Overwrap container, method of and apparatus for producing same

An apparatus for producing an overwrap container comprising:

• a first mechanized arrangement configured to provide a base container having a side wall and a bottom connected thereto, the side wall being formed with a first side seam extending longitudinally thereof;
• and
• a second mechanized arrangement connected with the first mechanized arrangement and configured to provide a set of connecting elements on the side wall of the base container except along a length of the first side seam, and configured to position an overwrap having a second side seam around the side wall of the base container such that the side wall of the base container is joined to the overwrap except along the length of the first side seam and such that the first and second side seams are aligned so as to define an overwrap container having a uniform air gap extending continuously between the side wall of the base container and the overwrap.