Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks/Rubbermaid. The opinions are all 100% my own.
I’m so excited for summer. That means my girls will be off school and I’ll get to spend more time with them since they’ll be on summer break. It also means beautiful warm weather! Another one of my favorite things about summer, is all the fresh produce. This is the best time of year to start getting some good produce from the stores, or having your own produce. I’m always excited for summer, and since I just recently moved, that means I finally get to have my garden again!
With having my own garden, that means I’m going to need a lot of space in my fridge. I’ll need some nice containers to put all that produce in. I know for sure we’re going to have carrots because my daughters love pulling those out of the ground and eating them. My family loves fruits and vegetables, so a garden is what we need this summer. Containers I usually get don’t keep the food fresh long enough. Luckily for me I was able try out these Rubbermaid FreshWorks containers and they’re amazing!
I always have fruit and vegetables at home, so I decided to put in some pineapple and grapes in the containers to see how well those would hold up. I know grapes don’t always hold up to long for me. They seem to get squishy after a while. I hate it when fruits don’t last long. Usually with my vegetables, they’ll last longer then the fruit.
These containers are very nice for putting your produce in. I have noticed that the fruit has been lasting longer in these containers, so that’s a huge plus. These containers use patented FreshVentTM technology to keep produce fresher up to 80%* longer than traditional produce packaging. FreshVent regulates the flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide to create the optimal environment so produce stays nearly as fresh as the day it was picked, while the CrispTrayTM helps reduce moisture and spoilage. Since produce usually does go to waste within days, you won’t have to worry about that with these. FreshWorks containers expand the life so that they’ll stay fresher longer and you can still eat it before it goes to waste.
You can even save more money this way. Think of all the food you would have wasted before, which results in wasting money. With these containers keeping produce fresher longer, you shouldn’t have any problems with wasted foods. Americans waste $24 billion worth of produce every year, which is the equivalent of $192 per household.** This will help a lot with keeping produce from being wasted.
These containers are very simple to use. You can easily move your produce from the store packaging and into the FreshWorks containers before refrigerating to maintain freshness for up to 80% longer. The lid filter lasts a lifetime, no replacements needed.
- Microwave and top shelf dishwasher safe, BPA-free.
- Available in three sizes to hold all types of produce:
- Small (2.5 Cups): Ideal for small berries.
- Medium (6.3 Cups): Perfect for strawberries.
- Large (17.3 Cups): Optimal for leafy greens.
The FreshVent filter lasts the lifetime of the container, with no replacements needed. This product is dishwasher safe, so you don’t have to worry about ruing them if you put them in the dishwasher. I love that because I’ve placed containers in the dishwasher before and sometimes the lids end up not fitting right after doing that. They’re BPA free as well. The crisp tray (shown above) elevates produce away from moisture and promotes proper airflow to help prevent spoilage.
I’m so happy to have these containers now. I was looking recently for some containers to store some of my produce in, so I’m glad I was able to try the Rubbermaid FreshWorks containers. They have been such a great container to have for my produce. I love how much longer the produce stays fresh in these containers. They work wonders.
After being able to use these products more often, I’ve definitely noticed how much longer my produce is staying fresh in the fridge. Now I’ll be able to store my fruit and vegetables this summer in these containers and still be able to eat them all week-long without worrying that they’ll go bad. I sure do love these containers!
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*Based on strawberries in FreshWorks containers vs. store packaging at day 21.
** Source: USDA 2014
*Based on strawberries in FreshWorks™ containers vs. store packaging. Results may vary depending upon produce and use.
Sometimes I don’t buy fruit just because I know most of it is going to go bad before we eat it and I’ll have wasted money. I think I need to get myself some of these so I can buy fruit again.
Yes, you should! They’re great at keeping produce last so much longer. I love them.
I just got the square container for my fruit last summer for the berries that we grow and it made a HUGE different in their shelf life! I LOVE these for all of our fruit now!
I’m so glad you love them too. They’re amazing, and I love my produce!
That looks great! I love the idea behind this. It’s not just another plastic container. I need to try these.
Exactly! They work great. I love mine.
I have been wanting one of these for quite a while now. Did you not get through the fruit as fast as I would like it I’m throwing out a lot of it. I’m trying to do better at that but this container would help so much.
Same here! I use to be throwing out fruits and veggies quicker then I’d like. I love that these make them last a lot longer.
My husband loves these. He does a lot of fruit salads, and vegetable salads for his lunches at work. No waste at all!
I’m glad he loves them too. They’re great containers. I certainly love mine.
These would be great to have to keep my fruit fresh longer. I would se them for my strawberries.
Yes! I can’t wait to get some strawberries to try them out in the containers as well.
We just bought 3 packages of this brand last night! Good stuff and it was due time for some new storage containers!
They are a great brand. I love Rubbermaid products.
Thank you for the tip on the FreshWorks containers. I hate it when my grapes or strawberries go bad because the kids really like it and it is good for them and besides it is a waste to see fruit go bad.
Yes, I agree. That’s why I love these containers.
I totally need to get some of these for our veggies and fruit. I need a large one for kale because it seems to go bad pretty quickly.
Yes, greens seem to go bad on me fast too. I can’t wait to try those in these containers too.
These are the containers I need to get. I hate to throw out food. I will have to pick up a set this weekend.
Same here. I hate being wasteful.
We eat lots of fruits and vegetables. These Rubbermaid FreshWorks containers would keep them fresher for a longer period of time. This means less waste of food and money.
Yes, exactly why I love these containers.
We have these containers and I love them for Sunday Prep. I can make a salad (without dressing, of course) and have it last for lunches all week long. They’re a lifesaver!
Yes, I love it! I can’t wait to make salads and see how well these containers do for that too.
Trying to extend the life of produce and other foods to keep them fresh longer is so important because food is so expensive and even loses nutritional value if it’s not stored properly. Good to know that are storage containers like these to help.
I completely agree. It’s great to have products like this that can help make food last longer.
That’s a good container I have seen. I found it very useful. Can’t wait to purchase that!.
It sure is. They work out great too.
These Rubbermaid Freshworks containers are an awesome addition to anyone’s kitchen. These would make for a great gift idea for Mother’s day too. I know with these containers the fruits and veggies will still stay fresher longer. Thanks for sharing these awesome products.
You’re welcome. They sure are nice containers. I love mine.
That looks great for food storage! I would love to try a set!
It sure is. I love these containers. They’re amazing!
These containers are great to keep my fruits fresh longer. Great containers I have seen. I really need this!
They sure are. I sure love them. They do work great at keeping produce fresh.
That’s a very neat concept and I want a set of those for our fruits. Love the pineapple chunk you have, yum!
They are very nice to have. I love using them for many produce.
These are cool containers to keep the food fresh. I hate wasting food!
I agree. I hate wasting food as well.
I love Rubbermaid products! I have been looking for something to store fruit in to keep them fresher longer, I am going to have to give these a try.
I love Rubbermaid as well. They make great quality products.
I’ve got to check these out. I am always losing mine and need to restock!
Yes, they’re so great too. I love mine.
I need to pick these up. With the summer here we use a lot of fresh fruit.
I love fresh fruit during the summer. It’s one of my favorites.
This totally reminds me that I need new food storage containers! These look like a great solution.
They’re so wonderful. I love that they help keep produce fresher longer.
Oh my goodness, I have been wanting to try this! I hate when my fruits and veggies go bad fast!
They’re the best. I love these containers.
This would be great for our house. We strongly dislike it when foods go bad before we get a chance to enjoy them. This would be great for the abundance of fruit we always buy!
I hate when foods go bad as well. These containers are certainly helpful.
Oooo with all the cooking I do, I need to get my hands on a set like this!!!! I always have leftovers to store!
Yes! They’re so nice too. I love my set.
I am SO over throwing out my produce only after a day or so. I seriously need these and pronto!
Yes! I hate throwing it out as well. I love that these containers help keep things fresher for longer.
Both the hubs and I love fruits and vegetables and these containers would be perfect to store them in. Love the color too!
They sure are great. I do love my containers!
What great containers. I like that they keep fruit and vegetables fresher for longer.
I love these containers. They sure do keep things fresh and lasting longer.
I need to get these containers. I find I am always throwing away produce because we don’t eat it fast enough.
Right! That’s how I was too til I found these containers.
These look perfect for the summer berries we get at farm stands and farmers’ markets. They always have the very best produce and I’d love for it to last longer!
Yes, they sure do!
I have to try these! I just bought my dream refrigerator and am trying to keep it organized and fresh.
Awesome! I hope you like the containers too. They’re awesome!
I have been looking for new Rubbermaid containers. I will have to check these out!
Great! I love Rubbermaid already, so I’m glad they made these great containers too.
Im sold. I love the filter that keeps you fruits and veggies fresher!
Me too. They’re great!
I would use them for fruits and veggies. I like to cut up lots of healthy snacks and this would be the perfect thing to store them in!
Same here. I use them for fruit and veggies all the time now.
These lok like great containers! With summer coming I would use them for fresh fruit and vegetables.
They sure are. I love my containers.
My kids eat a lot of fruit and sometimes we can’t use it fast enough and it goes bad. This sounds like the perfect solution to that problem!
Yes! My kids sure love eating fruit a lot as well.
I totally need to get some of these! I hate when my produce goes bad!
Same here. It sucks when food gets wasted.
These would be great because we have things go to waste because of improper storage. I would store leafy greens and strawberries in them.
Yes! I love storing my fruits and veggies in mine.
I found one of the small ones on clearance and I love it. I’m waiting to catch the other sizes on sale, too. – yolonda
That’s great! I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
We love how Rubbermaid FreshWorks has become a staple for your summer – great article! #freshworksfreshness #ad
Thanks! We just love them. They’re great!
I would use the Rubbermaid Freshworks containers to store different types of berries, especially strawberries. I have a hard time keeping strawberries from going bad in the refrigerator. I’d also use these containers to store lettuce. I’ve been wanting to try these containers since I first saw them advertised, but I didn’t know if they really helped to prolong the life of produce or not.
They’re awesome containers. I love storing any veggies and fruits in mine!
We are making salads daily. I’d use these to store extras and things I can cut up and store ahead of time.
Awesome! These would be perfect for that.
I would use them for berries and lettuce, I usually don’t buy them anymore because they always spoil before we can finish them.
Right. I hate that mine use to spoil so quick.