Abstract: A flexible food package comprising: a layered containment structure comprising a first-sheet, a second-sheet and a dividing-sheet, wherein the dividing sheet has a first surface and a second surface, and the first-sheet is provided on the first surface of the dividing-sheet to define a sealed food-pouch. The second-sheet is provided on the second surface of the dividing-sheet to define a sealed utensil-pouch. The flexible food package comprises a utensil within the utensil-pouch and one or more food items within the food-pouch. In some examples the second-sheet is provided on the second surface of the dividing-sheet to define a sealed second-pouch with one or more first food items within the food-pouch and one or more second food items within the second-pouch.

Abstract: A food package comprising a sealed flexible pouch and a utensil, the pouch containing one or more food items. The inferior of the pouch is depleted of oxygen, and the one or more food items are held in substantially fixed positions within the pouch. The food package is resealable after opening.

Abstract: An insulating ceramic made up of a plurality of partially filled shapes (e.g., 101), such as oblate spheroids, spheres, and shapes free of corners, is provided. Each partially filled shape may include an inner skeleton (e.g., 102) and an outer skin (e.g., 104). The inner skeleton may be stabilized at a higher temperature relative to the outer skin. The shapes may be disposed in a binding matrix. The thickness of the outer skin may be very thin in view of the support provided by the inner skeleton, thereby improving the abradability characteristics of the ceramic.