There are a handful of different ways that can be used for canned food organization. Cans are often a culprit of pantry disorganization as they often get stacked or pushed to the back. Both problems lead to not being able to really SEE what you have and how much. Below, I have outlined a few different products that help to contain them and add a more organized look to your food storage.
Tiered Can Risers - This style is the probably the type I use most often. There are a variety of styles and materials and costs are relatively inexpensive. The one downside is they can take up a lot of space on the shelf so if you are somewhat limited, you might want to consider some of the other styles. One other item to consider is that you cannot see the full label so the best practice would be stacking only the same item behind the front item with the newest in the back. The ones shown in the photo are actually 2 sets of an adjustable option that I separated to create two even displays but if you don’t have many items to store 1 adjustable riser may do the trick.
2. Lazy Susan Can Display - My pantry has a lot of tight corners so I use single tier bamboo lazy susans for some of my can categories. For example, I use one for soups and another for sauces and broths. This option will not hold as many as other products and likely not all of your cans can be stored this way but I find it helpful for certain items that I access regularly. Here’s the link to the ones I use in my pantry!
3. Tiered Rolling Rack - This option works great on using vertical space and still allowing you to see many of the labels for your cans. They come in a variety of materials and are gravity feed to make add a bit of efficiency. Be sure to measure before you purchase as these are often not adjustable and can be quite bulky. Here is a great option that goes with a black and bamboo design.
4. File Folder Bins from the Container Store - I saw this on Pinterest and think it could be a great solution for certain pantries or storage set ups. Having a bin allows you to grab it out of the space easily to refill or prep in bulk. I also like how you can individualize the categories but I do think this would work best for your bulk items and maybe use another solution for your one-off cans. You don’t want to use an entire bins for something you only have one or two of.
5. Wall Mounted Custom Dispenser - This is one is an Etsy find that could be really cool if you have the space and the ability to install something custom. If you are up for a challenge it could be a great DIY project as well. I love that you can still see quantities and again, this is a great option for things you keep on hand in bulk.
