It’s not too early for Christmas Packaging
Live in the moment they say, appreciate the here and now. How can you be thinking about Christmas packaging in the middle of summer? Well, we are and that’s because retailers have to plan all year to optimise sales during the festive period. At any time of year, packaging design plays a vital role in […]
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 […]
Summer isn’t Summer Without Ice Cream
If there is one food that we associate with holidays and summer days, it’s ice cream. Aylesbury Box company have recently delivered bespoke boxes that will be filled with Ice Cream Tubs and Ice Cream Cakes. Let’s fire up those tastebuds and find out more about the business! Introducing Ruby Violet Ruby Violet handmakes ice […]
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 […]
Metallic Effects for Bespoke Retail Packaging
Looking to make your products stand out on the shelf? A reflective, metallic finish can bring your product packaging to life with eye-grabbing results. Packaging design with metallic touches adds glamour and intrigue, especially when coupled with a pure white or dark, matt tone. It is a style adopted by many cosmetic, hair care and […]
How a Cardboard Project Raised Thousands for Charity
Working with corrugated cardboard, we know that it is an incredibly versatile material. Being low cost, widely available and lightweight, cardboard is used for many inventive construction projects. A young New Zealand man has recently demonstrated the potential of cardboard by building his dream car. David Jones aspired to drive a Lamborghini, but at 22 […]
How can Packaging Design Improve Manual Handling?
As shipped goods increase, packaging line teams, delivery drivers and customers are lifting more bulky and heavy boxes than ever before. Can rethinking packaging design help to prevent manual handling injuries? Lifting and carrying weighty, large or awkward-shaped boxes can take their toll on the body. For safe manual handling, the advice is to bend […]
Which Custom Boxes Fit the Brief?
Contacting a local packaging supplier for the first time can be daunting. You know that you need boxes to package your products, send orders and improve presentation, but how do you explain what type of box you have in mind? To try to help you prepare, we’ve put tighter a quick guide. What type of […]
Culinary Adventures in a Box
Aylesbury Box Company have recently delivered these red printed cartons to Not Just Nibbles. Could they be posted through your letterbox in the coming months? Ever wished that your child was a little more adventurous about trying new foods? If you struggle with eating out or cooking a range of healthy meals because they are […]
Retail in Transition: The Rise of E-commerce
Lockdown could have resulted in the permanent closure of shops, restaurants, gyms and many other businesses. Even with Government support, paying to retain premises, employees and stock without generating an income is crippling. However, many businesses adapted. They explored new ways of serving customers and focused on home deliveries. From small, local retailers to big […]
5 Steps to Reduce the Impact of E-commerce Returns
By law, every e-commerce customer has the right to return goods and receive a refund within 14 days. The option of ‘free returns’ is also a factor that influences purchasing decisions, so many online shops offer this service. These processes protect the consumer but have led to a trend that is damaging to both retailers […]
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 […]
Online Shopping or Physical Stores?
Over the past 12 months, Aylesbury Box Company has manufactured record volumes of e-commerce packaging. With physical shops closed, retailers had to adapt and embrace online shopping. In diversifying, they establish websites, order fulfilment, packaging design and e-commerce policies at speed. In the Prime Minister’s roadmap out of lockdown, the reopening of non-essential shops is […]
Drinks Delivery for All Dietary Requirements
We are used to terms like vegetarian, gluten-free and low calorie being used to describe food, but how about drinks? Aylesbury Box Company have just supplied printed shipping boxes to a drinks company with a difference. Low and No Drinks is a recently launched business that supplies beverages to suit every dietary choice. Boxes of […]
Cheers to Paper-based Packaging
Paper-based packaging is nothing new. Paper bags, cardboard boxes and carton board containers have been widely used to store and transport goods. As specialists in cardboard packaging solutions, we work with customers from all industries, but surprises still come our way. We are fascinated by a development in the drinks market. Food and Drink Packaging […]
E-commerce Packaging Questions Answered
“Necessity is the mother of invention” – Plato Dire situations and uncertainty are often the sparks for exploring new opportunities. This is seen in the current emergence of thousands of new e-commerce businesses. Months of furlough, job losses and business closures are igniting entrepreneurial spirits. If you are one of the many who are setting […]
Packaging Design Review 2021
Brexit rules, Covid-19 restrictions and rapid shifts in customer behaviours; as a business owner, it can feel as though you have no control over anything. As an e-commerce business, the design of your product packaging and shipping boxes is something that you can take control of. This article aims to help you to review your […]
What Happens to All the Cardboard Boxes?
It is likely that in the countdown to Christmas, you received many orders packaged in cardboard boxes. With many retailers forced to close in lockdown, online shopping grew at at accelerated rates through 2020. All those e-commerce deliveries can leave you with quite a collection of cardboard boxes. Some of the boxes may have been […]
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 […]
Why use Corrugated Cardboard Packaging?
Your products can be packaged in a variety of materials, so why is corrugated cardboard the most widely used packaging material? The quick answer is that corrugated cardboard: Is a practical packaging solution Can be formed into customised boxes Can be transformed by a variety of print and finishes Is a sustainable packaging material Is […]
Printed Packaging – A Splash of Colour
Colour transforms a non-descript box into a beautiful branded item of packaging, but what do you need to know about printed packaging? Colour Association and Packaging Design We have an innate emotional response to colour; it influences our mood and our reaction to certain brands and products. Whilst shades of blue are associated with professionalism […]
Treat Boxes for Loyal Pets
In the last article, we focused on care cartons; gift packaging to show thanks for the support of great friends, family, colleagues and business associates. For many of us, it is our pets who have provided loyal companionship during 2020. The cats that curl up on your lap of an evening, the dogs that give […]
Gift Packages for Loyal Friends
This year has certainly helped us all to appreciate who and what is important. Good health and great company make it easier to deal with all of life’s challenges. A gift package can be the perfect way to show appreciation to those who have been there for us. Who deserves to receive a token of […]
Packaging Fit for Export Opportunities
Planned or not, 2020 has been a year of change. Every industry has been affected by the impact of Covid-19. For some, the pandemic has fast-tracked the implementation of future plans. Others, including our box manufacturing company, have adapted to benefit from a surge in demand. There is no time to sit still; the need […]
Packaging Hacks to Aid the Visually Impaired
Retail packaging has visual appeal in mind. Colour, imagery and fonts are carefully selected and positioned to attract attention. Detailed information and icons are printed in small text to ensure they don’t distract from the main design. With purchasing decisions so dependent on what we see, shopping must be a challenge for those with a […]
Inspiring Cardboard Packaging Designs
Ready to be inspired? Pro Carton organises an annual competition for young designers. This year, cardboard designs have been submitted from students in 25 countries. The judges shortlist has been made and the public vote for the best cardboard design concept is open until 30 September. The entries include practical and beautiful creations including a […]
Shopping for Christmas?
The countdown to Christmas offers an annual peak in sales, so retailers start preparations in the spring. We deal with enquiries for Christmas gift packaging throughout the year, but even we were surprised to hear that the John Lewis online Christmas shop has gone live in August. This ‘earlier than ever’ festive launch is apparently […]
Packaging Preferences 2020
The European Packaging Preferences 2020 Study gathered responses from 5,900 consumers in 9 countries. What were their perceptions and preferences regarding the different packaging materials? How does this influence buying decisions? The study revealed that cardboard was the packaging material that won the consumer vote. They identified that it was: Recyclable Lightweight Low Cost Easy […]
Packaging and Presentation: Get ‘Unboxing’ Ready
When an order is received, packed and dispatched, does it matter what the packaging looks like? The customer has already paid and if they are happy with the goods, that’s good enough – or is it? Let’s consider things from the customer perspective. Scenario One – A delivery arrives in a plain, standard cardboard box. […]
