a container package assembly which comprises a first support member and a second support member , a plurality of containers , a top pad , and a membrane . the first support member having a first side , the second support member having a second side . the first support member and the second support member being arranged along a common plane wherein the first edge is immediately adjacent to the second edge . each of the support members constructed and arranged to receive a predetermined number of containers thereon . a top pad positioned on top of the containers , the top pad dimensioned to extend over at least a portion of each of the support members . the support members , the predetermined number of containers and the top pad comprising an assembly , the assembly at least partially encapsulated by the membrane .