Pet Food Processing Equipment Articles: PetfoodIndustry

Robots run cricket farm for low-CO2 pet food ingredients

Future cricket ranchers don’t need much training. Two to six weeks generally is enough to get a new hire up to speed.

May 25, 2022

In one insect-based pet food ingredient rearing facility, very few humans will be needed to care for the six-legged livestock.

Petfood Forum led Marel to enter pet industry, buy Wenger

In late April, Marel agreed to acquire Wenger Manufacturing, a processing equipment manufacturer focused on pet food, plant-based proteins and aqua feed.

May 6, 2022

Tim Wall

After attending Petfood Forum a few years ago, one executive with meat processing equipment maker Marel decided to discuss moving the company into pet food production machinery.

Marel adds pet food processing by acquiring Wenger

The total investment for the acquisition is US$540 million. Founded in 1935, Wenger has 500 employees and revenues in 2022 are expected to be US$190 million.

April 27, 2022

Tim Wall

The acquisition of Wenger is a platform investment into new, complementary and attractive growth markets for Marel and will form the fourth business segment alongside poultry, meat and fish.

Pet food labor challenges and automation solutions

Automation is becoming a larger part of the manufacturing conversation, and equipment suppliers are working to provide solutions.

April 1, 2022

Lindsay Beaton

Automation is becoming a larger part of the manufacturing conversation, and equipment suppliers are working to provide solutions.

2 top pet food equipment supplier challenges

Current supply chain complexities and an increasing need for equipment flexibility are keeping equipment suppliers on their toes.

April 1, 2022

Lindsay Beaton

Learn about two of the top pet food equipment challenges right now, including difficulties with the supply chain and pet food manufacturers’ need for multifaceted tools.

The top 2 challenges of pet food automation

Finances and figuring out what you need are two of the significant barriers to automation success.

December 1, 2021

Lindsay Beaton

Learn about some of the current challenges of pet food automation as automated solutions become more appealing all along the production chain.

Automation in pet food: optimizing production, safety

Automating the pet food production process is becoming increasingly appealing as consumers require more from the final product.

December 1, 2021

Lindsay Beaton

Learn about the benefits and challenges of automation in the pet food production process, including with regards to safety, efficiency, traceability and manpower replacement.

Energy efficient kibble drying for lower costs, pollution

Reducing energy usage benefits a pet food manufacturer’s finances while decreasing environmental repercussions.

November 29, 2021

Tim Wall

Reducing energy usage benefits a pet food manufacturer’s finances while decreasing environmental repercussions.

2 freeze-dried pet food ingredient trends: raw, upcycled

As pet owners continue to focus on health and nutrition aspects of their animals’ foods, freeze-dried ingredients may help pet food companies provide shelf-stable, minimally processed options.

September 7, 2021

Tim Wall

Demand for freeze-dried meats, fruits and vegetables continues to grow, as pet food makers look for ways to differentiate their products while preserving ingredients’ nutrients.