Designing plastic pet food packaging boxes at our company involves understanding the product, size, shape, material selection, branding, visual design, functionality, regulatory compliance, sustainability, printing and finish, prototyping and testing, cost considerations and Distribution considerations. Packaging should be easy to open, reseal, comply with local and international regulations, and use environmentally friendly materials to maintain freshness.
safety of pet food
Our primary concern is the safety of pet food from materials used in pet food packaging boxes; all raw materials and processes adhere to pet food packaging certification standards. We take into account every detail, including the container design, while designing pet food.
material features:
It's crucial to choose packaging materials that adhere to food-grade regulations for the safety of pet food plastic packaging. These are a few typical materials used for food grade packaging:
- Pet food packaging often uses high-density polyethylene (HDPE), a material resistant to corrosion and high heat. Given that it does not readily leach toxic compounds into food, HDPE is regarded as a reasonably safe material for food packaging.
- Another food-grade material with strong chemical and heat resistance is polypropylene (PP). PP materials don't emit any hazardous compounds and don't readily distort at high temperatures.
- Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA): Due to its excellent barrier qualities and clarity, PVA is often used to create food packaging films. Because PVA and food do not react chemically, it is acceptable to use in food packaging.
- Pet food packaging uses a lot of materials that fulfil FDA criteria, such PET, NYLON, and others, in addition to the conventional food-grade materials listed above. To provide greater assurance for pet safety, these materials have undergone rigorous testing and certification.
The sealing and barrier qualities of the packaging should be taken into account while selecting pet food packaging, in addition to the material's safety. Some multi-layer plastic composite materials, such as PET/AL/PE, PET/NY/PE, etc., may offer superior barrier qualities and efficiently protect food from degrading. Additionally, since aluminium foil composite film has high airtightness, light-shielding, and barrier qualities, it is also often used in pet food packaging.
Standards and certifications for the packaging of pet food
To guarantee the safety and quality of pet food, a number of certifications and standards must be adhered to throughout the design and production processes.
- Food-grade certification: Verify that the material is free of hazardous materials and complies with food-grade safety regulations.
- Hygiene certification: To guarantee that food is not contaminated during production or transit, pet food packaging must meet the applicable hygiene certification standards.
- ISO standards: To guarantee the safety of food packaging, adhere to pertinent International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) standards, such as ISO 22000 (Food Safety Management System), etc.
- Environmental requirements: choose recyclable materials, take into account achieving sustainable development objectives, and adhere to pertinent environmental regulations.
Structural Integrity and Durability:
- Design Strength: Make sure the pet food packaging is made strong enough to resist any pressure or impact it may experience while being transported and stored.
- Sealing: To help prolong the shelf life of pet food, make sure the package is well sealed to keep out moisture and air.
- Abrasion Resistance: During handling and transportation, scratches and other damage may be avoided thanks to PET materials' abrasion resistance.
- Easy-opening design: To make packaging more convenient and guarantee that pet food can be opened and used by customers with ease, think about using an easy-opening design.
- Temperature stability: Take into account the features of the pet food to make sure the packaging can withstand variations in temperature without deforming or breaking down.
Pet food packaging may be made to be safe, useful, and standard-compliant while maintaining the food's quality and safety throughout the packing process by adhering to these guidelines.
Pet food packaging design
- The plastic box is made from PET (polyethylene terephthalate), which is a transparent and food-safe plastic material. PET offers excellent clarity, durability, and moisture resistance, making it suitable for storing pet food.
- The PET material used in the plastic box packaging is transparent, allowing pet owners to easily see the contents inside without opening the packaging. This transparency enables customers to visually inspect the pet food for quality, texture, and color.
- The PET clear folding box has the capability for high-quality printing directly on its surface. This allows for branding elements, product information, logos, and attractive designs to be printed on the packaging. The printing enhances product visibility, communicates important details, and can include nutritional information or feeding instructions.
- The pet plastic food box can be customized in terms of size, shape, and printing design to meet specific product requirements and branding preferences. Customization allows for a unique and visually appealing packaging solution that aligns with the brand identity.
jiangxin tailors packaging solutions for different types of pets
Personalised packaging options may guarantee that goods stay secure, convenient, and fresh for the duration of their shelf life, taking into account the nutritional requirements and varieties of pets.
Dog food packaging:
1. Dry dog food packaging:
Sealing: To increase the shelf life of food, choose materials that are resistant to moisture and oxygen and strengthen the sealing of the package.
Convenience: To guarantee that customers can quickly reseal the packaging and preserve food freshness, think about using a resealable design.
Transparent windows: Including transparent windows in food packaging lets customers view the food's texture and particle size up close.
2. Wet dog food packaging:
Leak-proof and tightly sealed packaging makes sure that moisture and air don't influence the wet dog food.
simple-to-open design: For the convenience of your customers, choose packaging that is easy to open, and think about using tear-away or zipper-style apertures.
Practical portioned packaging: To make it simpler to use and save waste, think about dividing wet dog food into smaller packets.
Cat food packaging:
1. Dry cat food packaging:
Sealing and Moisturising: To stop air and moisture from harming food, use effective sealing and moisture-proof design.
Small sachets: To facilitate on-demand purchases and shorten the duration of exposure upon opening, think about providing small sachets to your clients.
Simple to Stack: Create packaging that is stackable for convenient retail display and storage.
2. Canned wet cat food packaging:
Design of the metal can: To guarantee that the wet cat food is not impacted by outside air and light, use a metal can with strong sealing qualities.
Easy-open can lids: Make sure customers can easily open and shut cans by offering easy-open can lid designs.
Combination packaging of several flavours: To accommodate cats' taste preferences, we provide wet cat food in combination packaging of different flavours.
Food packaging for small pets (such as hamsters, rabbits):
1. Dry food packaging:
Tiny package design: To cut down on waste, provide compact packaging for pet food, since it is often small in size.
LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIALS: Make it simple to transport and store for tiny pet owners by using lightweight materials.
Design of closure: To preserve food freshness, take into account sealing packaging.
2. Food packaging that requires cooking:
Simple to store: Packed in a way that makes it simple to keep in a small area.
Recipe Suggestions: Include recipe ideas on the box so pet owners may prepare meals specifically for their little companions.
These recommendations aim to satisfy customer expectations and pet demands by offering customised packaging options based on the unique requirements of different pet breeds and food forms. Please get in touch with us directly if you require a bespoke pet food packing box.
