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27 Products To Help Your Groceries Last Long Enough For You To Actually Eat Them
Since the last time you finished a tub of guac before it turned brown was…never.
1. A genius “Bread Buddy” dispenser so you can save yourself from throwing out stale bread with a sleek container that not only locks in freshness but also protects your loaf from getting squished in the pantry.
Promising review: “This is great! It does exactly what it was intended for. I live alone and I don’t quite go through bread often enough before the last quarter section of the loaf starts to go stale. I was originally looking for something to put a loaf of bread in as a shell for my vacuum sealer that would keep the bread from getting crushed by the pressure. This dispenser solved all of my problems. Thank you!” —DRMcQuaig
Get it from Amazon for $15.97 (available in white and red and three other styles).
2. These produce-saver containers to save you money (and unnecessary trips to the grocery store) by keeping produce fresher for longer with ~mystical~ ventilation technology.
These containers help keep your produce fresh by keeping moisture away. And they’re designed with a special vent filter, which you never have to replace, to regulate the carbon dioxide and oxygen flow to your produce.
Natalie Brown, an editor here at BuzzFeed, actually tried these containers for herself, and, well, you just gotta read her full Rubbermaid FreshWorks container review.
Promising review: “These are great. My vegetables stay fresh so much longer. No more throwing away food and wasting money.” —Cindys27
Get a four-piece set from Amazon for $19.88+ (available in three sizes).
3. Or a money-saving Bluapple freshness ball for extending the life of fruits and vegetables by just existing in proximity to your produce.
Just refill the Bluapple with a new packet every three months. Refill kits are available.
Promising review: “These do seem to work, extending the life of my fruits and vegetables up to a week longer. Change the packet inside on schedule. I shake them occasionally and make sure that no produce is covering the top holes. I bought more for family/friends when I told them about it. No food is more expensive than that which you throw away (thanks, Mom).” —ttmadison
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $15.99.
4. A stainless-steel pasta measuring tool because how many times have you mistakenly cooked way more noodles than you could possibly eat in one sitting? This makes it easy to portion out just the right amount, so there’s no leftover spaghetti slowly spoiling in your fridge.
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Promising review: “It works great! The sizing is just right. No more wasted noodles.” —RegularFella
Get it from Amazon for $5.99.
5. An herb saver pod that preserves and protects fresh herbs from becoming a squished, browning mess in the back of your fridge for up to three weeks! The pods store well in the fridge door and simply need to be refreshed with water in the attached reservoir every 3–5 days.
Prepara is a small business creating high-quality food prep tools that are supremely functional to help you enjoy your time in the kitchen.
Promising review: “This really works so great. I keep my mint leaves in here and it really does keep them fresh for about three weeks. Just switch out the water every 3–4 days. Everyone is so intrigued when they see this in my fridge. You should definitely purchase this.” —Shaney
Get it from Amazon for $19.50 (also available in a three-pack).
6. A set of reusable soda can covers if it pains you to dump out half-full drinks or let fizzy drinks go flat. These covers create an airtight seal so you can enjoy half a can and still come back for the other half later.
Promising review: “I was pleasantly surprised with this purchase! I originally purchased it because I am afraid of bees getting into my soda can while I’m outside. I didn’t know that it would also keep my soda airtight and leakproof — such an awesome bonus! I love that it came in a six-pack. I keep one in my purse for on the go!” —Carley Lesinski
Get a six-pack from Amazon for $11.99.
7. A Shark Tank-approved Souper Cubes freezer tray so you can freeze and reheat soup or sauce without defrosting an entire container and committing to soup for every meal so it doesn’t go to waste. The included lids make these trays stackable, so freezer organization is a breeze even if you’re short on space.
Souper Cubes is a family-run small business with a passion for better frozen meal prep and food waste reduction! Plus, their products are BPA-free and dishwasher-safe. This tray has fill lines on the side of the compartments for half and full cups.
Each cube holds one serving, or one cup, of soup or sauce!
Promising review: “LOVE LOVE LOVE. My freezer is so much more organized now. Gone are the days of having to defrost an entire bag of chicken broth for one cup for a recipe. I now have perfectly portioned 1/2-cup and 1-cup blocks ready to go. They fit easily in freezer bags, take up less space, and make me incredibly happy. There was a lot of attention to detail put into the design, and I particularly appreciate the wire inside the rim that holds everything steady — no more worrying about spilling all the liquid on the way to the freezer. Just a fantastic product all around. I purchased this and a cheaper version from another manufacturer at the same time but returned the other product. This one is definitely worth the added cost.” —Kate
Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (available in three colors and packs of two).
8. A set of silicone food savers to help preserve your produce when the recipe only calls for half a lemon’s worth of juice. Now you can easily save the other half without wasting plastic wrap only to have it get all weird and hard in your fridge, anyway.
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Food Huggers is a woman-owned small biz founded by two friends trying to cut down on both food and plastic waste in the kitchen.
Promising review: “This product is very easy to clean, and I was surprised that it actually worked on a cut tomato! I was afraid that it would squish the tomato since the product is rather thick, but it worked beautifully. I will be using the other sizes as they are needed, but one thing I do really like is that storage for these ‘keepers’ takes so little room in my cabinets!” —DHW698
Get a five-piece set from Amazon for $16.99 (available in five color combos).
9. Orrrrr the world’s cutest onion-shaped storage containers that are perfect for preserving the neglected other half of the onion that your dinner recipe so rudely left out.
10. Plus, a reusable avocado saver because you rarely use the whole thing in one go, and storing these fickle fruits without nearly instant browning is a shockingly tall task. This stretch pod is the solution and is safe to toss in the dishwasher for easy cleaning.
Promising review: “This avocado storage container is wonderful! I eat avocado toast every morning for breakfast but only need half at a time. This container helps keep the other half of my avocado perfect for tomorrow’s breakfast. It is also extremely easy to clean as I just throw it through the dishwasher. I couldn’t live without this product!” —Melissa Biver
Get it from Amazon for $6.45.
11. And the revolutionary Guac-Lock if you’re tired of the disappointment that comes when you grab some chips only to realize the guac you enjoyed just two days before has already turned that ~appetizing~ shade of brown.
Promising review: “Rarely do I buy something that delivers 100% of what they claim it will. I’m happy to report that this completely lived up to my expectations. Truth be told, it works even better than I expected it to. I made a batch of guac a week ago. Two or three times during the week, I unlocked it, dipped a chip or two, and then re-locked it. After a week, the guacamole is as fresh as if I made it this morning. I typically make a batch of guac each week and use it as a snack or as a spread on sandwiches. I also typically throw out one-third of the batch because it spoils before we can eat it. Not anymore. I estimate the food I’m not wasting will actually pay for the Guac-Lock in about a month.” —mhogan
Get it on Amazon for $23.74.
12. A set of reusable Gripstic bag sealers for giving your half-eaten bag of Doritos the actually tight seal it needs to stay fresh until next weekend’s snack attack strikes.
Gripstic is a small business that specializes in reusable chip clips.
Promising review: “I’m a stickler about stale chips and have always used those little snapping clips. I thought they worked pretty well, but they really don’t compare to Gripsticks. The snack that proved this the most was Pirate’s Booty. If these are exposed to air for more than three minutes, they turn into styrofoam peanuts. I promise they’re just as fresh as when you first open them with Gripsticks. They’re going to be my go-to chip clips moving forward.“ —Rachel Campbell
Get a set of 12 from Amazon for $23.95 (available in four sets).
13. A terra-cotta sugar saver bear that’ll turn your hard-as-rock clump of brown sugar into a soft pile of ready-to-use sweetness (and keep it that way).
Just soak it in water for 20 minutes and place it in your sugar to soften and maintain moisture for approximately 3–6 months.
Promising review: “I was nervous to try them in case they were a waste of money. Yesterday, I followed the directions, i.e. soaked them in water for 20 minutes, then plopped one each in containers of hard-as-concrete dark brown sugar and one of light brown sugar. I didn’t dry them, just dropped them in on top. So today, I took the containers down and looked, and each container of formerly concrete-hard sugar was easy to measure out, no lumps, it’s a miracle!” —NGS
Get two from Amazon for $6.50.
14. A 15-piece set of airtight dry food containers so you can bring a little organized calm to your pantry while keeping food fresher for longer. You’ve let one too many boxes of cereal go stale — it’s time to break the cycle.
This set includes one tall container, four large, six medium, and four small containers.
Promising review: “I ordered this set to continue on the road to an organized pantry. There are enough containers and enough variety of sizes to make me happy. I have stored pastas and noodles, dried beans, rice, sugar, instant mashed potatoes, crackers, etc. When I open a box of something, I put whatever is unused into one of the containers and feel very secure that the contents will be fresh and protected from any possible insect problem.” —R M
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in three colors).
15. Or some Rubbermaid food storage containers with leakproof lids for easy food prep and airtight leftover storage. They’re microwave-, dishwasher-, and freezer-safe and won’t stain after a week of storing your saucy leftovers!
This BPA-free plastic 24-piece set includes (4) 0.5-cup mini containers, (4) 1.3-cup small containers, (2) 3.2-cup medium containers, and (2) 4.7-cup deep containers, plus 12 corresponding lids. The lids also have built-in vents for splatter-free microwaving.
Promising review: “I bought these on a whim when they were on sale. I am so glad I got them! They are sturdy, hard plastic, and dishwasher-safe. I love the clamp-on lids with the rubber seal. No escaped smells, stained plastic, or leaks. My set has several different sizes, so I always have a container that fits my leftover food. They stack well in my cupboards, too! I threw out all my warped and stained Glad plasticware and am replacing them with these. I want to buy another set, but I will wait until they go on sale again. Recommended.” —Bookworm from WV
Get a 24-piece set from Amazon for $54.99.
16. An EveryPlate meal subscription to cut out grocery shopping and food waste in one go by delivering all the pre-portioned ingredients necessary to prepare well-balanced meals that can be ready to eat in around 30 minutes.
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Planning meals and going to the grocery store is the actual bane of my existence. The fact that EveryPlate sends me everything I need at a very affordable price is such a weight lifted off my shoulders! I’ve been using the service fairly regularly for over three years and its helped me learn new cooking techniques, order less takeout, and reduce food waste, because I don’t get saddled with a whole bundle of green onions just for one lousy recipe. And lately, it’s been a really easy way to eat more creative meat-free meals, because of their increasing (and delicious) vegetarian options.
Sign up for EveryPlate for $4.99/serving.
17. An automatic vacuum sealer because I’ve never met a single soul who likes the taste of freezer burn, and this device makes it possible to keep food fresh for up to five times longer than regular plastic bags or containers.
The full starter set includes the vacuum sealer, air suction hose, a wine stopper cork, (5) medium vacuum bags (7.8 inches x 11.8 inches), and (1) extra-long vacuum bag roll (7.8 inches x 79 inches), both of which are waterproof and reusable.
Promising review: “Just received this beautiful little machine. Looks awesome and very elegant. Like a kid, I had to try it out at least once just to see how it worked…and it was easy peasy! Can’t wait to use it for ‘real’ after we go grocery shopping; we use a vacuum sealer to save our meat products when we find them at a good sale price. Love the look and ease of use on this vacuum sealer!” —BilltheB
Get it from Amazon for $54.14+ (available in four colors).
18. A beginner-friendly set of fermentation lids that transform most any wide-mouth jar into a fermentation station by allowing gas to escape without letting in mold and bacteria. Now you can increase the shelf life of veggies by whipping up delectable batches of homemade pickles, sauerkraut, and kimchi with the simple twist of a lid.
The full kit includes three fermentation lids with built-in date setters, three fermentation weights, an oxygen extraction pump, and a recipe book!
Promising review: “I am a first-time fermenter and was very pleased with this kit. I made dill pickles and some mixed veggies (cauliflower, carrots, onions, and green beans). They all turned out yummy. I used half gallon jars and the glass weights, and didn’t have any mold problems! I was not prepared for the smells though. Love this product as it makes it so easy to get some tasty probiotics into your gut.” —Claudia Turner
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
19. A Ninja personal blender if you’ve got some sensory issues that make even slightly old produce a no-go. This is perfect for transforming too-tart fruits and wilted veggies that you’d rather not eat raw into delicious jams, dips, salsas, smoothies, and a whole lot more.
The set includes a 700-watt motor base and blades, (2) 16-oz. Nutri Ninja single-serve cups, 2 spout lids, and a 50-recipe inspiration guide.
Promising review: “Love this blender. It’s fast and easy to make all sorts of things. I use it for everything: protein shakes, pesto, sauces, etc., and it takes two minutes to clean. Highly recommend.” —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in three styles).
20. Some wax paper cheese storage bags so you can give your Gouda, Brie, and mozzarella the all-star treatment such delicacies deserve with paper storage that allows your cheese to breathe while retaining the humidity required to prevent those dried-out edges.
Formaticum is a small business with a big passion for cheese. Founded in 2006, the brand creates knives, storage solutions, and more accessories to enhance your cheese experience.
Promising review: “I was skeptical of the claim that this would keep cheese fresh long. After all, it’s just a bag. But, they really, really work. I throw out so much less cheese. A true value.” —Carol
Get a 15-pack from Amazon for $17.50
21. A wine-saver pump to literally suck the air out of your opened bottle of vino and keep it tasting like new for up to a week! It’s suitable for all types of wine and comes with two super-sealing bottle stoppers.
It literally creates a vacuum seal: You wet the rubber cork, stick it in, then use the pump to suck out all the air remaining in the bottle. When it makes a *click* sound, you know you’re done!
Promising review: “Having downed a bottle or two in my life, I’ve always been flummoxed as to how to store the wine afterward. I’m quite picky, and the taste of ‘blown’ wine is disgusting. This is the solution. The stoppers fit perfectly (naturally), and the vacuum pump is also perfect. Just pump until you hear the click, and the job is done. Easy to release the pressure and re-enjoy the wine. For the cost of wine, the minor expense of this pump and stopper system pays for itself immediately. In vino veritas!!!” —erik
Get it from Amazon for $14.39+ (available in four colors).
22. A reusable Stasher food bag for a sturdier alternative to the single-use versions. These ones are airtight and safe to use in the microwave and freezer. Then just toss ’em in the dishwasher for easy cleanup!
Promising review: “I use these for my kids almost every day, usually for apple slices or other snacks on the go. They are very sturdy and wash well in the dishwasher. The only one that hasn’t lasted more than a year is one that my son purposely tore by ripping the sides.” —thenoteshed
Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in four colors and in additional sizes).
23. Some plastic-free food wrap made from biodegradable cotton and beeswax, because these “cling” better than a lot of plastic wraps to seal in freshness *and* can be used for up to a year before needing to be replaced. Maintenance is as simple as a rinse under cold water between uses.
Promising review: “Wow, why have I not tried beeswax wrap sooner? I used this as a makeshift lid for my dog’s wet canned food and it stays fresher for twice as long as when I was using foil or plastic wrap because those don’t have a seal at all. This wrap is amazing, plus it has the added benefit of being eco-friendly. These last a year, so I will never have to waste money buying plastic wrap again :)” —Sarah
Get an assorted three-pack from Amazon for $16.99 (available in eight prints).
24. Or these reusable stretch silicone lids if you’re tired of using plastic wrap to not so successfully preserve half-used cans of beans or half-chopped onions. These versatile lids lock in freshness and are microwave-, freezer- *AND* dishwasher-safe for super easy cleaning.
You’ll get 18 lids in six different sizes: 2.5″, 3.7″, 4.5″, 5.5″, 6.3″, and 8.0″ diameter.
Promising review: “These are really nice, flexible lids! I have tons of Tupperware and Pyrex containers but the lids seem to always disappear. I bought these so I didn’t have to keep using Saran Wrap. These are way better because they stay on and don’t get messed up like Saran Wrap tends to do. It’s a plus that they are dishwasher safe as well.” —Sophia Kelley
Get an 18-pack from Amazon for $9.99.
25. A compact food dehydrator that makes it possible to keep herbs, fruits, and veggies long past their raw expiration date by sucking out all the moisture and turning them into tasty snacks and homemade spice powders.
The dehydrator comes with five BPA-free trays that are dishwasher-safe!
Promising review: “The cookbook it comes with has great recipes. It’s the first time I made anything dehydrated, and it came out great. I made thin slices of jerky with my own recipe and wow, I was impressed. Tasted better than some of the store bought brands. Clean-up was a breeze. And it’s so compact that storing after use made it even more valuable. I recommend it to anyone who wants to try and make their own. It’s a great product.” —Clint H
Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in two styles).
26. A set of fridge organizers because the current chaotic nature of your fridge makes it a little too easy to forget what’s in there, resulting in spoiled food and wasted money.
Promising review: “My daughter wanted to organize the fridge after watching a series of TikTok videos! These were exactly what she wanted! Download TikTok for your kids and maybe they will want to help organize, too!” — Timothy C.
Get a set of eight bins from Amazon for $23.99 (available in 4 sizes and also in sets of 2, 4, 6, 10, and 14).
27. A 52-week meal planner notepad so you and the rest of the fam can figure out how food will be used up, and what needs to be replenished. Better yet, the middle is perforated, so you have a ready-made list to tear away and take to the store when it’s time to shop.
Sweetzer and Orange is a small business specializing in planners, stationery, and educational products.
Promising review: “The magnet is great, sticks to the fridge very well, and does not slide or move. Perfect for planning meals and adding needed grocery items to the right side. Then you just tear off the right side and head to the store. This has made our family meal planning so much easier!” —SandyBeach
Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in two styles).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
