How are conscious consumers shaping the landscape for manufacturers and retailers in 2022? In December, the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) released research. Dreaming of a Green Christmas revealed that 53% of UK adults were opting for more environmentally-friendly celebrations. From selecting sustainable packaging and reusing...
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...
Merry Christmas! Our production team, delivery drivers and account managers are completing the last of the 2021 packaging orders. Thank you to all of the long-standing and new customers who have kept us busy throughout the year. We fully appreciate your business and we hope to...
France has placed a ban on plastic packaging for the majority of fruit and veg, which commences in the New Year. Whilst dramatic actions like this are necessary to turn the tide on environmental damage, there are concerns that such actions may increase food waste...
Turkey and all the trimmings make for the traditional Christmas dinner. For many people, this annual feast, shared with family and friends is a seasonal delight. The trouble is, it takes hours to shop for ingredients, prepare and cook the meal. The answer for every...
Health and beauty e-commerce is one of Europe’s fastest-growing markets. Established and emerging brands are packaging and delivering goods to fulfil shifting customer behaviours. Statista data forecast online beauty sales to be 36.9% of total sales by the end of 2021, with volumes increasing through...
As the Christmas countdown begins, we encourage you to shop local. This applies to Business to Business (B2B), as well as consumer purchases. There are many reasons to support the businesses in your community and we focus on three: Lower Environmental Impact Better Customer Service ...
As world leaders gather in Glasgow for COP26, we want to explore what the UK business community can do to reduce environmental impact and increase sustainability. What is COP26? COP26 is a gathering of 120 world leaders, who will be negotiating and committing to actions to tackle...
Aylesbury Box Company manufacture and print mailer boxes for a wide variety of subscription box companies. In this article, we put Frameworks, a glasses company looking for environmental packaging, in the spotlight. Spectacles and Socks in a Box Selecting a pair of glasses can be a challenging...
With growing concerns around social and environmental impact, it’s not enough to know that your processes are sustainable. Companies need to be curious and discerning about their supply chains. Is every step of the process ethical? For some products, the product and packaging supply chains...