Abstract: Packaging (1) in which first and second layers (11, 12) are coupled to one another and arranged with a built-in areas of weakness (21) on part of the first layer (11) exposed outside of the packaging (1). The built-in areas of weakness (21) is arranged such that breaking the first layer (11) at the built-in area of weakness (21) thereof enables the first layer (11) to act on the second layer (12) to unfold the second layer (12) to thereby open the packaging (1).

Abstract: Packaging (1) in which first and second layers (11, 12) are coupled to one another and arranged with built-in areas of weakness (21, 22). Part of the first layer (11) exposed outside of the packaging (1) has a built-in in area of weakness (21) and part of the second layer (12) arranged within the packaging (1) has a built-in area of weakness (22). The built-in areas of weakness (21, 22) are arranged such that breaking the first layer (11) at the built-in area of weakness thereof (21) enables the first layer (11) to act on the second layer (12) to break the second layer (12) at the built-in area of weakness (22) to thereby open the packaging (1).

Abstract: Packaging comprises a blister pack (12) and a cover (14) slidably mounted to the pack. The blister pack has a base (16) defining a pocket (18) for receiving a plurality of items and a closure sheet (24) overlaying a front face of the base. A discrete opening region (26) is defined in the closure sheet. The cover (14) has a dispensing aperture (40) and is movable between a dispensing position in which the dispensing aperture (40) is aligned with the dispensing opening region (26) and a closed position in which the dispensing aperture (40) is offset from the dispensing opening region (26). In one embodiment, the opening region (26) is defined by means of lines of weakness (28) formed in the closure sheet and the inner surface of the cover (14) is bonded to the closure sheet so that on first movement of the cover (14) to the dispensing position, the material in the dispensing opening region (26) is removed to form a dispensing opening in the closure sheet which aligns with the dispensing aperture.

Abstract: Packaging comprises a blister pack (12) and a cover (14) slidably mounted to the pack. The blister pack has a base (16) defining a pocket (18) for receiving a plurality of items and a closure sheet (24) overlaying a front face of the base. A discrete opening region (26) is defined in the closure sheet. The cover (14) has a dispensing aperture (40) and is movable between a dispensing position in which the dispensing aperture (40) is aligned with the dispensing opening region (26) and a closed position in which the dispensing aperture (40) is offset from the dispensing opening region (26). In one embodiment, the opening region (26) is defined by means of lines of weakness (28) formed in the closure sheet and the inner surface of the cover (14) is bonded to the closure sheet so that on first movement of the cover (14) to the dispensing position, the material in the dispensing opening region (26) is removed to form a dispensing opening in the closure sheet which aligns with the dispensing aperture.

Abstract: Packaging of a stack of confectionery pellets having a longitudinal axis extending through all the pellets in the stack comprises a sheet wrapper that encases the stack. The wrapper is formed into a side wall portion which encircles the stack about the longitudinal axis and two end cap regions, each end cap region enclosing a respective axial end of the stack. A tear guide to assist a user in opening the packaging extends about the axis and is positioned at least partially within one of the end cap regions. The tear guide may be defined by lines of weakness in the wrapper which may be formed by laser etching. A method of packing a stack of confectionery items is also disclosed.

Abstract: Packaging includes a blister pack (14) containing a plurality of items and a sleeve (12) formed from a blank of foldable material encircling the blister pack. The sleeve has a flap (48) folded inwardly about a fold line (50) so as to contact the blister pack, biasing it towards an opposing portion of the sleeve. The flap (48) applies a pressure to the blister pack (14) to help in preventing the pack from slipping out of the sleeve unintentionally but does not limit movement of the pack relative to sleeve or prevent the pack from being removed from the sleeve. The flap (48) may be formed by folding a portion of the sleeve inwardly creating a widow (54) in the sleeve through which the contents of the blister pack can be viewed.