Packaging

Packaging
Wet pet food buyers favor aluminum trays, Amcor finds
An Amcor survey of 2,457 wet pet food buyers in six European countries found aluminum trays outperformed metal cans on ease of opening, safety and other functional attributes.
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Brand Insights
Helping you navigate the evolving pet supplements industry
Petfood Industry
Stay current in this fast-growing category with insight that keeps you informed and helps you move forward with confidence.
Helping you navigate the evolving pet supplements industry
Ingredient Issues
Labeling modernization — did it go far enough?
A more familiar visualization of nutritional data may not be the only thing needed to ensure customer clarity when dealing with pet food language.
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Pet Food Packaging
Today’s pet food packaging: adaptable, sustainable, convenient
The industry and consumers are both demanding packaging meet more needs than ever before.
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Packaging
SOMIC Packaging showcases machines, digital tools at PACK EXPO
SOMIC Packaging will feature its new 202 case packing platform along with digital diagnostic tools at PACK EXPO International 2026.
Red and black industrial automated processing machine with integrated work table and material handling system
Business Strategy
Wet pet food costs up to 122% more per pound than dry
Wet dog food cost nearly twice as much per pound as dry dog food, while wet cat food cost more than twice as much as dry cat food.
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Sustainable Dog and Cat Food
Infographic: Packaging, facilities lead 41 pet food companies’ sustainability initiatives
Companies prioritize energy efficiency, emissions reduction, waste control and recyclable materials.
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Business Strategy
50 pet food industry suppliers with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs
Ingredient producers, equipment companies, packaging suppliers, engineering firms and other businesses serving pet food producers have developed initiatives ranging from employee resource groups and inclusive recruiting to mentoring, leadership development and representation goals.
Dogs in business attire seated around a mahogany conference table in an upscale boardroom with cityscape paintings and golden lighting.
News Hound
Petfood Industry Networker supplier discovery game
Petfood Industry Networker is an interactive game based on the Petfood Industry Suppliers Directory. Gotta connect with 'em all!
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Packaging
Mondi debuts laser-marked packaging concept for e-commerce
The packaging combines a corrugated outer box with recyclable, laser-marked flexible packaging and won the German Packaging Award 2026 in the sustainability category.
Open cardboard shipping box containing FlexiBag product with 'Delivering with care' messaging
Pet Food Marketing and Branding
Pooch & Mutt expands, rebrands Purr & Meow cat range
The company is extending its "all breeds & needs" promise to cats with new recipes, formats and life-stage options.
Purr & Meow cat food product line featuring superfoods, displayed with kitten, adult, and indoor formula bags on wooden surface
Packaging
RL Labs ready to guide AAFCO label compliance
Testing company says its compliance testing package for AAFCO's Pet Food Label Modernization initiative is already in place, ahead of the 2030 transition deadline.
Comparison of traditional versus new pet nutrition facts labels showing improved calorie and nutrient information requirements
Packaging
Bandera, ExxonMobil create recyclable PE pet food pouch
Bandera and ExxonMobil Signature Polymers developed a mono-material polyethylene pouch using conventional blown film extrusion.
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