Verpackung von Tiernahrung: Small Pack vs. Large Pack Pros and Cons
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Einführung
Pet Food Packaging market exhibits a trend toward diversified packaging specifications, with small packs (≤1kg) and large packs (≥10kg) forming a differentiated competitive landscape. As packaging suppliers, how can we help brands identify the optimal balance between size and functionality? This article analyzes cost-effectiveness, preservation performance, and scenario compatibility to provide pet food manufacturers with packaging selection guidance.
Small Packs (≤1kg): Premium “Value-Added Vessels” in the Pet Food Market
Core Advantages–Ultimate Freshness Preservation
- Material: Aluminum composite film
- Water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) ≤0.5g/(m²·24h)
- Oxygen barrier rate ≥99%
- Extends shelf life to 18-24 months
- Sealing System: Zipper + tear-notch combo design
- 98% resealing success rate after opening
- Effectively prevents moisture re-entry
Precision User Experience
- Portability: Single-pack weight ≤500g
- Meets needs of 72% single-pet households for on-the-go use
- Ideal for snacks/sample packs
- Waste Reduction: 43% consumers report “weniger Abfall”
- Feeding dosage error<5%
- Supports scientifically precise feeding
Key Application Scenarios
1. Premium Product Lines
Premium pet food
Freeze-dried/Baked diets
Functional treats (Dental chews/Supplement snacks)
2.Market Promotion:
Trial packs/sample kits, with new customer conversion rates 35% higher than large packaging.
Recommended Bag Styles
1、Stand-Up Zipper bag/Stand up pouch with spout
Benefits: Convenient storage, elevates brand premiumness
2、Three-Side Sealed Bag
Advantages: Cost-effective solution
Specifications: 15-20% lower material cost
Target: Economy segment products
3、Flat pouch with back sealed
Key Feature: Maximum print area (bis zu 80% surface)
Brand Value:
• High-impact graphics display
• Shelf appeal enhancement
Special-Shaped Bag
• Innovative die-cut designs
• Enhanced consumer engagement
Core Advantages
Outstanding Cost Performance
Significant unit cost advantages: 10kg packaging reduces material costs by 55% compared to 1kg specifications, lowers logistics costs by 42%, and the production cost per thousand units is only 32% of small packaging.
Ideal for bulk purchases: The top choice for multi-pet households (≥3 pets), accounting for 58% of sales of 20kg staple food during major e-commerce promotions.
Material Advancement
- EVOH-enhanced Coextrusion Film(≥5% EVOH):
- WVTR 1.2g/(m²·24h) – matches small-pack performance
- Oxygen barrier <0.8 cc/m²/day
- Cost impact: Only 8-12% premium vs standard PE
Typical Application Scenarios
Mass-Market Products: General-purpose staple food
wholesale purchases for breeding bases/pet stores.
Recommended Bag Styles
Reinforced Stand-up Pouch
Features: Integrated zipper + reinforced base
Advantages:
• Moisture-proof & leak-resistant
• Superior free-standing stability
• Capacity: Optimized for 10kg+ packaging
Eight Side Sealed Bag with airvalve
Technical Specifications:
• 8-edge heat sealing technology
• Integrated one-way venting valve
Functional Benefits:
• Minimizes off-gassing in extruded pet food.
• Extends shelf life by 30-45 days
Quad sealed side gusset pouch:
•Oxygen barrier <5cc/m²/day
•Withstands 15-25kg loads
Customization Suggestions: Größe, Material, Accessories
Size Selection
We offer commonly used specifications with ready-made molds, including:
✔ 1.5kg (suitable for small dog/cat households)
✔ 2kg (a best-selling specification for e-commerce)
✔ 8kg (suitable for medium-sized dogs or multi-pet households)
✔ 20kg (for farms/wholesale packaging)
Custom sizes available
Adjustable dimensions based on product density (e.g., larger volume required for freeze-dried food)
Optional profile designs:
• Slim/tall type (saves shelf space)
• Short/wide type (enhanced stability)
Material Recommendations
| Material | Characteristic | Applications |
| PET/PE | Anti-moisture, tear-resistant | Ordinary main food |
| NY/PE | puncture-resistant,Excellent oxygen barrier properties | Products with bones, sharp-shaped foods |
| AL | Light-blocking, anti-oxidation | Premium pet food, freeze-dried products |
| EVOH | Ultimate oxygen barrier & high temperature resistance | Fresh Pet Food/Sterilized Pet Food |
| co-extruded PE | Puncture-resistant | Wet Pet Food |
Enhanced Functional Features
Resealable Zipper Closure: Allows repeated opening/closing while maintaining freshness.
One-Way Degassing Valve: Prevents bag expansion from puffed food off-gassing.
Carry Handle: Facilitates transportation of large packages (especially 10kg+).
Transparent Window: Displays product quality and builds consumer trust.
Dispensing Spout:
Designed for powdered/granular foods
Compatible with dust-proof cap for hygiene
Enables precise pouring with minimal waste
Easy-Tear Notch:
V-shaped perforation for instant opening
Ergonomic design requires no tools
Abschluss
The evolution of pet food packaging never ceases, with every detail – from material innovations to functional designs – potentially becoming a product’s competitive edge. Whether it’s the portable small packs, or economical large packs, when paired with smart accessories like spouts and easy-tear notches, they can significantly enhance user experience. As packaging solution experts, we recommend brands select the most suitable packaging combination based on product characteristics, target demographics, and distribution channels.
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