11 Tomato Storage Tools to Keep Your Produce Fresh

We mean this in the gentlest way possible, but you’re acting as your own worst enemy in the kitchen. Wrapping tomato halves with mangled tinfoil scraps or plastic wrap simply isn’t cutting it anymore, especially when the late summer season yields such delicious produce. Preventing oxidation, keeping produce crisp, and locking out permeable fridge smells should be your first line of defense.

When you store fresh tomatoes in optimal conditions, those fresh tomato recipes taste even more flavorful. And with Amazon Prime Day right around the bend (it’s July 8 through 11, folks), we’re already prepping our carts in the interim. Snag these summer tomato tools and storage solutions, all starting at just $4. 

• Joie Fresh Stretch Tomato Pod, $7, originally $8
• Tomato Saver by Gourmac, $8
• Bino 6.8-Cup Produce Saver, $20
• OXO Good Grips Silicone Tomato Saver, $4, originally $12
• Mefirt 2-Piece Fruit Basket, $34, originally $38
• 5-Pack Fruit Storage Containers, $19, originally $24
• Ayccnch 2-Pack Vegetable Storage, $13
• Rubbermaid 18.1-Cup Freshworks Saver, $15
• ProKeeper Produce Container, $12, originally $20
• Winrock Reusable Silicone Storage Bags, $13
• Joie Fresh Tomato Storage Container, $8

Joie Fresh Stretch Tomato Pod

Similar to those bestselling avocado lids, this promising pod stretches over the cut edge of the fruit. “We went through so many baggies for our onions,” one shopper writes. “This is so much better and keeps some of that plastic out of our trash!” It’s food-grade, BPA-free silicone that claims to prevent odors and oxidation. 

Tomato Saver by Gourmac

This kitschy tomato saver could’ve been found in your mom’s fridge, but it’s just as effective as it is time-trusted. The bright red exterior is simple and easy to spot in a crowded fridge, meaning you won’t forget about those tomatoes until they rot. This model has been approved by thousands of Amazon shoppers and gave it a glowing 4.6-star rating. 

Bino 6.8-Cup Produce Saver

When it comes to smaller tomatoes, a double-layer container can help to keep an entire vine fresh. Bino’s nearly 7-cup slotted colander base helps to keep those fruits dry, drained, and crisp for your next recipe. As a bonus, the translucent clear structure helps to reduce visual clutter in your fridge. 

OXO Good Grips Silicone Tomato Saver

We can’t resist a budget-friendly OXO find, especially when it’s as sweet as this one. This vibrant red silicone wrapper hugs your tomato halves, sealing out oxygen and keeping in moisture. You can save nearly 70% this week. 

Mefirt 2-Piece Fruit Basket

On the other hand, you might consider storing your garden tomatoes on the countertop instead. (We find this hack especially helpful for underripe produce, as refrigeration can freeze the natural process.) This two-tiered wire basket is just as stylish as it is practical, and for already cluttered countertops, each piece can attach to the wall. 

5-Pack Fruit Storage Containers

Bite-sized tomatoes make for an excellent summertime snack — and having freshly-washed produce ready makes that healthy snack even more appealing. This 5-piece set of fridge storage containers is enough to display your entire garden haul. Plus, the lidded container stops wayward cherry tomatoes from falling out and rolling around the bottom of your fridge.

Ayccnch 2-Pack Vegetable Storage

Sometimes, the best solution is an airtight (and no-nonsense) storage solution. A domed lid and watertight seal closure on this round container keep your farmer’s market haul fresh. Additionally, shoppers note that the durable exterior keeps their produce safe and unbruised while in transit — a key qualification for all those barbecues on the summer agenda. 

Rubbermaid 18.1-Cup Freshworks Saver 

Many seasonal recipes call for an entire haul of tomatoes, and canned versions just won’t do. Stash an entire branch of tomatoes in a large airtight container, such as this airlocked Rubbermaid carton. This 18-cup version falls on the pricier side at $20 a pop, but it’s backed by the trusted household brand.

ProKeeper Produce Container

Sleekness is key to this 3-quart dish, which has a unique “reservoir base” to keep fresh-washed Roma tomatoes tidy without sitting in water. (ProKeeper claims that its air-vented version can keep produce fresh for twice as long — a major plus for your farmer’s market haul.) It’s 40% off on Amazon’s website this week. 

Winrock Reusable Silicone Storage Bags

If your household prefers Ziplock bags to keep produce fresh, save yourself some change with a reusable version. This affordable set includes three pouches of varying sizes — up to 8.8-in by 6.9-in for the largest size — to stash every size of tomato from your garden. Once the summer ends, you can also use these bags to keep your Parmigiano Reggiano block fresh.