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 a vacuum for some fraud in the production and sale of canning lids. Upon seeing fraudulent sites, we quickly posted warnings and...
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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. If you know us, you know that the high-pressure sale is...
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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 discussing what an 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 before filling them. In our continuing series of Frequently Asked Questions, we are discussing if your canning jars need to be washed before you fill them. The short answer: Yes, always wash your canning jars before using them – whether they are bulk canning...
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This blog post includes important updates for our customers, specifically about creating a customer account. Checking out as guest will no longer be supported on Fillmore Container’s website. While all orders must continue to be entered via our website, the option to check out as a guest will no longer be available. If you...
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Updated January 14, 2021 It’s true, we’re in the midst of a food packaging crisis and canning jars and other preserving and canning supplies are hard to find. The Washington Post even called us about it. Check out their article about pandemic canning. In this post we will help you find canning jars that...
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A BIG thank you to our customers for your patience and understanding as we worked through necessary logistics to offer a safe and efficient Pick-Up solution for you and our team. Our facility (warehouse, showroom and office) is still only open to our staff, which means no walk-in business. All pick-up orders must be...
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Read our latest COVID-19 Update HERE. Pick-up is open as of June 15, 2020. In an effort to serve customers safely and reduce coronavirus spread, we wanted to notify you of a few updates. We are open, but have suspended Pick-Up until further notice. As a provider of glass packaging for the agriculture, food...
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