American Packaging Corporation recently introduced a new line of flexible #petfood packaging solutions targeting recyclability. The range, dubbed RE™ Design for Recycle, features small treat pouches to larger kibble bags and builds upon the company’s existing sustainable portfolio. Read more about the new line: https://ow.ly/NvF750RvYKf #petfoodindustry #packaging #sustainability #recycling
▼Pet Food Processing
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Kansas City, MO 26,657 followers
Trusted resource for the news and trends impacting the pet food and pet treat processing industry.
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Pet Food Processing magazine provides in-depth coverage of food safety issues, ingredient and processing technologies and consumer trends as they apply to pet food production. We are dedicated to providing information and knowledge to our readers, with insight and analysis they can use to improve their performance and provide value to their company. Just as important, Pet Food Processing offers suppliers a targeted vehicle to showcase ingredients, equipment and services to the decision makers through display advertising in print and digital formats.
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- 51-200 employees
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- Kansas City, MO
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- 2018
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- Pet Food Production, Production, Pet, Meat, Ingredients, processing, food safety, consumer trends, pet food, dog food, cat food, and media
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The state of transportation offers a constant scenario of evolving needs and problems to solve. Pandemic turbulence continues to generate a multitude of complexities including #supplychain, import, freight, port congestion, warehouse availability and labor issues. In the words of Matt Wood, trade execution manager for Scoular: “There are a lot of moving pieces.” Continue reading about the latest challenges and opportunities in transportation: https://ow.ly/NX3E50RvYp2 #petfood #petfoodindustry Photo: ©Travelman – Adobe Stock
Transportation challenges | March 2024
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Demand for fish oil is at odds with consumers' rising #sustainability standards. How can the pet nutrition industry address both? Learn more about this complex issue in the first article of a two-part series exploring the need for Omega alternatives in the #petfood space 👇 https://ow.ly/clLU50RvY53 #petfoodindustry
Plenty of fish in the sea? Tell that to Omega 3
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Nestlé Purina North America has committed $195 million to expand its existing #petfood production plant in Jefferson, Wis. According to the company, the investment is part of the company’s overarching strategy to fortify its manufacturing footprint. “Investing in our Jefferson factory deepens our roots in the community while helping us provide pet owners across the northern part of the United States with the trusted, science-based pet foods their dogs and cats love,” said Nolan Terry, chief technical officer for Purina. Learn more about the expansion: https://ow.ly/n2Cy50RvWuB #petfoodindustry
Purina embarks on $195 million expansion of Wisconsin facility
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English #petfood manufacturer Pets Choice Ltd has agreed to acquire Vet's Kitchen from parent company Pets’ Kitchen, effective June 1. The acquisition will allow Pets’ Kitchen to divest its operations in dry pet food manufacturing in favor of focusing on its Vet’s Klinic network of clinical #veterinary practices. “This is a fantastic acquisition for Pets Choice as we continue our drive in both product premiumization and into the vet sector,” said Tony R., chief executive officer of Pets Choice. More details: https://ow.ly/s7ot50RvWp8 #petfoodindustry
Pets Choice bolsters veterinary pet food offerings through acquisition
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Petgood, a Swedish sustainably minded pet nutrition company, released a new study on the use of black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) in #catfood. Conducted in partnership with Protix and Wageningen University & Research, the study showed that insect-based cat food touts high palatability, high digestibility and stimulates microbiota activity. “Overall, this study showed that a BSFL meal-based extruded dry food is readily accepted by healthy adult cats, yields optimal fecal consistency, had suitable nutrient digestibilities and can support their health when fed for 28 days with new leads for impact on feline gut health,” researchers wrote. Continue reading on the study: https://ow.ly/YTEb50RvWez #petfoodindustry #petfood
Study: Insect-based diet shows health benefits in cats
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Vital Essentials, the flagship #petfood brand by Carnivore Meat Company, recently partnered with KONG Company to introduce a limited-edition bundle, pairing Vital Essentials’ premium freeze-dried #dogfood with KONG’s durable pet toy. The alliance aims to provide pet parents with a “powerful combination” to enhance a dog’s mealtime and playtime. Full details on the partnership: https://ow.ly/7icu50RvW3B #petfoodindustry #petindustry
Vital Essentials partners with KONG
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Bunge and Viterra have assembled an executive leadership team ahead of the official close of their merger. Greg Heckman, chief executive officer of Bunge, will lead the company alongside John Neppl, chief financial officer of Bunge. David Mattiske, CEO of Viterra, will become co-chief operating officer with Julio Garros, current co-president of Bunge's Agribusiness segment. More details: https://ow.ly/khKG50RvXZm #petfood #petfoodindustry
Bunge, Viterra announce future leadership team
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Last month, Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming opened its first retail location in Illinois. The new store is just the beginning of Woof Gang’s aggressive expansion throughout the Midwest, with additional plans for new stores in Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Minnesota, and others in Illinois. Continue reading: https://ow.ly/C6hB50RvXW2 #retail #petfoodindustry #petfood
Woof Gang opens first location in Illinois
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Veterinary Formula shared new looks and improved formulas for its Smart Vitality Premium Supplements line. The line includes four supplements, all veterinarian-formulated and containing functional ingredients to provide targeted health benefits to dogs. More on the Smart Vitality Premium Supplements line here: https://ow.ly/l5Bn50RvXLn #petfood #petfoodindustry
Veterinary Formula introduces new supplement formulas
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