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...
Online shopping is desirable because it enables consumers to have everything now. The speed and simplicity of e-commerce are reasons why the average British shopper places three orders a week. In this article, we explore the other factors that are important to these online shoppers. What...
Aylesbury Box Company’s efforts to fully embrace sustainability have largely focused on internal factors. We’ve implemented measures to make the best use of resources. This has encompassed the recruitment and retention of our team, along with minimising waste, energy and water use. More recently, we’ve...
When looking for a box manufacturer, what are the advantages and disadvantages of UK packaging suppliers? Low-cost Packaging Suppliers As business continues to shift online, the majority of manufacturers and retailers have to factor in the cost of packaging and shipping. With lower labour and production costs,...
A growing number of businesses are focusing on quality products and packaging that are beautiful, responsibly sourced and built to last. Sustainability is especially important when your offer is focused on nurturing the next generation. Introducing Natural Baby Box Natural Baby Box was founded by Hannah, a...
The best ideas are those which solve a common frustration. If you love nothing more than a day at the beach, you’ll love the innovative products developed by one of our printed packaging customers. As I write, it is World Ocean Day, so let’s look to...
As packaging suppliers, Aylesbury Box Company are contacted by many individuals who are considering the option of setting up an online business. For these start-up enterprises, we offer small runs of bespoke packaging and advice on branding boxes. Our recommendations help e-commerce businesses to keep...
In recent months, Aylesbury Box Company have been contacted by a record number of start-up businesses. Furlough, redundancy and job uncertainty has been the catalyst for many people to become their own boss. Data shared on Small Business suggests that 12,490 of the new businesses launched...
Many companies have embraced new ways of working during lockdown. E-commerce has provided an opportunity to maintain sales when shops are forced to close. It is relatively quick and low-cost to set up an online shop. This statement is evidenced by the fact that between...
Stop! Don’t order those boxes just yet. Before you opt for standard packaging, we have an important question for you to consider; what do you want the packaging to do? Packaging serves many purposes. Understanding exactly what you need is the first step in getting the...