Buyer guides7 min read

How to choose the right reusable cup for your event

A practical sizing guide across pint, half pint, two pint, wine and cocktail cups, with a decision matrix for festivals, weddings, stadiums and venues.

4 March 2026Read article

Festival logistics8 min read

Festival season cup logistics: how many do you actually need

The maths behind cup volumes at scale. Attendance, drinks per head, wash rotation and deposit-return economics for 5k, 20k and 50k events.

18 February 2026Read article

Manufacturing6 min read

Why buy direct from a UK manufacturer (and not a reseller)

Pricing transparency, lead time control, quality control and what it means to talk to the people moulding your cups. The structural case for skipping the middle layer.

4 February 2026Read article

Print methods7 min read

In-Mould Labelling vs screen print: which to pick for your cups

IML gives photographic colour at scale with no upcharge. Screen print wins on small runs and short setup. A practical framework for choosing between them.

21 January 2026Read article

Compliance6 min read

UKCA marking explained: what licensed venues legally need

UKCA on the fill line is the legal requirement for serving beer in pints on licensed premises. What it covers, how it differs from CE, and why a moulded mark beats a printed one.

7 January 2026Read article

Operations8 min read

Running a deposit-return scheme that actually pays for itself

Deposit pricing, redemption rates, retained-deposit maths and the operational details that decide whether the scheme funds the cup buy or eats your weekend.

15 December 2025Read article

Buyer guides5 min read

Pint to line vs pint to brim: what's the actual difference

A pint to line holds 568ml at the marked fill mark and is the legal measure for beer. A pint to brim holds about 625ml total and is a soft-drinks cup. Why this matters at the bar.

26 November 2025Read article

Wedding planning6 min read

Choosing reusable cups for a wedding

Wine cups for the toast, pint-to-brim for soft drinks, monogram print and outdoor safety considerations. A planner-friendly guide for 80 to 300-guest weddings.

12 November 2025Read article

Materials7 min read

How long do reusable polypropylene cups last in commercial use

Wash cycle expectations, failure modes, UV behaviour and end-of-life recycling for moulded polypropylene cups in festival, stadium and venue service.

29 October 2025Read article

Trade6 min read

Branded cups for breweries and taprooms: build the loyalty loop

A branded cup is a walking advert, a deposit anchor and a cellar workflow tool. How breweries and taprooms turn a cup order into a recurring marketing channel.

15 October 2025Read article