Burch Bottle & Packaging Blog

For candle makers, the right selection of glass jar is often just as important as finding the right wax and wick. It is one of the first things a customer sees, touches, photographs, and ultimately associates with your brand. As the candle market becomes increasingly crowded, packaging can be one of the easiest ways to differentiate your products and create a premium presentation. Whether you sell at craft fairs, operate an online candle shop, su...

Picking the right bottle is often the first step of the packaging decision, but the cap you choose is just as important! Which dispensing cap you pick can affect how customers use your product, how much they can dispense at once, how well the formula is protected, and even how your brand is perceived. For cosmetics brands, essential oil producers, tincture makers, CBD brands, and more, these dispensing formats are especially common: glass dropper...

Set uphill just off of Rotterdam Junction in Schenectady, New York is the Hungry Chicken Country Store. Louise Dickinson says they patterned their store after a popular country store in Vermont. She wanted it to have a little bit of everything, which it certainly does! From home grown and locally made jams, jellies, chutneys, pickles and candles to baked goods, soft ice cream, soaps, and local products, Hungry Chicken Country Store has it all! O...

For beekeepers and honey producers, honey quality is just the first part of the production equation. The container you choose to package and display your honey plays a major role in how customers perceive your product, how well it stores, and whether it meets labeling requirements. The right honey jar can help your brand stand out at on the market. Whether you're bottling a few dozen jars from backyard hives or packaging thousands of pounds of h...

May 22nd is National Craft Distillery Day, when we celebrate the local craft distilleries that have become such an industry staple, adding to the diversity and unique offerings of the distilled spirit market. Today, we could think of no better way to celebrate the date than to spotlight one of our extraordinary distillery customers, Taconic Distillery! Located in Stanfordville, NY, Taconic Distillery is tucked into the hillside of rolling farmla...

Mud St. Maple is a 27-acre sugar bush in Upstate New York, nestled in the Adirondacks between Warrensburg, North Creek, and Stony Creek. Their growing business, with the help of friends and family, is on a mission to make and sell great tasting products that keep customers coming back from more! From their 100% Pure Adirondack Maple Syrup, that Thurman Maple Days visitors have traveled far to taste and buy, to specialty items, like creams, walnu...

Based in Charlton, NY, Crackling Embers Candle Co. is a homegrown candle company that specializes in soy wax candles. Their clean-burning candles are hand-poured in small batches to ensure exceptional quality, a cozy ambiance, and a beautifully-crafted scent experience! Their candles can be found in a selection of retailers across the Capital Region of New York, as well as their website. The three founders of Crackling Embers Candle Co. can also...

Whether you’re producing cold-pressed juice, kombucha, iced coffee, or flavored water, the packaging you choose can make a huge difference! Many beverage producers choose PET beverage bottles for their drinks. With their lightweight convenience, PET bottles deliver an ideal combination of form, function, and cost-effectiveness. PET (or polyethylene terephthalate) is a clear, durable, and highly versatile polymer resin widely used to manufac...

It's December, which means its time for our yearly inventory process as well as special holiday hours! This time of year is busy for many of our customers and vendors alike, so please note the following dates that may be relevant to you: December 15th - This is the last day to place orders to be fulfilled before we start inventory. To ensure you receive your order in a timely manner before the holidays, please place your orders by the 15th! There...

Looking for a simple, versatile container for bottling liquids, creams, oils, or even food products? Chances are you’ve come across the ubiquitous Boston Round Bottle. Offered in a wide array of sizes, finishes, and styles, these bottles are far more than just an elegant packaging solution. They are the ideal tool for many makers, entrepreneurs, hobbyists and more. Why the Boston Round Bottle? Boston Rounds are identified by their cylindr...

Whether you are starting a brand-new food company or adding a new product to your current venture, developing a product for business can be a daunting task. Cornell University offers an eCornell Food Product Development Certificate Program to help guide and inform participants in their process. As a leading supplier of glass, plastic, and metal packaging components used throughout the US for bottling and packaging food products, we know how impor...

Have you ever seen the terms CT, TW, T/O, or Lug before? In the world of bottle and jar closures, these terms and abbreviations refer to the style of cap and how it screws on to its container. Depending on the products being packaged inside the bottle or jar and the sealing process used, one style of closure may have advantages over the other for you. The two main types of cap finishes are “Continuous Thread (CT)” and ...

While Burch may be best known for our glass and plastic packaging solutions, we have a variety of metal options as well! Characterized by a tall, slim build with rounded shoulders and a threaded neck, our aluminum bullet bottles are ideal for packaging body sprays, shampoos, lotions, and more. These bullet bottles not only look great on display, they are extremely functional and were designed for easy labeling. With a variety of dispensing closur...

In an industry where packaging needs are as diverse as the products they hold, choosing the right material is crucial. At Burch Bottle & Packaging, we offer a wide range of plastic container packaging solutions designed to meet various needs, from durability to aesthetics. Understanding the types of plastics we offer can help you make informed decisions for your packaging requirements. Here’s a comprehensive look at the different plasti...

Nut butters have become a staple in many kitchens, beloved for their creamy texture, rich flavor, and versatility. Whether you spread them on toast, use them in smoothies, or add them to baked goods, nut butters offer a variety of flavors and nutritional benefits. In this post, we’ll explore the different types of nut butters, their nutritional profiles, and how you can make them yourself at home. Types of Nut Butters Nut butters come in m...

Making your own homemade jam and jelly? Burch Bottle offers a variety of wholesale glass jars for all types of jams and jellies. The standard 70mm finish and a plastisol lined metal closure is perfect for canning, however we offer a variety of sizes and finishes to fit every canner’s needs. Our jars for canning range in size from 1 oz – perfect for sample sizes – to large 32 oz jars. Take a look at what we have available for thi...

Candle making is a delightful and rewarding craft that allows you to create beautiful, functional items for your home, as gifts, or for your business. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your candle-making skills, having the right tools is essential for achieving professional results. In this post, we’ll explore the essential tools you’ll need to get started with homemade candles, ensuring your candle-making experi...

As the leaves turn and the air becomes crisp, autumn invites us to indulge in a whole new host of flavors. Whether you're a seasoned homebrewer, an aspiring winemaker, or someone who enjoys crafting cocktails and bitters, fall presents a new opportunity to explore seasonal ingredients each year. In this post, we’ll dive into the delightful flavors of fall and how you can incorporate them into your brewing and distilling projects. Autumn bri...

Here at Burch Bottle & Packaging, we stock a wide variety of high-quality glass olive oil bottles in both clear glass and antique green with a selection of sizes ranging from 60ml to 500ml. Our wholesale olive oil bottles are available in several designs, from the classic round Aceite to the sleek square Marasca, providing options to match your brand's aesthetic and stand out in a crowded market. We also offer a range of closure options, incl...

Looking for glass bottling solutions for your BBQ sauces, Kombucha teas, marinades, hot sauces or salad dressings? Look no further than our sauce bottles, which come in a variety of shapes and sizes to complement any special recipe! Whether you're looking for a tall, thin bottle for hot sauce or a stout, wide shape to reflect the full flavor of your mesquite, our glass BBQ and sauce bottles are the perfect answer to your bottling needs. Still not...