- New premium products in glass jars use metal screw closures to underline exclusivity and increased sustainability
- Dog and cat food packaging retail/off-trade unit volume to see 2% CAGR over forecast period to reach 5,546 million units by 2021.
- Treats in new formats such as creams and liquids are likely to grow in popularity. These require different packaging types such as squeezable plastic tubes.
- Smaller portions will be in demand, creating strong growth potential pre-proportioned food.
- Wet cat food and small pack sizes and dry cat food in pouches are expected to grow. Realable pouches make additional containers to store pet food unnecessary. Convenience will drive demand for packaging with zip/press closures across dog and cat food packaging.
- Metal food cans are expected to decline due to their perceived low level of sustainability. This pack type's significance within wet cat and dog food is expected to remain high. Most metal food cans are equipped with easy-open can ends.
- As long as premium brands use aluminum trays, this pack type will continue to see strong volume sales in Germany. New product launches such as the innovative Snap & Feed solution might offer valid alternatives and significantly impact their future development.
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