The pet food industry is increasingly competitive, and the look of an increasingly diversified pet food aisle is changing due to market conditions and customer preferences.

Pet food packaging may make or break a consumer’s purchasing choice at a store where artisanal, local, and global brands share the same shelf. Because packaging is usually the last step in a customer’s purchasing process, it should be practical, appealing, and creative.

Here are some of the latest and most popular pet food packaging concepts implemented by successful businesses.

1. Block Bottom Bag

For pet food packaging, Block bottom bags have been a common choice. The bag is a rectangular shape, and the bag’s bottom is gusseted and sealed from the sides.

The vertical edges of the bag are folded to allow the bag to stand up upright on shelves. The front, rear, and side panels are all excellent for branding.

Block bottom bags are constructed of a lightweight 2-Ply polyester/polyethylene film construction and are suitable for a wide range of pet food products.

Clear, matte black, and matte white are the three colors offered for the Block bottom bags. The pocket zipper is a feature of the Block bottom bag.

The tear/pull tab is a cutout tab located on the front of the box that the end-user can quickly reach, open, and close.

You can fully open the box for filling during production since the zipper is positioned on the front panel.

Block bottom bags provide the following advantages:

• They are budget-friendly
• They have a versatile packaging solution.
• Good branding on the front, back, and side panels
• Sits up straight on the shelf for good display
• The bag has plenty of capacity.
• Up to ten color rotogravure printing
• Glossy, matte, or UV finishing
• Window option for product display

2. Doypack

In the flexible packaging sector, Daypacks are the first choice. When the Doypack were first created, they were nothing more than stand-up plastic bags.

However, technological and polyethylene advancements have made Daypacks more competitive.

As cola is too carbonated drinks, the brand “DOYPACK” becomes a nickname for stand-up pouches.

However, there are significant differences: Doypack is used in Europe and South America, whereas stand-up pouches are more popular in oral communication in the United Kingdom and North America.

A closable zipper is frequently utilized to reseal the pouch for secure storage of leftover items within. A bottom gusset or a K-Style bottom gusset is included.

The pouch’s rectangular foundation is made possible by the bottom gusset.

When opposed to round-bottom stand-up pouches, the bottom of the bag is in full contact with the shelf, allowing for additional volume.

This bag has two sealed vertical edges. You can customize the front and rear of the bag.

Doy Stand-up Pouch has the following advantages:

• Flexible packaging at a low cost
• Easy access to product with a tear notch
• Great shelf space utilization
• Reclosable zipper option to keeps your brand in front of consumers
• You can use it for light or bulky products
• Up to 10 color rotogravure printing

3. Pillow Bag

The most popular flexible packaging option is pillow bags. The bag is shaped like a pillow, as its name suggests.

It expands from the middle and flattens out at the top and bottom seals once filled. Single-serve products are typically packaged in pillow bags.

A fin or lap seal runs down the middle of the back panel, forming the bag. You can customize the front and back panels of this bag with logos.

4. Stick Pack

Stick pack packaging is unparalleled in terms of convenience.

Stick packs are a novel approach to packaging your products and attracting new customers, whether you’re seeking to create a sample packaging or add single-serving size pouches to your product line.

Stick pack pouches are a form of flexible packaging with a narrow shape and tiny size.

Dry powders (and various liquids, gels, and semi-solids) are often packed in them for easy transport.

They’re perfect for single-serve applications, sample quantities, and goods sold at retail.

Stick pack packaging is unparalleled in terms of convenience. Stick packs are a novel approach to packaging your products and attracting new customers, whether you’re seeking to create a sample packaging or add single-serving size pouches to your product line.

Stick pack pouches are a form of flexible packaging with a narrow shape and tiny size.

Dry powders (and various liquids, gels, and semi-solids) are often packed in them for easy transport. They’re perfect for single-serve applications, sample quantities, and goods sold at retail.

5. Various Types of Pet Food

There are three different types of dog food: dry, moist, and raw. Kibbles, biscuits, and pellets are all types of dry pet food.

Wet meals may be served with gravy sauce or jelly chunks. The majority of raw pet food is frozen and contains a lot of meat.

Pets still require a well-balanced diet; therefore, the finest pet food contains a lot of meat.

Putting this into consideration, the following are the trending types of pet food.

• Kibble/Dry
• Canned
• Semi-Moist
• Home Cooked
• Raw

6. New Function of Pet Food Packaging

The pet food industry seeks to include food packaging techniques that assure the capacity to safely remove microbiological spoilage, prevent food from oxidizing, and increase shelf life after being packaged.

Natural alternatives to harsh chemical preservatives are increasingly being pushed. New functions of pet food packaging include:

1. Nitrogen Flush Packaging

Nitrogen flush packaging is appropriate for a variety of foods. Nitrogen flush packing can efficiently protect various types of pet foods.

Moisture and oxygen are removed, followed by nitrogen replacement. Nitrogen keeps the oils, taste, and fragrance in pet food fresh and high in quality.

Beans, chips, and a variety of nuts are among the other goods in the business packaged and preserved using nitrogen flush.

2. Zipper Packaging

Zippers are a value-added element that may enhance the attractiveness and functionality of a package.

The pet food packaging industry benefits from zipper packaging with unique features. Zipper packaging is used to solve packaging problems that are beyond the capability of a basic zip lock bag.

Packaging liquids and numerous types of pet meals are among the problems.

The trending pet food zipper bags are meant to remove the need for a separate container by providing a closure that keeps food fresh while keeping insects and other debris out of the bag.

It also makes feeding time easier and less untidy for the pet owner by increasing the ease of opening and shutting.

Looking Forward

New trends in the pet food industry may evolve again as customer views and needs vary.

Still, convenience, sustainability, and luxury are important factors that will continue to impact trending packaging in the pet food industry for years to come.