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Petaluma assesses sustainability in their packaging
Environmental sustainability in the petfood industry is “severely lacking,” according to plant-based dog food brand Petaluma. Acknowledging that part of the impact is caused by the sourcing of ingredients, the company mentions packaging as...
How effective product labelling can ensure safety, sustainability and functionality
The post-pandemic market has seen the global pet and animal care sectors grow rapidly. In Europe alone, petfood trade body FEDIAF estimates petfood now has an annual turnover of EUR€21.8bn/ US$20.9bn.
Brands now have more...
Mondi’s investment to expand capacity of packaging plants
As part of a €1 billion investment programme to accelerate growth in sustainable packaging, Mondi is investing nearly EU€65 million in three consumer flexibles packaging plants in Europe, in a move to meet growing...
Mars reviews recycling program two years after its launch
Mars Thailand is reviewing its novel recycling program, SWAP Recycling Program, two years on from its launch. The program enables pet owners to swap empty bags of dry or wet petfood of any brand...
Mondi’s recyclable packaging wins the Swiss Packaging Award, proves recyclability
Mondi’s RetortPouch Recyclable was recently recognised by the Swiss Packaging Institute (SVI) for its recycling solutions and was awarded the Swiss Packaging Award, which is designed to recognise packaging and innovation creativity.
The packaging is...
Launch of new sterilisation technology from JBT
Leading technology provider JBT Corporation has announced the launch of their steam sterilisation technology SuperCRssTM. With the ability to process steel and aluminium cans of all shapes and sizes – including large products to...
Launch of Purina’s “designed to be recycled” petfood pouches
In a push to make petfood packaging more recyclable, Purina has launched the first of its designed to be recyclable pouch ranges in the UK, with plans for the packaging to be introduced in...
Coveris’ new packaging centre
Coveris has opened its new pack innovation centre based in Halle, Germany.
The centre will be utilised for product development, innovation and education, all while maintaining sustainaibility. It is equipped with high-performing packaging machinery, including...
Communicating through packaging in the petfood industry
Trends in petfood and treats have driven innovation in petfood packaging. Beyond the type of packaging in which the food arrives, pet owners increasingly focus on the philosophy and values with which they the...
Increasing shelf life with innovative packaging technology
Statec Binder tells the story of Connolly's Red Mills and their relationship, as Connolly's choose to package their equine and petfood with Statec Binder machines.
Connolly's is a family business and was founded in 1908....