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Pet Food Market

Croatian company opens country’s first dry pet food plant

Tvornica Dobre Hrane aims to capture a major share of the Croatian pet food market, which to date has relied on imports, then expand to other EU markets.

Croatian pet food maker Tvornica Dobre Hrane offers dry dog food containing poultry, beef and lamb meat proteins, among others. l Courtesy of Tvornica Dobre Hane

Map of 31 US dog, cat, other pet food production plants

Petfood Industry’s Top Companies Current Data includes 31 pet food and treat production facilities with addresses listed in the United States.

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Pet Food Product Database

Gericke HDMF 200 rotary valve

Gericke Hdmf 200 Rotary Valve

Map of European pet food production facilities in 2020

Petfood Industry’s Top Companies Current Data includes 42 pet food and treat production facilities with addresses listed in Europe.

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Optimizing extruded pet food production

Increasing pet food production capacity while optimizing moisture levels in kibble can be challenging for extruders.

Perfecting kibble extrusion comes with its own challenges, among them ensuring the proper moisture levels. | (Courtesy Trouw Nutrition)

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)