A wax-coated cheese comprising a cheese portion, a first inner wax layer
covering the cheese portion, a second outer wax layer covering the first
inner wax layer, a tear strip between the first inner and second outer
wax layers covering selected parts of the first inner wax layer and
comprising at least one portion which protrudes from the first inner and
second outer wax layers and comprising an adhesive layer for adhering the
tear strip to the first inner wax layer. Also disclosed is a
corresponding packaging system and a packaging process.