extrusion

GEA Group opens new Pet Food Experience (PEX) Center for pet food R&D in Italy

GEA Group cuts ribbon at pet food innovation center

10.07.2020

The new Pet Food Experience (PEX) Center will house the latest process technologies, testing capabilities and educational workshops to share R&D skills and knowledge with pet food and treat processors.

Shick Esteve partners with Frazer-Nash for pet food solutions

Shick Esteve, Frazer-Nash partner to offer pet food processing solutions

09.09.2020

By Jordan Tyler

The two companies will combine automation expertise with a sanitary post-extrusion component to improve processing efficiency for pet food applications.

Components, such as an EMV attachment, can be added to the end of an extruder barrel to ensure food safety upon start-up and give operators more control over product flow.

Suppliers weigh in on key end-of-extruder components

09.08.2020

By Chris Crawford

Form and function are equally important at the end of an extruder barrel, where final product is formed.

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

By Keith Loria

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.

Henry & Sons debut lightweight double-screw housing

Henry & Sons introduces improved double-screw housing

08.14.2020

By Jordan Tyler

This mark’s a significant design change featuring reduced weight and downtime, as well as improved sanitation and durability.

TAMU to train aquaculture extrusion personnel in virtual course

TAMU announces virtual aquaculture feed extrusion course

07.16.2020

By Jordan Tyler

The weeklong course will be held Aug. 31 to Sept. 4 via Zoom.

TAMU to host fifth annual pet food and treat extrusion course virtually

TAMU takes annual pet food, treat extrusion course online

06.11.2020

By Jordan Tyler

The educational event will be hosted live virtually July 13-16.

Birds-eye view of construction at Wenger's technical center in Sabetha, Kan.

Wenger on track to complete new technical center despite COVID-19 challenges

06.11.2020

By Jordan Tyler

The equipment manufacturer has made some adjustments to the accessibility of its technical center during the pandemic but anticipates the new facility to be completed by the end of 2020.