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Reducing the environmental impact of pet food packaging through bio-based materials, reusable packages and recycling programs

Sustainable packaging remains priority for pet parents, brands

12.08.2020

By Lynn Petrak

A majority of pet owners are willing to pay more for sustainable pet food and treat packaging, meaning this topic is still a hot-button issue for manufacturers and packaging suppliers.

Human brands are entering the pet food and treat space to capitalize on humanization and premiumization trends.

Blurring the lines between people food, pet food

09.01.2020

By Lynn Petrak

More and more human brands, including those that represent celebrities, are entering the pet market to capitalize on industry trends toward humanization and premiumization.

Single-serve Thinkers meat sticks are among Plato Pet Treat’s top selling SKUs.

Emerging pet food, treat packaging trends suggest less is more

06.02.2020

By Lynn Petrak

Consumer demands for humanization, convenience and portion control are steering some products toward single-serve and sample-sized packaging.

Stand-up pouches, flexible packaging and cartons offering sustainability and convenience features are giving processors and consumers additional options to the traditional canned format.

Can alternatives rolling into the pet food, treat space

03.17.2020

By Lynn Petrak

Stand-up pouches, flexible packaging and cartons offering sustainability and convenience features are giving processors and consumers additional options to the traditional canned format.

Mamata high-speed form-fill-seal packaging machine

Pet food manufacturers push for versatility, flexibility in packaging processes

11.19.2019

By Lynn Petrak

Pet food processors seek more versatility in packaging options as they diversify products to stay competitive.

Multipacks of cat and dog foods on kitchen table (©STOCKR - STOCK.ADOBE.COM)

Thinking inside the box: how pet food brands are delivering on demand for diversity

07.10.2019

By Lynn Petrak

Variety and convenience are driving popularity for multipacks.

Recyclable, aluminum pet food tray

Sustainable priorities usher in new age of pet food packaging

06.19.2019

By Lynn Petrak

The pet food industry is responding with sustainable packaging innovations as pressure to reduce impact on the environment increases.

BW Packaging Systems Hayssen DoyZip 380

Pet food and treat trends drive innovation in flexible packaging

03.12.2019

By Lynn Petrak

Form-fill-seal machine manufacturers gear up as pet food processors innovate to meet growing demand.

Packaging machine in motion, photo by Plastic Packaging Technologies

Best of both – the importance of form and function in pet food packaging

11.29.2018

By Lynn Petrak

Films and bags used for pet foods and treats are designed for shelf appeal, product protection and, increasingly, sustainability.

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Can alternative takes sustainability seriously

10.11.2018

By Lynn Petrak

While cans are traditionally the package of choice for wet foods, can alternatives are associated with more premium offerings.

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