Category AI Visibility Report
Food Storage Containers AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈18,510
Est. AI queries / month
11
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 11 buyer topics in Food Storage Containers across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 18,510 AI queries per month.
- Rubbermaid leads the AI shelf with 26% of brand mentions, followed by Pyrex (13.1%) and OXO (12.1%). The top three hold 51.2% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “large airtight food storage containers” (top keyword “airtight food storage containers large”, ~1,600 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (17.9% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rubbermaid | 2,222 | 26% |
| 2 | Pyrex | 1,119 | 13.1% |
| 3 | OXO | 1,030 | 12.1% |
| 4 | Bentgo | 347 | 4.1% |
| 5 | Snapware Total Solution | 339 | 4% |
| 6 | Lock & Lock | 295 | 3.5% |
| 7 | Anchor | 284 | 3.3% |
| 8 | Glasslock | 283 | 3.3% |
| 9 | Cambro | 195 | 2.3% |
| 10 | U-Konserve | 153 | 1.8% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| large airtight food storage containers | ≈7,304 | airtight food storage containers large | 1,600 |
| large food storage containers | ≈5,690 | large storage containers | 6,600 |
| microwave-safe food storage containers | ≈5,516 | microwave safe food storage containers | 2,400 |
| best food storage containers | — | storage containers | 60,500 |
| airtight food storage containers | — | airtight food storage containers | 33,100 |
| stainless steel food storage containers | — | stainless steel food storage containers | 5,400 |
| BPA-free food storage containers | — | bpa free food storage containers | 12,100 |
| food storage containers for pantry | — | kitchen storage containers | 4,400 |
| plastic food storage containers | — | plastic storage containers food | 9,900 |
| glass food storage containers | — | glass containers for food storage | 22,200 |
| freezer-safe food storage containers | — | freezer safe containers | 8,100 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 199 | 17.9% |
| goodhousekeeping.com | 160 | 14.4% |
| consumerreports.org | 129 | 11.6% |
| foodnetwork.com | 108 | 9.7% |
| rubbermaid.com | 90 | 8.1% |
| epicurious.com | 49 | 4.4% |
| bonappetit.com | 47 | 4.2% |
| homestorage.com | 39 | 3.5% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for food storage containers?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Rubbermaid (26%), Pyrex (13.1%), OXO (12.1%), Bentgo (4.1%), Snapware Total Solution (4%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about food storage containers?
GEOly estimates ~18,510 AI queries per month in this category across 11 buyer topics, led by “large airtight food storage containers”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for food storage containers?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, goodhousekeeping.com, consumerreports.org, foodnetwork.com, rubbermaid.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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