Pet food maker relaunches product in recyclable packaging

Mondi has developed a recyclable high-barrier packaging solution for Norwegian pet food manufacturer Felleskjøpet.

The manufacturer is using Mondi’s FlexiBag Recyclable, a pre-made mono-material polyethylene (PE) bag, for the relaunch of its Appetitt range of dry cat and dog foods. It will replace the previous unrecyclable multi-layer solution, delivering packaging that is designed for recycling in existing Norwegian plastic recycling streams.

The packaging provides good product protection and preserves the pet food, thanks to its high-barrier material. A slider enables easy opening and closing for the bigger bags, while a handle allows for convenient transportation.

Pal Wikstrom, Sales Manager Nordic Consumer Flexibles, Mondi, said: “This partnership was all about designing appealing packaging for the Appetitt pet food, meeting the consumer needs of convenience and product protection, as well as helping Felleskjøpet meet its sustainability goals. It meant working together closely and asking all the necessary questions at each stage of the manufacturing process to deliver a solution that works for the customer, the product, the planet — and of course the pets.”