With the rapid development of society, people’s living standards have gradually improved, and more and more people have pets. People take pets as emotional sustenance to meet our emotional needs. Therefore, the pet food market is gradually expanding, and market competition is gradually fierce. The importance of pet food packaging is also gradually highlighted.
1.Pet food material
The pet food packaging bags are made of plastic materials with barrier property, heat resistance, and sealing property. It can prevent food spoilage, which is to prevent the oxidation of vitamins in food. Generally speaking, the pet food manufacture choose multi-layer plastic composited packages, including PET/AL/PE, PET/NY/PE, PET/VMPET/PE, PET/AL/PET/PE, PET/NY/AL/PE, PET/NY/AL/RCPP, high-temperature retort wet grain bags, soft canned packaging, etc.
In plastic composite co-extrusion films, aluminum foil is often compounded because of its excellent barrier properties in packaging bags. It is with good air tightness, sun-proof, anti-moisture and is excellent for oil resistance, so almost all substances cannot penetrate it.
People who have owned pets should know that both cat food and dog food should be kept to avoid the direct contact with the sun as much as possible. Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause deterioration; Also, do not leave it in a cool place, as it can deteriorate and become moldy after a period of time. Therefore, most pet snacks are packaged with aluminum foil.
3 side sealing flat bags
In terms of bag type, three side sealing bags are the simplest and most common. Good air tightness, excellent for anti-moisture and with good sealing performance. It is with high barrier, extremely low oxygen and moisture permeability. It with strong ability to prevent moisture and mildew. Bag making is simple and cost-effective, and is commonly used in small size cat and dog food packaging bags.
4 side sealing pillow bag
The four side sealed bag has high adaptability and stability. The product is packaged in a cube with four side sealing bags, which has a good packaging effect and can be used for food preservation and suitable for multiple recycling.
By using a new printing process, the design and trademark of the packaging can be more prominent, with outstanding visual effects. The four side sealed bag is resistant to steaming, moisture, and good vacuum pumping effect. Moreover, compared to the 8 sealing flat bottom bag, the 4 side sealing bag has a lower price.
8 side sealing flat bottom pouch
The 8 side sealed pouch is the most common bag type for pet snacks. It can stand steadily and is a good choice for shelf display. There are eight printed side pages in total, making the product information display more complete and allowing customers to have a better understanding of the product.
It is with unique appearance, beware of counterfeits, easy for consumers to identify, and conducive to brand building. The flat bottom eight sealed bag has a large and strong load-bearing capacity, making it suitable for packaging heavy and bulky products. Large pet snacks usually use octagonal sealed packaging bags.
Stand up pouch
Stand up pouch also is called doypack bag,whic has excellent sealing properties and composite material strength, are not prone to cracking and leakage, and it has advantages such as light weight, low material consumption, and convenient transportation. The stand up pouch with a bottom gusset in pet snack packaging can make it more convenient to display on the shelf.
Special Shaped bag
Pet snacks are mostly used for cute small animals such as cats and dogs. Therefore, food packaging bags can be designed in the cartoon shape of pets to make it more interest, attractive. It reminds consumers of their pets, and helps to establish emotional connections with consumers.
3.Pet Food Specifications
The common specifications for pet food packaging include 500 grams, 1.5 kilograms, 2.5 kilograms, 5 kilograms, and 10 kilograms. Smaller packaging is for instant eating, which is safer and healthier, but the unit price is higher. Therefore, large-scale pet food is more popular in the market at present. However, it is difficult to use up a large bag of pet food in a short time after opening it, which involves the storage of pet food. If pet food is not stored properly, it is prone to problems such as nutrient loss, deterioration, and getting moistured. Therefore, packaging bags are usually equipped with resealable zippers that can be repeatedly opened, making them more convenient and hygienic.
