Ah, the saga of Tupperware. When the storied American MLM company and food storage brand announced its intent to file for bankruptcy last September, it felt strange — albeit, not impossible — to imagine the skylines of our refrigerators without plastic tubs from the iconic brand. When Tupperware debuted 70-some years ago, an easily washable, heatable storage container for food was a revelation. Today, however, there are infinite (arguably better) options to keep and reheat leftovers. And while Tupperware was ultimately saved by Party Products LLC, which acquired the brand in November, the entire ordeal left Eater staffers passionately chatting about their go-to food storage solutions. Here are some of their favorites.
Ikea 365+ Food Storage Containers
Eater LA reporter Rebecca Roland is a fan of Ikea’s a-la-carte collections. “While most other food storage systems come in sets, Ikea’s vessels are mostly sold by the piece, which offers the opportunity to buy 10, 20-ounce soup containers if need be, or none at all,” she says. “Both the snap-on lids and the press-in wood varietals are vacuum-sealed and very good at keeping food fresh. The tiny six-ounce containers tend to be my favorite for leftover sauces or mirepoix. As always, glass is the way to go — it stacks better, and won’t hold on to food scents.”
“A few years ago I asked for only one thing for Christmas,” says special projects director Lesley Suter. “The opportunity to throw out every piece of mismatched jars and deli cups and replace it with one, huge, Costco-size pack of Snapware. I like the fact the containers are glass, which makes me feel less squidgey about leaking microplastics when reheating, and as the name implies, the lids go on securely with a very satisfying ‘snap.’”
