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In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, a container for a product is provided. The container may include a label disposed in a midsection of the container. Upper and lower ends of the container may protrude beyond the midsection to protect the label when the container abuts against adjace

In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, a container for a product is provided. The container may include a label disposed in a midsection of the container. Upper and lower ends of the container may protrude beyond the midsection to protect the label when the container abuts against adjacent containers while providing stability to the container.

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1. A container for a product configured for automated production, the container comprising:a body having a pair of opposing end walls, a pair of opposing side walls, and a bottom wall, the end walls each having a length and the side walls each having a length, the side wall length being larger than

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A container for a product configured for automated production, the container comprising:a body having a pair of opposing end walls, a pair of opposing side walls, and a bottom wall, the end walls each having a length and the side walls each having a length, the side wall length being larger than the end wall length to define a generally oblong body configuration, a substantial portion of the side walls not being corrugated; a mid section of the body having a length, the side walls at the mid section being generally flat and providing a surface effective for the attachment of a label; an upper end and a lower end of the body each having a length larger than the length of the mid section of the body, the upper end and lower end of the body being effective to provide stability to the container and protect the label surface when abutting against similar containers wherein the lower end of the body forms a base of the container and the ratio of the base height to the total height of the container is between about 1:4 and 1:5.5, the height of the mid section of the body forming from about 38.1% to about 70.6% of height of the container; and an opening at the upper end of the body, the opening having a length and a depth, the length being larger than the depth to define a generally oblong opening, the length of the opening being larger than the length of the mid section. 2. A container in accordance with claim 1, wherein the opening length is approximately the same as or larger than the side wall length at the mid section and the opening depth is approximately the same as or larger than the end wall length at the mid section.3. A container in accordance with claim 1, wherein the upper end of the body has about the same length and width as the lower end of the body, and wherein the lower end has longer diagonal dimensions to enhance stability.4. A container in accordance with claim 1, wherein the upper end and lower end of the body taper outward from the mid section of the body.5. A container in accordance with claim 1, wherein the upper end of the body has,a protruding gripping feature integrally formed thereon.6. A container in accordance with claim 4, wherein the gripping feature comprises a generally crescent shaped ridge formed on each of the side walls.7. A container in accordance with claim 5, wherein the gripping feature comprises a plurality of raised bumps formed on each of the sidewalls.8. A container in accordance with claim 1, wherein the side wall length and the end wall length are selected to allow the container to be placed in a door compartment of a refrigerator.9. A container in accordance with claim 1, wherein the depth is selected to allow a hand to grasp both side walls of the container.10. A container in accordance with claim 1, wherein a lid is attachable to the container to cover the opening.11. A container in accordance with claim 10, wherein the exterior of the lid has a length and a depth, the lid length being greater than the side wall length at the mid section of the container and the lid depth being greater than the end wall length at the mid section of the container.12. A container in accordance with claim 10, wherein the lid comprises a base portion attachable to the container and a hinged portion selectively movable relative to the base portion to permit access to the interior of the container.13. A container in accordance with claim 12, wherein the base portion of the lid has a wiping portion.14. A container for a food product the container comprising:a body having a pair of opposing end walls, a pair of opposing side walls, and a bottom wall, the end walls each having a length and the side walls each having a length, the side wall length being larger than the end wall length to define a generally oblong body configuration, a substantial portion of the side walls not being corrugated; a mid section of the body having a length, the side walls at the mid section being generally flat and providing a surface effective for the attachment of a label; an upper end and a lower end of the body each having a length larger than the length of the mid section of the body, the upper end of the body having about the same length and width as the lower end of the body, the upper end and lower end of the body flare outward from the mid section of the body, the upper end and lower end of the body being effective to provide stability to the container and protect the label surface when abutting against similar containers, the end walls at the upper end of the body being rounded, the height of the upper end being from about 0.75 to about 1.75 inches, the height of the mid section being from about 2 to about 3 inches, the height of the lower end being from about 0.5 to about 1.5 inches, the lower end of the body forming a base of the container and the ratio of the base height to the total height of the container is between about 1:4 and 1:5.5; and an opening at the upper end of the body, the opening having a length and a depth, the length being larger than the depth which with the round end walls define a generally oblong opening. 15. A container in accordance with claim 14, wherein the container further includes a lid which is attachable to the container to cover the opening.16. A container in accordance with claim 15, wherein the lid comprises a base portion attachable to the container and a hinged portion selectively movable relative to the base portion to permit access to the interior of the container.17. A container in accordance with claim 15, wherein the base portion of the lid has a wiping portion.18. A container for a food product, the container comprising:a body having a pair of opposing end walls, a pair of opposing side walls, and a bottom wall, the end walls each having a length and the side walls each having a length, the side wall length being larger than the end wall length to define a generally oblong body configuration, a substantial portion of the sidewalls not being corrugated; a mid section of the body having a length, the side walls at the mid section being generally flat and providing a surface effective for the attachment of a label; an upper end and a lower end of the body each having a length larger than the length of the mid section of the body, the upper end of the body having about the same length and width as the lower end of the body, the upper end and lower end of the body tapering outward from the mid section of the body, the upper end and lower end of the body being effective to provide stability to the container and protect the label surface when abutting against similar containers, the end walls at the upper end of the body being rounded, the height of the upper end being from about 0.75 to about 1.75 inches, the height of the mid section being from about 2 to about 3 inches, the height of the lower end being from about 0.5 to about 1.5 inches, the lower end of the body forming a base of the container and the ratio of the base height to the total height of the container is between about 1:4 and 1:5.5; an opening at the upper end of the body, the opening having a length and a depth, the length being larger than the depth to define a generally oblong opening; and an attachable lid to cover the opening, the lid comprising a base portion attachable to the container and a hinged portion movable relative to the base portion to permit access to the interior of the container, the base portion including a wiping portion.