US demand to rise nearly 4% annually through 2018

US demand for pet food packaging will rise close to four percent yearly through 2018. Pet food represents one of the most dynamic segments for packaging due to promising growth potential and the emergence of high value packaging materials and more complex constructions. Key projections include:

• Growth in the production of pet food will accelerate as the economy continues to recover and pet ownership rebounds.
• Innovations in pet food, such as chilled and frozen products, will offer new opportunities for packaging suppliers.
• Competitive market conditions will continue to drive pet food manufacturers to differentiate their products through innovative and eye-catching packaging.
• Mature products such as multiwall bags and metal cans will face increased competition from newer packaging formats such as stand-up pouches and plastic cups.

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Recovery in pet food market to spur packaging demand

The US pet food market has matured, as pet ownership has leveled off in recent years due to the impact of the recession. However, improving economic conditions are renewing interest in pets, and advances will be fueled by an increasing number of empty nesters and singleperson households desiring pets as companions. This will spur growth in pet food output and trigger corresponding increases in packaging demand.

Chilled, organic pet food packaging to rise sharply

New pet food products are often providing increased packaging opportunities. The emergence of natural and organic pet food has led to gains in paper-based packaging with a natural finish, and healthier, special-formulation pet food is frequently sold in smaller-size, resealable pouches with greater display capabilities. Chilled and frozen products currently represent a small, niche market for pet food packaging but are growing rapidly due to increased consumer demand. Advantages of chilled and frozen products include maintaining freshness and minimizing pantry storage space. Plastic retort pouches and multiwall bags are frequently used for these products, benefiting from their ability to maintain product quality in cold temperatures.

Bags, cans face new competition

The use of bags has dominated the dry pet food market for years. However, a rise in demand for woven polypropylene materials for large format bags has challenged the traditional use of multiwall paper materials. Woven polypropylene offers improved package durability and display appeal compared to paper-based packaging and is sold at a similar price point. Reclosable stand-up pouches are also advancing at a fast pace as small, dry pet food containers and in the pet treats segment, both at the expense of plastic bags. However, the higher cost of pouches versus bags may act as a limiting factor. Metal cans are facing competitive threats from tubs and cups, which are growing at a faster rate. The emergence of tubs and cups for pet food packaging is driven by their light weight, ease of handling, and reduced shipping costs.

Company Profiles

Profiles for over 35 US industry players such as Amcor, Ball, Bemis, Berry Plastics, Coveris, Crown, Graphic Packaging, Printpack & Sonoco

Additional Information

This study analyzes the pet food packaging market in the US. Product segments covered include multiwall bags (paper, plastic, and wovens), cans, pouches, cartons, and other packaging, including tubs and cups, bottles and jars, chubs, composite cans, and gabletop cartons. Applications include dry and wet pet food, pet treats, and chilled and frozen products, the last a relatively new category. Packaging materials include paper, plastic (polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester, and other plastic materials), metal (steel and aluminum cans, and aluminum foil laminates), and wovens. Both primary and secondary rigid packagings are included in the study in cases where the secondary packaging would typically be used beyond the point of sale. For example, secondary containers such as folding cartons for multipacks of pet food products are included, while a corrugated shipping box or merchandise display box is not. Also excluded are containers used to package pet beverages, health supplements, and pet supplies. Other pet food packaging — such as film wrap, trays, clamshells, baskets, pet food storage containers, pails, and separately sold ends and closures — are also excluded from the scope of this study. The study includes both captive and merchant pet food packaging production.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION VIII

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1

II. MARKET ENVIRONMENT 4 General 4 Macroeconomic Outlook 5 Demographic Trends 9 Consumer Income & Spending 13 Pet Demographic Trends 16 Pet Food Industry Overview 20 Products & Suppliers 22 Types of Pet Food 24 Pet Food by Animal Type 28 Pet Food Retail Outlook 30 Packaging Industry Overview 33 Paper 36 Plastic 37 Metal 38 Packaging Price Trends 38 Plastic Bottles & Jars 41 Pouches 42 Folding Cartons 43 Tubs & Cups 44 Metal Cans 45 Bags 45 Other Packaging 46 Environmental & Regulatory Factors 47 International Outlook 52

III. PET FOOD PACKAGING APPLICATIONS 56 General 56 Dry Food 60 Wet Food 64 Pet Treats 71 Chilled & Frozen 77 Demand by Animal 81 Dog Food 83 Cat Food 86 Other Animal Food 90

IV. PACKAGE TYPES 93 General 93 Bags 96 Paper Bags 99 Applications 101 Suppliers 102 Plastic Bags 104 Applications 105 Suppliers 106 Woven Bags 108 Applications 110 Suppliers 111 Metal Cans 112 Applications 114 Suppliers 116 Pouches 117 Applications 119 Suppliers 121 Folding Cartons 123 Applications 124 Suppliers 125 Plastic Bottles & Jars 126 Applications 128 Suppliers 130 Tubs & Cups 130 Applications 132 Suppliers 135 Other Packaging Types 136 Composite Cans 137 Chubs 138 Gabletop Cartons & All Other 139

V. PACKAGING MATERIALS 142 General 142 Paperboard 145 Plastic 149 Metal 157 Wovens 160

VI. INDUSTRY STRUCTURE 163 General 163 Industry Composition 165 Market Share 169 Acquisitions & Divestitures 175 Manufacturing 178 Marketing Strategies 181 Distribution 182 Competitive Strategies 183 Research & Development 185 Cooperative Agreements 189 Company Profiles 192 Amcor Limited 193 American Packaging Corporation 195 Ampac Packaging LLC 196 Ardagh Group SA 198 Ball Corporation 200 Bancroft Bag Incorporated 201 Bemis Company Incorporated 203 Berry Plastics Corporation 205 Cedex Plastics, see Coveris Holdings Coating Excellence International LLC 207 Coveris Holdings SA 209 Crown Holdings Incorporated 212 Curwood, see Bemis Eagle Flexible Packaging Incorporated 214 Excel Packaging Corporation 215 Excel-Pac, see Prolamina Exopack Holding, see Coveris Holdings Expera Specialty Solutions LLC 216 Fres-co System USA, see Goglio Gateway Packaging Company LLC 217 Goglio SpA 218 Graphic Packaging Holding Company 220 Greif Incorporated 222 Hood Companies 224 InterFlex Group Incorporated 226 Jen-Coat, see Prolamina KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation 228 Longview Fibre Paper and Packaging, see KapStone Paper and Packaging MeadWestvaco Corporation 229 Mondi Group 231 Nordenia International, see Mondi Group Peel Plastic Products Limited 233 Plastic Packaging Technologies LLC 235 Printpack Incorporated 236 Prolamina Corporation 238 Silgan Holdings Incorporated 240 Sonoco Products Company 242 Star Packaging, see InterFlex Group Tetra Laval International SA 244 Werthan Packaging Incorporated 245 Wihuri Oy 246 Winpak, see Wihuri Additional Companies in Pet Food Packaging 248