Is Foam Packaging Sustainable?
Foam inserts have been widely used as an effective means of protecting goods in transit. This is because the dense cell structure makes it easy to cut bespoke shapes that hold items securely in place. Having said this, many of our customers are asking for alternatives to foam packaging as part of their sustainability goals. […]
Are Supermarkets Fulfilling the Pledge to Cut Plastic Packaging?
As a supplier, are you still wrapping your goods in plastic packaging? As a retailer, are you taking action to encourage your suppliers to cut out excessive plastic use? Many shoppers, independent shops and small-scale producers are making a conscious effort to reduce plastic use and plastic waste. Quick to respond to consumer demand and […]
Natural Packaging
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 any of these consumables to package and it would be […]
Merry Christmas!
Let’s start by celebrating the fantastic team we have here at Aylesbury Box Company. This year they have worked collaboratively to support a growing number of customers and they now deserve a festive break. We’re all looking forward to spending time with friends and family, eating, drinking and being merry. We’d also like to send […]
Medical Packaging: Just what the Doctor Ordered
We all suffer from aches and pains, but in many cases, there is a medicine, cream or tablet that lessens the impact. When we’re not in full health, we rely on these medical products to help us get on with life. The UK has a strong reputation for pharmaceutical research and development. New discoveries have […]
Industrial Strength
Welcome back to a New Year of trading. Across Europe, the financial markets are currently positive. Within the UK, the FTSE 100 index was at a record high when it closed at the end of 2016. Yearly gains of 14.4% were achieved, with credit given to an upturn in manufacturing exports and stronger metal prices […]
Record Breaking Box
We’re often asked about the maximum dimensions for our large cardboard cartons. So far, the largest we have produced is 40m x 12m, which equated to 40 cubic meters in volume and we haven’t yet had requests for anything larger. Over the North Sea in the Netherlands, a cardboard box company did get a brief […]
