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Market Trends and Reports

2013 petfood industry extrusion round-up

Whether they focused on partnerships and solutions, food safety, going green or equipment, companies involved in the extrusion section of the petfood industry stayed on top of the game in 2013.

BÃ¼hler Inc., in partnership with Hagen Industries Ltd., designed a petfood processing system equipped with a twin-screw extruder, a hammer mill, feeder, pre-conditioner and a BÃ¼hler Aeroglide dryer and cooler that allows Hagen to manufacture small volumes of product.

Brand Insights

Sustainability Starts with the Formula: How Smarter Formulation Is Shaping the Future of Pet Food Production

Datacor (formerly Format Solutions)

Discover how pet food manufacturers are reducing emissions and driving sustainability through ingredient innovation and eco-friendly nutrition.

Sustainability Starts with the Formula: How Smarter Formulation Is Shaping the Future of Pet Food Production

De Haan Petfood restarts production at Netherlands facility after explosion

Wet petfood manufacturer De Haan Petfood has successfully restarted production of petfood at its facility in Nieuwkoop, the Netherlands, after an explosion on May 7 caused severe damage to the production line. In recent weeks, the damaged part of the line has been rebuilt and tested, allowing production to begin.

Pet Food Processing

National Bulk Equipment Inc. heavy-duty tote dumper

National Bulk Equipment Inc

Pet Food Product Database

Charles Ross & Son Company ISG static mixers for high-viscosity applications

Charles Ross & Son Company

Pet Food Product Database

TPC Wire & Cable Corp. Trex-Onics extra-heavy duty reeling cable

Pet Food Product Database

Vortex self-cleaning clear action gate

Lincoln Bark applying for small business grant by JP Morgan Chase

Dog treat company Lincoln Bark is one of hundreds of small businesses applying for a Mission Main Street grant by JP Morgan Chase. Lincoln Bark is hoping to be one of 12 businesses that is awarded a US$250,000 grant and a trip to Google for an exclusive small business workshop with Google’s experts.

Istanbul-based wholesale company to distribute P&G petfood brands in Turkey

Istanbul-based wholesale company DBM announced that it is taking over the exclusive distribution of two P&G Pet Care brands in Turkey. As of November 1, DMB will distribute the Eukanuba and Iams petfood brands.

Pet Food Safety

Petfood safety purrs and growls for 2013

The recent release of the proposed feed/petfood preventive control rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) caps a year of news, progress, regress and concerns about petfood safety in the US, making this a fitting time to assign accolades and criticisms to entities and people involved.

Private-label petfood sales rising despite other drops in spending

Sales of private-label petfoods are rising in the UK as shoppers cutting back on spending on pets in other areas, The Grocer reports. Private-label petfood brand sales have risen 6.5 percent compared with 2.8 percent in the overall category.

Arovit dry petfood facility in Denmark sold to local investors

The former Arovit dry petfood factory in Vejen, Denmark, which was owned by C & D Foods, was sold to local investors and will continue production as Arovit Dry Petfood A/S. Buyers include Johan Hoffmann, Hoffmann Capital A/S, acting Operations Manager Kim Madsen and CEO at Ultimate Petfood, Harry Larsen.

Southern Tier Pet Nutrition announces new capital partner

Siena Lending Group LLC announced the completion of a three-year US$2.45 million senior secured credit facility for Southern Tier Pet Nutrition LLC on October 17. The facility will be used to support the company’s working capital and capital expenditure needs.

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