Easy pantry storage tips and products to keep food fresh
Keeping the pantry tidy shouldn’t cost a fortune, and with Woolworths, it doesn’t have to. With a few clever habits and the right containers, you can cut waste, stretch your dollar and make weeknight cooking a breeze. Start with a clean, cool and dry pantry, label everything clearly and follow FIFO (first in, first out) so older items get used first. Below you’ll find simple, family-friendly tips to help you keep food fresher for longer.
Dried goods
Grains • Pasta • Beans
Top tips
Transfer rice, pasta and lentils into airtight jars to keep bugs and moisture out.
Choose clear containers so you can see when stocks run low.
Note the purchase date on the label for easy meal-planning.
Mix tall and short jars to squeeze every inch of shelf space.
Baking supplies
Flour • Sugar • Spices
Top tips
Store flour and sugar in tightly sealed canisters, away from heat and humidity.
Keep spices in small, airtight jars on a tiered rack so flavours stay punchy.
Label clearly to avoid mix-ups when the kids help out.
Canned goods
Top tips
Keep tins in a cool, dry spot, extremes of heat can spoil flavour.
Line cans front-to-back by date so you grab the oldest first.
Toss any dented or bulging tins straight away.
Oils & vinegars
Top tips
- Store bottles in a dark cupboard to stop flavours fading.
- Use flip-top pourers to control drips and lock in freshness.
Snacks
Top tips
- Pop opened chips, crackers and bikkies into airtight tubs to keep them crunchy.
- Stackable boxes stop the snack shelf turning into a jumble.
- Nuts and dried fruit stay fresher in small clip-lock tubs or reusable pouches.
Opened packages
Top tips
- Bag clips seal half-used cereal, rice and frozen veggies in seconds
- Decant leftovers into reusable tubs to deter pests.
- Silicone zip bags are an eco-friendly way to store cheese, deli meat and more.