One of the highlights of the season is the changing colours of leaves. A trip to many of the UK’s woodlands can be spectacular at this time of year, as they are filled with rich and earthy colours. Reflecting these changing tones in nature, we...
A staggering 3% of all retail sales were made in one day last year. According to the Mintle UK Black Friday Market Report, increases in the cost of living drove more buyers to splash out on a Black Friday bargain. However, this was one of...
The UK has the third largest e-commerce market in the world and buying and selling online is commonplace. So, it is no wonder that we’ve gained a growing number of e-commerce customers in recent years. Fashion, fitness, food and flowers are just a selection of...
Aylesbury Box Company is taking multiple steps towards Net Zero. We are considering every aspect of our operations to consider where measures can minimise our carbon footprint. As one of these steps, we have recently switched to an electric fleet. Why Net Zero? Scientific research makes it...
Many brands are taking action to reduce the volume of plastic packaging used to display and deliver products. One of the latest moves has been taken by Sainsbury’s, with Tu Baby Clothing now being presented on cardboard hangers. Cardboard Hangers Replace Plastic Packaging Clothing sold in High...
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...
Having invested time in researching and blending three herbal infusions for a new Wellness Collection, attention turned to the packaging. Mother Cuppa founder, Candice Mason, was keen to have beautiful custom boxes when launching her new tea range. Let’s find out more. Introducing Mother Cuppa Drawing on...
France has banned plastic wrapping for the majority of fruit and vegetables, but we are led to believe that plastic helps to keep food fresher for longer. We know there is an urgent need to reduce the volume of single-use plastic used in food packaging...
Retail is shifting online and yet many retailers still approach product packaging with a traditional retail mindset. Why do brands need to think differently when it comes to e-commerce postal boxes? The Purpose of Retail Packaging Let’s start with retail packaging, which is all about shelf appeal....
The rise in home deliveries and e-commerce has increased the convenience of shopping, but what happens when you are not home. Where do the delivery drivers leave your boxes? You may request that packages be left with neighbours or in a ‘safe’ place, but this isn’t...