Large Plastic Jars: Which Are Better for Your Business?

You might think the phrase “large plastic jars” is a pretty self-explanatory one, but the reality is – while they might be large and plastic – there are numerous kinds of jars too choose from as well as extra accessories to make them easier for your customers to use.

Given all the different kinds of large plastic jars and containers out there, it’s easy to understand why you must do a bit of planning before you order any for your business. Think about the kind of merchandise you want to display or store with your containers, any extra accessories that merchandise might require, and the amount of display space you have to work with.

1. Identify the Merchandise You Want to Display

Before you can choose which large plastic jars would work best for your needs, you must decide what kinds of merchandise you plan to store or display in those jars. You’ll probably store or display edible items, non-edible items, or both.

• Edible Items: Edible items you display in your large plastic containers can include everything from wrapped and unwrapped candies to snacks like pretzels and trail mix. You might want to use these jars to store and display cereal, baked goods, or even coffee beans. Note that if you plan to store and display edible merchandise in your plastic jars, you might need extra accessories to make sure the food items stay fresh and safe from debris. See below for details.
• Non-Edible Items: As long as the items are small enough to fit in the containers and allow your customers convenient access, there’s really no limit to the non-edible items you can store and display in your plastic jars. Depending on the kind of store or business you manage, you can display non-edible items like travel-sized hygiene products, convenience items like lighters, or even small children’s toys like bouncy balls. Unlike with edible items, non-edible items don’t require additional accessories.

2. Think About the Kinds of Accessories Your Merchandise Might Require

In this situation, “accessories” refers to the additional tools you’ll need to use with your large plastic jars to keep your edible merchandise fresh and clean. Such accessories will depend on the kind of food product you plan to display, but generally you’ll choose from:

• Jars with lids. These lids might be designed to screw or snap on, or they might be hinged to the containers.
• Jars with handgrips or handles. These help the customers pick up and pour the food item.
• Tongs or scoops. These tools, made of plastic or aluminum, are great for helping your customers easily access the food items they want without touching anything else.

3. Consider the Amount of Display Space You Have

Large plastic jars and containers are available in different styles – some of which take up more space than others. Naturally, you’ll need to think about the amount of display space you have to work with before you decide which – and how many – large plastic jars to use.