Changing Drinks Packaging
Plastic and glass bottles are popular types of drinks packaging, but there is a growing demand for beverage cans. So, what is driving this change? Facts about Canned Drinks Packaging Around 370 billion beverage cans a year are produced globally, with 75% made from aluminium and 25% from tin-plated steel. In the UK, 73% of […]
Tips for the Best Printed Packaging Results
Plain boxes protect your goods and ensure they arrive in great condition, so is printed packaging necessary? If so, how do you get the best results? Advantages of Printed Packaging Adding print design to shipping boxes, e-commerce mailers and retail packaging offers an opportunity to enhance the perception of your brand. The goods inside the […]
Breaking the Barriers of Fibre-based Packaging
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 the goods inside. So, what is the answer? One option […]
Ice Cream Boxes Delivered
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. Are you drawn to rich and indulgent, fruity […]
Is Packaging Design Consistency Important?
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 this branding builds trust. However, some brands try to emulate […]
Recycling Champions
Over half of UK household waste is reused, recycled or composted at the many recycling centres across the country. As a cardboard packaging manufacturer, we rely on residents flattening their used boxes and placing them in the recycling bin. Once collected, cardboard is one of the easiest materials to recycle. We can then make it […]
Grow Your Own Mushroom Boxes
When a teenager called us to ask about bespoke boxes for growing mushrooms, we were intrigued. It turns out that Sam is an inspiration. He has transformed his obsession for fungi into a business, alongside studying for his A’levels. Printed Mushroom Boxes When Sam contacted us, he had already planned out the style of his […]
Shelf Ready Boxes of Snacks
Popping popcorn onto the shelf is a quick and easy process for retailers that stock Bare Snacks. That’s because they are delivered in shelf ready boxes. This means that the shipping boxes include perforations so the top can be torn off. The retailer is left with a branded tray full of premium popcorn packets, ready […]
E-commerce Packaging for Perfect Pets
In celebration of #NationalPetDay, we’re focusing on e-commerce packaging we’ve designed for several pet retail companies. From big-name brands to start-up companies on the brink of launching, the arrival of these boxes is eagerly awaited by pets. Boxes for Boxers (and other breeds of dog) Our loyal friends deserve the best and this is why […]
Advent-ageous Packaging Design
Throughout the year, there are significant days when retailers aim to boost their profits. Valentine’s Day has recently passed, Easter is on its way and the final few weeks of the year are dominated by Christmas. On these occasions, packaging design is crucial for transforming items like chocolate, biscuits, toiletries and beer, into the ideal […]
Boxes & Bands Offer Strength & Protection
Our cardboard boxes offer strength and protection at affordable prices. These are also qualities shared by PowerHands, one of our most recent packaging customers. PowerHands Resistance Training A good grip and hand strength helps us all to manage everyday tasks, like opening jars and lifting heavy bags. For athletes, hand strength is critical to enhancing […]
Subscription Box Company Seeks New Packaging Supplier
Time of your Life specialises in sustainable beauty for women aged 40+. This established subscription box company were seeking a new packaging supplier. They wanted better service and price than was offered by the previous contact, could Aylesbury Box Company deliver? Time of your Life Subscription Box Time of Your Life (TOYL) is the vision […]
When New Drinks Packaging is Required
REAL Naturally Fermented Sparking Teas are refreshing and sophisticated; these non-alcoholic alternatives to Champagne and Sparkling Wines are served in some of our country’s finest restaurants, bars and shops. REAL has been a long-standing customer of Aylesbury Box Company, so they approached us for advice when updating their outer box; they wanted to refresh their […]
Why is FSC® Certification Important?
How can we have paper-based packaging without environmental destruction and what has FSC® certification got to do with it? We know that trees are essential to the global ecosystem, yet trees have to be felled to provide many of the items we use every day. Sustainable Packaging Supplies We’re aware that plastic packaging is damaging […]
How is Cardboard Packaging Manufactured?
Corrugated cardboard boxes are widely used for shipping goods, but how are they manufactured and why are they a popular packaging material? How are Cardboard Boxes Made? Renewable materials Corrugated cardboard is made from a high percentage (over 70%) of recycled cardboard fibres, combined with raw paper pulp from trees. The production process involves heating […]
Cleaning Up with Sustainable Packaging
In a bid to reduce environmental impact, many brands are developing sustainable packaging solutions. We are seeing a shift away from plastic towards recycled and recyclable packaging materials, including corrugated cardboard. One of the latest shifts has come from the laundry industry. Lowering the Carbon Footprint of Laundry Keeping our clothes clean used to require […]
Out of the Blue Packaging
Many brands are looking for bold, impactful e-commerce boxes, yet, to keep shipping costs down, they are price sensitive. Having listened to their requirements, one of the options we recommend is flood printing. What is Flood Printing? Flood printing, also called flood coating, is a print process where the entire surface is covered in a […]
Ticking the Boxes for an Afternoon Out
Aylesbury Box Company have become a charity partner to Lindengate. The impressive gardens are being opened to the public as part of the National Garden Scheme Open Gardens event. We know it ticks all the boxes for an afternoon out, so we’d love to tell you more. Let’s start by getting the date in your […]
Wined & Dined: Boxes to Delight your Tastebuds
We’d like to raise a glass to one of our newest customers; Wined. Their wine and food pairing delivery boxes make evenings in more tempting than ever. From date nights to simply giving yourself a weekly treat, could this be your ideal delivery? An Education in Wine Many of us enjoy a glass of wine, […]
Printed Packaging for an Established Brand
Aylesbury Box Company recently supplied printed packaging to Study Bed. This local business has been operating since 2007, but increasing demand for EU exports created the need for a bespoke packaging solution. Space Saving Furniture For many of us, working from home has focused our attention on space-saving ideas. We want multi-functional furniture that optimises […]
Boxes of Unwrapped Fruit & Veg
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 but does loose produce sold straight from boxes simply increase […]
Packaging Design Through Time
Retail packaging performs many functions, one of which is grabbing the attention of shoppers. Using a combination of colours, typography, keywords and illustrations, a packaging designer can help a brand and product gain shelf appeal. The aim is to tempt shoppers by appealing to their desires. As times change, so do shoppers’ preferences. Back in […]
Boxes to Aid your New Year Health Resolutions
A new year offers a fresh start and after the excesses of Christmas, many of us opt to improve our health and fitness. Could our customers’ boxes help you achieve your resolutions? Getting Active A popular resolution is to get active. Gym memberships peak in January, but you don’t need a high impact workout to […]
Where’s the Safest Place to leave your Postal Boxes?
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 always possible. When boxes are left on the doorstep, […]
Thank you to all Aylesbury Box Company Customers
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 continue supplying your boxes in 2022. Our offices will […]
Fresh Look for Health & Beauty Packaging
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 to 2025. This is music to the ears of skincare, […]
Please Recycle Cardboard
Corrugated cardboard can be recycled, with the same fibres being reused seven times to create new boxes. This recycling process saves on raw materials, energy use and transportation costs. As the supply of cardboard has been lower than demand throughout 2021, as many boxes as possible must be kept in the cycle; manufacture, use, collect, […]
Takeaway Reinvented
When an established, local takeaway business was reinvented for modern tastes, a fresh image accompanied the fresh ingredients. With sustainability on the agenda, recyclable packaging was a must. Aylesbury Box Company was delighted to work with Yumshi to provide bespoke, printed delivery boxes. The Inspiration Behind Yumshi Ken’s Beijing is a small, popular Chinese restaurant […]
Tips on Printed Packaging Design
In our previous Printed Packaging article, we explored print options for cardboard packaging and colour matching. Continuing the printed packaging theme, we now offer some design considerations. Positioning of Design Elements on Packaging Packaging is usually printed flat, then folded in a box. This means that consideration has to be given to the design layout. […]
Boxes of Sweet Treats
Your sweet tooth kicks in. You hunt through the cupboards in the hope of uncovering a hidden snack, no joy. You weigh up whether it is worth driving to the shops. If only a box of treats could be delivered to your door… This scenario inspired a new business venture. Pick & Mix London started […]
