Automation is easy. Adoption is hard.

The pet food manufacturing industry is entering a new era of automation.

July 10, 2026
Ryan LokenFrank Niles, PhD
Greater automation implementation without the appropriate handling of the people behind the work being done can lead to confusion, poor adaptability and, ultimately, failure to transition entirely.
Greater automation implementation without the appropriate handling of the people behind the work being done can lead to confusion, poor adaptability and, ultimately, failure to transition entirely.
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Across the pet industry, manufacturers are investing in technologies designed to improve efficiency, strengthen traceability, increase throughput, reduce downtime and address ongoing labor challenges. Artificial intelligence is becoming part of that conversation as well, particularly through predictive analytics, automated quality inspection, smart maintenance systems and real-time production monitoring.

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