375ml Round Glass Honey Jars - 500g, 3 Lid Options

The 500g Jar That Sells at Markets and Sits Right on a Shelf

Most hobby beekeepers work out fairly quickly that the jar matters almost as much as the honey. A good harvest in a mismatched collection of recycled jam jars looks like a hobby. The same honey in a clean, uniform glass jar with a proper lid looks like a product, and people pay accordingly at markets, school fetes and the front gate.

These are 375ml round glass jars, which is the size that holds roughly 500g of honey and is the standard retail size most customers expect to see. They come by the box with metal twist-on lids in your choice of plain white, plain black, or a gold lid printed with a honeycomb pattern. Clear food-grade glass, 65mm twist neck, about 115mm tall, so they stack neatly in a crate and fit a standard pantry shelf.

Why 375ml

Honey is heavy. A 375ml jar filled to the shoulder holds close to 500g, which is the weight most buyers have in their head when they pick up a jar of local honey. It's big enough to feel like good value and small enough that the price point stays impulse-friendly. If you're selling at a market, this is the size to build your table around, with a few smaller 250ml jars for gifts and a 1kg jar for the regulars who go through a lot.

Picking a Lid

The three lid options are really three different looks. White is the clean, classic choice and takes a label well, making it the safest bet if you're printing your own. Black reads as a bit more premium and suits darker honeys like bloodwood or stringybark. The honeycomb pattern lid does some of the branding work for you, handy if you're not bothering with a custom label and want the jar to say honey on its own. All three are metal twist lids with a plastisol liner that seals against the rim, so the honey keeps and nothing leaks in transit.

Glass, Not Plastic

Plastic has its place for bulk and for kids, but glass is what most customers want to see honey in. It doesn't scratch, doesn't hold odours from the last thing it contained, and shows off colour, which is half the appeal of raw honey. These jars are also easy to wash and reuse, so a lot of regular customers will bring them back to you for a refill.

What to Keep in Mind

Glass is glass. Pack the box well if you're posting jars, and store them lidded so dust doesn't settle inside between harvests. The lids are single-use for a proper seal, so if you refill a returned jar, fit a fresh lid. Labels for this jar size are available separately and are worth adding to the order at the same time.

Specifications

• Capacity: 375ml, holds approximately 500g of honey
• Material: Clear food-grade glass
• Height: Approximately 115mm
• Neck finish: 65mm twist
• Lid options: White, black, or gold with honeycomb pattern print
• Lid type: Metal twist-on with plastisol seal liner
• Sold by: The box, 20 or 24 jars depending on variant

How much honey does this jar hold?

It's a 375ml jar that holds approximately 500g of honey when filled to the shoulder, the standard retail size most customers expect.

What lid options are available?

Plain white, plain black, or a gold lid printed with a honeycomb pattern, all metal twist-on lids with a plastisol seal liner.

Which lid should I choose if I'm printing my own labels?

White is the safest choice since it's clean and classic, and takes a printed label well without competing with the design.

Is this jar suitable for dark honey varieties?

Yes, the black lid in particular reads as more premium and suits darker honeys like bloodwood or stringybark.

Can I reuse these jars for refills?

Yes, glass jars wash and reuse well, and many regular customers bring them back for refills, though a fresh lid should be fitted each time.

Are the lids reusable?

No, the lids are single-use for a proper seal. If refilling a returned jar, fit a new lid rather than reusing the old one.

How many jars come in a box?

Jars are sold by the box, in quantities of 20 or 24 depending on the variant selected.

Are labels included with these jars?

No, labels are sold separately and are worth adding to the order at the same time as the jars.

Why choose glass over plastic for honey packaging?

Glass doesn't scratch or hold odours, shows off the honey's natural colour, and is generally what customers expect to see honey packaged in.

What size jar should I use for gifts or bulk buyers?

Consider a smaller 250ml jar for gifts and a 1kg jar for regular customers who go through larger quantities of honey.