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Tasty meals for our four-legged friends

Pets with demanding palates and little time to prepare tasty meals, so packaged pet food has become the rule. To protect your pet food, we have created pouches that protect it from light, humidity and oxidising agents. We have tested them to ensure that your pet food retains its properties and taste for a long time, for more than six months of freshness.

Advantages and solutions

Innovative packaging for the pet food industry

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Total protection for aroma and flavor

The functional barriers integrated into our pouches block oxygen ingress, preventing food oxidation and preserving aromas and flavors. Aluminum and metallized film solutions also provide complete protection from light, preventing the degradation of surface oils found in kibble and pet treats.

Crunchiness preserved over time

The moisture barrier keeps dry foods perfectly crunchy, protecting kibble, biscuits, and snacks from humidity that could affect their texture. Powdered products also retain their original characteristics for longer, ensuring freshness and palatability.

Versatility for every type of pet food

Packstyle flexible packaging is ideal for both dry and wet pet food. It preserves the organoleptic properties of wet food, maintains the quality of kibble, and is compatible with vacuum packaging, which further extends shelf life by completely removing oxygen.

Convenience and space savings

The pouches adapt to the remaining contents, taking up less space after each use. The airtight resealable zipper and spout allow pet food to be stored after opening, protecting it from external agents and maintaining freshness without the need for additional containers.

Durable and reusable

Available in a range of sizes, our pouches are designed to withstand repeated opening and closing. Durable materials and resealable zippers ensure long-lasting performance, making the packaging practical and reliable throughout the product's lifecycle.

Unlimited customization

With our multi-graphic service, you can differentiate each pet food variety by changing designs, colors, and graphics at no additional cost. It’s the perfect solution for clearly communicating different product lines and making each product instantly recognizable on the shelf.

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Designed around your pet food

From small treats to family-size packs, we create flexible packaging designed to protect, preserve, and enhance every type of pet food, maintaining freshness, aroma, and quality with every opening.

**Despite the values ​​reported, it is recommended not to fill the bags more than 2/3 of their capacity.

High-performance materials
for pet food packaging

 Enhance every pet food product with packaging that combines protection, ease of use, and sustainable materials, delivering freshness and flavor with every opening. 

Materiali

Aluminium pouch

Aluminium

Resistant and highly protective, aluminium is an excellent ally for packaging, especially flexible packaging. Even though its lightness, it acts as a barrier against gases, humidity and light, preventing changes and deterioration of the quality of the contents.

  • Locks in moisture
  • Blocks oxygen and carbon dioxide
  • Protects from light
  • It's lightweight and flexible
Paper-aluminium pouch

Paper aluminium

This combination of materials adds the delicate naturalness of paper to the strength of aluminum and PET. While maintaining the typical lightness of flexible packaging, aluminum foil provides a total functional barrier to gases, humidity and light, preventing changes and deterioration of the quality of the content. The paper used is FSC certified, thus ensuring a sustainable use of the forests of origin.

  • Locks in moisture
  • Blocks oxygen and carbon dioxide
  • Protects from light
  • It's lightweight and flexible
Paper pouch

Paper

Paper is the result of combining the virtues of one-side coated paper and polypropylene with high functional barriers. Together with the convenience of the resealable zip, they create a protected environment by preventing oxygen and water vapour from penetrating the pack and deteriorating the contents. At the end of its use, the Aticelca-certified pouch can be disposed of in waste paper. This makes the packaging as green as well as delicate, so we suggested not to exaggerate with the weight of the product inside. If you would like to apply the FSC logo to your packaging, please ask our staff. We will be happy to provide you with the most suitable symbol for your pouches.

  • Locks in moisture
  • Blocks oxygen and carbon dioxide
  • It is recyclable
  • It's lightweight and flexible
Mono-material metallised film pouch

Metallised Mono-material Film

The new metallised mono-material film is an environmentally friendly product that at the same time keeps all the protective characteristics of aluminium and its barriers: it protects the contents from gases and moisture and offers a high barrier to light. This excellent performance is enhanced by the eco-sustainable spirit of this material, which has passed the recyclability test carried out by Interzero with distinction, conforming to European standards.

  • Blocks oxygen
  • Blocks moisture
  • It is recyclable
  • Preserves aromas
  • Protects from light
Mono-material transparent film pouch

Transparent Mono-material Film

Resistant, structured and recyclable. The new transparent film is the ideal solution for creating windows that reveal the product and its eco-friendly soul. Pouches made of this material have in fact passed the recyclability test carried out by Interzero with excellent results, while still retaining many protective characteristics: they offer an excellent gas barrier, keeping transparency and brightness, they have a high-performance barrier to mineral oils, and they gently protect aromas while preserving product freshness.

  • Blocks oxygen
  • It is recyclable
  • It is possible to create a transparent window
  • Preserves aromas
  • Protects against mineral oils
  • Locks in moisture
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Protection, freshness, and flavor in every package

In the rapidly growing pet food market, packaging plays a crucial role. Our flexible packaging solutions preserve crunchiness, aroma, and flavor, ensuring freshness and quality with every opening—giving pets the very best and their owners complete peace of mind.

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FAQ

Pet Food Packaging FAQ

 

Why is flexible packaging ideal for pet food?

Flexible packaging is the optimal solution for pet food because it combines superior protection, convenience, and sustainability. Thanks to advanced functional barriers, it preserves freshness, aroma, and crunchiness while protecting food from oxygen, moisture, and light. It is also lightweight, space-saving, and more cost-efficient than rigid containers, reducing both transport costs and environmental impact.

How do flexible pouches keep kibble crunchy?

The pouches feature a moisture barrier that prevents external humidity from penetrating and softening kibble. This technology preserves the crunchy texture of kibble, biscuits, and snacks throughout the entire shelf life. The airtight resealable zipper also ensures that, after opening, the product remains protected from environmental humidity.

Is flexible packaging suitable for wet pet food as well?

Absolutely. Flexible packaging is perfect for wet pet food such as pâtés, chunks in sauce, and mousses. Functional barrier films prevent leakage and preserve organoleptic properties, maintaining taste, aroma, and texture. The pouches can also be equipped with a spout for easier dispensing.

What are the benefits of vacuum packaging for pet food?

Vacuum packaging completely removes oxygen from the pouch, stopping oxidation processes that degrade fats and oils in pet food. This significantly extends shelf life, preserves natural aroma, and prevents rancidity. It is especially suitable for premium products with high protein content or natural formulations without preservatives.

Does flexible packaging protect food from light?

Yes, aluminum-based pouches or metallized recyclable films provide a total light barrier, protecting food from photodegradation. This is essential to preserve vitamins, essential fatty acids, and natural antioxidants in high-quality pet food.

How does the resealable zipper work and how durable is it?

The resealable zipper is an airtight closure system integrated into the top of the pouch, designed to withstand hundreds of opening and closing cycles. It works by simply pressing along the seal line to close it securely. It keeps pet food fresh after each use, eliminates the need for additional containers, and prevents accidental spills.

Is flexible packaging available in large formats?

Yes. Flexible packaging is available in all sizes, from 50g single-serve packs up to 1kg family-size bags.

How can I visually differentiate my pet food varieties?

Through the multi-graphic service, you can customize each product line with different designs, colors, and visuals at no extra cost per variation. This helps clearly communicate product differences (flavor, animal age, size, nutritional needs) and makes the range instantly recognizable on the shelf.

Is flexible packaging hygienic and food-safe?

Yes. All materials comply with European food-contact regulations and meet the highest safety standards. Pouches are produced in controlled environments and hermetically sealed during packaging, ensuring maximum hygiene and protection against external contamination.

How sustainable is flexible packaging compared to alternatives?

Flexible packaging is significantly more sustainable than rigid containers: it uses up to 70% less material, reduces CO₂ emissions during transport thanks to its lighter weight, and optimizes storage space. Recyclable monomaterial options are also available, allowing brands to reduce environmental impact without compromising product protection.