Abstract: A box or container assembly formed of plastics material and particularly adapted for use in a beverage syrup supply system is covered by opposed lid members whose exposed surface contains an organization of channel-defining projections for stacking superposed containers optionally in columnar- or cross-stacked array. A hinge arrangement effects release from the container of any lid subjected to an excessive lateral force and enables the lids, when open, to be held against the container body with minimal lateral flair for compact nesting. Various forms of access openings are described for accessing a syrup bag spigot and for attaching same when the container assembly forms part of a beverage syrup supply system.

Abstract: A stackable and nestable container is provided which comprises a bottom surface and two pairs of opposed side walls integrally joined with the bottom surface and each other to form a substantially rectangular open-top container. The uppermost surfaces of the side walls collectively form an upper container rim. A container lid is adapted to be received along the upper container rim. Ventilation apertures are formed in each of the side walls. Also, each side wall includes a pair of column sections. Each column section includes a recessed portion, an inner shelf, and a lower column support. The column sections form outer surfaces which project outwardly away from the side walls. By using the column section design, all the support geometry for the container is located in the corners of the container. The upper container rim comprises a double thickness of material around substantially its entire periphery.