Aldi’s 2-Tier Travel Essential Is the Easiest $7 You’ll Ever Spend on Food Storage

Whether it’s divvying up leftovers for the week, prepping a picnic, or sorting out your everyday packed lunch, clever food storage solutions are always in demand. And while there are plenty of options out there to choose from, we somehow always end up back at Aldi for all our food storage needs.

This week, the fan-favorite discount retailer is teasing an incoming lineup of bento-style food containers that shoppers are sure to want to have in their collection. Retailing for just $6.99 and available in three stylish colors, the Crofton Two-Tier Food Storage Box elevates the art of storing your favorite mealtime ingredients to the next level.

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Crofton Two Tier Food Storage Box, $6.99 at Aldi

We’ve all been there, stuck with basic food containers and forced to toss every ingredient inside where it eventually becomes a mess. And sure, there’s nothing wrong with any container that “gets the job done,” but that doesn’t mean we should deprive ourselves of a more stylish and clever solution. That’s where the bento-box style shines as a smart and versatile way to keep meals organized and ready to serve. 

This two-tier bento box from Aldi’s in-house Crofton brand is a must-have for every kitchen. For $6.99, shoppers get a true packed-lunch essential with two roomy compartments that stack together effortlessly, making it easy to divide your meal into perfect portions. Arriving Wednesday, January 21, it will be available in Green & Grey, Green & Teal and Black &Grey, each ready to transform your meals on the go.

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Inside the Two-Tier Design

When broken down, this container features two compartments, one 16.9-ounce divided capacity on top and one 33.8-ounce open space on the bottom, perfect for storing a wide variety of mealtime essentials. Aldi even notes that the bottom compartment is large enough to fit a standard water bottle, giving you even more storage options with ease. The box also comes with one fork and one spoon with a built-in butter knife, both of which can be secured in a handy transparent compartment built into the lid.

As for its overall footprint, the box measures 8.21 inches long, 4.33 inches wide, and 4.33 inches tall, making it compact enough to pack away with ease but roomy enough for meals like chicken and rice with roasted veggies, leftover spaghetti or casseroles, a sandwich with snacks and a juice box, and plenty more.

Best of all, each piece is dishwasher safe, making the process from meal prep to cleanup an absolute breeze. And to make the design even more reliable, each container snaps shut on both ends to keep spills and messes at bay.

Be sure to snag one (or all three) upon arrival on January 21, and while you’re at it, take a gander at Aldi’s cutesy Valentine’s beverage upgrades and stackable DIY organizers.

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