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Do I Need to Sterilise New Glass Jars and Bottles?
Posted by The Wares Team on 26th Oct 2026
Quick Answer: New glass jars and bottles should always be inspected and cleaned before filling, even if they look perfectly clean. At Wares of Knutsford, our glass packaging is supplied factory-clean
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What Are the Best Jars for Chutney Pickles and Relishes?
Posted by The Wares Team on 12th Oct 2026
Quick answer: Choose a food-safe jar with an opening wide enough for the largest pieces in the recipe and a new, compatible lid with a vinegar-resistant lining. Smaller 190ml to 282ml jars suit chutn
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The Best Glass Jars for Honey: For Beekeepers and Producers
Posted by The Wares Team on 8th Oct 2026
Quick answer: The best honey jar is the one that fits your declared net weight, label and sales channel without adding unnecessary packing cost. A 353ml 1lb round jar is a dependable core format; 190
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How to Choose Glass Packaging for Your Food Business
Posted by The Wares Team on 6th Oct 2026
Quick answer: Choose the jar, lid, label and outer packaging as one system. Start with the product's filling and processing requirements, then compare usable label area, filled cost, sales channel, p
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What Size Honey Jar Should I Use?
Posted by The Wares Team on 1st Oct 2026
Quick answer: Choose a honey jar by the net weight you intend to sell, then select a jar that we specify for that weight. In the current range, the 190ml hexagonal jar is sold as an 8oz honey jar, th
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