Abstract: A packaging method and apparatus perform the steps of:a. providing a film including a first film component peelably adhered to a second film component;b. providing a support member for supporting a product thereon;c. forming a seal between the second film component and the support member, the seal extending around the product to define a sealed enclosure for the product between the film and the support member;d. separating the first film component from the second film component within a predetermined region of the film located outside of the sealed enclosure; ande. severing the film within the predetermined, separated region to form an edge on the first film component within the separated region, thereby providing a tab for peeling the first film component from the second film component.

Abstract: A peelable laminate comprises a water soluble substrate and a water insoluble web peelably adhered to the water soluble substrate. The peelable laminate can be made by e.g. coextrusion or lamination processes, and used to package fertilizer, caustic materials, and other products. A process for making the laminate, and a package made from the laminate are also disclosed.