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2014 petfood industry extrusion round-up

Every year brings unique challenges to the extrusion segment of the petfood industry, and 2014 has been no different. Two key factors, brought on by significant industry events, are foremost on expert minds as the year closes: petfood safety and innovation.

Brand Insights

Plasma: A Multi-Faceted Ingredient Supporting Health, Formula Functionality, and Nutrition in Pet Food

APC Inc

Discover how plasma protein supports pet health, boosts palatability, and improves pet food functionality and processing performance in modern formulations.

Plasma: A Multi-Faceted Ingredient Supporting Health, Formula Functionality, and Nutrition in Pet Food

Market Trends and Reports

Find petfood’s ‘moisture sweet spot’

Register at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/149511489?linknumber=website to attend the webinar, “Update on Using Water Activity to Manage Safety and Quality in Petfood,” which will be held Tuesday, December 9, 2014, at 10 a.m. CST. This webinar is sponsored by Decagon and presented by WATT Global Media.

PISC partners with B Lab for accelerator program

The Pet Industry Sustainability Coalition (PISC) has partnered with non-profit B Lab to help companies evaluate their sustainability performance as part of PISC's Accelerator program.

Haarslev acquires C.A. Picard screw press technology division

Haarslev Industries has acquired C.A. Picard’s screw press technology division.

Bühler Aeroglide to hold drying theory seminar

Bühler Aeroglide will hold a drying seminar that aims to help participants learn and apply drying theory to enhance the performance of processing equipment and improve product quality.

Nestlé Purina Australia upgrades PetCare factory

Nestlé Purina Australia has upgraded its PetCare factory in Blayney, and the $65 million in improvements will create 117 jobs in the area, according to reports.

Market Trends and Reports

Webinar to discuss high-meat recipes and single-screw extruders

Current petfood product developments include high meat/grain-free recipes and related successes using the single-screw extruder to make commercial products.

Market Trends and Reports

Rondo Food celebrates 120th anniversary

Rondo Food is celebrating its 120th anniversary, as well as its 20th year as a manufacturer of pet snacks for dogs and cats.

TAMU presents 25th annual practical short course on feeds, petfood extrusion

A one week practical short course on feeds and petfood extrusion will be presented Feb. 1–6, 2015, at Texas A&M University by staff, industry representatives and consultants.

VICTAM 25th anniversary event 80% sold

Eight months out from VICTAM International's 25th anniversary event, the show is 80% sold out, according to organizers.

Charles Ross & Son Company custom engineered tanks

Mocon Inc. Permatran-W Model 3/34 G testing system

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