Container for consumer goods with an insert and method of manufacturing such a container

An insert for insertion into a container for consumer goods, the insert comprising:

• a. a front panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel, wherein
• b. the first side panel is connected to the front panel and the first side panel is arranged at an angle to the front panel;
• c. the second side panel is connected to the front panel at an opposite side to the first side panel;
• and
• d. the first side panel comprises a first grasp portion that extends beyond a height of the front panel and is designed for pulling the insert out of a container.

A method of manufacturing a container for consumer goods, the method comprising the steps of:

• a. providing a charge of consumer goods;
• b. wrapping sheet material around the charge of consumer goods for forming an inner package, the inner package including an access opening through which the consumer goods can be taken out;
• c. arranging a separate insert onto the inner package, the insert comprising a front panel and at least a first side panel, wherein the first side panel is connected to the front panel, and the first side panel and the front panel are arranged at an angle to each other, and the first side panel comprises a first grasp portion that extends beyond a height of the front panel in a longitudinal direction;
• and
• d. forming an outer housing of the container around the inner package and the insert such that the first side panel of the insert is arranged between a first side wall of the inner package and a first side wall of the outer housing and the front panel of the insert is arranged between a front wall of the outer housing and a front wall of the inner package, the outer housing comprising a box portion extending along a longitudinal direction and a hinged lid portion for closing the container, wherein the hinged lid portion is pivotable between an open position and a closed position.