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Production
Consistency and innovation intersect in pet food facility design
Greg Daniel of Haskell Co. argues that breakthrough pet food products demand deep process knowledge, frontier techniques and facilities designed with innovation in mind from day one.
During Petfood Essentials, Greg Daniel said simulation and digital twin models have the potential to cut installation and commissioning time for full production processing lines in half.
Pet Food Processing
Digital tools provide quality control where manual controls fail
Annette Lundeen of Datacor spoke at Petfood Essentials 2026 about how to use digital tools to mitigate risks in pet food production.
Digital Tools
Pet Food Processing
AI bridges gap between formulators, operators in pet food production
During Petfood Essentials, Carmen Sook of Bestmix Software outlined how AI-driven analytics can transform production data into shared, actionable insights across shifts.
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Pet Food News
Fortifi acquires Deighton Mfg. for processing expansion
The deal adds more than 25 years of forming, coating and frying technology to Fortifi's portfolio of food processing brands.
Petfood Forum News
Wenger, Extru-Tech unite under JBT Marel at Petfood Forum
Both extrusion brands will share a booth for the first time, showcasing a minimally processed pet food line under their new parent company.
Pet Food News
PureField secures EPA approval for CO2 sequestration project
The Russell, Kansas, U.S., facility produces vital wheat gluten and serves the food, biofuel and animal nutrition industries.
EPA Region 7 Administrator Jim Macy and members of the EPA Region 7 Water Division Underground Injection Control Program team gathered for the issuance of the first Class VI well permit in Kansas to the PureField Ingredients leadership team.
Petfood Forum News
Clean-label fermentation extends shelf life in high-moisture pet food
During Petfood Forum 2026, Jasmine Kataria, Ph.D., with Kerry, will explain how vinegar-fermentate technology addresses preservation challenges in raw and cooked formats without sacrificing natural ingredient claims.
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Pet Food News
United Petfood acquires Canadian dry food facility
The Belgian manufacturer's purchase of the Drummondville, Quebec, plant from Legault marks its first dry production site in the country.
United Petfood has acquired the Jupiter dry production site, in Drummondville, Quebec, Canada from Legault Group.
Latin America/Carribean
New Brazilian pet food plant signals shift in how regional players scale
Special Dog Company's new Minas Gerais facility, set to open in the second half of 2026, will add 10,000 metric tons of monthly dry pet food capacity.
Special Dog Company is accelerating its national expansion with a new manufacturing facility under construction in Mateus Leme, Minas Gera, Brazil.
Research Notes
Ultra-processed human food definition doesn’t fit pet food
Scientists believe a standardized framework for classifying pet food processing could improve communication across the industry, from formulation to labeling and consumer education.
Complex Kibble Factory
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.
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.
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