A frangible container (10) that is breakable or openable to provide increased access to a food product (14) stored therein, while promoting product freshness and protection, is disclosed. The container includes a base (16), which has an upstanding sidewall (18) extending about the periphery thereof and an interior. A flange (20) extends outwardly from an upper edge of the sidewall (18), opposite of the base (16), to provide a continuous sealing surface for attachment of a film (26). The sidewall (18) and flange (20) have areas of weakness (28) located therein to permit portions of the sidewall (18) and flange (20) to separate from other portions thereby dividing the sidewall into segments (30). Further, the container has a hinge (32) located between the base (16) and some of the segments (30) to permit at least one of the segments to pivot relative to the base (16) when the areas of weakness (28) are broken, thereby facilitating increased access to the interior of the container (10) and the food product (14) therein.
