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Pet and Dog Food Packaging Solutions
Over the years, the pet food industry has expanded, providing pet owners with a wider variety of high-quality food options that prioritise their pets’ health and well-being.
Navigating the packaging industry and supply chain can be intimidating for any brand. Luckily, our team at Foster Packaging can guide you and offer custom packaging solutions that will meet all your needs.
Available Formats
Foster Packaging is dedicated to continually improving our packaging technology and processes to provide our clients with the best solutions that can meet all of their needs. Some of our custom and innovative solutions include:
Most pet owners buy their pet food in bulk, which makes sense, especially if your pets have a huge appetite. We recommend our flat bottom pouches for pet food packaging needs that require the best product-to-packaging ratio. Its sturdy flat base provides the best functionality without adding too much weight to the packaging materials. It can also be customised to fit the needs of your brand.
Canned pet food can be found in most supermarkets, especially the wet variety. While cans are great at preserving the food inside, they are pretty heavy and the outer barrier can be easily damaged. Retort pouches are a great alternative to dog food packaging. Made from high-barrier packaging materials, they ensure longer shelf life. They are also lightweight, greatly reducing transportation costs.
This is a classic packaging solution that our clients all over the world adore and use. Foster Packaging’s stand up pouches are perfect for a wide range of products, including pet food! They are flexible, and they can be customised with great packaging features such as easy tear notches and windows.
Packaging Considerations
Good Product Protection
The ultimate goal is to keep pet food safe and maintain nutritional quality. The use of high-quality materials, such as those with the appropriate barrier properties, maintains the freshness of pet food.
Sustainable Packaging
More and more brands are shying away from traditional options like plastic bags and are using sustainable options. Because of technological advancements, packaging for dog treats and other fur children can now be recyclable and even compostable.
Customer Convenience
When choosing pet food packaging, keep resealability, freshness, and usability in mind. Pet owners are increasingly looking for pet food packaging that is easy to use. To ensure convenience, features such as easy tear notches and resealable zippers can be added.
What do you need to get started?
Tell Us What You Need
Telling us the story behind your product and brand is vital in the design process so we can create packaging solutions that will meet all of your requirements.
Collaborate With Us
We will work closely with you to ensure that your packaging captures the brand’s essence. Your design ideas are more than welcome and will give us a better understanding of how you want to present them to your customers.
Wait for Your Packaging
All that’s left now is to wait for our team to finish manufacturing your packaging, then we’ll ship them to you ASAP!
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of bag is the best for packaging pet food?
There is no single bag format that we believe is best for packaging pet food. It all comes down to the material used and the specific requirements of your product. In dog food packaging, materials with barrier properties that preserve freshness and nutrients are commonly used. Foster Packaging also offers a variety of bags and pouches that are ideal for smaller portions or bulk packaging.
Do you have a minimum order quantity?
We concentrate on long-run production. Our minimum order quantity is determined by the size and specifications of your desired pouch. If you need more information, please contact our team!
Can the same type of packaging be used for dry and wet pet food products?
While some packaging, like retort pouches, can be used for both dry and wet food products, there are various options better suited to each type of product. If you are not sure which to choose, our packaging experts can assist you!
Take a step in the Right Direction with Foster’s Pet Food Packaging Solutions
Our team offers a wide range of solutions that can be customised with different features to take your packaging to the next level. Book a consultation today!