The sheer number of furry (and feathery) friends is fueling a boom in South Africa’s pet food sector. Pet food manufacturers need effective and reliable ways to store and transport a variety of raw ingredients and completed goods in order to meet this demand. Bulk packaging solutions are the obvious choice, with bulk bags being the ideal choice for a number of reasons.
Custom Bulk Bags is a reputable manufacturer and supplier of bulk bags in South Africa. We produce up to 3.5 million bulk bags per year and our products can safely hold between 500kg and two tonnes of material per bag. We offer several UN-certified designs and attachments, making our products fully customisable to meet your unique needs.
Why pet food manufacturers need bulk bags
For South African pet food companies, bulk bags offer several benefits over conventional packaging options, like rigid containers:
- More effective storage – Bulk bags make the most of available storage space. They can be folded flat when empty, unlike rigid containers, so they take up less room in warehouses and production facilities. For South African pet food businesses, particularly those with limited storage capacity, this is a huge benefit.
- Simplified material handling – Premixes, cereals, and meat products can be loaded and unloaded more quickly and efficiently when stored in bulk bags. With specialised attachments and closures, they can be filled and discharged extremely quickly. This results in lower labour costs and quicker turnaround times.
- Better inventory control – By adding visible labels and identification pouches to bulk bags, it is possible to personalise them and track ingredients and completed pet food products more effectively. A seamless supply chain is ensured and stock take-outs are made easier by this transparency.
- Lower risk of contamination – Food-grade, virgin polypropylene fabric is used in the production of bulk bags for food applications. This guarantees that the bags adhere to strict safety and hygienic requirements, shielding your valuable pet food ingredients and final goods from contamination.
- Protection and durability – The weather in South Africa can be severe, with high temperatures and exposure to sunshine. Our UV-stabilised bulk bags are made to resist these kinds of conditions, protecting your pet food from deterioration and guaranteeing that the quality of the product is preserved.
- Cost-effectiveness – When considering packaging solutions, bulk bags are a more economical choice than other alternatives. Over time, the reusability and affordability of these products will result in substantial cost savings for companies.
Storing pet food in bulk bags
Bulk bags are useful for more than just storing raw materials. It is also possible to package finished pet food in bulk bags for effective delivery to wholesalers and retailers. This strategy has a number of benefits. Firstly, it leads to decreased packaging waste when compared to individual pet food bags. Both pet food manufacturers and ecologically conscious consumers are becoming more aware of this.
Secondly, buying pet food ingredients and supplies in large quantities often entitles you to supplier discounts. This strategy is made easier by bulk bags, which let you profit from the lower costs associated with buying in higher volumes.
Lastly, bulk bags offer space savings. There’s often limited storage space in retail stores and warehouses. Pet food products, whether its pellets, seeds, kibbles or meat, can be stored effectively in bulk bags, freeing up important shelf space for other goods in these facilities.
Pet food suppliers can work with Custom Bulk Bags
Choosing the right bulk bag is essential for your South African pet food business because there are so many varieties available. You need to consider several design choices and options. Think about your pet food itself. Whether you’re storing pet food products that are completed or the raw materials, different considerations apply.
Standard woven bulk bags are the best option for dry commodities like grains. To avoid moisture build-up, look for bulk bags with breathable liners for completed kibble or other dry food products. It may be important to use moisture-proof liners for substances that are greasy or oily.
Also take note of the size and capacity of bulk bags; our typical capacity ranges between 500kg and 2000kg. Make your selection based on how much product you usually handle in a bag.
When discharging dry ingredients, look for bulk bags with features like discharge spouts that reduce dust formation and safety loops for safe lifting and handling. The safe working load (SWL) for bulk bags should be greater than the maximum weight of the goods you plan to transport or store.
At Custom Bulk Bags, our mission is to offer pet food manufacturers in South Africa dependable, affordable, and superior bulk packaging solutions. We guarantee that you will discover the ideal bulk bag for your business from our extensive selection of bags and leading consultation services. For more information about our bulk bags or to get advice on the ideal design specifications, please contact us today.
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Custom Bulk Bags is a leading South African manufacturer of woven polypropylene bags for various industries, such as mining, chemicals and food. We are able to produce over 3.5-million bulk bags per year, keeping our customers in stock at all times. Our bags adhere to the highest levels of quality as a result of our stringent in-house testing and quality control programmes.
Custom Bulk Bags holds ISO 9001 certification and we currently have a number of UN-certified designs. We are a Level 2 B-BBEE manufacturer and supplier and fall under the ownership structure of Deneb Investments Limited. For more information on our products, contact sales@custombulkbags.co.za. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram for our latest news and industry insights.
