14 Food Storage Containers That Will Keep Your Food Fresher, Longer

Best Pyrex Storage Containers — Simply Store 22-Piece Set

Where to buy: $34.99 (originally $54.99), Kohl's

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As one of the most trusted names in food storage, Pyrex and its Simply Store 22-Piece Set is a hard one to beat. Featuring an assortment of small, medium, and large glass round and rectangular storage dishes, this set includes a container for just about any kind of storage, both in and out of the fridge. Durable and made with a BPA-free lid, it's also stain-and odor-resistant, stackable, and completely microwave, freezer, and dishwasher safe.

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Best Glass Food Storage Containers — Utopia Kitchen 18-Piece Set  

Where to buy: $27.99 (Originally $37.99), Amazon

Food storage gurus know that glass containers are the way to go for even heat distribution. If you're looking to stock up on a top-notch set, pick up this 18-piece version from Utopia Kitchen. Coming in an array of sizes, this affordable collection is durable, leak-proof, and microwave-and dishwasher-safe. Perfect for everything from storing leftovers to heating up the next day's lunch at the office, these containers are the ultimate storage staples. 

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Best Food Storage Containers for Leftovers — Smart Essentials 8-Piece Bowl Set

Where to buy: $29.99 (Originally $34.99), Kohl's

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Another hit from the masters at Pyrex comes in the form of this Smart Essentials 8-piece storage bowl set. Made from durable, heavy-duty glass, this collection comes with a 1-quart, 1.5-quart, 2.5-quart, and 4-quart bowl, making it plenty spacious enough for all of those precious Thanksgiving leftovers. Oven, microwave, dishwasher, and freezer safe, these bowls are also designed to nest within each other, providing easy, space-saving storage. 

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Best Bulk Food Storage Containers — Shazo 52 Piece Set

Where to buy: $79.99, Amazon

Looking to give your kitchen organization a big revamp? This 52-piece food storage set from Shazo has you covered. Made from 100 percent BPA-free plastic, these airtight pieces comes with 26 containers and accompanying lids ranging in size from .33 ounces to 84.5 ounces. It also includes a measuring cup and spoon set, a chalkboard pen, and labels to really up your organization game. 

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Best Plastic Food Storage Containers — Fullstar 12-Pack 

Where to buy: $29.99, Amazon

Fans of plastic containers will want to opt for with the Fullstar 12-pack food storage container set. Made from 100 percent BPA-free plastic, it features a four-hinge snap-locking system that creates a watertight seal between container and lid, making spills a thing of the past. Available in five sizes that range from 19 to 35 ounces, this set offers enough storage for everything from lunches to leftovers. 

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Best CorningWare Food Storage Containers — 18-Piece Bakeware Set

Where to buy: $89.99 (Originally $99.99), Kohl's

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For storage dishes that also double as gorgeous serveware, CorningWare's 18-pc. bakeware set might be just the ticket. With its classic fluted design, this set is the chic chip-and crack-resistant stoneware of your dreams. It features an array of oval dishes, rounded dishes, and ramekins, and affords you multiple options that  let you take it from the fridge to the oven to the table with confidence. 

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Best Airtight Food Storage Container — Oggi 4-Piece Set 

Where to buy: $38.32, Amazon

Glass canisters have become all the rage in food storage thanks to the chic addition they make on countertops. Keep your food fresh and optimized for display with this Oggi 4-Piece glass canister set. Featuring airtight clamp-sealing, it comes with 27-ounce, 34-ounce, 51-ounce, and 74-ounce containers, all of which are made from a thick durable glass that can withstand anything you throw at it — or put in it. 

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Best Joseph Joseph Food Storage — Nest Lock 

Where to buy: $29.74, Amazon

One of the most frustrating — and ironic — things about food storage containers is how hard it can be to find space to store them when they're not being used. Luckily, the innovators at Joseph Joseph have created the perfect solution with their Nest Lock plastic food storage set. Designed to nest within itself, it also features lockable snap-together lids that will help you keep track of all the pieces with ease. Safe for use in the microwave, dishwasher, and freezer, these containers are BPA-free, airtight, and leak-proof. 

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Large Food Storage Containers — GoodCups Large Containers

Where to buy: $29.95, Amazon

For food that you can buy in bulk (think flour, rice, and sugar) a large food storage container is the way to go. Our favorite containers are these oversized ones from GoodCups. It comes with four containers that hold up to .142 ounces and are made from a durable, BPA-free plastic. Featuring airtight, spill and leak-proof snap lids, this set means you can rest assured large quantities will last for months on end. 

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Best Tupperware Food Storage — Fridgesmart 4-Piece Set 

Where to buy: $75.99, Amazon

Keeping produce fresh just became a whole lot easier with Tupperware's authentic Fridgesmart containers. BPA-free and completely dishwasher safe, this beloved storage brand's secret weapon lies in its superior venting system, which regulates airflow and moisture. That, in turn, creates an ideal, moisture-free environment for keeping produce crisp and spoilage at bay. 

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Best Dog Food Storage Containers — OXO Pet POP Container

Where to buy: From $12.99, Amazon

Keeping pet food fresh can be a nuisance without the right storage. OXO's pet POP container is designed to make sure your furry-friend's food is crisp and pest-free and comes in seven quart sizes. It's made with BPA-free plastic and features OXO's unique lid design, which seals and unseals at the pop of a button for ultimate freshness. 

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Best Dry Food Storage Containers — OXO Good Grips 10-Piece Set

Where to buy: $95.99, Amazon

The OXO Good Grips 10-piece set uses pop-button sealing technology to keep food fresher, longer. Coming with one 4-quart container, one 2.5-quart container, one 2.4-quart container, one 2.1-quart container, two 0.9 quart-containers, two 0.5-quart containers, and two 0.3-quart containers, this set has everything you'll need to store your food with ease. Better still, it's designed to stack, so it will fit into even the tightest of spaces. 

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Best Meal Prep Food Storage Containers — Prep Naturals 

Where to buy: $39.79, Amazon

If you're someone who enjoys meal-prep, look no further — you're going to love the Prep Naturals' glass containers. These divided, bento box-style finds are made from borosilicate glass — aka the strongest microwave, oven, and freezer-safe glass on the market today. They're also leak-proof and durable, so you'll be on your way to food storage success in no time. 

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Best Leak Proof Food Storage Containers — Rubbermaid Brilliance 

Where to buy: $24.99, Amazon

If a leak-proof container is on your list of must-haves, Rubbermaid's Brilliance containers are a safe bet. Made with BPA-free Tritan lids, this crystal clear set is 100 percent leak-proof thanks to its airtight seal and secure latches, which prevent spills and leaks. Stackable and completely microwave, dishwasher, and freezer safe, this set also has a bonus in its built-in vents under the latches, which allow for splatter-resistant microwaving — even with the lid on. 

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