Freeze-Dried Pet Food Small Packaging OEM

# Freeze-Dried Small Packaging and Trial Size

生生不息 (PET-EVER) launched a 100g mini freeze-dried line for Double 11, solving the single-pet problem of buying a big bag that goes stale. Small packaging is a new trend in freeze-dried.

Why small packs win

1. Single-pet households

2. Low-cost flavor testing

3. Travel convenience

4. New customer acquisition

5. Higher repeat purchase rate

Common sizes

| Size | Use |

|------|-----|

| 10-20g | Trial size |

| 50g | Mini tasting |

| 100g | Weekly pack |

| 200g | Bi-weekly |

| 500g+ | Standard |

Process

1. Sourcing freeze-dried cubes or granules

2. Auto-weighing and pouch filling

3. Nitrogen flush

4. Sealing

Cost and MOQ

| Item | MOQ | Cost |

|------|-----|------|

| Freeze-dried raw material | 50kg | $42-$110/kg |

| Small pouch filling | 2000-5000 | $0.15-$0.45/pouch |

| Trial size | 5000 | $0.30-$0.75/pouch |

| Packaging | 5000 | $0.07-$0.30/unit |

| Sampling | 500 | $140-$280 |

Trial size strategy

• E-commerce: 9.9 free shipping trial
• Pet store in-store testing
• QR code for repurchase tracking

Choosing a co-packer

1. Auto-weighing pouch line?

2. Full range of freeze-dried ingredients?

3. Mixed flavor packs?

4. Nitrogen flush on small bags?

5. Low MOQ for new brands?

Common pitfalls

1. Poor seal -> oxidation

2. Freeze-dried cubes too big for small bags

3. Label text too small

4. Trial cost math doesn't work

5. Uneven flavor mixing

If you are launching a freeze-dried brand, small packs lower the trial barrier. Mixiaoqi pet food OEM/ODM has freeze-dried and auto-filling lines starting at 500 trial packs.

FAQ

How much more expensive are small bags?

20-40% higher filling cost, 50% higher retail.

Do trial packs make money?

Not directly, but through repeat purchase.

Can I do mixed flavor packs?

Yes, the filling line supports it.