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Want to keep your food fresher for longer, while also cutting down on waste? Get one of Consumer Reports’ top-rated vacuum sealers. We tested seven to find the best little machines on the market. Our ...

A vacuum sealer is like the crème de la crème of prep tools, and this Potane vacuum sealer tops them all. Powered by 120 watts, it uses 8 millimeters of sealing width, whereas many other styles use ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Summer’s fresh fruits and vegetables are available now, and maybe you’re looking for a way to keep those garden-fresh flavors longer. As Consumer Reports explains, a vacuum sealer ...

Today's column is about — nothing. And in this case, the more of nothing you have, the better it is. You have no doubt seen the commercials about food storage using vacuum containers and vacuum ...

A vacuum sealer is an appliance that applies a hot seal to a plastic covering so you can wrap items tightly and securely and maintain the freshness of the food.

There’s nothing worse than having to toss food in your fridge or freezer that spoiled or has become covered in ice crystals. Food waste is a major economic and resource drain for individuals and the ...

With the myriad of household gadgets and appliances available these days, there’s little you can’t do to keep items in your home protected and extend their shelf life. With a vacuum sealer, this is ...