The decorations are up and festive tunes play on the radio, so we invite you to tuck into a mince pie as you read the end-of-year update from the Aylesbury Box Company team. Firstly, thank you to all of our customers and suppliers for helping us...
You might be dreaming of a white Christmas, however, our vision is for a greener world. Unfortunately, we’ve all seen and experienced more devastating consequences of climate change in recent years. Severe flooding, hurricanes, typhoons and other extreme weather events are occurring more frequently. While we...
It’s an exciting time in the packaging industry. That’s because environmental concerns are driving a wave of innovations. We’re seeing a significant shift away from plastic packaging and some exciting new products that are making this possible. However, sometimes the old ways are the best....
Are you bored by bland? Are you looking for the ultimate punchy flavour? If your meals need spicing up, this box of chilly sauces could be exactly what you need to ignite your tastebuds. But, be prepared, this box contains intense and fiery flavour combinations! Introducing...
A key discussion in the retail world is whether premium brands can have luxury packaging that is also sustainable. The conversation extends to packaging design, materials, finishes and supply chains, so let’s explore the possibilities. Designing Luxury Packaging The most successful premium packaging has been achieved by...
If you’ve been abroad this year, you may have bought a refreshing iced tea. This tea-based, fruity soft drink is very popular across Europe, America and Asia. Yet there’s been less take up in the UK, however, tastes are changing. The younger generation favours iced...
Isn’t it lovely when a flower box is delivered to your door? You open it up to discover a personalised message and a selection of colourful, scented or unusual blooms. There's no need to wait for a special occasion to send flowers, so let someone...
Congratulations! You’ve survived the summer holidays! Now it’s time to start preparing to return to school. That means shopping for shoes, pencil cases and more. We know from experience that the financial and environmental costs can soon mount up. So, is there a way to...
We’ve recently supplied a large order of triangular boxes to a leading, global producer of loudspeakers. This shaped box provided the ideal packaging solution for shipping speaker covers, but why did they choose triangular boxes instead of cylindrical tubes or long rectangular packaging? The Strongest Geometric...
We often consider Aylesbury Box Company to be a long-standing British company. Yet, our decades in operation are a drop in the ocean compared to Kent Brushes. Founded in 1777, this specialist hairbrush manufacturer is one of the oldest British companies that is still trading....