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Pet Wet Food Packaging – Tin Can vs Plastic Jar: Which Extends Shelf Life Better?

Pet Wet Food Packaging – Tin Can vs Plastic Jar: Which Extends Shelf Life Better?

2026-02-04
As the global pet food market expands, pet owners and brands are increasingly focused on the shelf life and safety of pet wet food. Jima Container, a professional metal packaging supplier, compares the performance of tin cans vs plastic jars in pet wet food packaging, helping brands choose the optimal solution.

1. Core Needs of Pet Wet Food Packaging


Pet wet food has high moisture content (typically 70%-85%), so packaging must meet:

  • Long shelf life: Prevent oxidation, mold, and bacterial growth;
  • Safety: Non-toxic, odorless, no material migration;
  • Convenience: Easy to open, resealable (for partial feeding);
  • Eco-friendliness: Recyclable, low environmental impact.

2. Tin Can vs Plastic Jar: Shelf Life & Performance Comparison


Jima Container tested pet wet food (chicken puree) packaged in tin cans and plastic jars under the same conditions (25℃, normal humidity):

▶ Shelf Life: Tin Cans Extend by 30%


  • Tin cans: Shelf life reaches 6 months (no mold, no odor, no nutrient loss);
  • Plastic jars: Shelf life is only 4.5 months (oxidation leads to color change and odor).

▶ Key Advantages of Tin Cans


  • Lightproof & Antibacterial: Tinplate’s dense structure blocks light and isolates bacteria, preventing food spoilage;
  • Sealing: Double-seam sealing technology achieves 100% airtightness, isolating oxygen and moisture;
  • Safety: Food-grade tin coating (no BPA, no phthalates) avoids material migration into food;
  • Durability: Resistant to collision and extrusion during transportation, reducing leakage risks.

3. Why Jima Container’s Pet Wet Food Tin Cans Are the First Choice


  • Custom Sizes: 100ml-500ml (suitable for single-serve or multi-serve pet wet food);
  • Resealable Design: Equipped with twist-off lids (easy to open, keeps food fresh after partial feeding);
  • Branding Support: High-precision printing (brand logos, product information, pet-themed patterns) with vivid colors and wear resistance;
  • Batch Supply: MOQ 5000pcs, 7-day sampling, 15-day mass production delivery;
  • Compliance: 100% recyclable tinplate, compliant with EU REACH, US FDA food packaging standards.

4. Customer Cases


Jima Container’s pet wet food tin cans have been supplied to pet food brands in Southeast Asia, Europe, and North America. A European pet food brand reported that after switching to Jima’s tin cans, their product shelf life increased from 4 months to 6 months, and customer complaints about "spoilage" decreased by 40%.

Pet food safety is non-negotiable. Jima Container’s pet wet food tin cans combine long shelf life, safety, and convenience, providing reliable packaging solutions for global pet food brands.