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PFMA developing certification program for UK raw pet food manufacturers

UK association to roll out raw pet food certification

01.21.2021

By Jordan Tyler

The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA) is in the final stages of completing the certification program.

Cargill opens new Lewisburg premix facility

Cargill opens advanced technology premix facility in Ohio

01.12.2021

By Jennifer Semple

The company’s new premix facility will offer pet food and livestock feed manufacturers a high level of transparency and assurances related to food security.

Modern cooling technology is helping pet food and treat processors be more efficient and consistent

How modern cooling technology can protect food safety, quality

12.17.2020

By Richard Rowlands

The importance and benefits of modern cooling systems for pet food and treat processing applications.

Canada issues warning for pig ear dog treats causing Salmonella in humans

Updated: Canada closes investigation into Salmonella cases linked to pig ear dog treats

12.16.2020

By Jordan Tyler

The Public Health Agency of Canada has ended its investigation after two brands of pig ear dog treats were linked to a total of 10 cases of Salmonella in humans.

Prairie Dog to invest $18 million in facility expansions, improvements

Prairie Dog to beef up production in 2021

12.14.2020

By Jordan Tyler

The premium pet treat company will invest $18 million to expand its manufacturing, research and development and food safety capabilities.

Properly managed water activity prevents liquids from separating from solids in wet pet food and helps maintain product consistency. (Photo courtesy of Fiberstar)

The science behind managing moisture, water activity

11.19.2020

By Jordan Tyler

Testing and tracking moisture and water activity are necessary for evaluating final product quality.

Albright's recalls raw dog food for possible Salmonella

67 cases of raw dog food recalled for Salmonella possibility

11.17.2020

By Jordan Tyler

Albright’s Raw Dog Food is working with the FDA on its voluntary recall of certain raw dog diets.

Fortress ventures into checkweighing systems with new Raptor series

Fortress introduces Raptor series checkweighers

11.12.2020

By Jordan Tyler

The inspection solutions company debuted its expansion into checkweighing solutions during Pack Expo Connects on Monday, Nov. 9.

Portioning best practices and technology for pet food, treat processors

Best practices for achieving consistent portion control

11.10.2020

By Jennifer Barnett Fox

Technology offers processors a leg up on regulating precise portions to ensure product safety and consistency.

K-State, FDA confirm grain-free dog food does not cause DCM

FDA walks back from update correlating DCM and certain pet diets

11.09.2020

By Jennifer Semple

Following a scientific forum hosted by KSU, the collective data presented on non-hereditary DCM points to neither a cause nor an increase in the number of occurrences.

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UK association to roll out raw pet food certification

Cargill opens advanced technology premix facility in Ohio

How modern cooling technology can protect food safety, quality

Updated: Canada closes investigation into Salmonella cases linked to pig ear dog treats

Prairie Dog to beef up production in 2021

The science behind managing moisture, water activity

67 cases of raw dog food recalled for Salmonella possibility

Fortress introduces Raptor series checkweighers

Best practices for achieving consistent portion control

FDA walks back from update correlating DCM and certain pet diets

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