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Learn the latest analysis, research and marketing data from the editors of Petfood Industry magazine on wet and dry pet food packaging trends for cans, pouches, paper bags and trays as well as packaging designs that appeal to pet owners, how to successfully brand and rebrand dog and cat food and how packaging is evolving with the market. Register for free to access premium content.

ARTICLES

What is the future for pet food packaging sustainability?

August 5, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Plastic pet food packaging is becoming more popular but is not yet sustainable. Pet food companies and packaging suppliers are trying to change that.

4 sustainable pet food ingredient and packaging tips

Pet food brands have sustainability options beyond environmental protection, waste reduction and renewable energy.

July 12, 2019

Tim Wall

Using sustainable sources for pet food ingredients and packaging may drive sales.

Label dog treats with ingredients’ specific regional source

One scientist offered advice to the pet food industry on maximizing dog treat labeling’s appeal to consumers.

July 3, 2019

Tim Wall

Scientists surveyed more than 2,000 dog owners about their attitudes towards pet treats, along with their usage and purchasing habits.

Renewed focus on pet food packaging sustainability?

June 28, 2019

Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Plastic pet food packages have become popular, yet consumers, especially pet-owning millennials, seek more sustainable packaging, often avoiding plastic.

Purina reports sustainability in Europe, Middle East, North Africa

Since 2015, Purina EMENA has saved a total of 3,542 metric tons of packaging, which exceeded the company’s goal of 3,000 metric tons by 2019.

June 4, 2019

Tim Wall

Nestle Purina PetCare released information on how the company is meeting sustainability goals in its Europe, the Middle East and North Africa (EMENA) division, in Purina in Society Report 2018.

US drops tariffs on Mexican, Canadian pet-food-can metals

On June 1, 2018, U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs of 25% on steel and 10% on aluminum.

May 22, 2019

Tim Wall

United States President Donald Trump agreed to end metal tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, used in the production of pet food containers, from Canada and Mexico as of May 19.

Expert opinion: a pet food ‘clean label’ Q&A

PMMI weighs in on a current pet food industry trend.

May 15, 2019

Lindsay Beaton

The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, PMMI, weighs in on the current 'clean label' pet food industry trend.

4 clean label pet food production and marketing lessons

The clean label pet food trend challenges manufacturers to create shelf-stable, nutritious and safe pet foods with a limited range of ingredients, while still keeping those products highly palatable.

April 30, 2019

Tim Wall

Pet food industry professionals learned how to meet consumer demands for clean label pet foods at Petfood Innovation Workshop.