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Beverages and pet food use majority of stand-up pouches

Two out of three US stand-up pouches used in pet foods and beverages

November 6, 2013

The US stand-up pouch market has seen dramatic growth over the past five years, increasing by 50% in unit volume terms to approaching 17 billion units in 2013. Beverages and pet food are the largest end use categories, each accounting for one-third of demand, closely followed by human food applications with around 30% share.

Episode 56: New packages- November 2013

November 5, 2013

Check out this video on new packages adorning store shelves. These packages, including a pet food bag, caught our eye.

Kick takes pet food packaging to new heights

October 18, 2013

Blackwood recently tasked Kick with re-packaging two of their legacy brands, in hopes of extending their retail footprint and gaining new market traction.

Crown Specialty Packaging helps brands add premium look and feel to pet products

July 19, 2013

As pet owners seek to provide their animals with the best lifestyles possible, spending on premium quality products is on the rise. According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), in the past 5 years there has been an increase of almost 25% in pet related expenses, with Americans alone spending an estimated $53.33 billion on their pets in 2012. .

Market Trends: pet food

Pet food packaging feeds needs of pets and owners

New packages focus on nutrition, outstanding design and convenience.

Rebecca Eve Schweitzer

May 8, 2013

According to a report from the American Pet Products Association regarding industry statistics and trends, Americans are pampering their pets by purchasing items for them that go well beyond the bare necessities. Pets now receive gourmet and organic food options with special consideration for allergies, dietary restrictions or a special healthy diet.

Packages of the year

2013 Packages of the year

Food and Beverage Packaging highlights nine attention-worthy packages.

Liz Cuneo

April 12, 2013

Our Packages of the Year coverage includes some of the most innovative and unsurpassed new packages that have rolled onto store shelves.

PMMI Corner

Pet food potential

Industry flourishes, looks to packaging for competitive edge.

Paula Feldman

April 11, 2013

The recent performance of the pet food market has surprised investors and analysts

Packaging trends in pet food reflect competitive market

February 1, 2013

PMMI’s “Pet Food Market Assessment 2013” describes a competitive market, where brands are striving to set themselves apart. Not surprisingly, they’re turning to packaging to set their products apart and responding to consumer needs.