Last year, only around 6% of food shopping occurred online. The majority of consumers preferred to pop to the shops to stock up on groceries. Within a few weeks, there has been a tremendous shift. With self-isolation and restrictions on our movements, the demand for...
Computer Aided Design (CAD) has transformed many industries. Corrugated packaging is no exception. It offers an exceptionally wide scope of cardboard packaging design possibilities without excessive design costs. With cost-effective CAD solutions, there really is no need to stick to a standard packaging box. Easy to...
Nature has to be the world’s best packaging designer. Take a moment to look at the skin of a banana, crack open the shell of a nut, or note how the rind of a citrus fruit helps to lock in moisture, aroma and flavour. Given...
Aylesbury is hosting an Upcycling event in the Market Square today (Tuesday 3 September). Pop along and get inspired by the renovated furniture, repurposed clothing and other creative ideas. In support of this local event, we wanted to explain the benefits of upcycling. We also wanted...
In July, around 2 tonnes of corrugated cardboard boxes were needed at the Galway International Arts Festival in Ireland. Rather than a packaging requirement, this supply of material was needed to construct The People’s Build. The People’s Build is the work of French artist Olivier Grossetete....
For many years, Amazon was criticised for excessive packaging. The smallest of products were often sent in large cardboard boxes. In response to this, the global company tried attaching delivery labels to product packaging, which completely removed the need for boxes. This was a simple solution,...
With a keen interest in the circular economy, Aylesbury Box Company enjoy design ideas that encourage packaging reuse. From beautifully constructed and printed boxes to packaging that becomes part of the product, we have showcased some examples in our blogs. The latest product to come to...
Although corrugated cardboard offers protection and insulation, your products may require more. Bubble wrap, polystyrene balls and air pockets have been widely used to help keep products in pristine condition during transportation. They certainly work, but with a growing number of organisations making moves to...
When the Chair of the school PTA asks if you can help prepare a game for the upcoming school fete, where do you start? With a cardboard box of course! Armed with a couple of old cardboard boxes, a tube of glue, paint and some coloured...
Food packaging is a particular challenge in the bid to rid the world of plastic. It is fair to say that plastic can play a vital role in helping to keep food fresher for longer. In this respect, it reduces food waste, another environmental problem. Whilst...