AMCOR has been exploring evolving packaging requirements across Europe’s animal feed and bedding markets in a recent insights article.
Across the UK, the firm revealed it has seen feed and bedding producers continue to adapt packaging strategies as operational demands increase and regulatory requirements evolve.
Traditionally, pre-made bags have been widely used across the sector. However, Amcor reports many producers are now transitioning towards form-fill-seal (FFS) and single wound sheet (SWS) solutions. These formats are said to typically enable higher filling speeds, greater flexibility and simplified packaging ranges through the use of generic printed films with post-marking on the packing line.
Amcor added that packaging performance is also becoming increasingly important in maintaining line efficiency. Film consistency, strength and seal integrity help reduce downtime, minimise product loss, and ensure stable operation on high-speed filling lines.
At the same time, customers say that producers are navigating evolving regulatory requirements, including EPR and the UK Plastic Packaging Tax, placing greater emphasis on recyclability, material usage, and recycled content.
Lorcan Mekitarian, sales director for the UK and Ireland at Amcor, said, “Across the UK and Europe, we’re seeing packaging decisions get more complicated. Producers are balancing performance, regulation and material availability, often across multiple sites, and we’re working closely with them to make sure solutions perform consistently in practice.”
