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What size jam jars are best for selling? The best jam jar size depends on who you sell to and how the jar will sit on the shelf. For most makers, a 190ml to 280ml jar is the everyday retail size (round, hexagonal or square), a 42ml to 110ml jar suits gifts, samples and wedding favours, and a 380ml (1lb) to 720ml jar works for family fills, hampers ..

Autumn is when many UK makers put up the biggest batches of the year. Blackberries, plums, apples and early citrus all arrive in a short window, and jars that felt plentiful in summer can disappear from the shelf just when you need them most. The best approach is to choose your jar sizes, lids and pack quantities before the glut peaks, so you can f..