Why Use Symbols on Packaging?
There can be a lot of information to share on retail packaging and shipping boxes. This includes instructions for transit handlers, retailers and consumers, so there needs to be a quick reference solution. This is why we use symbols on packaging. Are Symbols on Packaging Better Than Words? Symbols provide a visual message, which are […]
Build Resilience with Local Packaging Suppliers
If you are looking to build supply chain resilience, it’s time to contact your local packaging suppliers! Cost Effective Packaging There was a time when we faced stiff competition from Chinese packaging suppliers. Their prices were incredibly low and, even with shipping factored in, they offered cost effective packaging solutions. However, several factors have changed […]
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 […]
Paper and Cardboard Recycling Bins
Paper and cardboard are among of the most commonly recycled packaging materials in the UK. As a nation, we are adept at placing e-commerce delivery boxes, carton board packaging and paper waste into household and commercial recycling bins. Then, local Council collections take this packaging material to recycling centres. However, calls are out to separate […]
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 […]
5 Options for Printing Cardboard Boxes
For e-commerce packaging or retail distribution, branding is vital. The six external and six internal sides to a box all provide an opportunity to market your brand, provide valuable information and encourage engagement. So what are the options for printing cardboard boxes? 1. DIY Printing for Packaging The first option is to create a stamp, […]
Strong Boxes for a Landscaping Merchant
When you have weighty items to send, strong boxes are essential. This was the case for a local landscaping merchant. When the time came to upgrade their sample boxes for Vande Moortel Clay Pavers, Paving and Decking, they gave us a call. Hard Landscaping Materials Country Supplies is an established Buckinghamshire business with a reputation […]
Branded Packaging for Moon Roast
E-commerce and subscription box sales have provided a fantastic opportunity for a small coffee roaster; enabling their fresh blends to reach customers who live further afield. However, they were keen to maintain the strong connection they have with regular visitors, so branded packaging was a must. Is Branded Packaging Important? To get you thinking about […]
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 […]
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 […]
Printed Packaging: Are Two Colours Enough?
Printed Packaging for e-commerce or retail helps your brand to stand apart. In the past, a full spectrum of colours was seen as the ideal way to achieve eye-catching designs, but simplicity is now in favour. Single or two colour printed packaging is popular, but can you achieve impact with such a limited palette? Why […]
Options to Seal Boxes for Shipping
The products sent in your e-commerce boxes or industrial cartons are only secure and protected when the box has been sealed. So, what are the options to seal boxes for shipping? 4 Options for Sealing Cardboard Boxes There are four main options for sealing cardboard boxes: Tape – The most common means of securing shipping […]
UK Packaging Updates 2023
In our Happy New Year article, we highlighted some goals for 2023. One of these was to help inform customers of EPR regulations aimed to reduce packaging waste. This article is the first step in this process. Reduce Packaging Waste To reduce packaging waste and instigate a shift towards Net Zero, Governments across the globe […]
Prioritising the Green
At the end of 2022, we delivered the first order of branded e-commerce packaging to Slycker. They launched their website in December and were soon fulfilling orders in time for Christmas. Is your 2023 goal to launch an e-commerce business? Whether an established company that is developing an online shop or a start-up enterprise, allow […]
New Box Company Employees
Happy New Year from all at Aylesbury Box Company! Plans are underway to ensure we continue providing sustainable packaging and personable service to you, our customers, through 2023. Let’s start things off by introducing two new members of our team, Larry & Sam. They both joined us at the end of November and have dived […]
Packaging 2022: A Review
As the final packaging orders of 2022 are dispatched, we look back at some of the key moments of the year. Packaging Customer Success One of the highlights of 2022 came just weeks ago. One of our new customers, NotPla, was shortlisted for the Earthshot Prize and won the Build a Waste-free World category! As […]
E-commerce Packaging: Where to Start
Your product range is sorted and now you need e-commerce packaging. So, how do you know what you need when this isn’t your area of expertise? For many online retailers, the easy option is to order off-the-shelf postal boxes, but this is unlikely to be cost effective. For this reason, this article provides advice to […]
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 […]
Is Plastic Packaging is Recycled?
When we separate waste and dispose of plastic packaging in recycling bins, we expect it will be collected and recycled into new plastic products. Is this the case? UK Plastic Recycling Rates The British Plastics Federation publishes data* on plastic recovery and recycling rates. As a result, we know there is positive news; investment in […]
Drinks Packaging to Minimise Breakages
When delivering bottled beverages, you need to trust that the shipping boxes are sufficiently robust to survive the journey. Broken bottles cause a mess, a safety risk and incur the cost of sending out replacements, so how do you design drinks packaging to ensure this can be avoided? Custom Drinks Packaging Clinking glasses as you […]
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. […]
What are the Lead Times for Seasonal Packaging?
Christmas may be months away, yet there is no time to waste if you want seasonal packaging for retail displays, subscription boxes and e-commerce deliveries. The sooner you place those packaging orders, the easier it is for us to offer favourable lead times and prices. Why Add a Festive Twist to Packaging? Adding a festive […]
Custom Boxes for Bespoke Tea Blends
Having invested time in researching and blending three herbal infusions for a new Wellness Collection, attention turned to the packaging. Mother Cuppa founder, Candice Mason, was keen to have beautiful custom boxes when launching her new tea range. Let’s find out more. Introducing Mother Cuppa Drawing on her interest in the benefit of natural botanicals […]
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 […]
Recycling Myths Busted
There is a lot of conflicting information about recycling. Misinformation prevents some people from bothering to separate recyclables and general waste, so it’s time to bust some myths. Recycle Week 2022 Since its launch in 2004, Recycle Week has built awareness of and a commitment to improved waste management in households and businesses. This year […]
Packaging Pollution: Brands Exposed
A place on a Top Companies list usually means positive publicity, but the Dirty Dozen is different. It focuses on packaging pollution and names the brands exposed as being responsible for the highest volume of branded litter in the UK. Surfers Against Sewage highlight the issue, but what can be done to tackle packaging waste […]
Distinctive Single Colour Print Packaging
Single colour print is a low-cost option for creating bespoke boxes. You may think that being restricted to a single colour limits creativity, yet we’ve seen some fantastic packaging designs. What do you need to know to get low cost printed packaging that with impact? How to Make an Impact with Single Colour Print All […]
The Best BBQ Boxes: Shopping Local
A sunny day in Britain is almost certainly accompanied by the aroma of smoked meals cooked on the BBQ. As enthusiastic promoters of the shop local ethos, Aylesbury Box Company has been researching local farm shop meat boxes. Delivered to your door or offered for local collection, these bespoke boxes are a convenient way to […]
Packaging Fresh & Fragrant Flowers
Giving flowers is an expression of appreciation, gratitude, joy, sympathy or apology, but how do flowers make it from farm to florists? We explore flower growers and cardboard flower packaging. Why Do People Buy Flowers as Gifts? A small bunch of daffodils in spring or an elaborate summer bouquet is a simple way to show […]
Is your Packaging & Print Vegan?
When reviewing their boxes, one customer asked if the packaging we supplied was vegan-friendly. There are no obvious animal products in our packaging materials or processes, but it prompted deeper research. It transpired that we couldn’t evidence that flood printing inks are vegan and that influenced the packaging design. Transparency with Primary Packaging Decisions Minimising […]
