ATMOSPHERE CONTROLLED PACKAGING FOR FRESH FOODSTUFFS

摘要

An atmosphere controlled, resealable foodstuff container (20) includes a base tray (24) and a cover (22). The cover and base tray are constructed of a substantially gas impermeable material. The cover and base tray include resealing members (40,42). When connected, the cover and base tray define a generally enclosed and sealed interior space for foodstuffs. The container includes at least one atmosphere control member (44), such as a membrane, which controls the flow of gases through an opening (46) in the container. The member may be located over a recessed opening in the cover to permit the containers to be stacked without gas flow interference. A label (54) extends over the recess (48), thus obscuring the membrane from view to the purchaser without affecting the membrane atmosphere control function. The base tray may be opaque for use as a serving tray and the cover transparent to permit viewing of the product.