Pet food represents one of the most dynamic segments for packaging due to promising growth potential and the emergence of high value packaging materials and more complex constructions. Key projections Include: Growth in the production of pet food will accelerate as the economy continues to recover and pet ownership rebounds. Innovations in pet food, such as chilled and frozen products, will offer new opportunities for packaging suppliers. Competitive market conditions will continue to drive pet food manufacturers to differentiate their products through
Innovative and eye-catching packaging. Mature products such as MultiMate bags and metal cans will face increased competition from newer packaging formats such as stand-up pouches and plastic cups. Recovery in pet food market to spur packaging demand The US pet food market has matured, as pet ownership has leveled off In recent years due to the impact of the recession. However, improving economic conditions are renewing interest in pets, and advances will be fueled by an increasing number of empty nesters and single person households desiring pets as companions.
This will spur growth In pet food output and trigger corresponding Increases In packaging demand. Chilled, organic pet food packaging to rise sharply New pet food products are often providing increased packaging opportunities. The emergence of natural and organic pet food has led to gains in paper-based packaging with a natural finish, and healthier, special-formulation pet food Is frequently sold in smaller-size, resalable pouches with greater display capableness. Chilled and frozen products currently represent a small, niche market for pet food gagging but are growing rapidly due to increased consumer demand.
Advantages of chilled and frozen products Include maintaining freshness and minimizing pantry storage space. Plastic retort pouches and MultiMate bags are frequently used for these products, benefiting from their ability to maintain product quality in cold temperatures. Request a sample copy of this report @ http:// www. Aromatherapies. Com/contacts/request-sample? Rename=197091 . Bags, cans face new competition The use of bags has dominated the dry pet food market for years. However, a rise in demand for woven polypropylene materials for large format bags has challenged the traditional use of MultiMate paper materials.
Woven polypropylene offers improved package durability and display appeal compared to paper-based packaging and Is sold at a similar price point. Recyclable stand-up pouches are also advancing at a fast pace as small, dry pet food containers and in the pet treats segment, both at the 1 OFF a limiting factor. Metal cans are facing competitive threats from tubs and cups, which are growing at a faster rate. The emergence of tubs and cups for pet food packaging is driven by their light weight, ease of handling, and reduced shipping costs.
Company Profiles Profiles for over 35 US industry players such as Amoco, Ball, Bemires, Berry Plastics, Coverts, Crown, Graphic Packaging, Principal & Sonic Additional Information This study analyzes the pet food packaging market in the US. Product segments covered include MultiMate bags (paper, plastic, and woven), cans, pouches, cartons, and other packaging, including tubs and cups, bottles and Jars, chubs, composite mans, and goblet cartons. Applications include dry and wet pet food, pet treats, and chilled and frozen products, the last a relatively new category.
Packaging materials include paper, plastic (polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester, and other plastic materials), metal (steel and aluminum cans, and aluminum foil laminates), and woven. Both primary and secondary rigid packaging are included in the study in cases where the secondary packaging would typically be used beyond the point of sale. For example, secondary containers such as folding cartons for multicasts of pet DOD products are included, while a corrugated shipping box or merchandise display box is not.
