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Getting Ready for Fermenting Season: Choosing the Right Fermenting & Mason Jars
Posted by The Wares Team on 3rd Feb 2026
As winter starts to ease and kitchens get busy again, February is the perfect time to prepare for the fermenting and preserving season ahead. From homemade sauerkraut and kimchi to kombucha, pickles a
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Understanding EPR: What It Means for Packaging and for Our Customers
Posted by The Wares Team on 12th Nov 2025
If you buy packaging, bottles or jars for your business, you may have heard the term EPR mentioned more frequently this year. But what exactly is it — and what does it mean for you and us here a
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From Pumpkin to Preserves: A Halloween Without Waste
Posted by The Wares Team on 30th Oct 2025
Carving pumpkins is a much-loved Halloween tradition, but did you know that in the UK more than 18,000 tonnes of edible pumpkin are thrown away every year? That’s a lot of good food wasted. This
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Why Buying in Wholesale Quantities Makes Sense for Your Business
Posted by The Wares Team on 28th Oct 2025
Running a small business – whether you’re a beekeeper, jam maker, farm shop, or food producer – comes with plenty of challenges. Rising costs, seasonal demand, and the need for relia
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A Waste-Free Halloween: Creative Ideas with Glass Jars
Posted by The Wares Team on 2nd Oct 2025
Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year — costumes, pumpkins, and sweets galore! But it also brings a mountain of waste, from plastic tubs and wrappers to disposable decorations.
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