FILL-THROUGH-THE-TOP PACKAGE AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING SAME

摘要

A fill-through-the-top reclosable package (10) includes first and second opposing body panels (12, 14) joined to each other along a pair of sides (16) and a bottom (20) bridging the pair of sides. The package is provided with a reclosable fastener (23) extending along a package top disposed opposite the bottom. The fastener includes first and second opposing tracks (24, 26). The first track (24) includes a male profile (28), while the second track (26) includes a female profile (32) adapted to releasably interlock with the male profile. To provide tamper evidence, the first and second tracks may be joined to each other along an area of weakness (40). When making the package, the first track is first attached to the first panel (12), the package is filled with a product via a fill opening between the second track and the second panel (14), and then the second track is attached to the second panel.