In short: The Snips brand is an Italian company that makes plastic food boxes and containers and says it designs and produces everything in Italy. At Raclette Club, you’ll find it on a single item, but one that saves entire fridges: its 3-liter cheese box.
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The Snips brand in a nutshell
Snips is a small brand with little documentation in French, and its own About page is brief, so we stick to what it says. According to that page, the company’s story begins in 1973, when Giuseppe Piacenza discovers a product in New Zealand and secures worldwide exclusivity for it. The company, an Italian S.r.l., now states that it “thinks, designs and produces everything in Italy” and claims “100% Made in Italy” products.
Its catalog is organized by use: cooking, storing, preparing, taking along and tidying up. You’ll find airtight boxes, microwave cookers, and a series of “anti-waste” containers dedicated to one specific food: Italian retailer listings show, for example, a Parmesan box, a butter dish, a “lemon saver” or an “onion saver”. The brand says its products are guaranteed to go from freezer to microwave and dishwasher, are designed to last, none is meant for single use, and all are 100% recyclable at end of life. A brand of practical solutions, with, it says, a touch of irony in the design.
On video
Video: Kasanova on YouTube. Presentation by an Italian retailer of a Snips microwave steamer: to see the brand’s style, not the cheese box.
Video: Ricardo Cuisine on YouTube. Cheese storage tips from a Quebec cooking channel, with no Snips product.
Video: @lessecretsdecharly on TikTok. A cheese box against fridge odors; the brand of the box shown isn’t identified.
Its products at Raclette Club
| Model | Type | Who it’s for | Review | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese box 3 L (ASIN B01B37BU5W) | Tray and clear dome, 2 latches, 27 x 20 x 11 cm, made in Italy | Anyone who always has leftover raclette cheese in the fridge | Review coming soon | Check the price on Amazon.fr |
What we think
After a raclette night, there’s always cheese left over, and it often ends up in plastic wrap that perfumes the whole fridge, butter included. Snips’ 3-liter box solves the problem simply: a tray, a clear dome so you can see what you have, two latches to keep the smells in. On paper, 27 x 20 x 11 cm is enough for several pieces, and the fact that it’s made in Italy fits the brand’s message.
The limits: it’s plastic, which won’t please those who prefer a glass dome or a wooden box. Dishwasher use is stated by a German site for a similar version, not confirmed for this one, and we found neither a warranty nor a BPA-free mention for this model. A simple storage box, then, that does its job without pretending to age your reblochon.
Which model should you choose?
- To keep leftover raclette cheese: the 3 L box, big enough for several pieces of cheese.
- To compare with other cheese accessories: our selection ofraclette accessories and our boards and platters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the warranty on Snips boxes?
Snips says its products are guaranteed to go from freezer to microwave and dishwasher without warping, but we found no warranty period for the 3 L cheese box. The seller’s legal warranty applies.
Can you buy a Snips lid or tray on its own?
We found no individual parts for sale for this box. If a latch breaks, the simplest option is to contact the seller or the brand through its website.
Where can you buy a Snips cheese box?
On Amazon.fr, via the link on this page, and at kitchenware retailers, mostly in Italy. Check the capacity and the model number: Snips offers several similar cheese boxes.
