What’s in Your Ideal Home?
Interior inspiration doesn’t get much bigger than the annual Ideal Home Show. Running until 7 April, this event brings together all the best in furniture, fittings, appliances and accessories. So, what features in your ideal home? Visiting The Ideal Home Show Held in London’s Olympia, the Ideal Home Show is a must if you want […]
When Protective Packaging is a Top Priority
Appropriate levels of protection are an important consideration for all packaging designs. However, for some deliveries, it is a top priority. In this article, we share our work with the London Sperm Bank to create protective packaging for their precious cargo. Deliveries to Support Fertility Choosing to be child-free has gained wider social acceptance, but […]
Is Your E-commerce Packaging a Missed Opportunity?
Almost any product can now be purchased online and UK residents love to browse the internet. However, the majority of orders arrive in plain cardboard boxes. Is this a wise decision or a missed opportunity for e-commerce packaging? UK Desire for Online Shopping According to the latest Statista data*, 80% of the UK population can […]
Ice Cream Boxes Delivered
Hot summer days mean BBQs, trips to the seaside and ice cream. So, which are the best flavours and can you get ice cream boxes delivered to your door? Ticking all the Boxes: Ice Cream Awards We all have our favourite flavours of ice cream or sorbet. Are you drawn to rich and indulgent, fruity […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Improved Drinks Packaging for Global Brand
When shipping globally, drinks packaging has to be sufficiently robust to ensure your products arrive undamaged. How did we improve the boxes to help bring healthy hydration to more customers? Healthy Hydration Staying hydrated is vital for a healthy, energised body, so let us introduce one of our packaging customers; Get More Vits. This independent […]
Pure Printed Boxes
Pet products have to appeal to both the pet and the owner. You want both parties to be excited at the arrival of your branded boxes. That depends on the goods arriving in pristine condition and the packaging looking the part. Pure Pet Food Back in 2013, two dog owners felt uninspired by the food […]
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 […]
Out of the Blue Packaging
Many brands are looking for bold, impactful e-commerce boxes, yet, to keep shipping costs down, they are price sensitive. Having listened to their requirements, one of the options we recommend is flood printing. What is Flood Printing? Flood printing, also called flood coating, is a print process where the entire surface is covered in a […]
Everything Now E-commerce
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 are the Priorities for Online Shoppers? A Wireless Logic […]
Launching a Subscription Box Company
In our previous article ‘A Growing Love for Subscription Boxes‘, we covered target customers, appeal and profitability. Continuing on the theme, this article looks at: Planning Subscription Box Contents Marketing Subscription Boxes Customer Service Planning Subscription Box Contents With a clearer idea of what will appeal to your target customer, as well as cost, weight […]
Packaging and Labelling to Reduce Food Waste
As millions of families across the globe struggle to afford to put food on the plate, WRAP statistics reveal that 40% of all food produced is wasted. How can packaging and labelling play a part in keeping more produce in the supply chain? Food Loss and Food Waste There are many reasons why not all […]
Fresh Look for Health & Beauty Packaging
Health and beauty e-commerce is one of Europe’s fastest-growing markets. Established and emerging brands are packaging and delivering goods to fulfil shifting customer behaviours. Statista data forecast online beauty sales to be 36.9% of total sales by the end of 2021, with volumes increasing through to 2025. This is music to the ears of skincare, […]
Supply Chain Sustainability
With growing concerns around social and environmental impact, it’s not enough to know that your processes are sustainable. Companies need to be curious and discerning about their supply chains. Is every step of the process ethical? For some products, the product and packaging supply chains are complex. Materials and parts can be sourced from around […]
Colour Printed Boxes: What do I Need to Know?
Don’t be bland. Your retail packaging and shipping cartons are an important part of the customer experience. They are often the only physical contact with your company, so they need to reflect your brand. A pop of colour, a stunning illustration and iconic typography add to the appeal of your packaging and build the excitement […]
Sustainable Boxes for the Next Generation
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 mum with a background in mental health and […]
Boxes of Sweet Treats
Your sweet tooth kicks in. You hunt through the cupboards in the hope of uncovering a hidden snack, no joy. You weigh up whether it is worth driving to the shops. If only a box of treats could be delivered to your door… This scenario inspired a new business venture. Pick & Mix London started […]
Research & Development Sample Kit Boxes
The Oxford Foundry All-Innovate 2020 Winner was Neurolytic Healthcare, a precision medicine company. As part of their research and development process, they needed boxes to send sample collection kits and information to study participants. As a relatively local organisation, they visited Aylesbury Box Company to discuss their packaging requirements. What is Neurolytic Healthcare? Neurolytic Healthcare […]
Irk to Perk: Boxes for Innovative Beachwear
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 the seas. Maybe you were one of the many […]
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 […]
Hand-packed Boxes Supporting Small Businesses
When the UK first went into lockdown, small, independent businesses were quick to respond. Local retailers and eateries adapted at speed to support their community and provide essential products and services. Now is the time for us to repay their efforts. Some companies, including Mindfill, are making it easy and convenient to buy gift boxes […]
Boxes of Creative Fun; It’s Child’s Play!
Aylesbury Box Company are keen to provide packaging advice and solutions for start-up businesses. We know that there are many advantages to making informed decisions about your packaging solutions, rather than simply opting for the cheapest, off-the-shelf option. We understand that budgets can be restrictive in the early days, but we do offer low volume […]
Printed B2B Packaging
It could be argued that B2B shipping cartons are the unsung heroes of the retail industry. Sturdy, corrugated cardboard boxes protect millions of products during transit, every day. They provide a convenient, stackable solution as goods are shipped from manufacturers to retailers. Unless you are sending products in printed, shelf-ready boxes, it can be tempting […]
No Surface Left Unprinted
Inside and out, a cardboard box offers the opportunity to print on 12 different sides. Printed packaging can be used to brand your boxes, provide product information and send messages to your customers. Customers are seeking a personalised shopping experience and packaging plays an essential role in delivering exactly what they are looking for. With […]
Deliver the Right Message on your Packaging
Order a product online and your delivery box may include ‘Fragile’ or ‘This Way Up’ to improve the chances of the item reaching you in good condition. This is one small step in increasing customer satisfaction and reducing the number of returns, but beyond handling instructions, what could your e-commerce packaging boxes communicate? Printed Boxes […]
Setting Up a Business: Make Packaging Count
With affordable technology on side, there’s never been a better time to start-up your own business. Whatever your idea, the starting point should always be to clearly define your ideal customer and identify exactly what they want. It’s important to consider the entire customer journey, not just the specific products or services you are selling. […]
Promote the Benefits
When it comes to marketing, we are regularly told that we need to promote the benefits of our products and services. Consumers don’t want what we sell; they want the advantages that those items bring. As an example, we might not want to buy healthy meals full of fresh fruit and vegetables, but we do […]
