Insert registration in packets

A method for insert placement in a flexible package, comprising:

• aligning first and second sidewalls of flexible web material,
• both sidewalls having inside surfaces and outside surfaces,
• and both sidewalls arranged so inside surfaces face;
• placing an insert between the sidewalls,
• insert in contact with inside surfaces,
• insert registration maintained during package build by gripping means applied through sidewalls to insert;
• joining sidewalls by sealing means at one or more predetermined locations so as to partially define a flexible package containing an insert;
• filling the package with a product;
• and,
• joining sidewalls by sealing means at one or more predetermined locations to completely encase said product and insert within the boundaries of a so defined flexible package.

A method for placement of an insert in a flexible package, comprising:

• folding a segment of flexible web material,
• the segment having a first sidewall end and a second sidewall end,
• inside surfaces and outside surfaces,
• and a fold crease connecting first and second sidewalls;
• placing insert into folded segment,
• insert in contact with inside surfaces,
• insert registration maintained during package build by gripping means holding insert through segment sidewalls;
• joining first and second sidewalls by sealing means at one or more predetermined locations so as to substantively define a flexible package containing an insert.