Ask the Collective

Where can UK drinks makers source stubby steel cans, and which canning lines can handle them?

Stubby steel cans are sourced from China and remain a niche format in the UK market. **Whitebox** is the main known UK operator using them, and they offer white-label canning services—members recommend reaching out to them directly or requesting an introduction through the community. Members note that very few canning lines currently handle the stubby format, so availability is limited. Whitebox uses DHL for distribution outside London, which members found reliable within London but experienced occasional delivery issues during peak periods (e.g. Christmas), so factor in potential logistics delays for remote areas.