Pet Food Processing Equipment Articles: PetfoodIndustry

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.

What does sustainability look like in pet food extrusion?

Efficiency and control are two key elements to a successful sustainability strategy, according to extrusion experts.

December 14, 2020

Lindsay Beaton

Efficiency and control are two key elements to a successful sustainability strategy in pet food extrusion, according to extrusion experts.

Extrude, dry and coat pet foods for artisanal appearance

Tweaking the extrusion, drying and coating of pet foods offers options for brands to mass produce a product resembling one crafted in a home kitchen.

December 2, 2020

Tim Wall

Pet food producers can adjust aspects of the production process, including extrusion, drying and coating, to fine-tune the look of finished kibble and treats.

3 ways of drying pet food, treats for different results

Infrared, microwave and heated air dryers all differ from each other, which may provide varied tools for pet food manufacturers.

December 1, 2020

Tim Wall

Three different types of machinery used to dry pet food and treats can influence how those products.

Tricks to make extruded pet food, treats look homemade

Extruder operators can manipulate their machines to make mass produced pet foods look like they came out of a small batch oven.

November 23, 2020

Tim Wall

Two pet food industry experts shared tips for using an extruder to make artificially artisanal kibble and pet treats.

Continuous Food Processing Equipment: The Secret to Better Pet Food

The best way to address the production challenges associated with the demand for quality food is with the right processing equipment.

October 28, 2020

Brand Insights from Scan American

Even in the midst of a global pandemic, the pet food production market continues to grow exponentially. While growth is being driven by developing and emerging markets, better quality pet food is still in high demand in mature markets.

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.

September 30, 2020

Tim Wall

In 2020, pet food industry construction continued to build capacity and create employment.

How processing affects pet food products, Part 2

Exploring extruded pet food: extrusion and drying

August 19, 2020

Greg Aldrich, PhD

Exploring extruded pet food: extrusion and drying

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.

July 9, 2020

Tim Wall

The Center could be particularly useful in the development of sustainable plant-based ingredients for dog, cat and other pet foods.

Refrigeration considerations: Fresh, frozen pet food

Pet food manufacturers and retailers must work together to properly display fresh and frozen products.

May 5, 2020

Lindsay Beaton

Pet food manufacturers and retailers must work together to properly display fresh and frozen products; if they do the whole process can be profitable for everyone involved.