Extrusion technology has adapted to complex formulations and stringent food safety standards.

The F.L. Emmert Company turns to third-party services to validate its food safety program.

Panelists representing four different companies shed light on the operational challenges and opportunities facing the pet food and treat industry, including food safety, sanitation, operational efficiency and product development.

Jenny Murphy, consumer safety officer for the US Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine, presented the updates to pet food and rendering industry professionals during Pet Food Alliance’s 2019 Summer Meeting.

The FDA’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention is working to determine the source of contaminated pig ear pet treats and where they were distributed.

The agency has released its third update on an investigation into the potential link between certain pet food diets and canine dilated cardiomyopathy.

The food safety topic has become forefront since the implementation of FSMA in 2015.

The single-screw extruder, PolyOne, features a modular design for flexible processing.

Personnel worked over the course of 10 months to develop HACCP plans and food safety procedures.

With more and more small meat shop operations inclined to add pet food and treat options, it’s important to understand the regulatory environment before taking the plunge.