As the demand for kombucha and other fermented beverages continues to grow, more makers are taking the leap to producing it for retail and wholesale. It is important to understand how these live products behave when choosing your kombucha packaging components, storage and how your product will get to your customers. In this post,...
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Using a distributor should benefit your business in many ways, even if you’re not aware of all the tools available or if you haven’t really developed a relationship with your distributor. In this article, we’ll look at the many benefits of using a distributor and developing that relationship as your business grows. Whether you...
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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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