The present invention relates to a produce container which includes a receptacle and a lid. The receptacle has a mouth circumscribed by a rim which has a first flange. The lid is releasably attachable to the receptacle to close off the mouth. The lid has a skirt portion adapted to interact with the rim of the receptacle to retain the lid on the receptacle and a second flange projecting from the skirt portion of the lid. One or more selected members of the produce container include reinforcing means.