Dry food, treats, and dietary supplements place different demands on their packaging. While protection against moisture and oxygen may be crucial for one product, for another, the focus is on resealability, flavor retention, or high-quality presentation at the point of sale.
A typical inquiry from pet food manufacturers is therefore: What packaging reliably protects my product, can be custom-printed, and at the same time fits my filling and packaging process?
As a manufacturer, tbs-pack GmbH develops custom Castelli® films and pouches for pet food and animal feed. We tailor the material, barrier properties, film thickness, format, and features to the specific product, taking future processing into account from the very beginning.
The appropriate packaging depends largely on the product. Dry food, snacks, treats, and dietary supplements, for example, differ in terms of fat content, moisture, texture, aroma, and desired shelf life.
Consequently, packaging requirements can vary significantly. Depending on the product, protection against moisture, oxygen, light, and flavor loss is particularly important.
Filling weight and package size also play a role: A small bag for snacks places different demands on materials and manufacturing than a larger package containing several kilograms of dry food.
Various packaging formats are available for pet food. Which one is suitable depends on the product, fill quantity, desired presentation, and filling process.
Stand-up pouches and Doypacks offer a large surface area for custom printing and a high-quality presentation. Equipped with a zipper, they can be securely resealed after use. These are particularly practical for products that are not consumed all at once.
Flow packs, for example, are suitable for individual snacks, bars, or portioned products.
Stick packs, on the other hand, can be a good option for small portions and certain dietary supplements.
Therefore, it’s not just the shape of the bag that matters. The format, fill quantity, film thickness, barrier properties, and features must be suitable for the pet food and its subsequent processing.
In the pet food sector as well, the recyclability of packaging is becoming increasingly important in light of the PPWR. Depending on the product, barrier requirements, and packaging process, monomaterial structures can therefore represent an attractive alternative to traditional composite structures.
However, the entire application must always be taken into account. Recycling-oriented packaging must continue to ensure the necessary product protection, be reliably sealable, and be processable on the intended packaging machine.
Our packaging experts will evaluate which material structure is suitable based on the specific requirements of your product and will be happy to advise you.
Even the best film is of little use if it cannot be processed reliably during the production process. That is why the packaging material, bag format, filling technology, and packaging machine should be coordinated from the very beginning.
Under the umbrella of Home of Packaging, tbs-pack GmbH and alpha-pack GmbH combine their expertise. tbs-pack GmbH develops and manufactures custom Castelli® films and pouches, while alpha-pack GmbH provides the appropriate filling and packaging technology.
Depending on the pet food and packaging format, equipment such as pouch packaging machines, stick pack and tubular pouch machines, continuous sealing machines, and suitable weighing and filling systems can be used.
This allows important factors such as film thickness, sealing properties, pouch format, fill volume, and machine parameters to be taken into account as early as the packaging development stage.
Especially when it comes to new products, smaller batch sizes, or additional order spikes, investing in your own packaging line doesn’t have to be the first step.
Through Home of Packaging, companies can initially have their products processed as part of contract packaging and contract filling services. Depending on the project, services such as contract filling, product packaging, labeling, and other downstream packaging steps can be handled.
This offers manufacturers and brands with new products, in particular, the opportunity to start with smaller quantities. If production volume increases later, the next step could be an in-house filling and packaging line from alpha-pack.
We can advise you on bags, film, barrier materials, formats, and custom printing, and—if you’d like—we can also assist you in selecting the right packaging machine or with contract filling.
Already looking for a specific solution? Visit our page on pet food packaging from the manufacturer for more information about our packaging options for pet food.
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