The U.S. has the largest portion of the worldwide pet care market. Consumer desire for premium pet food brands has supported continued growth in the sector, and the increase in the number of households with no children and high levels of disposable income is spurring the per-capita pet expenditure.
With this increased disposable income and the increasing trends of pet humanization and concerns about pet health, we have seen a rise in consumers seeking quality packaged food products for their animals. Consumers are demanding options in packaging supplies in Minneapolis that have quality standards similar to human food packaging.
Pet owners increasingly want the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) compliant materials. These stringent pet food quality regulations can be a possible restraining feature when it comes to packaging innovation. Plastics in the forms of PVC, HDPE, PET, and others are some of the most widely used materials in the pet packaging supplies to protect food from contaminants and preserve nutritional value. These materials offer cost efficiency, temperature resistance, and durability. And along with features such as single-serve flip-open and zipper flaps, they add to customer appeal in the pet food packaging market.
In addition to safety concerns, sustainability also motivates consumers to purchase certain brands of pet food. Consumers continue to be increasingly concerned with and aware of the waste and environmental impact of traditional packaging supplies. Environmentally friendly packaging can heavily influence consumer buying decisions.
