Production

Latin America/Carribean
Purina expands wet pet food production in Brazil with new plant
The new Vargeão facility represents Nestlé Purina's largest investment in Brazil to date, adding significant wet pet food capacity as premiumization trends reshape Latin American markets.
Nestlé Purina's new plant is designed to supply Brazil's growing pet population — estimated at 110 million pets — while also supporting exports across South America.
Europe
French, Ukrainian pet food companies attract new investment
A French cooperative breaks ground on a new treats factory while a Ukrainian agri-leader secures international financing to sustain feed and pet food operations amid wartime uncertainty.
France's Le Gouessant has announced plans to build a new factory that will support production of a new line of SoftChew treats for dogs and cats, among other products.
Safety & Quality
10 takeaways: Building a stronger pet food safety system
During a recent Ask the Petfood Pro, Will Henry of Turkey Creek Holdings shared plant-floor insights on where food safety programs succeed — and where they fail.
A well-trained, engaged workforce is the foundation of any effective pet food safety system, according to Will Henry, owner of Turkey Creek Holdings.
Pet Food News
JODL Verpackungen expands flexible packaging capacity
The Austrian packaging supplier purchased equipment from German competitor Flexiprime GmbH, adding roll cutters and bag machines to its production line.
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Petfood Forum News
Freeze-drying advancements enhance pet food quality, integrity
At Petfood Forum Europe, Magnus Jochumsen with GEA Process Engineering will discuss energy optimization, hygiene improvements and preservation of nutritional quality in freeze-dried pet food production.
During Petfood Forum Europe, Magnus Jochumsen's presentation on freeze-drying advancements for pet food will cover energy optimization techniques, design strategies for higher throughput and consistent quality, and process automation solutions.
Pet Food Processing
J.M. Smucker to invest $20.5M in Kansas pet food facility
Expansion includes capital improvements and equipment upgrades at the company's manufacturing plant producing Meow Mix and Milk-Bone products.
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Pet Food News
Gericke USA forms women in engineering group
Process equipment manufacturer establishes internal network for mentorship and professional development.
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Petfood Forum News
Petfood Essentials 2026 agenda focuses on business efficiency
Full-day seminar on April 27 in Kansas City will feature practical guidance on controlling costs, streamlining operations and improving manufacturing efficiency.
Petfood Essentials interactive educational seminar, which will be held April 27, 2026, will feature experts providing practical guidance on controlling costs, streamlining operations, optimizing formulations and supply chains, and improving manufacturing efficiency.
Pet Food Processing
10 insights on AI applications in pet food operations
Experts discussed artificial intelligence applications and their impacts at the 2026 AFIA Pet Food Conference in Atlanta.
During the recent AFIA Pet Food Conference at IPPE, industry experts shared key insights on implementing AI across pet food operations.
Latin America/Carribean
Purina expands Mexico plant amid strong regional demand
The company is investing in its Silao facility, expanding it into a key production hub and helping define how pet food is made and supplied across the Americas.
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Pet Food Equipment
Coperion offers dust collection filtration training course
Three-day hands-on program covers industrial ventilation system design and optimization for food processing facilities.
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Sustainable Dog and Cat Food
Animal feed innovations advance sustainability and circular bioeconomy
Dr. Charles Starkey spoke at IPPE 2026 about how circular practices boost efficiency, reduce environmental impact and support global sustainability goals.
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