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Cheese Huggers

Cheese Huggers tightly seal the opened ends of cheese, keeping them from drying out. They come in four different sizes that stretch to fit, securing the cut ends of leftover cheese.

How Do Cheese Huggers Work?

Cheese Huggers are a reusable, sustainable solution to help keep cheese fresh—without the waste or frustration of plastic wrap or zip-top bags.Just press the open end of your cheese block into the Hugger, and it gently stretches to create a snug seal

Can Cheese Huggers be recycled?

Absolutely, Cheese Huggers can be recycled! We give Cheese Huggers a second life with TerraCycle® via their Zero Waste Box™ solution. All you need to do is request a prepaid shipping label from [email protected], then send us your damaged Food Hug

Are Cheese Huggers dishwasher safe?

Yes! Cheese Huggers are dishwasher safe making them as easy to clean as they are easy to use.

How do I clean my Cheese Huggers?

Cheese Huggers are dishwasher safe. Just pop them in the dishwasher between uses and they will come out clean and ready to go.  If you do not have a dishwasher, you can clean your Cheese Huggers by hand using the same methods and soaps that you use o

Do Cheese Huggers Absorb Odors Or Stain?

It’s rare—but it can happen. Fridge life can be messy, and certain foods (we’re looking at you, onions and turmeric) like to leave their mark. The good news? All of our designs are made from high-quality, food-safe silicone that resists most smells a

How can I remove stains from my Cheese Huggers?

There are many ways to remove stains from silicone including baking, scrubbing with baking soda, and even soaking them in hydrogen peroxide. This article from The Spruce covers them all.

Are Cheese Huggers recyclable?

Yes—because reusables deserve a thoughtful goodbye, too.If a Cheese Hugger (or any Food Hugger) ever reaches the end of its long, hardworking life, we’ve got you covered with our free takeback program through TerraCycle®. We partnered with TerraCycle

What size cheese do the Cheese Huggers fit?

Each set of Cheese Huggers includes four carefully sized pieces designed to fit standard cheese blocks, butter sticks, tofu, and even blocks of feta. Whether you’re slicing into a brand-new block or saving the last little corner, we’ve got the right