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EVF99051

Pop-Open Take-Away Containers

  • Available in a wide range of custom configurations & material selection.
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  • Affordable delivery across North America.
  • Design support, warehousing, testing, assembly available.
  • Widest machinery capability in America via 30+ specialist partner plants.
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Product details

Top highlights

  • Opens quickly with no manual flap assembly
  • Ships and stores completely flat
  • Available in rectangular or hexagonal profiles

About this product

This pre-glued, tapered paperboard bin is designed for fast-paced food service, event concessions, and retail snacking. Delivered flat to save space behind the counter, the container pops open into a rigid, open-top shape with a single squeeze, allowing immediate filling without manual flap assembly.

Because the bottom web folds automatically, assembly takes less than two seconds. The open top provides immediate access for filling and eating, keeping high-volume service lines moving.

Common uses

  • Stadium concessions
  • Quick-service restaurants
  • Event giveaways
  • Movie theater popcorn

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High-Speed Food Service and Concessions

Quick-Service Snacks and Sides

The open top and flared walls make it easy to scoop fries, onion rings, or loose snacks directly into the carton. The instant pop-open base keeps the service line moving during peak hours.

Stadium and Event Concessions

A practical choice for popcorn and shared snacks. The flat-shipping design means thousands of units can be stored in a small footprint under a concession counter until the moment they are needed.

Movie Theater Popcorn

The tall, tapered walls provide a large, highly visible branding surface while holding high-volume, lightweight snacks. The flat base provides stability when set down in cup holders or on laps.

Promotional Event Giveaways

For corporate events or festivals, the container offers a fast way to distribute branded snacks or lightweight promotional items. The flat delivery makes it easy to transport to temporary event spaces.

Retail and Event Environments

High-Volume Retail Counters

When counter space is limited and service speed is critical, a container that opens instantly is a major advantage. The operator simply squeezes the edges, and the bottom locks flat.

Limited Storage Environments

Food trucks, pop-up stands, and small kiosks benefit from the knocked-down delivery. The cartons take up minimal vertical space until they are popped open for immediate use.

Fast-Paced Assembly Lines

For operations where staff must fill orders in seconds, the pre-glued bottom eliminates the time spent folding and tucking base flaps.

Other Food Service Containers to Compare

Holding Liquids or Heavy Sauces

Because the folding mechanism leaves small slits at the lower corners, this container is not liquid-tight. If you are serving soups, wet noodles, or heavily sauced dishes, a webbed-corner takeout box is a better comparison.

Delivery and Parcel Shipping

This is an open-top container designed for immediate hand-off. If the product will be shipped through a third-party delivery service or mixed-carrier network, a fully enclosed box or a sealed mailer is usually necessary.

Board, Coating, and Shape Choices

Grease Resistance and Board Coatings

If you are serving fried foods or buttery snacks, the paperboard often needs a poly-coating (PE or PLA) or an aqueous grease-resistant barrier. This coating choice also influences the type of adhesive used on the side seams.

Production Volume and Tooling

The complex cross-folding bottom relies on a multi-point folder-gluer. Because of the setup time involved, this style makes the most sense for medium to high-volume repeat programs rather than short digital trials.

Base Shape Choice

Buyers can choose between a standard rectangular base (EVF99051) or a hexagonal base (EVF99051a). The rectangular version is common for fries, while the hexagonal version offers a more rounded presentation for loose snacks.

Board Caliper for Weight

While the suspended paperboard web easily holds typical snacks, very dense or heavy items may cause the center crease to sag. The board thickness should be matched to your specific portion weight.

Taper and Proportion Adjustments

Taper Angle and Material Yield

The container can be adjusted to have a wider top and a narrower base. However, extreme tapers create a severe fan shape when laid flat, which reduces how efficiently the blanks nest on a sheet of paperboard. A moderate taper balances presentation with material efficiency.

Height and Volume Sizing

The overall height and base footprint can be scaled to match specific portion sizes, from small fry cartons to extra-large popcorn buckets, provided the proportions still allow the bottom web to fold flat.

Top Edge Profile

The top opening can be cut straight across or given a slight curve or scallop to improve access to the food or enhance the branding presentation.

Packing details

Nesting Empty Containers

Once opened, the tapered shape allows empty containers to be temporarily stacked inside one another, which is useful for prepping a batch just before a rush.

Rectangular vs. Hexagonal Profiles

EVF99051 (Rectangular Base)

The classic four-sided profile with a rectangular footprint and flared front and back walls. The standard choice for fries and popcorn.

EVF99051a (Hexagonal Base)

A six-sided variation that forms a distinctive hexagonal cup. It uses the same pop-open bottom mechanics but offers a more rounded presentation.

Additional notes

Flat delivery and storage

Because the factory handles the complex gluing, these arrive completely flat. A stack of several hundred takes up very little vertical space under a counter.

Grease and moisture barriers

Standard folding boxboard will absorb oil. Be sure to specify if your product is greasy so the correct poly or aqueous coating can be applied.

Related Food Service Packaging

Crash-Lock Base Cartons

Worth comparing if you need a fast-erecting bottom but also require a closing top lid for retail shelves.

Webbed-Corner Takeout Boxes

Worth comparing if serving wet foods that need a leak-resistant, folded-corner base.

FAQs

Can this container hold liquids?

No. The folding mechanism creates small slits at the bottom corners where the walls meet the floor. It is designed for dry or semi-solid foods like popcorn, fries, and pastries.

Does the bottom sag under heavy weight?

The bottom is a suspended paperboard web. While it easily holds typical snacks, very dense or heavy items may cause the center crease to sag. The board thickness should be matched to your specific portion weight.

Do my staff need to fold the bottom flaps?

No. The container is pre-glued at the factory. Your staff only needs to squeeze the flat edges inward, and the bottom web automatically drops down and locks into place.

Can the inside be printed?

Yes, but if the container is used for direct food contact, any interior inks or coatings must be certified food-safe. Many buyers choose to leave the interior plain or use a clear grease-resistant barrier.

Why is this better suited for larger runs?

The auto-erecting bottom relies on a multi-point folder-gluer to fold and glue the carton in multiple directions. The setup time for this machinery means short trials carry a higher per-unit burden, making repeat programs more practical.

What changes if I want a wider top opening?

Increasing the top width creates a steeper taper. While this makes the container easier to scoop into, it also makes the flat blank more curved, which can increase material waste during cutting.

Can these be stacked when empty?

Yes. Once popped open, the tapered shape allows empty containers to be temporarily nested inside one another, which is useful for prepping a batch just before a rush.

What board types are typically used?

Standard folding boxboard (FBB) or solid bleached sulfate (SBS) are common choices, providing a smooth surface for branding and the right stiffness for the folding mechanism.