15 best fridge organisers for minimal food waste and maximum storage

Best: Overall

Rating: 9.5/10

• Suitable for: Fridge
• Dimensions: 1 x 2l, 1 x 1.3l, 2 x 0.8l, 1 x 0.6l
• Other items in the range: Glass food storage containers

Fridge organisation beginners and pros alike will love this set of acrylic storage containers that hold a surprising amount of food and look great while doing so. There are two larger containers and three smaller, and all stack neatly, meaning they take up far less room in the fridge than you’d imagine for the capacity. The high-quality clear acrylic body allows you to see what’s inside, and the white contrast lid features a special airtight lock with a silicone seal that keeps food fresh and liquids inside. We think this is the set every fridge organiser should start out with and its excellent value for money too.

Best: For storing snacks

Rating: 8/10

• Suitable for: Fridge, dishwasher and microwave
• Dimensions: 9.1cm x 9.5cm x 14cm
• Other items in the range: Salad box, canisters, large food container

People with children will know that having snacks on hand is crucial to getting through the day with happy faces. You’ll want them ready to go, saving you time and the hassle of having to chop strawberries, for instance, to the sound of hungry whines. That’s why containers like these are essential. They hold just enough for a quick bite to keep them going until lunch, and the locking lid keeps the contents fresh. The containers are also leakproof, so they can go straight from the fridge to your bag for taking out without the worry of creating a sticky mess; plus, they’re pretty robust, so they will survive drops from a highchair.

Best: For storing leftovers

Rating: 9/10

• Suitable for: Fridge
• Dimensions: 7.5cm x 2.5cm x 15cm

We’ll admit we included this lunchbox as much for its looks as its functionality. The utility-style design is matched by its durability, thanks to the steel construction, which is also great for people who try to avoid storing food in plastic containers. It’s large enough to hold a generous amount of leftovers, preventing anything from going to waste, and doubles as a fantastic lunchbox, especially for picnics. We like how sandwiches and snacks can be kept separate with its removable divider and the hinged metal arms that keep the lid firmly in place.

Best: For storing drink cans

Rating: 8/10

• Suitable for: Fridge
• Dimensions: 10cm x 14cm x 35cm
• Other items in the range: Sachet/ pouch organiser, food storage bins, stacking food bins

If yours is a household that always has several cans of drink in the fridge, this storage unit will be invaluable. It’s narrow, measuring 14cm across, and neatly holds nine fizzy drinks – no more cans rolling around on the fridge shelf. It’s a much more space-efficient way of storing them than having cans on their base, and you can take a drink from the front of the container to allow the next one to roll down.

Best: For storing eggs

Rating: 8.5/10

• Suitable for: Fridge
• Dimensions: 8cm x 11cm x 28cm
• Other items in the range: n/a

Some fridges come with built-in egg storage boxes, but our tester’s didn’t, and keeping them in cardboard cartons isn’t quite the fridge organisation dream. This plastic egg box holds 10 eggs safely and comes with a lid, which means you can maximise space by stacking light items on top. It’s clear so you can see when you’re running low on eggs and need to add them to your shopping list, and it’s a real bargain.

Best: For storing grated foods

Rating: 8.5/10

• Suitable for: Fridge and dishwasher
• Dimensions: 8cm x 8cm x 8cm
• Other items in the range: Juicer jar, preserve jars, clip-top jars

Multitasking kitchen tools always get our vote, and we think this would be a helpful addition in most kitchens. It’s a compact, classic Kilner glass jar, but as well as the usual two-part sealing lid, it has a stainless-steel fine grater insert. That means you can grate your ingredients straight into the jar for storing in the fridge. It’s perfect for garlic lovers who hate having to chop, crush or grind cloves each time they cook and because it’s made from glass, it kept our garlic and ginger mix fresh for several days. This jar is an excellent time-saver as well as being a nifty storage container.

Best: For storing deli meats

Rating: 8/10

• Suitable for: Fridge and dishwasher
• Dimensions: 8.6cm x 22.4cm x 16cm
• Other items in the range: Cheese storage box, stacking canisters and tall canisters

Few things are worse than opening the fridge door to find that someone has opened a pack of cooked meat and left it uncovered until it’s taken on a crunchy, dried out form. Storing sliced or chopped deli meats in this storage box means you’ll never be confronted with that sight on opening the fridge door again.

The transparent unit comprises three separate layered boxes that stack on top of each other to make them airtight. Our tester found that they kept salami, wafer-thin ham and cooked chorizo fresh until the use-by date. This storage box is BPA free and safe for cleaning in the dishwasher.

Best: Alternative to single-use food bags

Rating: 9/10

• Suitable for: Fridge, freezer and dishwasher
• Dimensions: 32cm x 28cm
• Other items in the range: Small snack bags and sandwich bags

We dread to think of the waste single-use plastic food bags generate, so this alternative is a far better option if we want to protect the planet. The Russbe bags are just as useful, use them for storing sandwiches, snacks and leftovers, but instead of throwing them in the bin after use, you can wash and reuse them again. They press closed to keep food fresh and are just as good in the fridge as in the freezer. We were delighted to learn they are also safe for putting in the dishwasher, and they come with a three-year guarantee.

Best: For meal prepping

Rating: 7.5/10

• Suitable for: Fridge, dishwasher and microwave
• Dimensions: 8.3cm x 21cm x 20cm
• Other items in the range: Snack boxes, canisters, large food container

Meal prepping is the holy grail of kitchen organisation, saving time and money, but you’ll need plenty of meal-sized containers to store and reheat your dishes. This lunchbox from Oxo is ideal because it keeps food fresh, is leakproof, and it’s microwave safe. We especially like that it has two sections to keep the different components of your meal separated until you choose to mix them, and it includes a small sauce or dressing pot for adding right before you eat.

It is a little on the pricey side, especially if you need to buy several, but it makes sense to invest in decent quality food boxes that will keep you going for years to come.

Best: Fun food storage

Rating: 7/10

• Suitable for: Fridge and freezer
• Dimensions: 0.8l capacity
• Other items in the range: N/a

Most fridge organisation products are clear or white, and while there’s nothing wrong with that, you might want to inject a pop of colour into your kitchen. This set does just that and with a bit of retro charm to boot.

Comprising of seven different Tetris-shaped (or tetrominoes, if you want to get technical) food containers these can be stacked in a variety of ways to suit your needs and fridge size. Each has a lid, but we did notice that these were quite hard to take off at the first couple of uses, though this did get easier with time.

Our tester’s young family had a ball playing with the shapes after they’d eaten their snacks out of them. They are handwash only and unsuitable for use in the microwave but are safe for use in the freezer.

Best: Narrow storage box

Rating: 8/10

• Suitable for: Fridge
• Dimensions: 12cm x 9.5cm x 28cm
• Other items in the range: Tray without handle

If you’ve got a small fridge or a few items that don’t warrant an enormous container, this compact tray will help keep things tidy. It has a turquoise silicone insert in the base and grip handle, making life easier when taking things out of the fridge. We found this especially helpful for storing covered or packaged foods, such as squeezy yoghurt pouches and mini wrapped cheeses because there is no lid. It is handwash only, but we were pleased that you could take the silicone base out for thorough cleaning.

Though it’s currently out of stock, you can sign up to be notified once Matalan’s storage tray is available to buy again.

Best: For bigger fridges

Rating: 8.5/10

• Suitable for: Fridge
• Dimensions: Small 7.5cm x 14cm x 20cm / medium 12cm x 19.5cm x 29.5cm / large 18cm x 29cm x 40cm
• Other items in the range: Slim and extra small boxes

This bundle means business when it comes to fridge organisation. There are two small containers, perfect for fruits and salad, one medium for things like meat and a large, which is ideal for vegetables. All have lids, and best of all, they stack securely for the ultimate modular fridge organisation setup. They are made from good-quality, food-safe plastic and feel sturdy enough to last at least the promised 10 years. However, you might have to move the shelves in your fridge around to fit it all in, especially the large container, which holds a huge volume of food.

Best: Reusable storage cups

Rating: 7.5/10

• Suitable for: Fridge, freezer microwave and dishwasher
• Dimensions: Small 12.7cm x 12.7cm x 6.4cm / medium 15.2cm x 14cm x 7.6cm / large 18cm x 15.2cm x 9cm
• Other items in the range: Available in frost, lavender and teal colours, plus other sizes and shapes, including snack bags and bowls

A cupboard full of food storage containers can be handy, but good luck finding their corresponding lids. This cup set ends that domestic nightmare by doing away with lids altogether. Instead, these cups are made from flexible food-safe silicone, and the opening zips shut like a food storage bag.

We found them especially useful for storing liquids because the flat base means they stand upright, which made pouring into them easy and prevented them from falling over and the contents spilling out. The seal is good too, but we’re not sure we would be confident that it would hold liquids safely if taken out in a bag, especially if pressure was put on it. But, if you don’t plan on using them outside of the home, then they’re perfect for storing liquids in the fridge.

The set includes one small, one medium and one large cup, and these are freezer, microwave and dishwasher safe.

Best: Alternative to cling film

Rating: 8/10

• Suitable for: Fridge
• Dimensions: Small 20cm x 20cm / medium 26cm x 26cm / large 31cm x 31cm and extra / large 35cm x 35cm
• Other items in the range: n/a

Beeswax food wraps are not new, but few look as good as these. This starter pack contains four wraps – small, medium, large and extra large – and all feature beautiful designs. They’re made from natural fibre infused with beeswax, tree resin and organic jojoba oil to keep food safe and fresh. You can used them to cover food containers, wrap sandwiches and even for making snack pouches.

We’ll admit, we found it a little hard to work with at first but once we got used to rubbing our hands together to create enough heat to mould them to our desired shape, it was a cinch. There are some restrictions though: they can’t be put in the microwave or dishwasher because that would melt the wax and they’re best used with cold food. Still, we love that even the packaging they come in is a recyclable cardboard sleeve, meaning they create no waste.

Best: For food freshness

Rating: 8.5/10

• Suitable for: Fridge and removable moisture reservoir is dishwasher safe
• Dimensions: Device ⌀ 6cm x H 12cm
• Other items in the range: Several different containers with lids and replacement bags

Bring out the big guns in the fight for food freshness with this smart little device. It’s a handheld mini vacuum that seals fresh or cooked food in either the reusable plastic zipper bags or the 1.2l food container, just like you’d see in a professional kitchen. We found this easy to use by placing it onto the marked area and pressing the button on the top to start sucking out the air; it was quiet too.

Best of all, it kept things like strawberries fresher for far longer than they usually do when kept in a regular food bag or box. We like that it comes with its own charging dock and takes up so little room for easy storage, and a three-year guarantee.