RECLOSABLE PACKAGING AND STORAGE CONTAINER A reclosable packaging and storage container that is particularly well-suited for packaging and for warehouse and retail shelf storage of consumer food products is provided. Included is a flexible pouch having an access opening assembly which includes both a peelable adherence seal and a releasable closure assembly that includes mating flexible closure strips having interlocking means in order to permit the consumer to easily open the container and to readily and positively reclose same. 30031-I