With peak season approaching, we’d like to share our key order and delivery dates to help you plan your packaging for delivery in 2026. The first order date is 23/10/2026 for new IML designs, and you’ll find every date in the table below.
Key dates for 2026 and 2027
| Key date | Date |
|---|---|
| Order by – IML pots, new designs | 23/10/2026 |
| Order by – IML pots, repeat designs | 30/10/2026 |
| Order by – plain pots, more than 10 pallets | 13/11/2026 |
| Order by – plain pots, up to 10 pallets | 20/11/2026 |
| Final 2026 delivery from our manufacturing site | 18/12/2026 |
| No deliveries from our UK warehouse | 22/12/2026 – 05/01/2027 |
| First delivery in 2027 | 15/01/2027 |
Why plan ahead
- Production schedules fill quickly before peak season, and new designs need time for artwork approval.
- There are four weeks without deliveries between 18 December and 15 January, so your January stock needs to be in place beforehand.
- Checking your pots and lids now against your forecast for December and January avoids last-minute gaps.
Good to know
- Mixed orders: if your order combines several pot types, plan around the earliest date that applies.
- Changing existing artwork? Ask us whether your order counts as a new or a repeat design.
- Missed a date? Please still get in touch. We’ll look at what we can do for you.
We’re here to help
Your account manager can review your requirements with you and suggest the best time to order. Email [email protected] or call 020 8530 2400.
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