<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Spec + Source]]></title><description><![CDATA[Independent packaging consultancy bringing clarity to briefs, suppliers and production so Founders can create better packaging with confidence.]]></description><link>https://www.specandsource.co.uk/the-journal</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 07:02:56 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.specandsource.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Packaging MOQs: What Founders Need To Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why do packaging suppliers have minimum order quantities and why can they vary so dramatically? We unpack what drives MOQs, how quantity affects unit cost and what to consider when balancing ambition with commercial reality. You have found the perfect packaging supplier. They can make the structure you want, offer the finish you have imagined and understand the quality your brand needs. Then comes the difficult part: Their minimum order quantity is far higher than the number of boxes you...]]></description><link>https://www.specandsource.co.uk/post/packaging-moq-requirements-for-founders</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab1592db85b920cf8945a93</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:20:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c8fbed_9685b05c0ffe4ccdba00f9c464b34502~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>specandsource</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Your Packaging Quotes Are Not Comparable.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two quotes can look like they’re for exactly the same packaging and still be based on very different specifications. Learn what could be hiding behind the numbers and how to compare supplier quotations more confidently. You have sent the same packaging brief to three suppliers. Three quotations arrive. One is significantly cheaper. One includes several lines you do not recognise. Another provides a single price with very little explanation. At first glance, it seems simple: compare the unit...]]></description><link>https://www.specandsource.co.uk/post/why-your-packaging-posts-are-not-comparable</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab158888307a7553d257861</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:18:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c8fbed_95ce7ef25df94a3b816402e2340fa94e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>specandsource</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Things to Know Before Requesting a Packaging Quote]]></title><description><![CDATA[A better quote starts with a better brief. Discover the key decisions to make before approaching a supplier. From quantities and materials, to finishes, timings and budget so you can get more accurate, useful quotations from the outset. Sourcing packaging can feel surprisingly complicated. You may begin with a clear vision of how you want your packaging to look, only to find yourself faced with unfamiliar terminology, minimum order quantities, material choices, tooling costs and supplier...]]></description><link>https://www.specandsource.co.uk/post/7-things-to-know-before-you-order-your-packaging</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab15675a9cd81127b5ff430</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:08:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c8fbed_36d11ec84d5c414bb2e4740c40a35afa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>specandsource</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>