Freeman & Harding

Freeman & Harding, glass and plastic packaging for food and cosmetics

Freeman & Harding Limited is a British supplier of glass and plastic packaging based in Erith, Kent. The company presents itself as a reliable partner for packaging everything from homemade jams to professional production runs, with an offering that spans food, beverages, healthcare, cosmetics, and household goods. Founded in 1992, according to its own description, it works with both hobbyists and businesses that need recurring supplies.

Catalogue of jars, bottles, and containers

The catalogue is organised by sizes and uses. Available capacities include 4 oz (112 g), 5 oz (140 g), 6 oz (180 ml), 8 oz (227 g), 10 oz (285 g), 12 oz (340 g), 1 lb (454 g), and containers larger than 1 lb. The range includes glass jars for honey, jam, marmalade, pickles, chutney, and spices, as well as hexagonal, square, and round jars, mini jars, candle jars, and amber glass jars.

It also sells square and standard glass bottles, amber glass bottles, dropper bottles, glass diffuser bottles, and sauce bottles. In the plastic section, it offers containers, buckets, jars, and tubs, as well as aluminium cans and tins. The range is completed with screw lids, metal twist-off lids, dropper bottle fitments, and spare lids.

Applications by sector

The company structures part of its offering by target sectors. For food, it has honey jars, honey buckets, jam jars, marmalade jars, pickling jars, chutney jars, and spice jars. For the healthcare and cosmetics sector, it offers amber glass bottles, dropper bottles, glass jars, plastic pots, tins, and cosmetic containers. It also covers candle holders, wedding favours, and gift packaging.

Wholesale and bulk orders

Freeman & Harding has specific wholesale lines: wholesale jars, wholesale food jars, wholesale pharmaceutical and cosmetic packaging, and wholesale sauce bottles. The site shows examples of bulk orders with quantities and prices, such as 54 x 5 oz sauce bottles for £35.45, 600 x 105 ml round jars for £303.79, 3,246 x 5 oz sauce bottles with lids for £1,462.88, 5,022 x 5 ml amber dropper bottles for £759.33, 960 x 15 ml amber dropper bottles for £168.89, 528 x 280 ml hexagonal jars between £416.84 and £453.03, 583 x 120 ml clear glass ointment jars between £335.50 and £430.37, 2,016 x 1 lb honey jars with twist-off lid for £1,350.87, 72 x 110 ml hexagonal jars for £57.60, 24 x 100 ml aluminium screw-top cans for £32.00, and 42 x 6 oz (180 ml) amber glass jars between £42.50 and £43.50. The company also offers a sample service and a sale and clearance section.

Beekeeping and professional customers

The company has a dedicated line for beekeepers, with honey jars and special beekeeper packs. It presents itself as a collaborator of the British Beekeepers Association and offers a 10% discount to its members. On its blog, called FH Life, it publishes content on the apiary calendar, the history of the 1 lb MOA honey jar, making scented candles, wedding favour ideas with mini jam jars, and the use of dropper bottles in skincare products. The company announces its presence at the National Honey Show 2026.

Shipping, lead times, and customer service

The site indicates a usual despatch time of 5 to 7 working days, with the possibility of same-day despatch upon enquiry to the team. Delivery is free on orders over £50, with exceptions for the Highlands and Islands. Freeman & Harding presents itself as a company that actively promotes the glass business in the United Kingdom and offers support by phone and email.

Location and contact

Units 2&4, Manford Ind Est Manor Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 2AJ · Phone: 01322 351315 · Email: sales@freemanharding.co.uk