UnPacked21 is the organization’s first event dedicated to sharing sustainable pet care packaging solutions.

Processing solutions offer hidden opportunities for cost savings, gained efficiencies, product improvements and overall safety.

The pet product manufacturer has seen an increase in machine accessibility, performance and flexibility after installing the new system in mid-December.

The two companies have made the new solution available for processors across the United States.

The global packaging supplier developed FlexiBags, a paper-based packaging made with 50% renewable resources, for Interquell Petfood’s Goood brand.

The mono-material pouch design is compatible with high-speed packaging lines and offers high recovery potential for recycling streams.

The small Minnesota town is welcoming Chasing Our Tails, a pet treat manufacturer that hopes to create 50 jobs in the area over the next few years.

The organization has partnered with NOVA Chemicals Corp to test recycled pet food packaging and identify additional uses for repurposing those materials.

A majority of pet owners are willing to pay more for sustainable pet food and treat packaging, meaning this topic is still a hot-button issue for manufacturers and packaging suppliers.

Duravant has acquired Cloud Packaging Solutions from Hearthside Food Solutions with plans to integrate its portfolio of high-speed packaging with its subsidiary, Mespack.