Abstract: A method of packaging a product, in particular coffee, includes the steps of sealing a first end of a packaging material so as to form a bag (12), filling the bag (12), sealing a filling opening of the bag (12) and arranging the bag so as to render the first end a top end of the package (10). A package, in particular containing coffee, includes a bag (12) having a peelable seal (16) at a first end thereof, which is located at the top of the package (10). A packaging machine includes a device for forming a bag and a device for turning the bag or the final package about a horizontal axis after filling the bag and sealing a filling opening of the bag.

Abstract: This invention provides a novel method of packaging coffee and a machine therefor. Such a method comprises conveying an outer wrapper in a machine direction, applying a tear tape to the outer wrapper at an angle to the machine direction, wrapping the outer wrapper around an inner bag, and filling the inner bag with coffee before or after wrapping with the outer wrapper.