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.
Which co-packers can handle small-volume canning runs with a 1000-litre minimum order in 250ml cans?
Several co-packers in the UK specialise in small-run canning at or near the 1000-litre MOQ level: - **Cannify** (London Bridge) — mentioned as capable of small volume runs. Website: https://canifycanning.com - **Drinks Chef** — Joe offers small-run canning. Contact: Joe@drinkschef.com - **Bottled and Canned** — explicitly state 1000L as their minimum volume run. Members report positive experience working with them on multiple runs. Contact via DM for details. Members recommend reaching out directly to confirm current MOQ and lead times, as these can vary.
Which suppliers offer small-run customised wooden gift boxes for spirits brands?
Members have successfully sourced small-run customised wooden gift boxes through specialist suppliers. For runs as small as 25 units: - **Wine Box Company (WBC)** — www.wbc.co.uk — noted as having no minimum order requirement, making them suitable for small-batch orders. - **Custom engraving service** — Members have also used independent engravers who will work on boxes you've already purchased and send to them, offering flexibility if you source blanks elsewhere. When approaching suppliers for small quantities, be clear about your run size upfront (e.g., 25 units) to confirm they can accommodate. Members recommend checking lead times before committing.