Articles by Chris Crawford

Processors should plan, test, improve and repeat their recall procedures

Tips to help pet food processors ensure recall preparedness

06.16.2020

True recall readiness requires the right equipment, food safety plans, training, policies, documentation and practice runs.

Freshpet's fresh, refrigerated dog diets in chub roll packaging

Pet owners are warming up to refrigerated, frozen food and treats

02.25.2020

By Chris Crawford

Modern cold chain capabilities and a heightened consumer sentiment for fresher products has driven strong growth for brands in this category over the last year.

Trends and food safety issues driving innovations in cutting and sizing equipment

Sizing up cutting systems for flexibility, consistency

11.07.2019

By Chris Crawford

A close look at recent innovations to cutting and sizing equipment and how pet food and treat processors can benefit from them.

Retailer pet foods that have transformed from value brands to top-shelf competitors

How house brand pet foods became top-shelf competitors

09.19.2019

By Chris Crawford

Premium ingredients, functional claims and lower price points are attracting consumers to retailer-owned brands.

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Audits: the key to staying ahead of food safety risks

04.30.2019

By Chris Crawford

There is no silver bullet to guarantee food safety, but audits can help mitigate risks and demonstrate compliance.

Boxes of Freshpet pet food in freezer waiting to be distributed

Maintaining the cold chain as demand for fresh grows

02.14.2019

By Chris Crawford

Processors share best practices and challenges of maintaining product temperatures for refrigerated and frozen products.

Lab technician tests pet food, Kemin Customer Laboratory Services

The balancing act of extending shelf life

11.16.2018

By Chris Crawford

Processors cope with formulation challenges to keep their product stable on the shelf.

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