Our very own Keith Reinhart, President of Fillmore Container, was a guest on the Mason Jars MakerPlace podcast. Keith spoke with host Karen Rzepecki, the President & Founder of MasonJars.com, MakerPlace Inc., about the Mason jar shortage and the struggles of trying to secure Mason jars during the pandemic, and the repercussions of the...
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You may choose to pick up your palletized freight order at a Shipping Terminal as a shipping strategy for a couple of reasons. Having your order shipped to a terminal where you pick it up can often allow you to take possession of your product more quickly, and it may save you money. *Please...
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We are so happy to share that our new facility is open at 2260 Dairy Road, Lancaster PA 17601. Thank you for your continued support and patience as we transition into our new space and find an even better work flow. We are here and fully operational. However, there are a few things we are...
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We are excited to announce that we are planning a move in 2021! After years of looking for existing real-estate, it became clear that if we wanted to operated effectively and remain relatively close to our current location, we would need to build something that best suited our needs. Construction is in progress and...
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*Update: We continue to receive occasional shipments of Bulk Canning Lids and Bands and Ball Retail Packs. See which are available here. The shortage in supply of home canning lids, also known as 2-piece canning lids, flats, or lids & bands or rings that began in 2020 is not over. Unfortunately, this shortage created...
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We’d love to share that the return to pre-COVID supply chain logistics is in sight…but it’s not what we’re hearing from our manufacturers. One might say that when it comes to keeping packaging supplies in stock, 2020 was a practice run for 2021…and now 2022! If you know us, you know that the high-pressure...
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What is a HACCP Plan? If you are just starting a small business it’s important that you understand the ins & outs of a HACCP plan. In our continuing series of Frequently Asked Questions, we are discuss what a HACCP plan is and why it, along with HACCP Certification is so valuable. HACCP Plan...
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Customers often ask if they should wash their canning jars or candle jars before filling them. In our continuing series of Frequently Asked Questions, we are discussing if your jars need to be washed before you fill them. The short answer: Yes, always wash your canning or candle jars before using them – whether...
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