Question 1

How much does it cost to make your own beverage?

Accepted Answer

Per-unit cost depends on container (cans 250–500 ml, glass or PET bottle), volume (MOQ typically 10,000–50,000), recipe (R&D, ingredients), decoration (sleeve, direct print, label) and logistics. As a reference, a standard 33 cl can sits between €0.35 and €0.90 all-in. The Drinkworks simulator computes €/can or €/bottle in real time.

Question 2

What is the MOQ to manufacture a beverage?

Accepted Answer

MOQ usually starts at 10,000 cans for emerging brands and 25,000–50,000 for standard runs. Glass bottles start at 5,000 units. Drinkworks offers accessible MOQs designed for launching and scaling brands.

Question 3

How do I launch a beverage brand in Europe?

Accepted Answer

Steps: 1) frame the concept, 2) formulate the recipe (R&D lab), 3) choose container and decoration, 4) price production with a co-packer like Drinkworks, 5) validate regulatory analyses, 6) launch production and logistics. The simulator gives a realistic per-unit cost from step 1.

Question 4

Is the simulator really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, 100% free, no commitment and no mandatory signup. You get an immediate per-unit cost. A formal quote can follow within 24 business hours.