Lynn Petrak

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Traditional packaging format still stacks up

10.10.2018

By Lynn Petrak

Canned pet food has its place in the pet food market, offering benefits and a format for new products.

Primal Pet Foods bone broth in resealable packaging

New pet food formats call for innovative packaging

06.18.2018

By Lynn Petrak

Packaging innovations for pet food and treats reflect high expectations among pet ‘parents.’

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Emerging pet food, treat packaging trends suggest less is more

Can alternatives rolling into the pet food, treat space

Pet food manufacturers push for versatility, flexibility in packaging processes

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

Sustainable priorities usher in new age of pet food packaging

Pet food and treat trends drive innovation in flexible packaging

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

Can alternative takes sustainability seriously

Traditional packaging format still stacks up

New pet food formats call for innovative packaging

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