This post will help you understand the differences between the regular mouth commercial canning lids we carry. Choosing the best commercial canning lids for your product is crucial whether you personally supervise the production or use a co-packing facility. Be sure to discuss the limitations of the line equipment if you are using a...
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*Update 2023: We continue to receive regular 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 in much better shape as...
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*Updated March 2023* 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...
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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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This blog post includes important updates and tips for our customers, specifically about creating and utilizing a customer account. Why do I need to create an account? Our website is designed to offer valuable tools to help returning customer orders to flow smoothly. Logging in to a customer account when ordering gives you the...
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Updated September, 2023 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...
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Updated January, 2024 There are several ways to save on your shipping cost with Fillmore Container. Our shipping cost includes: the cost of shipping cartons & cushioning designed to safely get products to their destination a portion of the cost of additional staffing to pack/process required for ground packages the cost that the...
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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. Can I get Free Shipping with Fillmore Container? Competitor Comparisons – Only Jars...
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