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Pet Food Product Database

Pearson Packaging Systems CE35-UG compact fully automatic case erector

Brand Insights

Food Safety Training That Delivers Global Impact

Intralox

Master hygienic design, sanitation essentials, and environmental monitoring through CFS Institute’s expert-led, in-person and blended learning programs worldwide.

Food Safety Training That Delivers Global Impact

Pet Food Product Database

WeighPack Systems Inc. Breezy Bagger bagging machine

WeighPack Systems Inc

Pet Food Product Database

Miller Weldmaster PS150 and PS400 packaging systems

Miller Weldmaster

National Animal Supplement Council updates Corporate Partner Seal

The National Animal Supplement Council has completed its campaign to improve the brand of the NASC Quality Seal, which included an updated image and new NASC Corporate Partner Seal to be used by approved third-party suppliers. NASC’s Quality Seal program ensures that companies displaying the seal have passed a facility audit, have a written quality control manual, utilize an adverse event reporting system, and follow proper label guidelines including warnings and caution statements suggested by regulatory agencies.

Kendall Packaging begins 56,000-square-foot packaging facility expansion

Kendall Packaging broke ground on a 56,000-square-foot expansion to its Jefferson, Wisconsin, USA, packaging facility on April 26. The expansion will double the plant's production and storage capacity and create 36 to 48 new jobs.

Pet Food Product Database

Sensient Colors LLC AccuPak color delivery system

Pet Food Product Database

Mondi Consumer Packaging PolyWoven pinch bottom bag

Mondi Consumer Goods Packaging – North America

Market Trends and Reports

Human food trends offer insights for petfood

These days, petfood product development follows human food trends by only “half a step,” according to David Sprinkle, publisher and research director for Packaged Facts, who spoke at Petfood Forum 2013. He referred to a regular report from his company, Culinary Trends Mapping, that covers restaurant trends in addition to product ones and said large petfood manufacturers often buy it.

Packaging films manufacturer Clysar purchased by Cove Point Holdings

Cove Point Holdings LLC, a privately held company, announced that its affiliate has purchased the Clysar division of Bemis Company Inc., a manufacturer of polyolefin shrink films used in petfood packaging. Now an independent company, Clysar will move its headquarters from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA, to Clinton, Iowa, USA, where its extrusion and converting campus is located.

Pet Food Packaging

ITW Muller GW-4100 robotic pallet wrapper

US Senate rejects bioengineered food labeling amendment

On May 23, the US Senate rejected an amendment proposed by Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont that would have allowed states to require labels on food or beverages made with bioengineered ingredients. The amendment, which was rejected during a debate on the farm bill, would have made clear that states have the authority to require the labeling of foods produced through bioengineering.

Petfood, treat manufacturers use new closure technology in packaging

Two petfood and treat manufacturers are incorporating Velcro Industries' new Press-Lok closure technology into their packaging, making it easier for consumers to reseal the packages. Holland-based Paragon Pet Products is incorporating the Press-Lo closure technology, produced by Peel Plastics Products Ltd., into packages of its gluten-free, all-natural dog treats, Whimzees.

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