Pet owners are showing more concern when it comes to pet food packaging. With so much competition in this area it is important to make sure that packaging is both safe – preserving the freshness and quality of the food – and eye-catching.
The pet food industry has various regulations and standards that aim to ensure the safety of animal food products. Strict quality standards with regards to packaging makes sure that the food is not contaminated and thus safe for pets to consume.
High quality packaging can give peace of mind to the pet owner because they can rest assured that the food they are feeding their animals is safe.
Why Does Pet Food Packaging Matter?
Packaging serves a range of purposes that contribute towards the quality and safety of the product inside.
Preservation
The correct packaging protects the food from exposure to air, moisture and other contaminants and thus helps to keep the food fresh, tasting good, and of a hight nutritional value.
Safety
Good quality packaging material can stop harmful substances from leaching into the food.
Convenience
Packaging that is easy to open and that be resealed allows pet owners to serve pet meals and store the leftovers without compromising the quality of the food.
Information
Pet food bags provide important information about the product – ingredient lists, nutritional content, and feeding guidelines. These allow the owners to make informed choices about the food they purchase for their pets.
Branding
Eye-catching packaging designs assist pet food brands in standing out on the shelves. Good packaging makes it easier for pet owners to recognise and locate their favourite products.
Types of Animal Food Packaging
Pouches are a popular choice in the animal food industry because of their convenience and adaptability. Typically, they are made from multi-layered, flexible packaging materials that offer a strong barrier against oxygen and moisture.
Pouches can be easily opened, resealed, and stored and are excellent for portion control. They are also lightweight and occupy less space than tins.
Packaging Keeps Food Safe
Barrier Protection
Good quality packaging materials – for example, multi-layer films or foil laminates – form a barrier against oxygen, moisture, and contaminants and therefore preserve the freshness and nutritional value of the pet food.
Seal Integrity
Proper sealing techniques makes sure the flexible food packaging is airtight and leak-proof.
Tamper-Evident Features
Tamper-evident pet food packaging provides protection against unauthorized access to the product within. Additionally, it gives you peace of mind that the food you’ve purchased has not been compromised in any way.
Durability
Transporting to and from stores, or delivery from online shopping sites, can be rough on heavy dog food packaging bags. Flexible packaging needs to be robust enough to handle these types of situations.
Conclusion
Pet food packaging needs to be durable, puncture resistant and waterproof. Flexible pouches need to be able to move and flex during transportation. Damaged goods means more waste but good high quality packaging can help prevent this.
Contact Proficient Packaging today to discuss our options with regards to pet food packaging.