摘要 |
<p>A package (2) for maintaining a modified atmosphere around contents being contained therein when stored in an ambient environment is set forth. The modified atmosphere package includes a tray (4), a membrane (12), and a lid (14). The tray has a base (8) and sidewalls (6) extending upwardly from the base. The sidewalls have an outwardly extending flange (10) at a top portion thereof. The sidewalls and the base define a cavity wherein the contents are disposed. A membrane (12) is attached to a top portion of the sidewalls and encloses the cavity. The lid is detachably connected to the top portion of the sidewalls and is disposed over the membrane to prevent the membrane from contacting an external structure which inhibits permeation through the membrane. The lid also has at least one opening (16) for exposing the membrane to the ambient environment. Stacking means at the base of the tray and the top of the lid allow the modified atmosphere packages to be easily stacked.</p> |