Abstract: A food container and methods of making the same are disclosed. Example food containers may include a tray defining a volume for receiving a food item, and a lid configured to enclose the volume of the tray along a liquid-proof interface between the lid and the tray. The tray may include a plurality of tray panels formed of a first material, and a tray skeleton structure joining adjacent edges of the panels to form one or more corners. The lid may include one or more lid panels formed of the first material, and a lid skeleton structure forming a perimeter of the lid. The skeleton structures of the tray and the lid may be formed of a second material different from the first material.

Abstract: A food container is configured to temporarily store food such as from a restaurant or self-service food station, enclose the food for transportation, and then convert to a convenient bowl for eating the food directly from the food container. Once the food is received in a volume of the food container defined by a number of sidewalls, the food container is enclosed by folding foldable wings attached to the tops of the sidewalls. When it is time to consume the food item, a detachment feature located within the sidewalls is engaged to remove the foldable wings and provide convenient access to the food item. The detachment feature includes design features to allow for easy removal without compromising the structural integrity of the container during use and transport.