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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.

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.

The best glass jar for small batch chutney in the UK is a 200g jar with a 63mm twist-off lid, available from single cases with no minimum order commitment. For farmers market and farm shop producers making under 5,000 jars per year, the 200g format gives the right price point for direct sales, while hexagonal and shaped profiles give better shelf presence than standard round jars without requiring high minimum quantities. This guide covers sizes, shapes, lid options, labelling, storage, and the volume threshold at which pallet ordering starts to make financial sense.

Our 12-month analysis of 122 UK honey producers purchasing over 820,000 jars reveals clear preferences: 280ml hexagonal twist-off jars dominate with 32% market share, whilst screw-top maintains a 10.9% niche among artisan producers. Data-driven insights for scaling beekeepers.

The traditional 1lb glass honey jar trusted by UK beekeepers. Food-grade recycled glass, gold screw cap included, BRCGS certified. From 3 units to full pallets. Free UK delivery.

Last updated: January 2025 Glass bottles are the premium packaging choice for cold-pressed juice, offering zero oxygen transmission, complete chemical inertness, and strong sustainability credentials. This guide covers everything UK juice producers need to know: HPP compatibility, closure selection, light protection, shelf life optimisation, and practical production considerations. For producers seeking the short answer: yes, you can package HPP-treated cold-pressed...

Glass bottle selection for UK vinegar makers. Save money with regulatory exemptions, choose amber vs clear glass, budget £0.30-0.60 per bottle.

Best gin bottles: 70cl standard, 550-650g weight, cork for premium or ROPP for efficiency. Includes EPR costs, regulations, and decoration options.