Top 7 batching control systems for animal feed production

Review this collection of feed mill batching control systems, featuring solutions from Repete, CPM Beta Raven, Sterling Systems and more.

Feed & Grain Staff

September 7, 2023

Harrison Poultry feed mill | Crawfordville, GA

Harrison Poultry feed mill | Crawfordville, GA

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Business Strategy

As value migrates, pet food companies rethink where competitive advantage lies

At CIPAL, Marcos Giordano urged Latin American pet food businesses to reassess investments as competitors replicate capabilities and consumers change how they choose products.

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Brand Insights

Stop formulating for your worst batch

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Discover how AI can help pet food manufacturers move beyond predicting production outcomes to optimizing formulations with real-time data.

Stop formulating for your worst batch

Latin America/Carribean

Widespread humanization of pets in Latin America opens opportunities

Mars’ Magdalena Ferreira reviewed how younger owners, growing interest in cats and expectations for longer pet lives are influencing the category.

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Global Commerce

During strong El Niño, microalgae offer sustainable source of omega-3s for pet food

Microalgae-derived EPA and DHA could help pet food producers address sustainability and omega-3 supply challenges associated with fish oil.

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Adventures in Pet Food

Private label pet care growth outpaces national brands

Brand loyalty still has its place in the pet food and care market, but private label sales are rising faster than those of name brands, even for premium products.

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Global Commerce

Canada proposes heat-treated pet food import rule changes

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is seeking comments through Oct. 15 on revised facility questionnaire requirements for heat-treated pet food imported from the U.S.

The CFIA is proposing changes for heat-treated pet food, characterizing that they will provide greater flexibility for industry once implemented.

Trending: Pet Food Podcast

Episode 117: What are the benefits of staying in your lane as a brand strategy?

Vital Essentials' Amanda Welsh joins the podcast to talk about brands that stay true to their identity, rather than chasing every trend, to build the consumer trust needed to win at the point of sale.

United Petfood acquires dry food plant from Wellness Pet

The private label manufacturer will add a third North American production site in Decatur, Arkansas, through its agreement with Wellness Pet Company.

The facility in Decatur, Arkansas, will become the company's third production site in North America.

Biology of flavor offers tools for pet food palatability boosts

Understanding the neurobiology behind how dogs and cats integrate taste, aroma and texture in their perception of flavor could help pet food formulators address palatability challenges and develop targeted products.

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Market Trends and Reports

Report: Top trends reshaping private label pet products

According to a new ADM report, store brands are moving into premium tiers as pet owners look for quality nutrition and functional benefits at lower prices.

Today's consumers expect elevated nutrition, carefully selected ingredients and quality packaging at an accessible cost, according to the latest ADM report.

Petfood Forum News

Interzoo Pavilion returns to Petfood Forum 2027

Interzoo will host a joint pavilion for international pet food suppliers, machinery manufacturers and ingredient providers at Petfood Forum 2027 in Kansas City, Missouri.

The Interzoo Pavilion helps companies reach new markets and connect with North American and international pet food companies and industry experts.

Market Trends and Reports

Survey: Half of dog owners now buy premium food

A new survey from Tractor Supply Co. finds more than half of dog owners choose premium, fresh or organic food, with younger generations spending more and prioritizing their pets' diets over their own.

At 41%, Gen Z dog owners are the most likely generation to prioritize their dog's diet over their own.

Pet Food Safety

Years finds no contamination in dog food probe

The company reports independent investigators found no evidence linking Years' recipes to reported cases of sudden bilateral dry eye in dogs; the company will resume fresh meal deliveries in October.

As a precaution, and because customers indicated they wanted to return to previous recipes, Years said it will remove buckwheat from its meals when it resumes deliveries in October.

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