Save Money and Keep Fruit Fresh With These Top Amazon Containers

If you’ve been to your local farmers market over the past few weeks, you likely noticed that fresh fruit is available in abundance. In California, I’ve seen everything from wrinkled passion fruits to golden gooseberries weighing down tables, and the selection will only get more diverse as peaches, plums, and nectarines hit their peak seasons. 

Because fresh produce is as expensive as it is high-maintenance — one moldy berry in the mix and the rest are liable to follow suit — it pays to store it correctly. Luckily, Amazon has a healthy stock of food storage containers specifically designed to promote air ventilation and water drainage. Read on to shop seven popular Amazon options, starting at $7.  

Clever Fruit Storage Containers

• Rubbermaid FreshWorks Produce Saver, Set of 4, $23, originally $40 
• OXO Good Grips Storage Container, $15 
• OXO Prep-and-Go Container and Colander, $10
• Prepworks by Progressive Berry Keeper, $14 
• Joie Berry Keeper Colander Pod, $7, originally $10 
• Luxear Fresh Fruit Storage Containers, Set of 3, $39
• BluApple Produce Saver, $17 

Rubbermaid FreshWorks Produce Saver, Set of 4  

Over 8,000 Amazon shoppers recommend the Rubbermaid FreshWorks Produce Saver set, noting its ability to extend the shelf life of berries and the like by “about seven days.” The bundle includes four sizes, all flat-topped for stackability in the refrigerator and dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup. To make the most of the containers, dry your produce before use.        

OXO Good Grips Storage Container 

OXO’s produce storage container is designed to promote airflow with an elevated colander and carbon filter traps. One Amazon shopper begs you to “stop throwing money in the trash” and grab this container instead to make your produce last “3 [times] as long.” At 1.6 quarts, it’s just the right size for a pint of berries.  

OXO Prep-and-Go Container and Colander 

With a leakproof lid, removable colander, and BPA-free plastic bowl, this OXO container is the ingenious solution you need to store and transport fresh berries. It’s a highly practical addition to any food storage container collection, since you can rinse and strain your produce before popping on the airtight lid. The best part? Every component is dishwasher-safe.    

Prepworks by Progressive Berry Keeper 

“These have paid for themselves,” wrote one Amazon shopper after using the Prepworks by Progressive Berry Keeper. Since acquiring the container, they don’t have to toss moldy fruit that would otherwise have only lasted “a couple [of] days.” A vent on the side controls airflow and a center partition separates berries, making this container a popular pick at Amazon. 

Joie Berry Keeper Colander Pod

Winning the award for cutest container, the Joie Berry Keeper is perfectly sized to hold a pint of fresh blueberries. It’s easy to wash, strain, and store your berries using the convenient colander. And unlike the other options on this list, it’s adorable enough to transition from refrigerator to dining table. 

Luxear Fresh Fruit Storage Containers, Set of 3 

Rather than taking up more space in your refrigerator and adding more dishes to your dishwasher, store smarter with these Luxear containers. Thanks to their removable partitions, you can put strawberries on the bottom, pop in the handy divider, and place blueberries on top. There are three sizes in the set for fruits big and small, along with colanders for easy rinsing.  

BluApple Produce Saver 

If you have enough storage vessels and are looking for alternative solutions, over 14,400 Amazon shoppers swear by BluApple’s Produce Savers. These fruit-shaped containers absorb ethylene gas to slow the decay process of fruit by “2–3 times,” according to the brand. Simply pop one packet inside the container before placing it inside your refrigerator. Switch out the packets every 90 days for optimal functionality.