Pet Food & Non-Food Packaging Manufacturer
Custom packaging for pet food and other products
Looking for packaging for pet food or another product that needs a customised container?
Bonson specialises in designing and manufacturing customised rigid and semi-rigid packaging. While much of our work is for food manufacturers, our packaging solutions are also used for products that aren't intended for human consumption.
Pet food is one area of experience that we’ve developed a great reputation in. We’ve customised packaging solutions for both dog and cat food – you can read about our work in the Jimbos and Fussy Cat case studies. But that's not where our capabilities end.
We can explore packaging solutions for products such as:
- Pet food and treats
- Animal supplements
- Sports nutrition and supplements
- Personal care products
- Household products
- Agricultural and horticultural products
If your product needs more than an off-the-shelf container, talk to us about what you're looking for.
Pet food packaging designed around your product
Pet food comes in many different formats, from dry food and treats through to products with different portion sizes and packaging requirements. The one thing they have in common is the need to lock in freshness.
Bonson works with manufacturers to develop packaging around the requirements of the product, rather than expecting the product to fit an off-the-shelf container. That could mean developing the right capacity, dimensions, shape, closure or format for your product and production
process.
We already have experience developing packaging for dog food and cat food for leading brands in the industry, so whether you are a contract pet food manufacturer or creating pet food to market directly, you can draw on our experience and industry knowledge. As members of the New Zealand Pet Food Association, we are well connected and understand pet food manufacturers' needs. We’d love to explore a solution for your pet food product with you.
Companion animal food & treats
Companion animals are an important part of households across Australia and New Zealand, with approximately 73% of Australian households and 63% of New Zealand households having at least one pet. Of these, around 30% are multi-pet households with more than one species. To support this growing and diverse market, Bonson offers a wide range of packaging solutions for businesses supplying the companion animal sector, with options suited to a variety of pet food, treat and related product applications.
More than pet food
The same types of rigid and semi-rigid packaging used for food and pet food can also be suitable for a range of other products.
If your product needs a durable, practical container and an off-the-shelf option isn't quite right, we can explore whether
a customised packaging solution could work.
Our experience extends into areas such as supplements, personal care, household and agricultural products, subject to the specific requirements of the product and packaging.
Chilled ready meal packaging
Frozen meal packaging
Foodservice packaging
Non-food packaging
Packaging developed around what you need
A customised packaging project doesn't necessarily start with a finished design. You may simply know that your existing packaging isn't working as well as you'd like, that you need a different size or format, or that you're developing a new product.
We can work with you to understand what the packaging needs to achieve and develop a solution around your requirements.
Depending on the product, this might
include considerations such as:
- Container size and capacity
- Shape and functionality
- Filling and sealing
requirements - Product handling and storage
- Stackability and transport
- Ease of use
- Presentation and branding
The right packaging needs to work for your product, your production process and your customers.
From concept to manufacture
Bonson isn't simply a supplier of off-the-shelf containers. We design and manufacture customised packaging solutions in our purpose-built facility in Auckland, New Zealand.
That means we can work with you from the early stages of developing a packaging concept through to manufacturing the finished container.
Whether you're launching a new pet food product, looking to improve your existing packaging or need a packaging solution for a completely different type of product, it's worth having a conversation with us. From start to finish we aim to make the process as easy
as possible.
Need a customised packaging solution?
If you can't see an off-the-shelf option to suit your needs, we can partner with you to tailor a solution. Check out our FAQs below or, better still, get in touch.
Frequently asked questions about petfood & non-food packaging
Yes. Pet food packaging is an area of expertise for Bonson, including customised packaging solutions for dog and cat food. If you're looking for packaging for a new or existing pet food product, talk to us about your requirements.
Our packaging may be suitable for a range of non-food products, including animal supplements, sports nutrition, personal care, household, agricultural and horticultural products. Suitability depends on the specific product and its packaging requirements, so we recommend talking to us about your application.
Yes. We can develop packaging around the requirements of your product, including factors such as size, capacity, shape and functionality.
No. You don't necessarily need a finished design. We can discuss what you need the packaging to achieve and explore options for a customised solution.
Customisation is one of our strengths. We can work with you to develop packaging around the requirements of your product and production process.
No. If you need something other than an off-the-shelf packaging option, it's worth talking to us about your requirements, even if you think your order may be too small. If it’s not a project we can take on, we may be able to connect you with someone who can help or equip you with the information you’ll need to work with us in the future.
Pet food packaging case studies
