The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word NOSEBAGS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "More than one beastly food container" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case more than one beastly food container = nosebags.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does NOSEBAGS mean?
NOSEBAGS noun- A round sack or bag to feed for a horse, mule, ox or alike animal. Usually made of canvas sides and leather bottom slipped over the nose and attached to harness my a strong strap, rope or string. Design to feed animal in public areas and to eliminate spillage from eating.
- Food.
- A curious older woman of other peoples business or affairs.