Abstract: A process for producing a container comprising at least one aperture, the process comprising the steps of: a) thermoforming a material to produce an intermediate container in a mould, b) supporting at least a portion of the intermediate container with a supporting means, c) securing the intermediate container to hold it in a fixed locus in contact with the supporting means, d) forming at least one aperture in a surface of the intermediate container in an area of the intermediate container adjacent to the portion of the intermediate container supported by the supporting means to produce the container, and wherein the supporting means provides sufficient support to the intermediate container to prevent substantial deformation thereof during at step (d). A container produced by the method is also provided.

Abstract: Packaging for moisture-sensitive material or material containing volatile contents comprises an inner water-impermeable means for enclosing such material, and an outer container (1) comprising a base panel (2) from which a front panel (3), rear and side panels (4, 5) extend upwardly and a lid (6) hingedly fixed to the top of the rear panel (4) and giving a firm closure. The container has side vents (11) or other means giving provision for expansion.