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2 trends fuel pet food facility expansion in 2020
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, pet food producers and ingredient suppliers expanded their operations in 2020 as the twin trends of premiumization and humanization drove demand.
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Pet Food Equipment
Find the latest articles, research and news on pet food equipment and the processes used to make commercial dog and cat food from the editors of Petfood Industry magazine. Topics include pet food extruder maintenance and processing, kibble drying technology, and plant energy management guidelines. Register for free to access premium content.
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How processing affects pet food products, Part 2
Exploring extruded pet food: extrusion and drying
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Plant-based ingredient R&D center open to pet food makers
Buhler’s newly opened Food Application Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, currently focuses on human food, but the Center’s director is open to working with pet food makers too.
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Refrigeration considerations: Fresh, frozen pet food
Pet food manufacturers and retailers must work together to properly display fresh and frozen products.
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Pet food industry supply chain intact during COVID-19
Although many pet food industry suppliers have prepared for the pandemic, there will still be increased costs and transportation difficulties in the supply chain.
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Dog, cat food industry suppliers’ pandemic preparations
Through their international operations, pet food ingredient, equipment and other suppliers saw the COVID-19 disease grow from a regional outbreak to a global pandemic.
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How processing affects pet food products
Pet food production is a complex process with many steps and considerations.
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4 steps to optimize extruder maintenance and reduce costs
Keeping pet food extrusion equipment in good operating condition is vital for efficient production, and requires understanding and implementing proper maintenance practices.
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Fresh meat in pet food No. 1 trend affecting extrusion
As the high-protein trend in pet food continues to expand, sending more fresh meat formulations through the extrusion process presents challenges to current technologies.
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UAE’s largest food and beverage show includes pet food
The 1,600 exhibitors at Gulfood Manufacturing 2019 included 21 companies in pet food operations.
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October 2020
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