Kibble tech matches dog, cat food shape to pets’ biology
Pet food product developers vary kibble’s dimensions to influence the palatability of dry dog and cat food.
View Article4 steps to optimize extruder maintenance and reduce costs
Focusing on continuous maintenance is the number one way for processors to ensure reliable, long-lived extrusion equipment.
View ArticlePet food industry supply chain intact during COVID-19
As of the beginning of April, much of the pet food production supply chain remained intact, despite the global COVID-19 pandemic.
View ArticleCo-product supply for pet foods not stopped by pandemic
Sanitary procedures need to be learned and equipment to be installed, but one industry expert doesn’t see any serious disruption to rendered co-product production for pet food ingredients.
View ArticlePet food safety protocols aid plants’ pandemic protection
Federal scrutiny of Salmonella and similar microbes in pet food facilities unintentionally may have helped dog, cat and other pet food makers in the pandemic.
View ArticleHow processing affects pet food products
Pet food production is a complex process with many steps and considerations from ingredient selection to packaging and distribution.
View ArticlePlant-based ingredient R&D center open to pet food makers
The Center could be particularly useful in the development of sustainable plant-based ingredients for dog, cat and other pet foods.
View ArticleMexican pet food production had only small drop in May
After record double-digit growth in March and April, pet food production volume in Mexico declined due to the pandemic, but only by a small percentage.
View ArticleHow processing affects pet food products, Part 1
Exploring extruded pet food processing, the first step: ingredients and preconditioning.
View ArticleHow processing affects pet food products, Part 2
Exploring extruded pet food: extrusion and drying
View ArticleHow processing affects pet food products, Part 3
Learn about the dry expanded (extruded) pet food production process, including the final steps of coating the kibble and packaging it for distribution.
View ArticlePremium, dog food related to more greenhouse gas than cat
A research team in Scotland calculated that dog food may be associated with higher greenhouse gas emissions and land use than cat food.
View ArticleKeys to pivoting from livestock feed to pet food making
For livestock feed mill operators transitioning to pet food production, a few major differences stand out among the overall similar processes.
View ArticleTricks to make extruded pet food, treats look homemade
Two pet food industry experts shared tips for using an extruder to make artificially artisanal kibble and pet treats.
View ArticleExtrude, dry and coat pet foods for artisanal appearance
Pet food producers can adjust aspects of the production process, including extrusion, drying and coating, to fine-tune the look of finished kibble and treats.
View ArticleWhat does sustainability look like in pet food extrusion?
Efficiency and control are two key elements to a successful sustainability strategy in pet food extrusion, according to extrusion experts.
View ArticleOptimizing extruded pet food production
Increasing pet food production capacity while optimizing moisture levels in kibble can be challenging for extruders.
View ArticleGlobal dry pet food production increased 8% in 2020
Though the overall feed industry for all species increased only 1%, dry pet food say healthy growth, at least partially driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.
View ArticleVideo Series: Ask the Extru-Technician
A new program launched by Extru-Tech, Inc. to provide information and guidance on key aspects of the pet food manufacturing process.
View Article4 reasons for processing dog, cat and other pet foods
Four main reasons may explain why pet food makers process pet food in extruders to produce kibble and why dry pet food has remained popular with consumers for decades.
View ArticleCriteria for choosing extruded dog, cat food ingredients
Certain criteria influence why pet food formulators choose specific ingredients for new recipes to be processed in extruders.
View ArticleEnergy efficient kibble drying for lower costs, pollution
Reducing energy usage benefits a pet food manufacturer’s finances while decreasing environmental repercussions.
View ArticleAutomation in pet food: optimizing production, safety
Learn about the benefits and challenges of automation in the pet food production process, including with regards to safety, efficiency, traceability and manpower replacement.
View ArticleThe top 2 challenges of pet food automation
Learn about some of the current challenges of pet food automation as automated solutions become more appealing all along the production chain.
View ArticleMarel adds pet food processing by acquiring Wenger
The acquisition of Wenger is a platform investment into new, complementary and attractive growth markets for Marel and will form the fourth business segment alongside poultry, meat and fish.
View ArticlePet food format pros and cons: kibble, wet, treats, toppers
The form of a new pet product, whether dry kibble, wet or raw, determines many of the available formulation options. Each format has pros and cons.
View ArticlePet food plants keep workers who use tech to advise boss
Losing opportunities for pet food processing improvement brings an economic toll for companies in the long run. Making a pet food production-line employee’s life easier also tends to make the job...
View ArticlePetfood Forum led Marel to enter pet industry, buy Wenger
After attending Petfood Forum a few years ago, one executive with meat processing equipment maker Marel decided to discuss moving the company into pet food production machinery.
View ArticlePet food extrusion focuses on precision
As the core processing step for pet food production, extrusion plays an important role, however it doesn’t make sense to focus exclusively on extrusion if precision material handling is not achieved in...
View ArticleEfficiency, flexibility current top pet food equipment needs
Learn about the current state of equipment needs in pet food, as well as how equipment suppliers are evolving to meet those needs.
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