container's lid. In addition to its use in holding the cushion in place on top of the seat, the handle can be used to carry the container.