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Where should UK drinks manufacturers source custom glass bottles from outside Europe?

Members recommend reaching out to established suppliers with manufacturing operations in lower-cost regions, particularly China. **Key suppliers mentioned:** - **Rockwood Glass** (olivier@rockwood-glass.com) — Highly regarded China-based manufacturer. Used by major spirits producers including Diageo. Offers significantly lower mould costs compared to European suppliers, though MOQs are relatively high. Worth contacting directly to discuss volume requirements. - **UniquePak** (travis@uniquepak.au) — Australian company with owned factories in China. Can handle custom bottle production with potentially more flexible terms. **What members valued:** Low-ish MOQs are important if you're a smaller producer, so clarify your volume needs upfront. Both suppliers mentioned have track records with established drinks brands, suggesting reliability despite the geographical distance.