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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Every UK packaging company is aware of the forthcoming changes to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). This comes into play from January 2023, placing greater recycling responsibility on the packaging industry. The aim is to encourage sustainable packaging design and practices. EPR also applies to companies packaging...
Online sales of clothing increased by 14% in the year until May 2022*, despite e-commerce sales falling in most other categories. This indicates that shoppers are now making up for lost time; getting out and about with confidence. Wardrobe updates are making buyers feel ready...
Bold and impactful packaging design helps to make a brand memorable. When a Pets Love Fresh e-commerce box arrives at the door, we’re sure that even the dog associates it with their favourite lunch! Pets Love Fresh Our bodies need nutritious food to function at their best...
In communities around the UK, bots are providing local delivery services. Following many successful trials, Robot deliveries are likely to become commonplace on our streets. Does this mean a rethink in packaging design? The Benefit of Robot Deliveries Cambourne in Cambridge is one of many UK communities...
We enjoy the challenge of applying our cardboard engineering skills to create bespoke boxes that provide the perfect fit, presentation and protection for a product. When we were approached by the founders of Shirinoku, the Aylesbury Box Company team had a fascinating packaging design project...