Abstract: An insulated bag includes an inner layer and an outer layer, a bottom, a score line, a handle, vents, and an adhesive that essentially irreversibly seals the bag. After sealing, the bag cannot be opened without incurring substantial damage, thereby providing a visual indication that tampering with the bag may have occurred. The insulated bag may be biodegradable and/or compostable.

Abstract: A single-cup brew lid material comprises: a compostable printed layer; and a compostable layer that is sealable to PLA single-cup brew containers.

Abstract: A single-cup brew lid material comprises: a compostable printed layer; and a compostable layer that is sealable to PLA single-cup brew containers.

Abstract: A heat-sealable roll or pouch stock laminated barrier material is disclosed and comprises: a compostable first layer; a compostable, heat-sealable second layer; and a metallized compostable film disposed between the first and second layers. The first layer can be selected from: (i) compostable film; and (ii) a coating layer and a paper layer, the paper layer being disposed between the coating layer and the metallized compostable film. The first layer can be secured to the metallized compostable film with an adherent selected from adhesive and extrudate. The second layer can be selected from a hermetically-sealable film and an extrudate. When present, the hermetically-sealable film is secured to the metallized compostable film with an adherent selected from adhesive and extrudate.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for packaging a beverage component of a prepared meal having a hot food component. The meal is of the type that is purchased on a take-away or delivery basis for consumption, after transport to a dining destination and before the food component gets cold. This apparatus comprises: a pouch which defines an opening for receiving said beverage; and a spigot connected to said pouch for dispensing said beverage therefrom. The apparatus can also include means for sealing said opening to define a container and for releasing gas from said container such that, in normal use, said container remains sealed during said transport and such that, in normal use with a carbonated beverage, the carbonated beverage does not go flat before the food component gets cold. The sealing means can comprise a press-to-seal closure for sealing said opening and a labyrinth channel to vent said container.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for packaging a beverage component of a prepared meal having a hot food component. The meal is of the type that is purchased on a take-away or delivery basis for consumption, after transport to a dining destination and before the food component gets cold. This apparatus comprises: a pouch which defines an opening for receiving said beverage; and a spigot connected to said pouch for dispensing said beverage therefrom. The apparatus can also include means for sealing said opening to define a container and for releasing gas from said container such that, in normal use, said container remains sealed during said transport and such that, in normal use with a carbonated beverage, the carbonated beverage does not go flat before the food component gets cold. The sealing means can comprise a press-to-seal closure for sealing said opening and a labyrinth channel to vent said container.

Abstract: A heat-sealable roll or pouch stock laminated barrier material is disclosed and comprises: a compostable first layer; a compostable, heat-sealable second layer; and a metallized compostable film disposed between the first and second layers. The first layer can be selected from: (i) compostable film; and (ii) a coating layer and a paper layer, the paper layer being disposed between the coating layer and the metallized compostable film. The first layer can be secured to the metallized compostable film with an adherent selected from adhesive and extrudate. The second layer can be selected from a hermetically-sealable film and an extrudate. When present, the hermetically-sealable film is secured to the metallized compostable film with an adherent selected from adhesive and extrudate.

Abstract: A single-cup brew lid material comprises: a compostable printed layer; and a compostable layer that is sealable to PLA single-cup brew containers.