Vacuum sealing food in specially designed plastic bags or pouches before storing them in the fridge or the pantry can increase their shelf life dramatically, or so goes the consumerist saying. But, in reality, a badly prepared vacuum package is no better than a normal package. In fact, you could be inviting more problems than solving a few if you are not careful. That said, here is a look at tips on how you should really go about vacuum sealing fresh produce.