Over the years, there have continued to be small changes made in the manufacturing of canning lids – even with what most of us know as Ball or Kerr lids. These changes, while they may be small or even unnoticeable to the naked eye, can make a difference in the nuances of canning –...
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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. New canning jars out of the...
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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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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 are safe for home...
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Did you ever wonder what “Optimal Quantity for Shipping” meant under product description? The optimal quantity for shipping is the number of cases that will best fit into our shipping cartons while maximizing the dimensional weight of the package. By using this information, you can be assured you are getting the most out of...
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We get this question fairly often, and in light of the Amazons of the world, it’s not surprising. While some retailers have felt compelled to offer this as part of their marketing model, there is some truth that cannot be ignored. Competitor Comparisons – Only Jars We ran some comparisons with our competitors to...
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New Classic Honey Jars means more honey jar options for you! We think our NEW and expanded glass honey jar collection is pretty sweet! Glass Classic Honey Jars feature a wider bottom, which adds to the stability of the jars. These classic jars have a narrower shoulder which allows for honey bubbles to rise...
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Snowflake Holiday Keepsake Jars will help you to step up your holiday gift giving. Check out these brand new Snowflake Keepsake pint jars from Ball. The holiday gift giving ideas are endless! Fill them with your favorite preserves, cocoa mixes, desserts, cocktails, use them as centerpieces and so much more. These jars are perfect...
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