+44 (0) 161 440 7302
info@lawprintpack.co.uk
Newsletter
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram
  • Home
  • Sustainability
  • About Us
    • Ready 2 Recycle
    • Benefits to Your Business
    • Meet Our Team
    • Our Partners
    • International Clients
  • Services
    • Packaging Features
    • Company Brochure
  • Industries
    • Food & Beverage
    • Pet Food & Care
    • Sports Nutrition
    • Non-Food
  • Products
    • Brick-Pack
    • Flat Bottom Bags
    • Quad Seal Bags
    • Stand Up Pouches
    • BOPP Recyclable Bags
    • Paper Bags
    • PE/PE Recyclable Bags
  • Case Studies
  • Blog
  • Contact Us
    • Social Media
    • Exhibitions
  • FAQs
Global Pet Expo 2018 Review

Global Pet Expo 2018 Review

March 27, 2018Kate McCauley

Our team have just returned from the annual event in Orlando, that attracted some of the largest pet brands and retailers in the world.

As event organisers APPA revealed that US pet owners spent over $69.5 billion on their pets last year, more than $3 billion than the previous year, it’s clear the US has an ever-captive audience.

Amidst the 34,000 sq. ft of floor space, our team made a beeline for the product showcase zone to discover some of the very latest trends taking the industry by storm.

Humanisation of Pet Food

Humanisation is clearly dominating the pet market, with the rise of new ‘pet activities’ such as pampering products, cat cafes and dog spas to name a few. Modern pet owners are increasingly treating their pets like humans and looking for treat-based products, often even more premium than what they purchase for themselves.

Human foods are also making their way onto ingredient lists for some new pet food brands. Throughout the show, many new pet food launches included human-like characteristics, with messaging on pack intentionally appealing to the owners too.

Humanisation Pet Food Trend Global Pet Expo

We saw new products such as gluten-free bone broth, edible ‘flower toppers’, gingerbread biscuits and cookies, as well as freshly dried coconut snacks all designed to tempt owners to treat their furry friends.

Natural Products

Demand for complete transparency is a wider consumer trend influencing every industry. Transparent sourcing is now a must for pet consumers too in terms of ingredient origins, ethics and quality, with artificial additives, considered just as much of a concern in pet food as in human food.

Natural Pet Food Trend Global Pet Expo

This is especially true in premium pet foods with natural, organic, free-from claims having fuelled the market and creating wider spread saturation across all pricing segments. From smaller privately held start-ups to more mass-market retailer own-label adoption, expect to see a lot more health-related claims across pet food throughout 2018.

Home Delivery

As the home delivery meal kit trend rocks the food world, many new businesses have spied the opportunity to use the same distribution methods for pet foods. In the UK a third of respondents in a Mintel report suggested a ‘complete meal kit’ interested a third of pet owners.

Home Delivery Pet Food Trend Global Pet Expo

According to a report by Packaged Facts 1 in 4 American dog and cat owners, between the ages of 18-39, regularly have dog and cat food delivered to their home. As Millennials and Gen Z’s influence and buying power grows, convenient Amazon style delivery options will be crucial for brands to succeed.

Weighty Issues

Overweight pets are a growing issue and as a packaging supplier, we’ve witnessed the rise of health-focused formulas and claims on food packaging.

Weight Control Pet Food Trend Global Pet Expo

From Mintel’s report on the UK Pet Food sector, the rise of ‘slimming claims’ and ‘high-quality protein’ foods, although niche, was highlighted as a key product trend moving into 2018, and this could be seen as a big focus for the US market too.

If we missed you at the show and you’d like to speak to one of our team use the contact details below and we’ll be in touch.

Call: +44 (0) 161 440 7302

Email: sales@lawprintpack.co.uk

Previous post Law Print Pack at Interzoo 2018 Next post The Future of the Pet Food Market

Recent Posts

  • Things You Should Know About Flexible Plastic Packaging
  • Gen Z vs Millennials: interacting with packaging
  • The Value of Personalised Packaging
  • A Year On Since Lockdown: business challenges and positives
  • The Rise of e-Commerce
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram

If you’re looking for some more information on our company and the services we offer feel free to download our company brochure.

Follow our Tweets!

Law Print & Packaging ♻️🌿🐾🍲
Law Print & Packaging ♻️🌿🐾🍲 @LawPrintPack

#Yarrah Petfood transitions the packaging for its entire kibble range to recyclable #monomaterial PE/PE bags. Choosing Law Print as their new #packaging supplier was the result of a strategic decision based on a thorough selection process

Full case study: https://t.co/9LElJwa9gF https://t.co/4cvIuQK6L8
View on Twitter
LawPrintPack photo
1
0
Law Print & Packaging ♻️🌿🐾🍲
Law Print & Packaging ♻️🌿🐾🍲 @LawPrintPack

By understanding the Gen Z and Millennial generations and their overall influence — and applying the right #packaging solutions — companies can better keep up

Below are some of the reasons why listening to your target audience is critical

Read our blog: https://t.co/5TSlsoqxio https://t.co/OaHvj4nLgD
View on Twitter
LawPrintPack photo
0
2
Law Print & Packaging ♻️🌿🐾🍲
Law Print & Packaging ♻️🌿🐾🍲 @LawPrintPack

♻️ Laminated #monomaterial bags are strong, recyclable and ready for your #branding!

✅ Check out our quad seal bags 👇
https://t.co/Twrk1JO1IK

#packaging #packaginginnovations #ready2recycle #recyclablepackaging #sustainablepackaging #sustainability #business #graphicdesign https://t.co/wlirS1OePd
View on Twitter
LawPrintPack photo
0
1
Law Print & Packaging ♻️🌿🐾🍲
Law Print & Packaging ♻️🌿🐾🍲 @LawPrintPack

Law Print has been working with iconic British pet food brand @burnspetfood since 2018 on the design and packaging supply for their range of best-selling pet food products.

Read our latest case study here https://t.co/eMtuqyPLBj https://t.co/IY5r6mgbAn
View on Twitter
LawPrintPack photo
0
0
Law Print & Packaging ♻️🌿🐾🍲
Law Print & Packaging ♻️🌿🐾🍲 @LawPrintPack

Are Biodegradable Additives for Food Packaging a Solution? No, They Make It Worse

https://t.co/SJlHy5vUF7
View on Twitter
0
0
Law Print & Packaging ♻️🌿🐾🍲
Law Print & Packaging ♻️🌿🐾🍲 @LawPrintPack

We offer tailor made product #packaging solutions for a variety of non-food products including industrial materials, #garden products and consumer household items.

Read more: https://t.co/Kh3R6uSM8l

#packaging #packagingsolutions #newproduct #flexiblepackaging https://t.co/evKhabcn35
View on Twitter
LawPrintPack photo
0
1
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

Search

Stay Connected

Email
Twitter
LinkedIn
Instagram

Recent Blog Posts

  • Things You Should Know About Flexible Plastic Packaging
  • Gen Z vs Millennials: interacting with packaging
  • The Value of Personalised Packaging
  • A Year On Since Lockdown: business challenges and positives
  • The Rise of e-Commerce

Law Print & Packaging Management
4 Rhino Court
Station View
Stockport
Cheshire
SK7 5ER
United Kingdom

info@lawprintpack.co.uk
+44 (0) 161 440 7302
+44 (0) 161 440 7304
HomeAboutProductsPrivacy PolicyContact Us
© 2020 All rights reserved. Law Print & Packaging Management Ltd.