Does Ball still make canning lids?
Does Ball still make canning lids?
Ball has increased glass production, found additional lid manufacturers and expanded our pack out locations to replenish stock as quickly as possible. I appreciate the commitment that Newell Brand has for their customers and the steps they are taking to produce needed canning supplies.
Are Mason and Ball jar lids interchangeable?
Available in regular mason jar and wide mouth sizes. Bands, caps and lids are interchangeable with Ball or Kerr jars. Regular Mouth Lids for preserving fit all regular mouth glass preserving jars.
How can you tell what year a Ball jar is?
Some helpful notes to keep in mind:
- Not every jar has their manufacture date on the glass, but most have the patent date.
- There will be a large number on the bottom of your jar.
- These charts tell you the approximate decade in which your Ball jar was made.
Are Ball and Mason jars made by the same company?
As part of the spin-off, Jarden is licensed to use the Ball registered trademark on its line of home-canning products. Today, the Ball brand for mason jars and home canning supplies belongs to Newell Brands.
Why is there a shortage of Ball canning lids?
It all began last year when the pandemic hit in early 2020. Stuck at home, people picked up gardening, then canning their harvest. “That led to a supply shortage of canning lids,” said Suzanne Driessen, University of Minnesota Extension food safety educator.
Will there be canning lids in 2021?
Is there still shortages of canning lids? Yes, there is still a canning supply shortage in 2021.
Is there a difference between Ball and Kerr canning lids?
If the Kerr jars and their packaging looks eerily similar to that of Ball jars, it’s because they’re basically the same: Both Ball and Kerr brands are now owned and manufactured by the parent company Jarden.
Are Ball and Kerr lids the same?
Products with the Ball name are sold mostly in the eastern part of the United States, while Kerr is found in the West. No longer can we say that we have a preference to either Ball or Kerr, because they are now made by the same company.
How do I know if my ball jars are vintage?
If you have a Ball jar, you can date most of them just by looking at the logo. Every few years, the Ball Manufacturing Co changed the logo and if you compare yours to a reliable chart, you know how old it is.
What Ball jars are worth money?
The most valuable mason jars are:
- Van Vliet Improved Jar – $23,500.
- Black Amber Magic Star Fruit Jar – $3,000.
- 1933 Ball Upside Down Error Jar – $1,000. There are two types of Ball upside-down Mason jars.
- The 1870 Chief Mason Jar – $800. (Photo: gregspurgeon.com)
- 1858 Willoughby Stopple Jar – $500. (Photo: hoosierjar.com)
