Ask the Collective
The questions independent drinks founders ask most — answered. Distilled from years of community knowledge so the good stuff never disappears in the feed again.
What bottle cap suppliers offer branded closures for 500ml bottles with competitive MOQs and pricing?
For branded 500ml bottle caps, members recommend exploring a handful of established suppliers, though MOQs remain a challenge across the industry. **Recommended suppliers:** - **Bruno Erben** — used by members for closures; described as efficient - **Berlin Packaging** — noted as potentially more affordable than some competitors depending on closure type, though MOQs are higher. (Note: members clarified that Bruni and Berlin Packaging are the same company) - **Pelliconi** — familiar to members from previous bottle purchases, but MOQs are acknowledged to be large - **Patteson Glass** — specifically praised for low MOQ options on both bottles and caps **Pricing context:** One member shared their recent quote (60K @ £31.50/k, 120K @ £22.35/k, 240K @ £14.75/k) as a benchmark for comparison. **Key caveat:** Large MOQs are structural across the industry — even suppliers positioned as "low MOQ" alternatives tend to have higher minimums than ideal for smaller producers. Members recommend getting direct quotes from multiple suppliers to compare against your specific requirements.
Where can you source black ROPP aluminium caps in specific sizes (e.g. 18mm x 12mm for 5cl bottles)?
Members recommend checking several UK suppliers who hold stock or can source specialist bottle caps: - **Croxsons** — suggested as a starting point for ROPP aluminium caps - **Pattesons** — mentioned as a potential supplier who may be able to help - **Rawlings** — noted as sometimes holding stock of these sizes One member successfully sourced 20k units urgently, suggesting these suppliers can handle larger orders and specific dimensions. For urgent requirements, contacting multiple suppliers simultaneously is recommended as stock availability varies.