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EVF99050

Pop-Open Food Scoop

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Top highlights

Ships flat and opens with a simple squeeze
Tall back wall with ergonomic thumb cut
Relies on multi-point folder-gluer production

About this product

A pre-glued, collapsible paperboard scoop designed for serving loose snacks, fries, and wraps in fast-paced retail environments. Delivered completely flat, it opens into a structured, tapered pocket with a simple squeeze, allowing operators to fill it with one hand.

The tall back wall provides support for wraps or tall snacks, while the shorter front wall retains loose items. Because it relies on a multi-point glued bottom, it eliminates manual folding at the point of sale.

Common uses

Fast food like fries and churros
Concession stands
Food trucks serving wraps

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Food Service and Concession Applications

Fast food and concession snacks

The tapered pocket holds fries, churros, popcorn, or other loose items. The flat bottom allows it to stand upright on a counter, while the open top provides immediate access.

Wraps and handheld items

The tall back wall supports long items like wraps, sandwiches, or crepes, keeping them upright and contained while the consumer eats.

Bakery and street food service

The tapered shape holds long items, and when paired with a grease-resistant barrier, it keeps hands clean while walking.

Theater and event snacking

The tall back helps operators scoop popcorn or snacks quickly, and the open top allows easy sharing in seated environments.

Retail Environments and Operations

High-volume retail counters

Because the container is pre-glued and ships flat, it takes up minimal space behind a crowded counter. Operators can grab a flat unit and pop it open in a single motion, keeping service lines moving.

Stadiums and event kiosks

Tight concession stands benefit from the dense flat shipping. The quick pop-open action helps staff manage sudden rushes between event periods.

Quick-service drive-thrus

The flat base and tall back wall make it easier to load into larger paper bags alongside drinks, keeping fries or snacks upright during the handoff.

When to Consider Closed or Rigid Containers

Delivery and transport

This is an open-top scoop designed for immediate hand-off. If the food needs to be stacked in a delivery bag or kept warm during transport, a closed take-away box or clamshell is a better choice.

Heavy or liquid-heavy foods

While the glued bottom works for dry or slightly greasy items, it is not a leak-proof cup. Soups or heavy, wet meals need a sealed, rigid container.

Board, Coating, and Profile Choices

Barrier coatings and board choice

Standard folding boxboard works for dry items, but greasy or moist foods need a specific barrier coating. The coating is usually kept out of the glue zones to help the bottom seal correctly during manufacturing.

Production volume and gluing

The collapsible side gussets and glued bottom rely on a multi-point folder-gluer setup. This makes the container efficient for the end-user, but it means the design is generally suited for repeat production runs rather than short, manual-assembly trials.

Print coverage and branding

The entire exterior of the scoop is available for high-impact graphics. The interior is typically left unprinted or coated for food contact, depending on the brand's presentation goals.

Sizing for portion control

The pocket depth and front wall height dictate the internal volume. Adjusting these dimensions helps match the scoop to the exact serving size, reducing perceived underfilling.

Adjusting the Scoop Profile

Pocket depth and taper

The depth of the side gussets determines how wide the pocket opens. This can be adjusted to fit specific food portions, but the geometry should remain balanced so the container still folds completely flat.

Front and side cut profiles

The angled drop from the back wall to the front wall can be steepened or flattened to expose more or less of the product.

Thumb cut radius

The small cutout at the top of the back wall can be resized to change the grip area, making it easier for staff to separate the flat panels.

Packing details

Print surface and branding

The entire exterior of the scoop is available for high-impact graphics. The interior is typically left unprinted or coated for food contact.

Profile Variations

EVF99053 Curved Profile

Features a curved front profile instead of straight angled cuts, offering a softer visual presentation.

Additional notes

Thumb cut utility

The standard template includes a small thumb cut at the top of the back wall, making it easier for staff to separate the flat panels and pull the scoop open.

FAQs

Can this container hold greasy foods like fries?

It handles greasy items well when the paperboard is specified with an appropriate grease-resistant barrier coating. Standard uncoated board will absorb oil and weaken.

Does the staff need to fold the bottom together?

The container is pre-glued at the factory. The operator simply squeezes the folded edges, and the bottom automatically deploys and settles into place.

How is this delivered?

It is delivered completely flat. This maximizes shipping density and minimizes the storage space needed behind a retail counter.

Can this be made from corrugated board?

The 180-degree folds needed for the side gussets often crack or refuse to lay flat if made from thick corrugated board. It relies on standard folding carton board.

Can the height of the back wall be changed?

The back wall height and the front retaining wall height can be adjusted independently to suit the length of the food being served.

Is this suitable for food delivery apps?

It depends on the outer packaging. As an open-top scoop, it offers no heat retention or spill protection on its own, so it should be placed carefully inside a larger delivery bag.

Can this be used for hot liquids or soups?

No. While the glued bottom holds dry or slightly greasy items, it is a folded paperboard carton, not a sealed, leak-proof cup.

How does the thumb cut help?

The small cutout at the top of the back wall gives staff a clear grip point to pull the flat panels apart quickly during a rush.