Composite package with handle

A composite package comprising at least one preliminary package and a carrying handle structure, wherein the at least one preliminary package comprises a group of articles contained and secured together as a unit by a wrapping film disposed around the group and wherein the carrying handle structure is wrapped around the at least one preliminary package and wherein the carrying handle structure is provided with at least one foldable tab that is disposed within the at least one preliminary package for interlocking the carrying handle structure to the at least one preliminary package, wherein the at least one foldable tab is forcibly pushed or displaced inwardly of the carrying handle structure such that the wrapping film is punctured and at least part of the at least one foldable tab is disposed internally of the wrapping film of the at least one preliminary package.