Research & Development Sample Kit Boxes
The Oxford Foundry All-Innovate 2020 Winner was Neurolytic Healthcare, a precision medicine company. As part of their research and development process, they needed boxes to send sample collection kits and information to study participants. As a relatively local organisation, they visited Aylesbury Box Company to discuss their packaging requirements. What is Neurolytic Healthcare? Neurolytic Healthcare […]
Packaging for a New Retailer
Aylesbury Box Company has recently had the pleasure of delivering an order of printed cardboard boxes to a new retailer in Henley-on-Thames. This beautiful town is famous for its Royal Regatta and if you are looking for a delightful place to visit for a staycation, Henley will not disappoint. Benefiting from a riverside location, Henley […]
Keep Cup with the Latest Trend
GQ and Vogue are talking about it and celebrities are doing it, so get on board with the refill movement. As restrictions lift, more of us are returning to the office. The route of your commute may not have altered, but habits have changed. We’ve become used to packing a mask and bottle of hand […]
It’s not too early for Christmas Packaging
Live in the moment they say, appreciate the here and now. How can you be thinking about Christmas packaging in the middle of summer? Well, we are and that’s because retailers have to plan all year to optimise sales during the festive period. At any time of year, packaging design plays a vital role in […]
This Box Holds the Key to Achieving Fitness Goals
We know there is no magic wand to get us in shape. It takes a balanced diet and regular exercise to keep our body healthy, strong and toned. However, when we do commit to getting and staying fit, we want to notice the difference. If you are focused on fitness, we’d like to share an […]
Summer isn’t Summer Without Ice Cream
If there is one food that we associate with holidays and summer days, it’s ice cream. Aylesbury Box company have recently delivered bespoke boxes that will be filled with Ice Cream Tubs and Ice Cream Cakes. Let’s fire up those tastebuds and find out more about the business! Introducing Ruby Violet Ruby Violet handmakes ice […]
Deli-cious Boxes
What happens when you run a deli and café, but lockdown forces closure? This was the case for No2 Pound Street, artisan cheese and wine specialist in Wendover. Like many other small businesses, they were quick to adapt and transform the business model. The premises closed to customers, but considering local needs, they set up […]
Metallic Effects for Bespoke Retail Packaging
Looking to make your products stand out on the shelf? A reflective, metallic finish can bring your product packaging to life with eye-grabbing results. Packaging design with metallic touches adds glamour and intrigue, especially when coupled with a pure white or dark, matt tone. It is a style adopted by many cosmetic, hair care and […]
Irk to Perk: Boxes for Innovative Beachwear
The best ideas are those which solve a common frustration. If you love nothing more than a day at the beach, you’ll love the innovative products developed by one of our printed packaging customers. As I write, it is World Ocean Day, so let’s look to the seas. Maybe you were one of the many […]
Quality Packaging at Speed
The rapid rise in online shopping has resulted in extended lead times across the packaging industry. Trying to arrange a quick turnaround is tricky and we’ve been encouraging our customers to place orders in advance of need. Planning ahead and effective stock management prevents last-minute panics, but sometimes the unexpected arises. Suddenly, the need for […]
Branded Sneaker Packaging
Many of us have an obsession with shoes. Our choice of footwear is a statement; an expression of our personality. Luxury Connected is one business that has grown from a passion for footwear. In this case, two trainer fans decided to launch an e-commerce business selling what they loved most; designer trainers. Having ordered a […]
Which Custom Boxes Fit the Brief?
Contacting a local packaging supplier for the first time can be daunting. You know that you need boxes to package your products, send orders and improve presentation, but how do you explain what type of box you have in mind? To try to help you prepare, we’ve put tighter a quick guide. What type of […]
Does your Brand Make the Right Impression?
Being quick to respond to online demand has saved many businesses over the last year. Investment in digital technologies has helped to satisfy customer needs, whilst retaining social distancing. The interaction that customers have with your brand is increasingly likely to be through your website and then receipt of the goods in a shipping box […]
Think Local for Fresh Produce
Aylesbury Box Company has recently delivered an order of printed shipping boxes to Kings Farm Shop in Buckinghamshire. This local business has been established for over 40 years and has always focused on providing fresh produce. As an experienced butcher, owner Garry King has ensured that farm shop and commercial customers received the highest quality […]
Cardboard Provides the Solution
Corrugated cardboard boxes provide good insulation and protection for goods in transit. Could the sturdy, cushioning credentials of this packaging material be used in other ways? In Japan, 360 of the 376 regional provinces have now signed an agreement between the local government and cardboard manufacturers. This concerns the rapid supply of large volumes of […]
Culinary Adventures in a Box
Aylesbury Box Company have recently delivered these red printed cartons to Not Just Nibbles. Could they be posted through your letterbox in the coming months? Ever wished that your child was a little more adventurous about trying new foods? If you struggle with eating out or cooking a range of healthy meals because they are […]
Product Packaging and Labelling Under Scrutiny
Product labelling and information on packaging is being noticed more than ever before. As a result, the details supplied can help to differentiate a brand and influence purchasing decisions. Is your product packaging making the most of all available space? Information Guides Purchasing Decisions for Consumables The food and beverage industry has reported a growing […]
Avoid Tax with Packaging Re-design
April 2022 will see the introduction of the UK Government’s Plastic Packaging Tax. What can companies do over the next 12 months to avoid these unnecessary costs? The volume of plastic being produced across the world is causing major waste issues. It is seriously impacting our environment. Although some plastics can be recycled, the vast […]
Retail in Transition: The Rise of E-commerce
Lockdown could have resulted in the permanent closure of shops, restaurants, gyms and many other businesses. Even with Government support, paying to retain premises, employees and stock without generating an income is crippling. However, many businesses adapted. They explored new ways of serving customers and focused on home deliveries. From small, local retailers to big […]
Making a Difference with Boxes of Food
Aylesbury Box Company donates cardboard boxes to Aylesbury Vineyard Foodbank who have provided non-perishable essentials to 5000 individuals since March 2020. As we mark a year since the country went into lockdown, we want to showcase the dedication of foodbank volunteers. The Kindness of Strangers Foodbanks rely on the kindness of strangers. Donations of tinned […]
Cosmetics to your Door
As cardboard packaging manufacturers, Aylesbury Box company champions bespoke boxes with carefully matched colour printing. Dcypher, a cosmetics brand, also focuses on bespoke products and colour matching, so let’s find out more. Dcypher Colour-matching Cosmetics Each of us is unique and we have distinct skin tones. Applying foundation provides us with the means to even […]
Switch to Cardboard Packaging
A sense of social and environmental responsibility is driving consumers and brands towards sustainable packaging solutions. As a familiar, robust yet lightweight material, cardboard is the obvious alternative to plastic. Ticking all the sustainability boxes, cardboard packaging is formed from recycled and renewable materials, which can be reused and recycled. Brands Opting for Cardboard Packaging […]
Online Shopping or Physical Stores?
Over the past 12 months, Aylesbury Box Company has manufactured record volumes of e-commerce packaging. With physical shops closed, retailers had to adapt and embrace online shopping. In diversifying, they establish websites, order fulfilment, packaging design and e-commerce policies at speed. In the Prime Minister’s roadmap out of lockdown, the reopening of non-essential shops is […]
Boxes of Light
Last month, Aylesbury Box Company delivered 2000 litho-printed cartons to Nadia Pomfret, owner of a new enterprise, Ally Candles. These presentation boxes will hold her range of natural candles. Every new business owner has an emotional attachment to their venture. They have to invest considerable time, money and effort into getting it off the ground. […]
Raise a Toast to Drink Deliveries
A bright, sunny weekend and we’ve all started to dream of those warm summer days. It may have been February, but last weekend was a delightful reminder that spring is in the air. With the promise of good weather comes plans for picnics and barbeques with family and friends. In a few months, we should […]
Inspiration for Start-up Businesses
In recent months, Aylesbury Box Company have been contacted by a record number of start-up businesses. Furlough, redundancy and job uncertainty has been the catalyst for many people to become their own boss. Data shared on Small Business suggests that 12,490 of the new businesses launched in 2020 were e-commerce. Their research also indicates that […]
Is there a Shortage of Cardboard Boxes?
Stories of Amazon hoarding all of the cardboard boxes are circulating. Has this presented other online retailers with packaging supply issues? As a specialist cardboard packaging manufacturer, we have prepared for and responded to a gradual increase in demand. The industry has been able to balance supply and demand until two major impacts hit at […]
Drinks Delivery for All Dietary Requirements
We are used to terms like vegetarian, gluten-free and low calorie being used to describe food, but how about drinks? Aylesbury Box Company have just supplied printed shipping boxes to a drinks company with a difference. Low and No Drinks is a recently launched business that supplies beverages to suit every dietary choice. Boxes of […]
Reducing Plastic Packaging: Who is Responsible?
We all know that the excessive use of plastic packaging poses a significant problem. Our rivers, seas, beaches and countryside are being filled with non-biodegradable packaging. Greater action needs to be taken, but who is responsible? Is it down to Government policymakers, manufacturers, retailers or shoppers to reduce the consumption of plastic packaging? Government Policy […]
E-commerce Packaging Questions Answered
“Necessity is the mother of invention” – Plato Dire situations and uncertainty are often the sparks for exploring new opportunities. This is seen in the current emergence of thousands of new e-commerce businesses. Months of furlough, job losses and business closures are igniting entrepreneurial spirits. If you are one of the many who are setting […]
