Keith Loria

Managing temperature throughout the cold-forming process ensures product is not too stiff to run smoothly through the extruder.

Taking the heat off pet food, treats with cold extrusion applications

08.25.2020

Cold extrusion can be used for a wide range of products, including those containing sensitive ingredients as it minimizes heat processing to preserve nutrient quality.

The latest technologies and best practices helping pet food processors manage pests

Cutting-edge technology bringing pest control into the 21st century

04.14.2020

By Keith Loria

Looking at some of the biggest and most exciting trends in the pest management industry and how they are helping pet food manufacturers.

Implementing automation and streamlining batching systems

Protecting pet food ingredients with durable, accurate ingredient handling systems

03.10.2020

By Keith Loria

Ingredients for pet food and treats can be uniquely challenging to handle, but new equipment technology can help.

How pet food makers are staying compliant with modern food safety regulations

How to stay compliant with modern food safety standards

12.10.2019

By Keith Loria

Company-wide investment, consistent documentation and thorough food safety practices can help.

Pet food processors are rapidly improving contamination control by embracing novel interventions and new technologies to fight pathogens.

Leveraging science, tech to control contamination issues

09.10.2019

By Keith Loria

Pet food processors are rapidly improving contamination control by embracing novel interventions and new technologies to fight pathogens.

Balancing equipment features, control capabilities for batching consistency

06.10.2019

By Keith Loria

Innovations in mixing, blending and pumping equipment offer better control and product uniformity.

Unique, healthy, sustainable – pet treats take on new roles in new market

02.25.2019

By Keith Loria

Treating pets to a snack is a pastime that increasingly reflects the snacks pet owners enjoy themselves.

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Barrett Petfood Innovations’ Little Falls facility

This manufacturer's new facility can produce two-times more pet food than its original plant in Brainerd, Minn.

New and upcoming pet food, treat processing facilities

A look at new pet food and treat manufacturing plants completed in 2020 or scheduled for completion in the near future.

Keith Loria

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Taking the heat off pet food, treats with cold extrusion applications

Cutting-edge technology bringing pest control into the 21st century

Protecting pet food ingredients with durable, accurate ingredient handling systems

How to stay compliant with modern food safety standards

Leveraging science, tech to control contamination issues

Balancing equipment features, control capabilities for batching consistency

Unique, healthy, sustainable – pet treats take on new roles in new market

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Barrett Petfood Innovations’ Little Falls facility

New and upcoming pet food, treat processing facilities