Jars and Bottles Blog

Wine bottles come in more sizes than most producers ever need, but knowing the full range helps you plan production formats, gifting lines, and display pieces. This guide covers every standard size, what each one is used for, and where to get it.

UK wineries need still wine bottles that match the style of wine, the expectations of the buyer, and the practical requirements of their labelling process. This guide covers format, glass colour, closures, and EU export compliance.

Most UK non-alcoholic beer is bottled in a 330ml amber long-neck with a 26mm crown cap, but flint glass, steinies, and 500ml formats all have their place. This guide works through glass colour, size, shape, closures, and costs, so you can order the right bottle first time.

Honey is sold by weight, not volume. Because honey is around 40% denser than water, a 280ml jar does not hold 280g of honey. A complete size and weight guide for UK producers covering every format from sample jars to bulk supply.

A commercial guide for chutney producers and contract manufacturers scaling above 20,000 units per year. Discover how glass jar dimensional tolerances, pallet configurations, BRCGS supply continuity, and Declaration of Compliance (DoC) requirements directly impact automated filling line efficiency and retail audit success.

From April 2025, every glass jar or bottle you sell carries an EPR fee based purely on its weight. A 500g jam jar costs 9.6p. A spirit bottle reaches 11p. Meanwhile, plastic bottles weighing 50g pay around 2.1p and some pay nothing at all. This guide breaks down how the fee is calculated, who pays it, and the practical steps food producers can take to reduce their exposure.

The jar format, size, and lid finish you choose determine whether your chutney sits credibly in a hamper or on a gift shop shelf. A practical guide for UK producers building gift and seasonal ranges.

Everything you need to choose the right glass candle jar — size, wax compatibility, jar styles, and wholesale buying tips. A complete guide from Jars and Bottles.

For shelf-stable chutney, the lid you choose determines whether you have a verified vacuum seal, visible tamper evidence, and the documentation your retailer or auditor expects. This guide covers the three main closure types and how to choose between them.

A technical breakdown of the hot fill process for high-acid preserves. Covers the physics of vacuum formation, microbial control via 85°C thermal mass, and comparative sterilisation methods (Oven, Dishwasher, Water Bath) for BRCGS-compliant production.