If you’ve ever opened up a cabinet or drawer and watched as every single piece of plastic came tumbling out, you know how frustrating it can be to have a food-storage-container collection consisting of missing lids, stained containers or odd-shaped items that don’t match. Whether you’re trying to incorporate more produce into your diet and are looking for ways to keep your fruit fresh or just want to ensure your pantry staples reach their maximum shelf life, the proper storage is necessary (and available). That’s why we decided to do some container research for you. Here, your shopping list of nine food storage containers to consider buying for everything from meal prep and storing leftovers to bulk food storage.

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