Spain has witnessed an unprecedented surge in pet ownership over the last decade, transforming the domestic pet food and treat sector into one of the most lucrative FMCG markets in Southern Europe. According to recent data from ANFAAC (Asociación Nacional de Fabricantes de Alimentos para Animales de Compañía), there are now more registered pets in Spain than children under the age of 15. This profound demographic shift has catalyzed a massive demand for premium pet food and treats, driving local Spanish manufacturers to seek innovative packaging solutions that guarantee freshness, ease of use, and visual appeal on retail shelves.
Major urban hubs such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville have become centers for premium pet boutiques and specialty pet food stores. The contemporary Spanish pet owner views their pet as an integral family member—a trend known as "humanization." Consequently, pet treats are no longer regarded as mere dietary supplements but as functional, gourmet rewards. This premiumization has placed a heavy responsibility on packaging. Plastic pet treat bags must now deliver advanced barrier protection to preserve the nutritional integrity and aroma of premium ingredients, while offering convenient resealing features for active, on-the-go Spanish lifestyles.
Spanish pet owners demand high-quality natural ingredients, which are highly sensitive to humidity and oxidation. High-barrier plastic pet treat bags prevent spoilage and maintain crunchiness, ensuring that local brands can satisfy discerning pet parents in cities like Barcelona and Madrid.
For Spanish pet treat manufacturers and packaging distributors, compliance with European Union food safety regulations is non-negotiable. Packaging materials must strictly adhere to EC Regulation No. 1935/2004 and Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 regarding plastic materials intended to come into contact with food. This means that plastic pet treat bag factories must employ food-grade resins and solvent-free lamination processes.
Furthermore, Spain's warm Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot summers and high humidity in coastal regions like Malaga and Alicante, presents unique storage challenges. To prevent fat rancidity and mold growth in dry pet treats, packaging must feature superior oxygen and moisture vapor transmission rate (OTR & MVTR) barriers. Laminated structures incorporating PET, VMPET, EVOH, and PE are widely utilized to create an impermeable barrier, preserving the delicate oils and aromas of local Spanish treats such as Iberian pork jerky and Mediterranean fish snacks.

Shandong Jike International Trade Co., Ltd. is a state-owned professional food packaging and printing enterprise, established in 2003 and located in Shandong Province, eastern China. The company has obtained and passed ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO45001 certifications, and all our products have passed QS food safety certification.
For over two decades, we have dedicated ourselves to the research, development, and manufacturing of high-performance flexible packaging. By combining state-of-the-art rotogravure and digital printing technologies with rigorous quality control, we provide global markets—including Spain and the wider European Union—with packaging solutions that meet the highest standards of safety, aesthetics, and functionality.
In recent years, the Spanish government has taken aggressive steps to curb plastic waste. The introduction of the Spanish Royal Decree on Packaging and Packaging Waste (Real Decreto de Envases y Residuos de Envases) has accelerated the transition towards a circular economy. Spanish pet treat brands are actively seeking alternatives to traditional multi-material non-recyclable laminates. To avoid the Spanish plastic tax and align with consumer values in eco-conscious cities like Barcelona, manufacturers are opting for mono-material recyclable structures (such as PE/PE or PP/PP laminates) and compostable packaging.
At Shandong Jike, we have anticipated this environmental shift. Our factories are equipped to produce fully recyclable PE-based stand-up pouches that deliver the same oxygen and moisture barriers as traditional multi-layer films. These eco-friendly plastic pet treat bags are compatible with existing Spanish recycling streams, allowing local brands to display the green dot (Punto Verde) with confidence and pride.
Our mono-material PE/PE pet treat pouches comply with Spain's strict plastic reduction targets, helping Spanish brands minimize their carbon footprint while avoiding heavy plastic taxes.
Understanding the unique culinary and regional diversity of Spain allows us to tailor our pet packaging solutions to specific local treat categories:

The company's core export products cover the needs of multiple industries, mainly including food-grade flexible packaging, pet food packaging, polyethylene film, and woven packaging bags, which can accurately match the market standards of different regions such as North America, the European Union, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
We also support multi-language design and printing, barcode/QR code customization, material combination selection, and thickness selection to fully meet the needs of cross-border trade. Whether you are a Spanish brand launching a new line of organic cat treats or an established distributor in Madrid, our customized solutions ensure your packaging stands out.
In terms of supply chain and service, the company has strong cross-border delivery capabilities. We have standardized production workshops and automated production lines, with flexible minimum order quantities for regular products. We undertake both small-batch customization and large-volume order production.
We have established a strict quality control system, tracing the entire process from raw material procurement and production processing to finished product inspection, ensuring that every batch of products meets the quality standards of the importing country; and we are equipped with a professional cross-border logistics team to support various transportation methods such as full container shipping, LCL shipping, and air freight.
We actively participate in international packaging and pet industry exhibitions worldwide to showcase our technological innovations and connect with partners from Europe and beyond.
Since its establishment 23 years ago, relying on excellent product quality, comprehensive compliance guarantees, and efficient cross-border services, Jike Packaging Printing has established long-term cooperative relationships with customers in more than 50 countries and regions worldwide, serving clients including globally renowned food manufacturers, brand owners, and trading companies. In the future, we will continue to focus on changes in international market demand, using innovative technology and high-quality services as a link to become a trusted cross-border flexible packaging printing partner for global customers.
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