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Pet Food Packaging Materials
Safe packaging materials for the pet food industry
Dow’s pet food packaging materials are designed to protect the freshness and quality of pet food products. Our pets are family, and their food deserves packaging that meets the highest safety, freshness, and sustainability standards. Reliable pet food packaging isn’t just about holding food – it’s about preserving vital nutrients and flavor so no meal goes to waste. Packaging failure also leads to food waste, unsatisfied consumers, and wasted resources. And today’s consumers expect packaging that is also recyclable, ensuring minimal environmental impact.
Our advanced portfolio of materials, supported by Pack Studios' innovation and testing capabilities, offers high-performance options that address these demands. They offer excellent protection against moisture, oxygen, and contaminants, ensuring food safety and extended shelf life. We provide eco-friendly and options designed for recyclability that minimize environmental impact. So whether you're packaging dry or wet pet food, our innovative packaging options can help preserve product integrity while supporting your sustainability goals. Find out how Dow’s pet food packaging materials can address your needs for food safety and environmental responsibility.
Materials for Pet Food Packaging
View our entire product catalog of materials for pet food packaging.
At Dow, we design pet food packaging with industry-leading strength and durability to protect every meal. Our packaging materials offer robust puncture and tear resistance, ensuring that food stays fresh and safe from production to the moment it’s served. With advanced protection against moisture, oxygen, and light, our solutions preserve the essential nutrients and flavors that pets need.
Our pet food packaging materials are designed to resist tears and punctures, keeping food safe, fresh, and intact from production to pets’ bowls.
Our pet food packaging materials provide strong barriers against moisture, oxygen, and odor, extending shelf life and locking in freshness.
Our materials at Dow are engineered to be both strong and flexible, adapting to various pet food packaging shapes and sizes without compromising durability. This balance minimizes breakage risks, offering secure packaging that can withstand handling and transport while keeping food fresh and protected.
Our down-gauging technology reduces material thickness without compromising strength, lowering costs and minimizing environmental impact. Our lightweight, durable packaging ensures fresh, protected pet food while supporting sustainability.
At Dow, our peelable seals are designed for easy consumer access, ensuring effortless opening while keeping pet food fresh. For added security, our non-peelable seals offer stronger, tamper-resistant bonds, protecting the product during transport and storage. Both options offer the perfect balance of convenience and protection, maintaining product quality.
Our peelable seals are crafted for effortless, scissors-free opening, giving pet owners quick and easy access to fresh food. Both our peelable and non-peelable seals offer a seamless user experience while ensuring the food remains secure and protected.
Our non-peelable seals offer a reliable, tamper-proof closure that keeps pet food fresh and free from contamination. Paired with our easy-to-open peelable seals, we provide a secure and convenient option for packaging that protects pet food every step of the way.
Our resealable options, available with both peelable and non-peelable seals, help maintain pet food freshness after opening. This feature offers convenience for pet owners, keeping food safe and fresh longer while reducing waste.
Our sealing options ensure consistent performance across a wide temperature range, maintaining the integrity of pet food packaging during manufacturing and storage. Our peelable and non-peelable seals keep food secure and fresh, even in varying conditions.
At Dow, we blend functionality with visual impact. Our materials support vibrant, eye-catching pet food packaging that stands out on shelves and reflects product quality. Designed to preserve freshness and integrity, our options ensure your packaging attracts consumers while maintaining the essential protection pet food needs.
Our packaging options feature high-quality printing and vibrant colors that boost shelf presence, making pet food products more attractive to consumers. Eye-catching designs can highlight freshness and quality while ensuring reliable performance, helping your product stand out on the shelf.
Our clear window options allow pet owners to see the product inside, building trust and boosting appeal. This transparency highlights the quality and freshness of the food, helping consumers make informed choices with confidence.
We offer matte and glossy finish options that offer a premium look and tactile experience, helping your pet food packaging stand out and differentiate from competitors. Our finishes combine visual appeal with functionality for a compelling shelf presence.
Our soft-touch coatings offer a luxurious, smooth feel that enhances the consumer experience. This haptic feature creates a memorable interaction with your pet food packaging, adding a premium touch that stands out on the shelf.
Pet food packaging formats
Heavy Duty Shipping Sacks
Our heavy-duty shipping sacks offer durable, secure packaging for pet food during transport. Designed to withstand rough handling, these sacks help protect the contents from damage and contamination, ensuring products arrive in optimal condition. A good choice for bulk shipments, they combine strength and reliability to address the demands of the pet food industry.
Standup Pouches
Our standup pouches offer a convenient, space-efficient packaging option for pet food. Designed for stability and easy display, these pouches preserve freshness and quality while offering excellent shelf presence. With options for resealability and high-quality barrier protection, they keep pet food safe, fresh, and appealing to consumers.
Form Fill Seal
Our form-fill-seal solutions provide efficient, cost-effective packaging for pet food. This method offers precise, high-speed production, ensuring secure and reliable packaging that protects food freshness. With customizable options for size, shape, and sealing, it addresses the diverse needs of the pet food industry while maintaining product integrity and appeal.
Pet Food Packaging Success Story: Dow, Adimax & Copobrás
Dow, in collaboration with Adimax and Copobrás, worked on developing sustainable pet food packaging that combines high performance with eco-friendly features. The packaging uses recycled materials to reduce reliance on virgin resources, while maintaining essential barrier properties like moisture and oxygen resistance to preserve food quality.
Pack Studios: The Ingenuity in Circularity
See how Dow’s Pack Studios partnered with Nestlé Purina to advance pet food packaging. By designing recyclable packaging that maintains product quality, Pack Studios fosters practical options that help reduce waste. Together, we're working toward a packaging ecosystem that makes a positive difference for both companies and resources.
ELITE™ AT 6900
ELITE™ AT 6900 offers excellent grease barrier properties, ensuring excellent protection for pet food packaging against oil and fat contamination.
INNATE™ ST100
INNATE™ ST100 allows for down-gauging while maintaining high performance, offering efficient packaging options without compromising durability or functionality.
RETAIN™ 3000
RETAIN™ 3000 enhances compatibilization in multi-layer barrier structures, improving performance and offering exceptional protection in pet food packaging.
Our pet food packaging materials are designed with advanced barrier properties that protect against moisture, oxygen, and odor. This helps preserve the freshness, nutritional value, and taste of the food, extending shelf life and maintaining product quality until it reaches consumers. Key innovations include the use of high-performance polyethylene resins and modified polymers that ensure the packaging offers excellent protection against environmental factors.
We are committed to offering packaging options that are designed for recyclability, particularly through the use of post-consumer recycled materials and recyclable films. Their materials support circular economy principles by minimizing waste and reducing the carbon footprint of pet food packaging.
High-barrier packaging offers excellent protection against moisture, oxygen, and contaminants, which are critical for maintaining the freshness, flavor, and nutritional value of pet food. This helps extend shelf life, reducing food waste and ensuring that pet owners receive high-quality products.
We offer customizable packaging solutions that can be tailored to different pet food types, from dry to wet food. These solutions can include varying barrier properties, resealable features, and structural modifications to ensure product protection, convenience, and enhanced performance across various packaging formats.
We support sustainability by integrating recyclable materials, such as post-consumer recycled plastics, into packaging solutions. Our focus on down-gauging to reduce material usage and packaging innovations contribute to the circular economy by reducing waste and lowering carbon footprints.
Pet food packaging resources
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