Jennifer Semple

Jennifer Semple is editor of Pet Food Processing. She joined Sosland Publishing Company in 2017 and helped launch the publication in March 2018. Semple covers in-depth topics important to pet food and treat processing as well as plant profiles of leading manufacturers. Semple has worked for several industrial food equipment manufacturers. She holds a bachelor's degree from the William Allen White School of Journalism at the University of Kansas.

German-based pet food co-manufacturer opening US plant

01.12.2019

By Jennifer Semple

Saturn Petcare will invest more than $38 million and create up to 200 new jobs at its first US facility in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Tips for maximizing equipment uptime

01.07.2019

By Jennifer Semple

Recommended preventive maintenance, signs of wear and predictive technology help processors avoid unexpected downtime.

JBT-Avure high-pressure pasteurization system, Avure AV-M

Safety first: producing raw, minimally processed pet diets

01.07.2019

By Jennifer Semple

High-pressure pasteurization is becoming a necessity for minimally processed pet foods and treats to ensure the safety of both pets and humans from dangerous cross-contamination.

Clextral extruded dry pet food and treats

State of the US pet food and treat industry

12.28.2018

By Jennifer Semple

A look back at 2018 proves the industry continues to grow in size and complexity and is rapidly reacting to human trends.

Phillips adds brands to western distribution

12.18.2018

By Jennifer Semple

Phillips Pet Food & Supplies adds four important brands to its Denver distribution center which serves Colorado, western Kansas and northern New Mexico.

Fortress Technologies inline detection equipment

Processors thinking outside the box on inline detection

12.10.2018

By Jennifer Semple

Pet food manufacturers can utilize inline detection equipment to inspect product well before it is packaged to protect resources and prevent costly contaminants downstream.