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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.

Pet Food Processing

J.M. Smucker to invest $20.5M in Kansas pet food facility

Expansion includes capital improvements and equipment upgrades at the company's manufacturing plant producing Meow Mix and Milk-Bone products.

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Gericke USA forms women in engineering group

Process equipment manufacturer establishes internal network for mentorship and professional development.

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Petfood Forum News

Petfood Essentials 2026 agenda focuses on business efficiency

Full-day seminar on April 27 in Kansas City will feature practical guidance on controlling costs, streamlining operations and improving manufacturing efficiency.

Petfood Essentials interactive educational seminar, which will be held April 27, 2026, will feature experts providing practical guidance on controlling costs, streamlining operations, optimizing formulations and supply chains, and improving manufacturing efficiency.

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10 insights on AI applications in pet food operations

Experts discussed artificial intelligence applications and their impacts at the 2026 AFIA Pet Food Conference in Atlanta.

During the recent AFIA Pet Food Conference at IPPE, industry experts shared key insights on implementing AI across pet food operations.

Latin America/Carribean

Purina expands Mexico plant amid strong regional demand

The company is investing in its Silao facility, expanding it into a key production hub and helping define how pet food is made and supplied across the Americas.

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Pet Food Equipment

Coperion offers dust collection filtration training course

Three-day hands-on program covers industrial ventilation system design and optimization for food processing facilities.

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Sustainable Dog and Cat Food

Animal feed innovations advance sustainability and circular bioeconomy

Dr. Charles Starkey spoke at IPPE 2026 about how circular practices boost efficiency, reduce environmental impact and support global sustainability goals.

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Petfood Forum News

Freeze-dried pet food requires tailored antioxidant strategies

Rangen's Melissa Weber will address oxidative stability challenges unique to freeze-dried formats at Petfood Forum 2026.

Freeze-dried pet foods require specialized antioxidant strategies to prevent lipid oxidation and maintain product quality throughout shelf life.

Three Dog Brands opens US manufacturing facility

The 87,000-square-foot site in Kansas City, Missouri, will increase production capacity and distribution for the dog treat manufacturer's expanding retail partnerships.

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Petfood Forum News

Digitalization reshapes pet food quality assurance and auditing

Jennifer Lott of SGS North America will explore how data analytics and digital tools are transforming food safety from reactive compliance to predictive risk management at Petfood Forum 2026.

Food safety in pet food is about more than compliance -- it's about trust, transparency and proactive risk management across the entire supply chain.

Business Strategy

How to minimize pet food production costs

From raw materials to equipment to product testing, controlling costs is key to maintaining a successful pet food business.

Cost efficiency challenges in pet food production run the gamut -- equipment, staff, packaging, energy, raw materials, and even the production process itself.

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