Switching lids styles: 2-piece lids to single-piece lids
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by Fillmore Container
1M ago
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: 2-piece lids to single-piece lids. In this post, we’ll address those points which will also serve as a reference in troubleshooting if you have already made the switch and are experiencing sealing challenges. The differences in the lid styles & why they matter As you ..read more
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Key Considerations When Moving from a Kitchen to a Co-Packing Facility
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by Fillmore Container
1M ago
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 from kitchen to a co-packing facility.  Co-packing (short for co-packaging or contract packaging) means hiring a specialized business that provides other companies with packaging and manufacturing services. Due to their existing infrastructure, technology ..read more
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How to Make Fire Starters
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by Fillmore Container
2M ago
Whether you’re a candle maker looking for a way to make good use of wick remnants & wax, or you’re a candle-burning fan who wants to use up that last bit of candle, we’re here to show you how to make fire starters and how easy it is! If you’re a candle maker, and always have these types of ingredients on hand and can make them with some regularity, these are an easy up-sell with minimal efforts. Customers love to share them with friends who love to cozy up to their fireplace, a bonfire or campfire. And although people may often think of these first for winter, they really are useful all y ..read more
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Corrugate Cushioning Material for Sale
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by Fillmore Container
3M ago
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 our the door to our dumpster AND to offer another earth-friendly and affordable cushioning option to our customers. In case you missed it, our made in-house biodegradable starch-based packing peanuts have allowed us to package your orders in a more earth-friendly manner have also been a huge hit with our pick-up customers. For year ..read more
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Cranberry Conserve Recipe
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by Fillmore Container
4M ago
This Cranberry Conserve recipe from Ball Fresh Preserving is refreshingly simple – in ingredients and in the mechanics of it – and so delicious! I had one jar that wouldn’t fit into my stock pot I was using for a water bath canner, and we enjoyed some of the conserve on slices of sharp cheddar. The combination of sweet & tart & sharp was amazing. I can not wait to serve it on cheese boards for our holiday gatherings! It doesn’t take long to chop up the oranges (I did a double batch, which worked well!) so you can skip the loud kitchen appliance, put on your favorite Christmas tunes wh ..read more
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What influences the cost of Fragrance Oil?
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by Fillmore Container
5M ago
From time to time we field questions about what influences the cost of fragrance oil. There are many market factors that influence the cost of a fragrance oil formulation, but before we look at the primary drivers below, we should clarify Fillmore’s commitment to our TruScent fragrance line. TruScent was born of the marketplace need for fragrance that performs well at 6% load in soy candle wax (hot and cold throw), which requires higher quality oil than you might need for paraffin, so that is our benchmark. We personally test every new fragrance to this standard before introducing it to our l ..read more
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Apple Rosemary Jelly
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by Fillmore Container
5M ago
Apple Rosemary Jelly Recipe is a low-sugar or low-honey cooked jelly made with Pomona’s Universal Pectin. Pomona’s Pectin contains no sugar or preservatives and jells reliably with low amounts of any sweetener. This Apple Rosemary Jelly recipe is so versatile. Spread it over a warm muffin or croissant. Add it to a cheese board or topped on baked brie. Use it when cooking pork, or add a dollop of the jelly on turkey, pork, or grilled sandwiches. We suggest using the Ball 4oz. Quilted Jars as these make a great gifting size. If you love to jam but are trying to reduce the amount of sugar in you ..read more
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Safety Tips for Burning Candles
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by Fillmore Container
6M ago
As the days get shorter and the mercury drops, more and more people choose candles to bring those cozy vibes of autumn into their homes and work spaces…and then transitioning into the woodsy spruces and all the aromas of the holidays and long winter months. According to the National Candle Association, about 35% of all candle sales occur during the holiday and Christmas season. This means its a great time to be sharing our safety tips for burning candles. The National Fire Protection Commission says an estimated 8,200 home fires are started by candles each year, and a study by the U.S. Consum ..read more
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Ordering Tips
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by Fillmore Container
7M ago
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 weather and peak holiday shipment volumes impact the movement of products to you. #2 Order MORE to avoid coming up short after events that were more successful than you expected. #3 Use our Shipping Estimate Tool to determine estimated arrival dates and to determine which shi ..read more
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Mason Jar Cherry Pitter
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by Fillmore Container
7M ago
Let’s face it pitting cherries is, well it’s the pits…literally! In an effort to forever eliminate this grueling task from our cherry jamming efforts we decided to find a better way. We made a batch of Sour Cherry Jam from Food in Jars with our push button mason jar Cherry Pitter that fits on regular mouth (G70) canning jars and is made in the USA! All of the cherry pits go into your jar…no waste & no mess! Needless to say, we were in love at our first pitting. The special rubber helps to protect your cherries and replacement rubbers are available, if needed. We loved this Cherry Pitter ..read more
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