Sustainable Shoes & Boxes

Did you know that the average British woman is said to own 34 pairs of shoes? Despite this, the footwear market forecast shows this is a growth area. Interestingly, UK consumers are showing greater interest in sustainable shoe brands and shoe boxes. In the Market for Sustainable Shoes Once our feet stop growing, a well-made […]

Sustainability at the Heart of Excellence Awards

The shortlist for the 2024 Food Manufacturer Excellence Awards 2024 has been announced. Looking at the credentials of these six companies, it’s clear that they balance quality products and growth opportunities with Environmental Social Governance (ESG) to drive sustainability goals. The winner will be announced in early February, so let’s look at four brands that […]

The Importance of Supply Chain Sustainability

The availability and cost of imports mean millions of goods are shipped around the globe every day. This generates considerable carbon emissions, an issue which needs to be addressed. In addition, it distances retailers from suppliers, which can mean a lack of awareness about unethical production. These reasons highlight the importance of supply chain sustainability, […]

A Milestone in FSC Certification

Aylesbury Box Company is proud to be one of the thousands of the UK companies with FSC certification. Why are we celebrating another packaging manufacturer achieving the same high standard in environmental and social sustainability? What is FSC® Certification? FSC certification is a widely recognised symbol that informs buyers that products are sourced from responsibly […]

Packaging Design is Part of the Brand

Good packaging design is created with thought to the product, the customer experience and the brand values. Far more than simply a shipping box, it communicates a message to customers; what does your packaging say? Bespoke Boxes for a Product Launch Last year, we were contacted by a business that was preparing to launch. Combining […]

Forests and the Packaging Industry

Forests are essential for all paper-based packaging. Whether the paper is used in sheets, moulded pulp, board or layered into corrugated boxes, it originates from trees. As a result, packaging manufacturers, like us, are fully invested in sourcing virgin material from sustainably managed forests. The best way to get this reassurance is by looking for […]

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 […]

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 […]