As your business grows, you may be prompted to switch lid styles for a variety of reasons. It may be a branding choice, a requirement of your distributor or a wholesale account, or a process authority requirement for your product. Whatever your reason, there are several important things to consider when switching lid styles:...
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There is nothing quite like the freedom of crafting your culinary creations or or personal care formulations in the comfort of your kitchen. But as your small-scale production continues to grow, the limitations of your existing space may become apparent. The time comes when you must make a significant transition — moving your operations...
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We are excited to announce that we’re now offering made in-house accordion cut corrugate cushioning material for sale! Our investment in a new piece of equipment is allowing us to accomplish two wonderful things….to drastically reduce the amount of material heading out the door to our dumpster AND to offer another earth-friendly and affordable...
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It’s that time of the year! Whether your crunch time is the lineup of craft shows, makers markets, pre-holiday shopping, prepping for Black Friday or Cyber Monday, these ordering tips will help you stay in stock & reduce your stress through this busy season. #1 Order EARLY to allow for those unforeseen delays! Winter...
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If you are comparison shopping or trying to determine your cost of goods in order to set your own pricing, understanding your landed cost is a necessity. Here, we show you how to calculate landed cost. Why should you calculate landed cost? To save money! This is really to only way to ensure that...
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Not all glassware manufacturers package their products in the same way. The purpose of the package…whether it’s a corrugated case with flaps, or a cardboard tray wrapped in plastic, is to get the jars/bottles from one location to another intact. In this post, we expand on the query of “how will my jars be...
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Fillmore Container carries a wide array of lids & caps . They vary in size, material, finish, style and in the type of liner. The type of liner is an important component in determining which type of lid is best suited for your needs. In this guide to liners in lids and caps, we...
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Let’s be honest. Plastics are problematic…particularly those of the single-use variety. However, there are applications in the food and personal care industry where a plastic component is better suited. So, when is a plastic lid the better choice? To be clear…plastic lids are not suitable for processes that require heat processing or the formation...
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