Unitary flexible package

Abstract

The present invention relates to a unique new unitary package format for chewing gum and other confections that is squeezable by the consumer for direct dispensing of the product. The invention relates to a new packaging form for use with confections. In particular, the present invention relates to a unitary flexible portable package designed for easy dispensing of chewing gum and other confectionery products.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A package comprising:
 a package body defining a cavity for holding edible products, wherein the body includes an opening flange that is removable for access to the cavity through an opening port, the body further comprising at least one bend initiator, wherein the bend initiator protrudes from a side wall of the body in an outward direction.   
     
     
         2 . The package according to  claim 1 , wherein the body further includes at least an engagement notch. 
     
     
         3 . The package of any of the preceding claims, wherein the body is thermoformed. 
     
     
         4 . The package of any of the preceding claims, wherein the body comprises at least two side walls. 
     
     
         5 . The package of  claim 4 , wherein first wall includes a first bend initiator and the second side wall includes a second bend initiator. 
     
     
         6 . A package assembly comprising:
 a plurality of packages coupled together in a side-by-side array, wherein each of the packages comprise   a package body defining a cavity for holding edible products, wherein the body includes an opening flange that is removable for access to the cavity through an opening port, the body further comprising at least one bend initiator, wherein the bend initiator protrudes from a side wall of the body in an outward direction.