Retail packaging is often an afterthought in product development. The goods are designed and manufactured and then shelf appeal is considered. Bespoke packaging is created around the product to offer protection and anti-tampering. Shape, style, font, colour and imagery is used to attract the attention...
Could Labels be a Cost-Effective Packaging Option? Aylesbury Box Company has supported many subscription box, e-commerce and new companies to develop great packaging on a budget. This is the third blog in our short ‘Packaging Advice for Start-ups’ series. In the previous articles, we explored printed packaging...
As a manufacturer of corrugated cardboard boxes, Aylesbury Box Company is reliant on trees. We love trees and are hopeful that scientific findings will encourage the planting of more trees. The evidence indicates that the protection of existing forests and the planting of millions of...
As the festive season draws closer, the challenge is on to find the perfect gift for your friends and family. If the thought of tackling the crowds leaves you cold, why not consider subscription boxes? With subscription boxes, there is considerable choice. The typical sign up...
As a cardboard packaging manufacturer, Aylesbury Box Company aims to keep up to speed with the latest developments in packaging design. At the start of the year, there is no better time to share a few key points, which could shape your product packaging and...
With a growing number of online retailers and logistics companies opting for our cardboard packaging solutions, this has been a considerably busy time of year. The Aylesbury Box Company team have been incredible all year and have pulled out all the stops this December. Before we...
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,...
Entertain and Engage with Retail Packaging Packaging has long played a vital role in influencing buyer’s decisions and gaining the competitive edge. As shopping habits change, product packaging has to keep pace with consumer expectations in order to remain relevant and appealing. According to Mintel’s 2017 Global...
When it comes to environmental criteria, plastic has a bad reputation. It may have a myriad of practical uses, but there are two primary problems with plastic: It isn’t biodegradable Only 14% of plastic waste is collected and recycled These two factors result in a high...
Driven by a passion for sustainable practices, the team at Aylesbury Box Company take interest in innovative packaging solutions. This has led us to research on the potential of mushrooms as an insulating packaging material. As fungi grow, they send out a network of underground fibres...