Specific Applications & How the Equipment Is Used
Pet Food, Pet Care & Animal Products
Small-batch pet food producers, artisan dog treat bakeries, specialty pet supplement brands, veterinary pet care product companies
Product Label Application on Pet Food Bags and Containers
Small-batch pet food brands and artisan dog treat bakeries apply brand and nutritional labels to pouches, bags, jars, and boxes using Elmark’s semi-automatic label dispensers. For flexible pouches (stand-up dog treat bags), Elmark’s direct-to-pouch systems print the brand and product information directly on the pouch surface — eliminating the label application step for higher-volume production.
Lot Code and Expiration Date Coding
Pet food brands must comply with AAFCO labeling requirements, which include lot number and best-by date printing for traceability. Elmark’s thermal inkjet or Linx CIJ coders print this variable data on package surfaces or seals inline, ensuring every unit carries the required information in a durable, food-safe format.
Custom Labels for Premium and Artisan Pet Products
Artisan pet food brands compete heavily on visual appeal and ingredient transparency. Elmark’s custom label printing service produces premium pet food labels with high-resolution photography, matte or gloss lamination, and ingredient callout formatting that communicates quality and justifies premium price points. Short print runs accommodate seasonal flavors, holiday editions, and new product tests without large pre-print commitments.
Shrink Sleeving on Pet Supplement Bottles
Pet supplement brands (joint support, probiotic, calming supplements) apply shrink sleeves to HDPE bottles using Elmark’s low-speed shrink sleeve applicator. The sleeve provides 360° branding real estate and tamper-evidence — increasingly important as the pet supplement category scales up retail distribution and consumer scrutiny.
