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The choice of dog food packaging is an integral part of taking care of pets, including their health. When choosing dog food, besides paying attention to the brand, ingredient content, and nutritional value, the choice of packaging should not be ignored. Proper packaging can maintain the quality of dog food and prevent contamination and waste. 함께 more than 20 years of experience in flexible packaging, the one-stop packaging solution from Huiyang Packing enables it to offer suitable dog food packaging solutions according to the positioning of any dog food brand in the market.

Common Types of Dog Food Packaging Bags

Carton Packaging: suitable for large capacity products, easy to store, but with poor sealing effect, can’t be stored for a long time.
Sealed Cans offer the best protection and long-term preservation: but the packaging cost is higher and occupies more space.
Single-layer Plastic Bag: most common form of package, lower cost, easy to carry, poor barrier, unsuitable for long-term storage.
Composite Bag: good isolation performance, effectively blocks moisture and preserves freshness, zippers are installed at the opening for convenience to open and re-close.
Small Packing/Tiny Package: good for controlling the quantity of each feeding, effectively reduces the time food is exposed to air, and can be used once without any concerns about storage after opening.

Dog Food Packaging According to Needs

The number and size of pets in the family

Carton packaging is suitable for large-volume purchases and for packaging dog food for large dogs. The usual practice for dog food is to package it in transparent plastic bags into carton cases to avoid moisture seeping inside. However, the packaging method has disadvantages, such as not being well-sealed compared to other methods, having a rough surface, and leaking moisture or getting spoiled easily, thus unsuitable for long-term preservation. Additionally, after opening, the original case cannot be sealed again. For longer preservation periods, the remaining amount of dog food has to be transferred to other sealed containers.

Storage conditions and space limitations

For those who stay near the supermarket or who have small space for dry and well-ventilated storage, it would be appropriate to give priority to composite packaging bags or containers that promise better sealing. However, as areas of high humidity may see high-quality dog food get wasted due to ill packing, priority to sealed cans would be justified. Additionally, it is also highly advisable to choose compact and small packages for families with minimal storage spaces to provide space without any fear of spoiled dog food due to incorrect storage.

Portability

People who go outdoors with dogs frequently will purchase some disposable pet food to avoid trouble and guarantee hygiene. Therefore, there are some small packages of dog food designed in the market, that are light, have strong barrier properties, and are suitable for going outdoors with dogs. This kind of package is also suitable for short journeys. Meanwhile, the small packages are also suitable for pet snacks used as rewards during training.

Points to Note When Choosing Dog Food Packaging

Check for package integrity

Whichever form of dog food packaging you settle for, check the outer packaging of the product for raptures or leakages before the actual purchase of the package. The good packaging will better retain the food quality and is capable of keeping it fresh throughout its shelf life. In addition, high-fat premium dog food, if not stored properly its package can oxidize rather fast and have a deteriorating effect on its taste. When purchasing, attention should also be paid to whether the dog food package chosen is easy to store after opening.

Pay attention to the shelf life

One of the factors to consider in choosing dog food is a well-sealed package. The latest batch should be selected when choosing dog food. If dog food has not been opened, it can be kept at room temperature for about a year and consumed within some months upon opening. You should choose the right packaging and capacity to avoid being wasted because you will forget it.

The choices of packaging for dog foods are related not only to health but also to our attitude towards the protection of the environment. We wish in the future that people’s choice of products will take into consideration the concept of environmental sustainability and contribute to the protection of the Earth.