Self-lubricating surfaces for food packaging and food processing equipment

A method of manufacturing a container of a consumer product, the method comprising:

• providing a substrate;
• applying a texture to the substrate, the texture comprising a matrix of solid features spaced sufficiently close to stably contain a liquid therebetween and/or therewithin;
• impregnating the matrix of solid features with the liquid such that the matrix of solid features stably contains the liquid therebetween and/or therewithin after manufacture of the container, wherein the container is configured to contain a substance different from the impregnating liquid during use of the container, wherein the solid features and the liquid are non-toxic and/or edible;
• and
• contacting the impregnated matrix of solid features with a consumer product, wherein the consumer product comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of ketchup, catsup, mustard, mayonnaise, syrup, honey, jelly, peanut butter, chocolate syrup, shortening, butter, margarine, oleo, dip, yogurt, sour cream, cosmetics, shampoo, lotion, hair gel, and toothpaste.