A method for separating a cup packaging from a packaging shell, wherein the cup packaging has at least a base, a rim, a wall between the base and the rim, as well the packaging shell, wherein the packaging shell is disposed in an encircling manner around the wall, wherein the packaging shell has a separation section, said method comprising:
- a. providing the cup packaging having the packaging shell disposed thereon, and at least one unseparated separation section;
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- b. compressing the cup packaging having the packaging shell;
- wherein the compressing takes place by way of at least two converged faces of a press having the cup packaging disposed therebetween.