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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Meal Kit Boxes and the Circular Economy
The options for eating out have been limited over the past year. Even when restaurants and pubs reopened, eating outdoors was encouraged. Unpredictable weather has made that less appealing, so it’s little wonder that the demand for Meal Kit boxes continues to be strong. As a cardboard box manufacturer, we play a role in helping […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Lighting up a Winter’s Day
Through the darkest time of year, candles bring a cosy, subtle light to every home. To bring a little warmth into your winter’s day, Aylesbury Box Company would like to introduce three candle companies that we have helped with their packaging design. Bella Hope London Candles Bella Hope London candles are made with 100% natural […]
Hand-packed Boxes Supporting Small Businesses
When the UK first went into lockdown, small, independent businesses were quick to respond. Local retailers and eateries adapted at speed to support their community and provide essential products and services. Now is the time for us to repay their efforts. Some companies, including Mindfill, are making it easy and convenient to buy gift boxes […]
Boxes of Creative Fun; It’s Child’s Play!
Aylesbury Box Company are keen to provide packaging advice and solutions for start-up businesses. We know that there are many advantages to making informed decisions about your packaging solutions, rather than simply opting for the cheapest, off-the-shelf option. We understand that budgets can be restrictive in the early days, but we do offer low volume […]
Don’t Order those Boxes!
Stop! Don’t order those boxes just yet. Before you opt for standard packaging, we have an important question for you to consider; what do you want the packaging to do? Packaging serves many purposes. Understanding exactly what you need is the first step in getting the best packaging solution. Protective Shipping Boxes Damaged goods are […]
A Focus on Boxes for School Initiatives
Aylesbury Box Company provides large corrugated cartons for industrial customers, printed e-commerce packaging and bespoke boxes for businesses. We are also asked to provide boxes for non-commercial projects, charities and, in the case of the following examples, school initiatives. British Council Project to Support Online Collaboration The closure of schools has forced many pupils and […]
Beauty Boxed
As High Streets across the country began to decline, there was one industry that thrived; beauty. Barbers, hairdressers, nail bars and salons dominated our town centres. The reason was that they offered an experience that was impossible to replicate online. Yes, you can sell lipstick or body lotion online, but beauty purchases are often made […]
Sow Clever Boxes
Many of us have spent more time than ever in our gardens this spring. Watching new plants emerge, noticing bees buzzing around and hearing the bird song. If this has inspired you to fill pots, hanging baskets and beds, Sow Clever boxes are ideal. Delivered to your door, these gardening boxes are ideal for getting […]
What Boxes do I Need?
Have you used your time in lockdown to plan the launch of your new e-commerce or subscription box company? Has your business been one of the restaurants or retailers who have rapidly adapted to serve those in isolation during the pandemic? Either way, you might make a quick decision about the delivery box. If you […]
Protecting the Seas
As the movement of people is restricted around the world, there is one clear advantage. The environment is less polluted. There are already images of lakes, rivers and canals transforming from cloudy brown to clear. Our seas, which have felt the brunt of human activity now have a rest bite; an opportunity for sealife to […]
Packaging Advice for Start-up Companies 3
Could Labels be a Cost-Effective Packaging Option? Aylesbury Box Company has supported many subscription box, e-commerce and new companies to develop great packaging on a budget. This is the third blog in our short ‘Packaging Advice for Start-ups’ series. In the previous articles, we explored printed packaging and postage costs. In this article, we will […]
How to Avoid Plastic Bags
When leading toy distributor, John Crane Ltd closed down after 120 years in the industry, one of its former team stepped in. Jonathan Thorpe had a proven track record, having formerly been the MD, then President of Playmobil USA. Jonathan wanted to continue the distribution of several leading toy brands which had been under the […]
Gift Boxes; Packaging Design has Never Been so Important
According to data gathered by Finder.com, the average Brit was forecast to spend £512.85 on gifts this Christmas. The other interesting fact is that as a nation, the spend on gifts is not restricted to the festive season; we are buying more throughout the year. For retailers wishing to target the gifting market, it is […]
All Boxes Great and Small
There is a perception that a packaging company like ours is only interested in bulk orders for large, established brands. There is a fear that minimum orders, design and printing costs takes bespoke packaging out of the reach of small, start-up companies. Aylesbury Box Company would like to dispel that myth. Whilst we do have […]
The Power of Books
Are you gripped by a real page turner? Have you found a great book to help with your studies? Who is your favourite author? Books provide us with knowledge, entertainment, information and inspiration. The words on the page can make us laugh, cry or offer us a new perspective. A local charity also believes that […]
