Pet Food Equipment: Page 2

3D printing pet treats with plant, insect, algae protein

Ordering a perfect cup of Earl Grey tea from a Star Trek-style replicator remains for the next generation. However, small-scale 3D printing of pet treats may not be science fiction for long. Those futuristically created treats may themselves contain equally unconventional ingredients, such as insect and algae proteins.

Protein derived from plants like algae may soon play a large role in pet food. | (waldru | Bigstock.com)

Brand Insights

Pet food ingredient insights for new product development

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Explore sustainable and healthy ingredients that keep your formulations profitable.

Pet food ingredient insights for new product development

Robots run cricket farm for low-CO2 pet food ingredients

In one insect-based pet food ingredient rearing facility, very few humans will be needed to care for the six-legged livestock.

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Pet Food Market

Petfood 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.

The Rottweiler was the most searched for dog breed in 34 countries in 2020. (denisfilm | Bigstock.com)

Pet Food Market

Marel 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.

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Pet food labor challenges and automation solutions

Automation is becoming a larger part of the manufacturing conversation, and equipment suppliers are working to provide solutions.

Automation in pet food packaging may provide solutions to come common challenges. | Pixabay | Pexels.com

2 top pet food equipment supplier challenges

Learn about two of the top pet food equipment challenges right now, including difficulties with the supply chain and pet food manufacturers’ need for multifaceted tools.

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The 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.

As automation becomes a viable option in more areas of pet food production, challenges remain. Ivan Bajic I iStock.com

Automation 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.

Automation is playing a significant role in the modern pet food production process. | Photo by Handtmann

Energy efficient kibble drying for lower costs, pollution

Reducing energy usage benefits a pet food manufacturer’s finances while decreasing environmental repercussions.

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2 freeze-dried pet food ingredient trends: raw, upcycled

Demand for freeze-dried meats, fruits and vegetables continues to grow, as pet food makers look for ways to differentiate their products while preserving ingredients’ nutrients.

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Pet Food Processing

What 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.

Extrusion experts must play their part in meeting pet food industry sustainability goals. | (sanjagrujic | iStock.com)

Extrude, 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.

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