The Meal replacement and supplement market is ever-changing. According to an independent study by Markets and Markets, 

The Weight Loss and Weight Management Market will be worth $206.4 Billion by 2019.

Competition is fierce and as a result it can be difficult for manufacturers to stand out in an already crowded marketplace. With so many different water soluble meal replacement powders out there manufactures are puling out the stops to appeal to a new generation of very health conscious consumers. Not only do these consumers have a heightened awareness of what they are putting into their bodies, but they are faced with an increasing number of allergies to things like gluten, diary, eggs, fish and nuts. The one size fits most approach to diets and wellness is no longer in vogue as more and more consumers reach for products that are Organic, All-Natural, GMO free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Vegan, Dairy Free, Soy Free and the list goes on. So while the market is already crowed there is a lot of opportunity for growth and product differentiation. And all-in- one nutritional shakes are a huge section of this market, because the same consumers who are concerned about these important life choices (what to fuel their bodies wth) are also very active and constantly on the move - with minimal time to plan where their next healthy meal is coming from.

According the USDA, "Consumer demand for organically produced goods continues to show double-digit growth, providing market incentives for U.S. farmers across a broad range of products. Organic products are now available in nearly 20,000 natural food stores and nearly 3 out of 4 conventional grocery stores. Organic sales account for over 4 percent of total U.S. food sales, according to recent industry statistics."

As in all industries, manufactures are doing what they need to do to make sure that consumers have full access to their products, including creating sample or trial sized kits that give the prospective customer access to their entire product line so that they can fall in love with their line one flavor at a time. These kits which are sometimes referred to as "Total Transformation Kits," "Cleansing & Detox Kits," "Muscle Mass Kits" or "Fast Track Weight Loss Kits" are specially designed to help their customers achieve maximum results quickly with as little effort as possible. So whether they are designed to help customers maintain a healthy body pH, enhance digestive health, provide essential nutrient, boost metabolism, enhance performance, encourage weight loss or all of the above. Their main goal is to keep their clients motivated and empowered in meeting their ultimate fitness and health goals. This is a huge opportunity for manufacturers in the self-care industry and are often coupled with customized marketing materials, training videos or access to an online video library and a branded "shaker cup or jar." 

As a manufacturer in this space, this special pre-packaged assortment or trial size or sample size box or kit of the various shakes you manufacture along with a "free shaker jar" is your opportunity to impress your customer. 

Our polypro shaker jars are BPA -free, top shelf dishwasher safe, refrigerator, freezer and microwave safe. 

Coupled with your logo printed right on the jar they make for quick and easy use of your product so that your customer is can fall in love with your product immediately translating into higher sales for your business. 

Let's look more at some of our most popular sized shaker jars to see how they stack up...

Let's start by looking at our 63mm Jar Series...

Space Saving Shaker Jars

63mm Jar Series

The 63mm Plastic Jar Series is great for a multitude of different uses, pictured below is our 10oz 63mm Jars which are perfect for on-the-go mixing. Standing 5.25" high and 2.25" wide they can hold 8 fluid ounces of water plus 2oz of your prepacked powdered mixture - Or any combination of 10 ounces. Paired with our white, black or clarified natural polypro caps in smooth or ribbed, you have a clean look and a very practical shaker that doesn't cost you a ton of money and won't take up a lot of room in your customer's sports bag or purse! Bonus, this jar can also be customized with color, printing or labeling! 

Love the slim profile, but need more ounce capacity? Try our 12oz 63mm Clear, Clarified or White Plastic Jars... These plastic jars are the same width as the 10oz 63mm jars but are slightly taller at 6.22" high. Allowing for an additional 2oz of water or product depending on what you need. 

With their slim body style, the 10oz 63mm or the 12oz 63mm plastic jars are a perfect space saving option, allowing your customers to sample your ready-to-serve-supplements in style as these slim cylindrical containers are very sleek and modern looking. 

And the great thing about all of our jars are that they are BPA and Phthalate free are made in the USA with FDA Approved materials and are easy to clean and re-use time after time.

Full Size Wide Mouth Jar Shakers

89mm Jar Series

Our Slim Style Blender Bottles which have a smaller (space saving) opening, makes them compact, but it also makes them mildly awkward to drink out of. Where as our 89mm jars have a wider jar opening similar in size to the average coffee cup making the jar much more comfortable to drink out of.  

The jars in the 89mm series are 4 oz 89 mm, 6 oz 89 mm, 8 oz 89 mm, 12 oz 89 mm, 16 oz 89 mm and 20 oz 89 mm. For the purpose of this application, we will focus on jars that can hold more which are the 12 oz 89 mm, 16 oz 89 mm and 20 oz 89 mm. 

The 12oz 89mm jar is a great size if you are trying to appeal to customers who are looking to maximize drinking comfort. The jar is 3.1" tall and 3.3" wide which can fit 12 oz, 340 grams or over 11 "Standard Scoops" of  their nutrition or electrolytes packet. If you want something that is around the same size but a little taller our next jar might work better for you. 

The 16oz 89mm jar is also 3.3" wide and at 4.1" tall it can hold 453 grams or over 15 "Standard Scoops".

Our 20oz 89mm jar is a whopping 5.1" tall. It's elongated body ensures that customers have plenty of room to use it as a shaker is easy to drink out of. This is my personal favorite because I can maximize my fluid intake as well. This jar is capability of holding over 18 "Standard Scoops" of powder. Which is 3 more scoops than the 16oz and it can hold 20 ounces of liquid; the equivalent of 566 grams.

100mm Jar Series

The 100 mm Plastic Jar series includes the 6 oz 100 mm, 8 oz 100 mm, 10 oz 100 mm, 16 oz 100 mm, 20 oz 100 mm and 26 oz 100 mm.  If you are looking for a more substantial sized jar, this jar series is for you. Slightly wider than the average coffee cup, these jars are comfortable to drink out of and in addition to being great shakers, they are also perfect for supplement powder and pill  packaging.

The exciting thing is, Parkway sell jars in all shapes and sizes and the plastic jars that we sell aren't just used for shaking and blending. These jars can also be a place to house powders and their dosing cups or scoops. 

Product Packaging

Transformation Kit Jars

Food for thought...

Child Resistant Cap for 63mm Series

Pictured above is the embossed child resistant cap

Lean Shake Powder Packaging?

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Pictured below is our 32oz 120mm and 40oz 120mm jars. The 32oz 120mm jar can hold approximately 2 lbs of powder. That's 25-30 scoops per jar. The 4.5" wide mouthed opening is perfect to comfortably hold your products in addition to a 75 ml scoop. We also offer pressure sensitive liners to keep the contents fresh and reduce powder spillage in shipping and handling. 

The largest jar in the 120mm series, is the Regular Wall 40oz jar.

With the 40oz standing at 5.16" a whole inch taller than the 32oz you have extra room to fill your jar. With its capacity of 1270 mL. That's about 85 tablespoons of powder! 

Call us today at 800-881-4996 to find the right shaker jar for your customers! 

[1] http://www.livestrong.com/article/458257-differenc...