The cherished relationship between “pet parents” and their canine “kids” is the focus of packaging graphics for Del Monte Pet Products’ new home-style treats for dogs. Made from 100% real jerky, sausage slices, and meatballs, the Milo’s Kitchen line of four treat varieties is packed in a stand-up, resealable pouch, decorated with graphics of pet owners interacting with their dogs, in heart-warming, full-color photography.
Del Monte worked with brand agency CBX to fine-tune the positioning and packaging design for Milo’s Kitchen. Through an extensive research process, CBX helped pinpoint the insight that pet parents regard their pets as equal members of the family unit. As such, they want to share the same kind of 100-percent real, nutritious, and flavorful snacks that they themselves would eat.
“This revelation became the driver—the distinct ‘a-ha’ moment—behind the development and positioning of a pet snack brand that would allow Del Monte to carve out its share of this burgeoning [pet food and products] market,” says CBX chief creative officer Rick Barrack.
