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A cup with an outwardly protruding straw channel and nestable food container and cover that enables simultaneous or intermittent access of the contents of the container and attached cup without disengagement of the food container from the cup, wherein a portion of the cup that holds the food contain

A cup with an outwardly protruding straw channel and nestable food container and cover that enables simultaneous or intermittent access of the contents of the container and attached cup without disengagement of the food container from the cup, wherein a portion of the cup that holds the food container may be utilized as a fill line when filling liquids into the cup to ensure that insertion of the food container does not result in overflow of liquid from the cup. Additionally, the food container may include at least one cavity that may hold at least one independent drop-in container. A simple domed cover or variable height domed cover may keep food items that are placed within the food container warm.

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1. A cup with outwardly protruding straw channel and nestable food container comprising: a food container comprising at least one wall that defines at least one container body configured to store food comprising a first solid or liquid; and,a cup comprising a substantially vertical sidewall comprisi

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A cup with outwardly protruding straw channel and nestable food container comprising: a food container comprising at least one wall that defines at least one container body configured to store food comprising a first solid or liquid; and,a cup comprising a substantially vertical sidewall comprising a lower cup body,an upper cup body having a portion that is wider than said lower cup body, wherein said portion that is wider in said upper cup body with respect to said lower cup body defines a fill line configured to indicate a volume of beverage to fill said cup, wherein said beverage comprises a second solid or liquid, and,wherein said second solid or liquid is separate from said first solid or liquid stored in said food container;an outwardly protruding straw channel integrated into said substantially vertical sidewall; and,a recessed opening; and,wherein said at least one container body is configured to descend into said recessed opening of said cup down to said fill line, and, contact said first solid or liquid on one side and said second solid or liquid on an opposing side of said at least one wall. 2. The cup with outwardly protruding straw channel and nestable food container of claim 1, wherein said upper cup body is configured to hold said food container. 3. The cup with outwardly protruding straw channel and nestable food container of claim 1 wherein said at least one wall comprises at least one dividing wall defining a plurality of downward oriented container cavities configured to hold said first solid or liquid. 4. The cup with outwardly protruding straw channel and nestable food container of claim 1, wherein said upper cup body includes an outwardly extending area and wherein said at least one container body further comprises a corresponding outwardly extending area that is configured to enable fingers of a user to access said food in said at least one container body. 5. The cup with outwardly protruding straw channel and nestable food container of claim 1, wherein said food container comprises a plurality of downward oriented cavities, wherein each of said plurality of downward oriented cavities comprises a bottom outer corner portion. 6. The cup with outwardly protruding straw channel and nestable food container of claim 5, wherein one of said plurality of downward oriented cavities is configured to rest on said portion that is wider in said upper cup body with respect to said lower cup body. 7. The cup with outwardly protruding straw channel and nestable food container of claim 1, wherein said food container further comprises at least one cover configured to enclose at least a portion of said food container. 8. The cup with outwardly protruding straw channel and nestable food container of claim 7, wherein said at least one container body further comprises an outer edge vertical receiving wall and snap/bump elements, and said at least one cover comprises a flexible flange/lip at an outer edge of said cover, and wherein said outer edge vertical receiving wall and said snap/bump elements are configured to securely hold said at least one cover closed. 9. The cup with outwardly protruding straw channel and nestable food container of claim 7, wherein said food container and said at least one cover together comprise a one-piece clam shell configuration. 10. The cup with outwardly protruding straw channel and nestable food container of claim 7, wherein said at least one cover comprises at least one vent hole configured to prevent condensation from building up within said at least one cover and said at least one container body. 11. The cup with outwardly protruding straw channel and nestable food container of claim 1, wherein said substantially vertical sidewall of said cup further comprises at least one horizontal step wall or strength rib element integrated into said upper cup body. 12. The cup with outwardly protruding straw channel and nestable food container of claim 1, wherein said at least one container body further comprises at least one horizontal step wall or strength rib element integrated into said substantially vertical sidewall. 13. The cup with outwardly protruding straw channel and nestable food container of claim 7, wherein said at least one cover further comprises at least one horizontal step wall or strength rib element integrated into said substantially vertical sidewall. 14. The cup with outwardly protruding straw channel and nestable food container of claim 1, wherein said at least one container body further comprises at least one upward protruding male post configured to engage a female element in an independent drop-in container. 15. The cup with outwardly protruding straw channel and nestable food container of claim 7, wherein said at least one cover comprises a variable height cover comprising a raised portion configured to hold at least one tall food item. 16. The cup with outwardly protruding straw channel and nestable food container of claim 7, wherein said at least one cover comprises a variable height cover comprising a raised portion configured as a grip handle. 17. The cup with outwardly protruding straw channel and nestable food container of claim 14, wherein said at least one raised portion further comprises a clip/trough element configured to hold at least one item. 18. The cup with outwardly protruding straw channel and nestable food container of claim 7, wherein said at least one cover comprises a flexible flange/lip located at said outer edge. 19. The cup with outwardly protruding straw channel and nestable food container of claim 17, wherein said at least one wall of said food container further comprises at least one male snap/bump element, such that said flexible flange/lip is configured to snap over or past said at least one male snap/bump element. 20. The cup with outwardly protruding straw channel and nestable food container of claim 17, wherein said at least one container body comprises an outer edge lip, and wherein at least one horizontally oriented lift tab is integrated into said outer edge lip of said at least one container body and is configured to facilitate lifting of said at least one container body from said upper cup body. 21. A cup with outwardly protruding straw channel and nestable food container comprising: a food container comprising at least one wall that defines at least one container body configured to store food comprising a first solid or liquid; and,a cup comprising a substantially vertical sidewall comprising a lower cup body,an upper cup body having a portion that is wider than said lower cup body, wherein said portion that is wider in said upper cup body with respect to said lower cup body defines a fill line configured to indicate a volume of beverage to fill said cup, wherein said beverage comprises a second solid or liquid, and,wherein said second solid or liquid is separate from said first solid or liquid stored in said food container;an outwardly protruding straw channel integrated into said substantially vertical sidewall; and,a recessed opening;wherein said at least one container body is configured to contact said first solid or liquid on one side and said second solid or liquid on an opposing side of said at least one wall;wherein said food container comprises a plurality of downward oriented cavities, wherein each of said plurality of downward oriented cavities comprises a bottom outer corner portion; and,wherein one of said plurality of downward oriented cavities is configured to rest on said portion that is wider in said upper cup body with respect to said lower cup body. 22. A cup with outwardly protruding straw channel and nestable food container comprising: a food container comprising at least one wall that defines at least one container body configured to store food comprising a first solid or liquid, and,at least one cover configured to enclose at least a portion of said food container, wherein said at least one container body further comprises an outer edge vertical receiving wall and snap/bump elements,wherein said at least one cover comprises a flexible flange/lip at an outer edge of said cover, and,wherein said outer edge vertical receiving wall and said snap/bump elements are configured to securely hold said at least one cover closed; and,a cup comprising a substantially vertical sidewall comprising a lower cup body,an upper cup body having a portion that is wider than said lower cup body, wherein said portion that is wider in said upper cup body with respect to said lower cup body defines a fill line configured to indicate a volume of beverage to fill said cup, wherein said beverage comprises a second solid or liquid, and,wherein said second solid or liquid is separate from said first solid or liquid stored in said food container;an outwardly protruding straw channel integrated into said substantially vertical sidewall; and,a recessed opening; and,wherein said at least one container body is configured to contact said first solid or liquid on one side and said second solid or liquid on an opposing side of said at least one wall. 23. A cup with outwardly protruding straw channel and nestable food container comprising: a food container comprising at least one wall that defines at least one container body configured to store food comprising a first solid or liquid, and,at least one cover configured to enclose at least a portion of said food container, wherein said at least one cover comprises at least one vent hole configured to prevent condensation from building up within said at least one cover and said at least one container body; and,a cup comprising a substantially vertical sidewall comprising a lower cup body,an upper cup body having a portion that is wider than said lower cup body, wherein said portion that is wider in said upper cup body with respect to said lower cup body defines a fill line configured to indicate a volume of beverage to fill said cup, wherein said beverage comprises a second solid or liquid, and,wherein said second solid or liquid is separate from said first solid or liquid stored in said food container;an outwardly protruding straw channel integrated into said substantially vertical sidewall; and,a recessed opening; and,wherein said at least one container body is configured to contact said first solid or liquid on one side and said second solid or liquid on an opposing side of said at least one wall. 24. A cup with outwardly protruding straw channel and nestable food container comprising: a food container comprising at least one wall that defines at least one container body configured to store food comprising a first solid or liquid,wherein said at least one container body further comprises at least one upward protruding male post configured to engage a female element in an independent drop-in container; and,a cup comprising a substantially vertical sidewall comprising a lower cup body,an upper cup body having a portion that is wider than said lower cup body, wherein said portion that is wider in said upper cup body with respect to said lower cup body defines a fill line configured to indicate a volume of beverage to fill said cup, wherein said beverage comprises a second solid or liquid, and,wherein said second solid or liquid is separate from said first solid or liquid stored in said food container;an outwardly protruding straw channel integrated into said substantially vertical sidewall; and,a recessed opening; and,wherein said at least one container body is configured to contact said first solid or liquid on one side and said second solid or liquid on an opposing side of said at least one wall. 25. A cup with outwardly protruding straw channel and nestable food container comprising: a food container comprising at least one wall that defines at least one container body configured to store food comprising a first solid or liquid,wherein said food container further comprises at least one cover configured to enclose at least a portion of said food container, and,wherein said at least one cover comprises a flexible flange/lip located at said outer edge; and,a cup comprising a substantially vertical sidewall comprising a lower cup body,an upper cup body having a portion that is wider than said lower cup body, wherein said portion that is wider in said upper cup body with respect to said lower cup body defines a fill line configured to indicate a volume of beverage to fill said cup, wherein said beverage comprises a second solid or liquid, and,wherein said second solid or liquid is separate from said first solid or liquid stored in said food container;an outwardly protruding straw channel integrated into said substantially vertical sidewall; and,a recessed opening; and,wherein said at least one container body is configured to contact said first solid or liquid on one side and said second solid or liquid on an opposing side of said at least one wall. 26. The cup with outwardly protruding straw channel and nestable food container of claim 25, wherein said at least one wall of said food container further comprises at least one male snap/bump element, such that said flexible flange/lip is configured to snap over or past said at least one male snap/bump element. 27. The cup with outwardly protruding straw channel and nestable food container of claim 25, wherein said at least one container body comprises an outer edge lip, and wherein at least one horizontally oriented lift tab is integrated into said outer edge lip of said at least one container body and is configured to facilitate lifting of said at least one container body from said upper cup body.