Glastonbury Festival may be the largest greenfield festival site, but it is still a working farm. Owners Michael and Emily Eavis care about the environment with a passion. Following every festival, considerable donations are given to Greenpeace, along with Oxfam and WaterAid. Over the years, they...
Whilst eye-catching, shelf-ready packaging remains a dominant requirement on any design brief, the factors that influence packaging design are constantly shifting. At the halfway point of 2019, what trends have we seen as a box manufacturer? Bold Colour or Subtle Palette in Packaging Design The popular colour...
It is no secret that the UK has a passion for pets. Our faithful friends become one of the family and we want the best for them. When it comes to pet food, bedding, toys and treats, there has never been so much choice. As...
With a choice of green, blue and brown bins, sorting out your household packaging waste can be time-consuming. We all know that our consumer lifestyles are having devastating effects on the planet. Most people are therefore willing to separate packaging waste into the appropriate bin,...
Aylesbury Box Company has worked hard to ensure that environmental credentials underpin our processes and products. Our knowledgeable team promotes the recycling of packaging. They have assisted many brands in the switch from plastic to cardboard packaging. We are always delighted to hear about other brands...
As a manufacturer, brand or retailer, you will be keen to positively influence buying decisions. Packaging design plays an important role in this process, but does it matter which packaging materials are used? According to a Coleman Parks survey, which was commissioned by Pro Carton, 68%...
The start of a new year offers fresh opportunities and new developments, but this year, in particular, this is coupled with a sense of uncertainty. Every industry is considering the potential impact of political discussions and changes to policy and trading partners. Food products, medicines, chemicals...
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...
Cardboard packaging isn’t restricted to a standard box. As box manufacturers, we make use of design and cardboard engineering skills in order to create primary, secondary and tertiary packaging. We’ve just seen the Pinterest page for Nadie Parshina. The board clearly shows some of the wonderful...
David Attenborough has inspired millions to take an interest in the natural world. In recent years, his documentaries have not only shown stunning shots of wildlife and habitats from around the world, but also raised awareness of environmental challenges. The Blue Planet II series played a...