Our journey begins with a simple yet profound statement: our pets deserve the best.
Our furry friends are more than just pets; they're cherished members of our families. That's why at Sonoco we've made it our mission to create packaging solutions that prioritize freshness, safety and convenience, ensuring that every meal is a moment of joy for both pets and their owners.
But our commitment doesn't end with packaging. We're deeply rooted in our community, driven by our motto Better Packaging. Better Life.® Through active volunteerism and support for our local humane society, we strive to make a meaningful impact beyond our products.
Let us take you on a journey through our material platforms for pet food and treat packaging, one meal at a time. From sustainable materials to cutting-edge designs, we'll walk you through the latest trends and innovations shaping the pet food industry. Whether you're a pet food manufacturer or simply passionate about sustainable packaging and Sonoco, there's something here for everyone.
Two- and Three-Piece Steel Can Pet Packaging Solutions
Sonoco specializes in two- and three-piece steel food cans. With the ability to protect from light, moisture and air, steel cans preserve the quality and freshness of wet pet food. Easy to store, and stack and open, this metal packaging can be continuously recycled.
Ensure a quick turnaround and ready supply in your backyard with our world-class network of operations that span North America. Known for world-class packaging since 1899, our high-quality packaging experts and reliable customer service team members are ready to assist with your wet pet food packaging needs.
Rigid Paper Container Pet Packaging Solutions
Sonoco’s EnviroCan® rigid paper container stands out on the shelf as a specialty package for premium dry pet food, pet treats, pet supplements and boutique pet products. With a spiral-wound paperboard can structure and a resealable lid, this rigid paper container withstands external stresses during handling, transportation and storage, while keeping products fresh.
Incorporate a more sustainable packaging solution with Sonoco’s new EnviroCan® solution with a Paper Bottom, a +90% paper can. Developed as a more recyclable package, it provides extended product shelf life and utilizes renewable raw materials due to being composed of high levels of recycled fiber content.
A Preview of Sonoco’s EnviroCan® Advantages:
- Customization: Custom sizing and multiple closures options available for consumer convenience.
- Barrier: Providing up to 24 months of shelf life, paper, foil and film barriers can be added to protect the contents from moisture, oxygen, grease/oil, aromas, light, gas and temperature.
- Recyclability: Includes pre-qualification for the How2Recycle® ‘Check Locally’ label.
- Fiber Certified: Many of our rigid paper containers can be sold with one of our Triple Chain of Custody fiber certification claims.
- Consumer Appeal: Brand differentiation on shelf, engineered for effortless product retrieval and reclosing as being easy to open, close and store.
- Safety: Prevent ingestion issues when pets get a hold of the product.
Sonoco and the Pet Sustainability Coalition
As a member of the Pet Sustainability Coalition, Sonoco is committed to caring for the growing pet care industry with high-quality sustainable packaging. We’re expanding with the pet industry to create innovative recyclable packaging. With a global supply network across North America and an in-house sustainability team, our teams are ready to help support your pet product needs.
