WO2016201492A1

WO2016201492A1 - Packaging for mixture components

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Publication number: WO2016201492A1
Application number: PCT/AU2016/050302
Authority: WO
Inventors: Steve Segaram
Original assignee: Multipouch Pty Ltd
Priority date: 2015-06-18
Filing date: 2016-04-28
Publication date: 2016-12-22
Also published as: AU2021209346B2; CN206013486U; AU2021209346A1; CN106256711A; AU2016281186A1

Abstract

A packaging for components is disclosed. The packaging includes a body defining first and second separate compartments. The first compartment is operative to retain a quantity of a first component of the mixture. The second compartment defines a volume for a second component that constitutes the required proportion of the second component for the mixture. The packaging is arranged such that the second component is able to be introduced into the second compartment at a subsequent stage of, and independent to, the filling of the first compartment with the first component. A sealing arrangement separates the first and second compartments. The sealing arrangement is arranged to fail to provide fluid communication between the compartments. The sealing arrangement may have a first failure mode and a second failure mode.

Description

Packaging for Mixture Components

Technical Field

The present invention is directed generally to packaging of components of mixtures. The invention has particular application to the transportation of ingredients which are used in the on-site preparation of consumable products such as iced confectionery (e.g. soft serve icecream), batters (pancake mixes), or sauces or stocks and the invention is herein described in that context. However, it is to be appreciated that the invention has broader application and is not limited to that use.

Background Art

In commercial food production, it is often necessary to transport ingredients which are used on or near site in food preparation where they are combined with other ingredients. In the example of ice confectionery (such as soft serve ice cream), powdered ingredients are provided to a retail outlet where they are combined with water or other liquid before being fed into a dedicated machine which chills and churns the mixture to produce the ice confectionery.

In producing such consumable products, there is an ongoing need to ensure the product remains free of contamination throughout the process, that the mixing quantities are correct and that transport considerations (such as lifespan and associated costs) are adequate.

The present invention is directed to packaging of products which seeks to address or at least ameliorate some of these considerations.

It is to be understood that, if any prior art is referred to herein, such reference does not constitute an admission that the prior art forms a part of the common general knowledge in the art, in Australia or any other country.

Summary of the Disclosure

In a first aspect, there is provided packaging for components of a mixture, the packaging comprising a body defining first and second separate compartments, wherein the first compartment is operative to retain a quantity of a first component of the mixture and wherein the second compartment defines a volume for a second component that constitutes the required proportion of the second component for the mixture, and wherein the packaging is arranged such that the second component is able to be introduced into the second compartment at a subsequent stage of, and independent to, the filling of the first compartment with the first component.

In one form, a sealing arrangement separates the first and second compartments, the sealing arrangement being arranged to fail to provide fluid communication between the compartments, wherein the sealing arrangement has a first failure mode and a second failure mode.

In a second aspect, there is provided packaging for components for a mixture, the packaging comprising a body defining first and second separate compartments, wherein the first compartment is operative to retain a quantity of a first component of the mixture and wherein the second compartment is arranged to receive a second component of the mixture, and a sealing arrangement that separates the first and second compartments, the sealing arrangement being arranged to fail to provide fluid communication between the

compartments, wherein the sealing arrangement has a first failure mode and a second failure mode.

In one form, the first failure mode has a higher threshold than said second failure mode.

In one form, the first failure mode is the primary failure mode when the first component of the mixture is in the first compartment and the second compartment is empty, whereas the second failure mode can be adopted when the second compartment contains the second component. Such an arrangement may be advantageously used where the packaging is used for transport of the first component without the second component and where the sealing arrangement has a higher threshold to resist compromising of the packaging through failure of the seal that may result in contamination of the product. With the subsequent addition of the second component to the packaging, the second mode of seal failure may be used to more easily break the seal to allow mixing of the components in the controlled environment of the packaging.

In one form, the packaging is in the form of a flexible pouch. In a particular form, the pouch comprises a body formed from polymeric sheet defining an internal cavity; and a frangible seal extending across the internal cavity forming the first and second separate

compartments within the body,

In one form, the frangible seal is arranged to rupture in the second mode of failure on the application of a predetermined pressure being applied within the second compartment. In one form, the frangible seal is arranged to resist rupturing on the application of pressure with the first compartment up to a threshold pressure, the threshold pressure being greater than said predetermined pressure and comprising the first mode of failure.

In a third aspect, disclosed is packaging for components of a mixture comprising a pouch having a body formed from polymeric sheet defining an internal cavity, a frangible seal extending across the internal cavity forming first and second separate compartments within the body, wherein the frangible seal is arranged to rupture to provide a passage between the first and second compartments on the application of a predetermined pressure being applied to the second compartment.

In one form, the frangible seal is arranged to resist rupturing on the application of pressure to the first compartment up to a threshold pressure, the threshold pressure being greater than said predetermined pressure.

In one form, the packaging comprises an external access port in communication with the second compartment. In a particular form, the access port includes a seal.

In one form, the access port is in the form of a spout and lid arrangement. The spout may include a filter that extends across an internal passage in the spout. In a particular form, the lid is tamper-evident.

In a fourth aspect, there is provided a method of transporting a component for a consumable product mixture for food processing, the method comprising transporting a first component of the consumable product mixture, the component being packaged in a sealed first compartment of a package, wherein the package further comprises a second compartment, the second compartment defining a volume for a second component of the consumable product mixture that constitutes the required proportion of the second component for the mixture, and wherein the package is arranged such that the second component is able to be introduced into the second compartment at a subsequent stage of, and independent to, the filling of the first compartment with the first component.

In one form, the method further comprises introducing a consumable component into the first compartment through an aperture in the perimeter seal which is subsequently sealed.

In one form, the method further comprises coupling the package to a machine for filling.

In one form, the first component is in the form of a powder.

In one form, the method further comprises introducing the second component into the second compartment through an access port; and mixing the components to form the mixture. ln a fifth aspect, there is provided a method of preparing a consumable product mixture for food processing, the method comprising receiving a component of the consumable product mixture packaged in a sealed first compartment of a package, wherein the package further comprises a second compartment, the second compartment defines a volume for a second component that constitutes the required proportion of the second component for the mixture, and introducing the second component into the second compartment through an access port; and mixing the components to form the consumable product mixture.

In one form, the method further comprises sealing the access port after the second component is introduced into the second compartment.

In one form, the method further comprises the package including a body formed from polymeric sheet defining an internal cavity; and a frangible seal extending across the internal cavity forming the first and second separate compartments within the body

In one form, the method further comprises applying pressure to the second compartment to rupture a frangible seal separating the first and second compartments to create a passage between the first and the second compartment to allow mixing of the components.

In one form, the method further comprises introducing the mixture into a food processor.

In one form, the method according to either the fourth aspect or the fifth aspect includes packaging according to any one of the first aspect, the second aspect or the third aspect.

Brief Description of the Drawings

Embodiments will now be described by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which

Fig. 1 is a side view of an embodiment of packaging in the form of a flexible pouch;

Fig. 2 is a side view of an embodiment of a blank for the pouch of Fig. 1 ;

Fig. 3 is cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a frangible seal used in the embodiment of Fig. 1 ;

Fig. 4 is a side view of an embodiment of the flexible pouch of Fig. 1 containing a first component of a consumable product;

Fig. 5 is a side view of an embodiment of the flexible pouch of Fig. 1 configured for filling of the first compartment; Fig. 6 is a side view of the flexible pouch of Fig. 5 positioned for filling;

Fig. 7 is a side view of the flexible pouch of Fig. 6 engaged with equipment for filling;

Fig. 8 is a side view of the flexible pouch of Fig. 6 engaged with equipment for filling;

Fig. 9 is a side view of the flexible pouch of Fig. 6 engaged with equipment for filling;

Fig. 10 is a side view of the flexible pouch of Fig. 6 engaged with equipment for filling and in receipt of a first component of a consumable product;

Fig. 1 1 is a side view of an embodiment of the flexible pouch of Fig. 10 sealed and containing the first component;

Fig. 12 is a side view of the flexible pouch of Fig. 1 1 containing the first component and a second component of the consumable product;

Fig. 13 is an end view of the flexible pouch of Fig. 12;

Fig. 14 is a side view of the flexible pouch of Fig. 12 where the frangible seal of the pouch is failed; and

Fig. 15 is a side view of the flexible pouch of Fig. 14 dispensing the consumable product; and

Fig. 16 is a side view of an embodiment of a packaging in the form of a flexible pouch.

Detailed Description of Embodiments

In the following detailed description, reference is made to accompanying drawings which form a part of the detailed description. The illustrative embodiments described in the detailed description, depicted in the drawings and defined in the claims, are not intended to be limiting. Other embodiments may be utilised and other changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the subject matter presented. It will be readily understood that the aspects of the present disclosure, as generally described herein and illustrated in the drawings can be arranged, substituted, combined, separated and designed in a wide variety of different configurations, all of which are contemplated in this disclosure.

Referring to the Figures, disclosed are illustrated embodiments of packaging in the form of a flexible pouch 10, a method of filling the flexible pouch 10 with mixture components 28, 30, a method of transporting a mixture component 58 of a consumable product for food processing, a method of forming a consumable product for food processing and a method of dispensing a mixture 12.

Referring to Figs. 1 to 4, an embodiment of the flexible pouch 10 is illustrated and will now be described. In general, the pouch 10 includes a body 14 that has opposing sides 16, 18 and opposing ends 20, 22 and is formed from polymeric sheet material. The body 14 defines an internal cavity 24, and a frangible seal 26 extends across the internal cavity 24 forming first and second compartments 28, 30 within the body 14.

In the illustrated form the body 14 of the pouch 10 is formed from the polymeric sheet. The use of a flexible pouch formed from polymeric material is ideally suited to use in the food industry where the pouch can be sealed to form food grade packaging. The use of flexible material allows the packaging to be compact and light and also allows pressure to increase in the compartments by pressing or squeezing of the pouch as will be described in more detail below. However, it is to be appreciated that other forms of packaging may be used which may include rigid or semi rigid components.

In the illustrated embodiment, the pouch 10 is formed from a blank polymeric sheet 42 (as shown in Fig. 2). The blank 42 from which the pouch 10 is formed includes three sheet portions: a first sheet portion 44, a second sheet portion 46 and a third sheet portion 48. In general, in the blank form 42, the first and second sheet portions 44, 46 are generally rectangular in shape and joined along one longer side 18. The third sheet portion 48 is joined to the first sheet portion 44 and the second sheet portion 46 along the end 22.

Extending between the first and the second sheet portions 44, 46 is a side fold line 50, and extending between the first sheet portion 44 and the third sheet portion 48 is an end fold line 52.

In assembly of the pouch 10, the third sheet portion 48 is folded in half widthwise and then is folded over onto the first sheet portion 44 along the end fold line 52. Second, the second sheet portion 46 is folded over the third sheet portion 48 and the first sheet portion 44 along the side fold line 50. Third, a perimeter of the body 14 is sealed to form the perimeter seal 32. Along overlapping perimeter portions of the first and second sheet portions 44, 46 and the third sheet portion 48, the third sheet portion 48 is sealed to both the first and second sheet portions. Along the end 22 the third sheet portion 48 is sealed separately to the first sheet portion 44 and the second sheet portion 46. This enables the pouch 10 to be self- standing. Fourth, the parts (54 and 56 (See Fig. 3) of the frangible seal 26 are pressed together. Typically the sealing of the sheets is done through a heat sealing process but other systems such as induction sealing may be used. In alternative embodiments, separate sheet portions may be used, and any number of sheet portions may be used. For example, where two sheet portions are used, the pouch is akin to a pillow style.

The internal cavity 24 is defined by the perimeter seal 32 between the first, second and third sheet portions 44, 46, 48. There is a break in the perimeter seal 32 which contains a spout 36 which forms an access port 36 for filling the second compartment 30. Other access ports may be used such as frangible tear strips or the like which when ruptured provide access to the second compartment.

In the illustrated embodiment, the frangible seal 26 extends across the width of the body 12 forming separate compartments 28, 30. The frangible seal 26 is arranged to rupture to provide a passage between the first and second compartments 28, 30 as will be discussed in more detail below.

In the illustrated form, the frangible seal 26 includes a first member 54 and a second member 56 that snap fit together. Each member 54, 56 is elongate and complementary so that they are interlocking. In the illustrated embodiment, the first member 54 has a projection and a mushroom-shaped cross section. A feature of the seal is that the projection is angled from the perpendicular P towards the second compartment (in the illustrated form the angle is 15° from the perpendicular). The second member 56 has a complementary cavity and the cavity also has a mushroom-shaped cross-section for receiving the first member in sealing engagement.

A feature of the seal 26, which in the illustrated form, results from the offset angle of the projection 54, is that it provides different failure modes of the seal, with different thresholds. In a first failure mode, pressure is applied within the first compartment 28 (typically by external force applied to the filled compartment). In a second failure mode, pressure is applied within to the second compartment 30 (typically by external force applied to the filled second compartment). Because of the configuration of the seal and the angle of the projection 54, the frangible seal 26 has a higher threshold in the first failure mode than in the second failure mode. In other words, in the first failure mode, more pressure needs to be applied to the first compartment to rupture the frangible seal, than needs to be applied, in the second failure mode, to the second compartment to rupture the frangible seal.

Such an arrangement may be advantageously used where the packaging is used for transport of the first component 58 without a second component 60 and where the sealing arrangement has a higher threshold to resist compromising of the packaging through failure of the seal that may result in contamination of the product. With the subsequent addition of the second component 60 to the packaging, the second mode of seal failure may be used to more easily break the seal to allow mixing of the components 58, 60 in the controlled environment of the packaging.

In alternative non-illustrated embodiments, the frangible seal may extend in any direction across the internal cavity to form different size and shape compartments. Further, more than one frangible seal may be used to form any number of compartments.

Further different designs of sealing arrangement may be used to provide the different failure modes. For example external devices (such as removable clamps may be provided over the seal) to create the higher threshold of a first failure mode whereas these clamps may be removed to enable the packaging to adopt the second failure mode having a lower threshold.

Fig. 4 illustrates the pouch 10 which is filled with the first component 58 (such as a powdered food ingredient). The first component 58 is sealed within the first compartment 28 and is a condition for transport.

As shown in Fig. 4, the external access port 36 is in the form of the spout and lid

arrangement. The access port 36 is positioned at a corner of the body 14 for easy pouring. A tight seal is formed by the sheet portions 44, 46 around the access port 36 to ensure no leaking of any component(s). The access port 36 includes an internal passage 62 that allows a second component 60 in or out of the body 14. The method of filling and dispensing the pouch 10 will be discussed in more detail below. The access port 36 also includes a filter 64 (see Fig. 1) that extends across the internal passage 62 to remove any undesired component during pouring. The spout and lid arrangement 36 also includes a tamper-evident seal.

A handle 38 is positioned adjacent the second compartment 30 at an opposite corner of the body 14 to the access port 36 in the perimeter seal 24. The handle 38 is reinforced by a hard plastic and includes finger grooves for easy carrying, easy filling and easy pouring.

An attachment arrangement 40 is positioned adjacent the first compartment 28 in the perimeter seal 32. The attachment arrangement 40 facilitates the pouch 10 being coupled to a machine during filling, transport and manufacturing. In the illustrated embodiment, the attachment arrangement 40 is in the form of two guide slots 66, 68 positioned at opposite corners adjacent the first compartment 28 in the perimeter seal 32. The attachment arrangement 40 is also in the form of the guide slot 66 aligned with the handle 38 is used to couple the pouch 10 to a machine for filling of the first compartment 28 with the first component 58. The flexible pouch 10 is designed to be easily filled with the first component consumable product 58 to form a packaged consumable product that is easily transported with the frangible seal 26 intact, and is designed so that the mixture 12 of the consumable product is easily dispensed. Figs. 5 to 1 1 illustrate an embodiment of method of filling the flexible pouch 10 with the first component 58 to produce the packaged consumable product, and Figs. 1 1 to 15 illustrate an embodiment of a method of dispensing the consumable product 12. The illustrated consumable products are ingredients for soft serve ice cream.

Referring to Figs. 5 to 1 1 , and in particular referring first to Fig. 5, the pouch is shown before it is filled with any component consumable product. The pouch 10 includes an aperture 34 in the perimeter seal 32, the access port 36 with the tamper-evident seal intact, and the frangible seal 26 intact.

Referring to Fig. 6, the pouch 10 is hung by the attachment arrangement 40 in the form of the guide slot 66 and the handle 38 in a filling system. The pouch 10 is positioned this way so that aperture 34 faces up to prevent spilling when the first compartment 28 is filled with the first component 58. Alternatively, the pouch 10 may be hung by the attachment arrangement in the form of the guide slots 66, 68 and the first compartment 28 filled from an aperture in the perimeter seal 32 along the bottom end 22 of the pouch 10 (which would face up in use in the filling system).

Referring to Fig. 7, a holding arrangement 70 is used to hold the frangible seal 26 together (i.e., intact) to ensure it doesn't prematurely rupture. The holding arrangement 70 is in the form of a clamp. Additionally, a suction arrangement 72 is attached to the exterior of the first and second sheet portions 44, 46 adjacent the first compartment 28 to pull the first sheet portion 44 and the second sheet portion 46 apart. In the illustrated embodiment, the attachment arrangement 40 being in the form of the guide slots 66, 68 means that, each slot is able to accommodate the first and second sheet portions being pulled apart. The shape of the slots allows the machine to slide back and forth within the slot. Thus, a tillable space is defined by the aperture 34 and the first compartment 28 and to facilitate filling the first compartment 28 with the first component 58. The suction arrangement 72 is in the form of rubber opening suckers.

Referring to Fig. 8, while the tillable space is defined when the suction arrangement 72 and the holding arrangement 70 is in use, the first compartment 28 is flushed with a gas (without comprising the integrity of the frangible seal 26) through inlet tube 80. In the illustrated embodiment, the first compartment 28 is flushed out with nitrogen which pushes the oxygen out and cleans the first compartment 28 to subsequently be vacuum sealed. Referring to Fig. 9, while the tillable space is defined by the suction arrangement 72, and the holding arrangement 70 is in place, the first compartment 28 is filled with the first component 58 directly through the aperture 34 (thereby being independent to the second compartment 30). This ensures that no residue is present in the second compartment 30 or in the frangible seal 26. The first compartment 28 is designed to hold a predetermined volume of the first component 58 which may be regulated by the filling equipment 76 used.

Referring to Fig.10, the first compartment 28 is shown filled with the first component 58 and then the aperture 34 in the perimeter seal 32 is sealed. In the illustrated embodiment, the gap 34 in perimeter seal 32 is closed by heat sealing (or other sealing technique e.g.

induction sealing). The holding arrangement 70 is maintained in place to prevent the frangible seal 26 from prematurely failing.

Referring to Fig. 1 1 , the pouch 10 is now in the form of the packaged consumable product ready for shipping and distribution to the end user. In this form, the pouch 10 is designed to be transported and the frangible seal 26 is designed to remain in sealing engagement. At this stage, the second compartment 30 does not contain any component, which would add extra weight and bulk. The second component 60 is able to be introduced into the second compartment 30 at a subsequent stage of, and independent to, the filling of the first compartment 28 with the first component 58.

Figs. 12 to 15 illustrate the method of dispensing the packaged consumable product. Once the packaged consumable product shown in Fig. 11 arrives at the end user, it is ready for use.

Referring to Fig. 12, the user removes the lid and fills the second compartment 30 with the second component 60. The user is able to hold the handle 38 while filling the second compartment 30 with the second component 60. In the illustrated embodiment, the second component 60 is in the form of water. The second compartment 30 is designed to hold a predetermined volume of the second component 60. In the illustrated embodiment, the second compartment 30 defines a volume for this second component 60 and thus is designed to be filled to brim capacity. This eliminates measuring errors. In this regard, the first and second compartments 28, 30 are both designed to hold a predetermined volume of the first and the second components 58, 60. This ensures consistent and accurate blending ratio of the first component to the second component. In alternative embodiments, indicia may be included in relation to the second compartment to allow the user to quickly and accurately measure the volume of the second component in the second compartment. Referring to Fig. 13, the lid is re-attached to the spout. Manual pressure is applied to the second compartment 30. This manual pressure ruptures the frangible seal 26 creating a passage between the first compartment 28 and the second compartment 30. In other words, the first compartment 28 and the second compartment 30 are in fluid communication. As discussed above, the frangible seal 26 is designed to rupture and a threshold that is typically attainable by exerting manual pressure on the second compartment 30. If the same manual pressure is exerted on the first compartment 28, then the frangible seal 26 will not rupture. In this regard, the frangible seal 26 is arranged to rupture when the packaged consumable product is intended to be dispensed and not during transport.

Referring to Fig. 14, the frangible seal 26 has been ruptured and the first component 58 and the second component 60 are mixed to form a mixture 12. The pouch 10 is vigorously shaken to assist with the mixing. In the illustrated embodiment, the first component 58 is in the form of a powder and the second component 60 is in the form of water. The powder and water are mixed until the powder is dissolved into the water to form the mixture 12.

Referring the Fig. 15, the lid is removed from the spout and the mixture 12 ready for dispensing. In the illustrated embodiment, the mixture 12is soft serve ice cream mixture , so is poured into a machine 78 ready to be used to make soft serve ice cream.

Referring to Fig. 16, a second embodiment of a handle 138 is illustrated for the packaging. Similar reference numerals are used for similar features. The primary difference in this embodiment is that the handle 138 is positioned closer to the access port 36. This facilitates maintaining an upright orientation of the bag to ensure complete filling of the second compartment. The handle 138 is reinforced by a hard plastic and includes finger grooves for easy carrying, easy filling and easy pouring.

The handle 138 is positioned adjacent the access port 36 and the perimeter seal 24. When the user is filling the second compartment 30 with the second component 60, having the handle 138 proximal to the access port 36 provides more stability. This also allows the user to hold the pouch 10 with one-hand during filling of the second compartment 30. In order to accurately fill the second compartment 30 with the predetermined volume of second component 60, it is beneficial for the user to solely hold the pouch 10 by the handle 138 at the time of filling. This will ensure a consistent and accurate blending ratio of the first component 58 to the second component 60.

The attachment arrangement 40 in the illustrated second embodiment is in the form of reinforced punch holes 140. The pouch 10 may be hung from the reinforced punch holes 140 when the first compartment 28 is filled with the first component 58. Accordingly packaging for consumable products is provided that assists in reducing the risks of contamination and incorrect mixing quantities, and that is low-cost to transport and where components can be packaged and sealed in a controlled environment to improve their lifespan.

In the claims which follow and in the preceding description of the invention, except where the context requires otherwise due to express language or necessary implication, the word "comprise" or variations such as "comprises" or "comprising" is used in an inclusive sense, i.e. to specify the presence of the stated features but not to preclude the presence or addition of further features in various embodiments of the invention.

Claims

1 . Packaging for components of a mixture, the packaging comprising a body defining first and second separate compartments, wherein the first compartment is operative to retain a quantity of a first component of the mixture and wherein the second compartment defines a volume for a second component that constitutes the required proportion of the second component for the mixture, and wherein the packaging is arranged such that the second component is able to be introduced into the second compartment at a subsequent stage of, and independent to, the filling of the first compartment with the first component.

2. Packaging according claim 1 further comprising a sealing arrangement that

separates the first and second compartments, the sealing arrangement being arranged to fail to provide fluid communication between the compartments, wherein the sealing arrangement has a first failure mode and a second failure mode.

3. Packaging for components for a mixture, the packaging comprising a body defining first and second separate compartments, wherein the first compartment is operative to retain a quantity of a first component of the mixture and wherein the second compartment is arranged to receive a second component of the mixture, and a sealing arrangement that separates the first and second compartments, the sealing arrangement being arranged to fail to provide fluid communication between the compartments, wherein the sealing arrangement has a first failure mode and a second failure mode.

4. Packaging according to any preceding claim in the form of a flexible pouch

comprising a body formed from polymeric sheet defining an internal cavity; and a frangible seal extending across the internal cavity forming the first and second separate compartments within the body.

5. Packaging according to claim 4, wherein the frangible seal is arranged to rupture in the second mode of failure on the application of a predetermined pressure being applied within the second compartment and the frangible seal is arranged to resist rupturing on the application of pressure with the first compartment up to a threshold pressure, the threshold pressure being greater than said predetermined pressure and comprising the first mode of failure.

6. Packaging for components of a mixture comprising: a pouch having a body formed from polymeric sheet defining an internal cavity;

a frangible seal extending across the internal cavity forming first and second separate compartments within the body,

wherein the frangible seal is arranged to rupture to provide a passage between the first and second compartments on the application of a predetermined pressure being applied to the second compartment.

7. Packaging according to claim 6, wherein the frangible seal is arranged to resist rupturing on the application of pressure to the first compartment up to a threshold pressure, the threshold pressure being greater than said predetermined pressure.

8. Packaging according to any preceding claim, further comprising an external access port in communication with the second compartment.

9. Packaging according to claim 8, wherein the access port includes a seal.

10. Packaging according to claim 9, wherein the access port is in the form of a spout and lid arrangement.

1 1 . Packaging according to claim 10, wherein the spout includes a filter that extends across an internal passage in the spout.

12. Packaging according to claim 10 or 1 1 , wherein the lid is tamper-evident.

13. Packaging according to any preceding claim, formed from a first and second

polymeric sheet portions that are overlayed and sealed together along at least a portion of their perimeter to define the internal cavity.

14. Packaging according to claim13, further comprising a third sheet portion that forms a base of the pouch, the third sheet portion being sealed to perimeter portions of the first and second portions.

15. Packaging according to any preceding claim, wherein the first failure mode has a higher threshold than said second failure mode.

16. A method of transporting a component for a consumable product mixture for food processing, the method comprising: transporting a first component of the consumable product mixture, the component being packaged in a sealed first compartment of a package, wherein the package further comprises a second compartment, the second compartment defining a volume for a second component of the consumable product mixture that constitutes the required proportion of the second component for the mixture, and

wherein the package is arranged such that the second component is able to be introduced into the second compartment at a subsequent stage of, and independent to, the filling of the first compartment with the first component.

17. A method according to claim 16 further comprising: introducing the first component into the first compartment through an aperture in a perimeter seal of the package; and sealing the aperture in the perimeter seal.

18. The method according to any one of claims 17 or claim 18 further comprising

coupling the package to a machine for filling.

19. The method according to any one of claims 16 to18, wherein the first component is in the form of a powder.

20. The method according to any one of claims 16 to 19, further comprises introducing the second component into the second compartment through an access port; and mixing the components to form the mixture.

21 . A method of preparing a consumable product mixture for food processing, the

method comprising: receiving a component of the consumable product mixture packaged in a sealed first compartment of a package, wherein the package further comprises a second compartment, the second compartment defines a volume for a second component that constitutes the required proportion of the second component for the mixture; introducing the second component into the second compartment through an access port; and mixing the components to form the consumable product mixture.

22. The method according to claim 21 , further comprising sealing the access port after the second component is introduced into the second compartment.

23. The method according to claim 22, further comprising applying pressure to the second compartment to rupture a frangible seal separating the first and second compartments to create a passage between the first and the second compartment to allow mixing of the components.

24. The method according to any one of claims 21 to claim 23, further comprising

introducing the mixed components into a food processor.

25. A method according to any one of claims 16 to 24 including packaging according to any one of claims 1 to 15.