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Proper pet food processing techniques to enhance quality
Effective techniques for maintaining conveying systems, improving palatability and preventing product loss. Sponsored by Schenck Process Group.
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Pet Food Processing
Find the latest articles, research and news on commercially processing pet food for companion animals according to their nutritional needs from the editors of Petfood Industry magazine. Dog and cat food formulations generally consist of meat, meat byproducts, cereals, grains, vitamins and minerals. Register for free to access premium content.
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Mars Petcare to close New Zealand cat food factory
Mars Petcare cited a desire to be close to Asian markets and reduce operating costs as the reason for the move.
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5 plant-based antimicrobials fight Salmonella on dog food
After three days of storage, all five plant-based antimicrobials reduced Salmonella’s survival on dog food compared to untreated kibble.
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Improving pet food quality through custom processing
Enhance palatability, reduce product degradation and ensure quality using custom pet food processing solutions. Sponsored by Schenck Process Group.
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Why newer pet food formats like freeze dried are rising
Consumer concerns over processing of their own food can extend to their pets’ diets, too.
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Pentobarbital pet food ingredients sold after FDA warning
FDA issued a warning letter to JBS Souderton about pentobarbital traces found in JBS’ Souderton, Pennsylvania rendering facility in August 2018.
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Polish dog food producer to launch new plant
Petmex, maker of natural dog chews, will build the plant in Poland’s southern region of Malopolska.
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Petfood Industry launches Chinese-language newsletter
In April, Petfood Industry will launch a Chinese e-newsletter and WeChat social media channel.
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Freeze-drying novel protein may help pet food palatability
Certain processing factors and conditions influence the quality of the freeze-dried proteins used in pet food.
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Read the October issue of Petfood Industry!
October 2019
The October 2019 issue of Petfood Industry delves into the backlash against grain-free pet foods following federal investigation of correlations to dilated cardiomyopathy. The issue also covers pet microbiome research, Singapore's pet food market and coconut meal, among other topics.