Utien Pack at Pet Fair Asia 2026: Pet Food Packaging Solutions

Utien Pack is pleased to announce its participation in the 28th Pet Fair Asia, taking place from August 19 – 23, 2026, at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. Visitors are invited to meet the Utien Pack team at Booth N7R21 and explore our latest packaging technologies developed for the growing pet food industry.

Pet Fair Asia is one of the largest and most influential pet industry exhibitions in the Asia Pacific region. The 2026 event will cover approximately 320,000 square metres, bringing together more than 2,600 exhibitors from China and around the world. The five-day exhibition will include three business-to-business days and two consumer days, connecting pet food producers, brands, distributors, retailers and industry professionals.

At this year’s exhibition, Utien Pack will present its integrated packaging line solutions for pet food, with a special focus on an innovative top and bottom aluminium foil thermoforming packaging solution with gas flushing capability.

A New Packaging Possibility for Premium Pet Food

The pet food market continues to develop toward higher product quality, longer shelf life, improved convenience and stronger shelf presentation. Producers are also looking for packaging formats that can protect wet pet food, maintain freshness and support premium brand positioning.

Aluminium foil packaging offers excellent barrier properties and a distinctive appearance. However, aluminium is considerably more difficult to form than conventional flexible or rigid plastic films.

Unlike many plastic materials, aluminium foil has limited stretching ability. During the thermoforming process, forming a deep and consistent cavity can create challenges such as wrinkles, cracks, uneven corners or material damage. Accurate alignment between the bottom and top materials is also essential for maintaining package quality and stable sealing performance.

Utien Pack has developed a specialised aluminium forming solution to address these challenges.

From precise bottom-film alignment to controlled cavity formation and top-film forming, the complete process is engineered to achieve stable and repeatable package production. Our specialized forming technology helps the aluminium material adapt to the required cavity shape while reducing the risks of cracking, excessive wrinkling and inconsistent forming.

This technology opens new possibilities for pet food producers looking to introduce premium aluminium packaging through an automated thermoforming system.

Top and Bottom Aluminium Foil Thermoforming

At Pet Fair Asia 2026, Utien Pack will demonstrate a packaging format using both bottom and top aluminium foil.

The bottom aluminium material is accurately positioned before entering the forming station. The forming parameters are carefully controlled to create the required package cavity while protecting the integrity of the aluminium. After the pet food product is loaded, the top material is formed and sealed to complete the package.

This packaging format provides several potential advantages for pet food manufacturers:

· Strong protection against external light, moisture and oxygen

· Premium metallic appearance for differentiated product positioning

· Suitable packaging for wet pet food and portion-controlled products

The solution can be developed according to the customer’s product consistency, required package shape, production capacity and preferred level of automation.

Modified Atmosphere Packaging for Greater Product Protection

In addition to aluminium forming, the system can be equipped with Modified Atmosphere Packaging option.

During the packaging process, the atmosphere inside the package can be replaced with a controlled gas mixture before final sealing. This reduces the amount of oxygen remaining around the product and creates a more suitable internal environment for preserving product quality.

For pet food manufacturers, MAP can help provide another level of product protection by supporting freshness, colour stability and shelf life objectives. The appropriate gas composition and packaging specifications will depend on the pet food recipe, moisture content, storage conditions and expected distribution period.

By combining aluminium barrier packaging with gas flushing with less than 0.4% oxygen residual, Utien Pack provides pet food producers with a solution designed for both physical package protection and controlled internal atmosphere.

The result is not simply a different package appearance. It is a complete packaging concept created around product preservation, production efficiency and market differentiation.

Live Aluminium Foil Packaging Demonstration

During Pet Fair Asia, Utien Pack will demonstrate the aluminium foil thermoforming process to the public.

Visitors will have the opportunity to see how the bottom aluminium material is positioned and formed, how the package cavity is created, and how the top material is applied and sealed. The demonstration will provide a closer look at the technical challenges of aluminium forming and the engineering solutions used to achieve stable packaging results.

This technology has attracted growing attention from pet food brands looking for premium, practical and highly protective packaging formats. Our technical team will be available throughout the exhibition to discuss individual products, packaging dimensions, filling methods, capacity requirements and line integration possibilities.

Tray Sealing Solutions for Cat and Dog Meals

Alongside the aluminium thermoforming solution, Utien Pack will also introduce its tray sealing technology for pet food applications.

Tray sealers are suitable for products such as cat meals, dog meals, wet pet food, pâté, meat portions, chunks in sauce and other prepared pet food products. Depending on the product and commercial requirements, the machine can support several packaging technologies, including standard top sealing, Modified Atmosphere Packaging and vacuum skin packaging.

For manufacturers using preformed trays, tray sealing systems provide a flexible solution for handling different products, tray sizes and production requirements. The equipment can also be integrated with tray denesters, automatic filling or dosing systems, printers, labelers, checkweighers and inspection equipment.

Whether the customer requires a compact standalone tray sealer or a fully integrated packaging line, Utien Pack can develop the system around the actual production process.

Complete Packaging Lines Built Around the Product

Since 1994, Utien Pack has focused on thermoforming, tray sealing and complete packaging line solutions. Rather than providing only an individual packaging machine, our team evaluates the customer’s product, packaging material, required capacity, loading method, shelf life objective and downstream process.

This integrated approach helps manufacturers reduce unnecessary manual handling, improve consistency and prepare their production lines for future growth.

Visit Utien Pack at Booth N7R21

Pet Fair Asia covers the pet industry comprehensively, including pet food, supplies, healthcare, technology and related services, making it an important meeting point for international brands, manufacturers and buyers.

Utien Pack welcomes pet food producers, brand owners, packaging specialists and industry partners to visit Booth N7R21 and experience our aluminium foil thermoforming technology in operation.

Exhibition: 28th Pet Fair Asia
Dates: August 19 – 23, 2026
Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center
Utien Pack Booth: N7R21

Join us in Shanghai to explore new possibilities for pet food packaging—from aluminium foil thermoforming and Modified Atmosphere Packaging to flexible tray sealing and complete packaging line solutions.