There can be a lot of information to share on retail packaging and shipping boxes. This includes instructions for transit handlers, retailers and consumers, so there needs to be a quick reference solution. This is why we use symbols on packaging. Are Symbols on Packaging Better...
This Plastic Free July, we are looking at alternatives to plastic packaging. One of the barriers to switching is that fibre-based packaging is not moisture resistant. When it gets damp, paper and cardboard lose rigidity and that can render them useless at holding and protecting...
July is Plastic Free Month! The perfect time to make long-term changes, as an individual, a business or a community, to ditch or switch plastic packaging. Small Changes to Reduce Plastic Packaging Waste Can small changes have an impact? You may believe that the scale of the...
The Woodland Trust has published a policy report which highlights the importance of trees. It explicitly asks British companies to add their voice and commitment to addressing the need for better woodland management and restoration. As a cardboard packaging manufacturer, we’re reliant on woodlands and...
If you are looking to build supply chain resilience, it’s time to contact your local packaging suppliers! Cost Effective Packaging There was a time when we faced stiff competition from Chinese packaging suppliers. Their prices were incredibly low and, even with shipping factored in, they offered cost...
We are halfway through the year, so now is a great opportunity to look at what defines good packaging design in 2023. In our experience, there are several priorities for both customers and end consumers. The Role of Packaging Packaging has several key roles to perform and...
Aylesbury Box Company is proud to be one of the thousands of the UK companies with FSC certification. Why are we celebrating another packaging manufacturer achieving the same high standard in environmental and social sustainability? What is FSC® Certification? FSC certification is a widely recognised symbol that...
Hot summer days mean BBQs, trips to the seaside and ice cream. So, which are the best flavours and can you get ice cream boxes delivered to your door? Ticking all the Boxes: Ice Cream Awards We all have our favourite flavours of ice cream or sorbet....
June is the month of National Beer Day and English Wine Week; an opportunity to celebrate the brewers and fermenters on our doorstep. So, what do we need to know about local producers, drinks packaging and doorstep delivery of your favourite tipple? Cheers To Beer Britain’s Beer...
Packaging is a protector of goods and a provider of information, yet it is also a means of promoting your brand. The colour font, imagery and graphics used in your packaging design can help products to stand out on the shelf. With a consistent approach...