More sustainable packaging might tip some people toward trying a different high-end dog or cat food.

And about half of people who pamper their pets with premium vittles are highly dissatisfied they can’t close the packages better, a top feature for many.

The new findings are from a survey by Mondi packaging and Dow Chemical that deems reclosable packaging, tied to freshness, as “the single biggest opportunity to impress consumers.”

About 75% of consumers say they would feel more favorably toward a brand that made its packaging more sustainable. The same portion says freshness is an important packaging feature.

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The companies will use the data from dog and cat owners who buy premium brands to develop new packaging options.


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