Food storage kits

Abstract

A food storage product dispensing kit for de-bulking food includes a plurality of re-sealable primary bags and a plurality of secondary pouches, wherein the secondary pouches are adapted and configured to be worn and inverted over a user's hand as well as minimize freezer burn of food items therein. An advertising insert may include branding information, de-bulking instructions, food safety information, a product sample, and a coupon. The bags, the pouches, and the advertising insert are unitized in a single package for consumer convenience.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE[0001]1. Field of the Disclosure[0002]The present disclosure relates to storing food items, and more particularly, to a kit for relatively long term freezer storage by home consumers of bulk purchased food items.[0003]2. Background of the Related Art[0004]Buying food items in large quantities typically provides cheaper options for consumers. Further, bulk packaging at the retail point of sale is also recognized as a more environmentally friendly delivery method. However, for perishable items, home storage and consumption before spoiling can be challenging. Despite storage in a refrigerator or even a freezer, spoilage from freezer burn and the like can reduce the benefits of bulk buying and even prevent consumers from utilizing such efficient methods.[0005]In an effort to overcome food storage challenges, a great deal of technology has been developed. For example, vacuum bags, double layer bags, and bags with specialized preservative inner coatings have be...

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Benefits of technology

[0006]Effectively marketing a kit to a consumer to de-bulk food items is partially dependent upon consumer acceptance. By providing the necessary items as a kit, the de-bulking process is made easier and more convenient. Hence, consumer acceptance is more likely. By further providing a unified package with an advertising insert having indicia such as branding information, coupons, helpful information and instructions, consumers are more likely to adopt a practice of bulk purchases with at home de-bulking for freezer or other long term storage. Further still, it is thought that if a consumer buys a bundled item, there is a higher likelihood that the consumer will have a particular brand loyalty as far as the refill stream is concerned, as the consumer will be confident that the refill stream will be optimally compatible with the main bag system and perform as well as the original.

[0007]The subject technology presents a kit to provide consumers with an easy and efficient method for preparing bulk or large quantities of food items as smaller portions. The subject technology is directed to smaller bags for holding smaller portions of the food items with a larger bag for holding the filled smaller bags.

[0010]Still another embodiment is directed to a food storage kit including a package having a plurality of small bags for storing food items, and at least one large bag having a sealing zipper and defining an interior for storing at least two of the small bags having the food items therein. The package is unitized by sealing the plurality of small bags and the at least one large bag in a container. Preferably, the plurality of small bags are dispensed from a roll, and the small bags are sized and configured to be worn like a glove to pick up food, then turned inside for storage of food therein. To minimize freezer burn, the plurality of small bags may be stretch bags for clinging to the food items therein. The at least one large bag can also be designed to minimize freezer burn.

[0012]Yet still another embodiment is directed to a portioning kit for food storage including a thick outer bag with a sealing zipper for storing a large amount of food, a plurality of thinner bags, the thinner bags being designed to cling to food, thereby minimizing freezer burn, and a package defining an interior having the thick outer bag and the plurality of smaller bags sealed therein. The smaller bags do not need a sealing zipper. The thin bags can be arranged as a perforated roll and the package is a box for containing the perforated roll and the thick outer bag. Preferably, there are a plurality of thick outer bags and the package is a first box for containing the plurality of thick outer bags and a second box for containing the plurality of thinner bags.

[0013]Another embodiment is directed to a food storage product dispensing kit for de-bulking food including a plurality of re-sealable primary bags and a plurality of secondary pouches, wherein the secondary pouches are adapted and configured to be worn and inverted over a user's hand as well as minimize freezer burn of food items therein. An advertising insert may include branding information, de-bulking instructions, food safety information, a product sample, and a coupon. The bags, the pouches, and the advertising insert are unitized in a single package for consumer convenience.

Problems solved by technology

However, for perishable items, home storage and consumption before spoiling can be challenging.

Despite storage in a refrigerator or even a freezer, spoilage from freezer burn and the like can reduce the benefits of bulk buying and even prevent consumers from utilizing such efficient methods.

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