Petfood experts to share latest research during Petfood Forum Asia 2014
With countries in Asia such as Thailand, India and China among the fastest growing pet care markets globally, and Japan ranking as the fourth-largest pet care market worldwide, the region will continue...
View ArticleDirect steam injection: An efficient petfood processing method
Direct steam injection (DSI) heating is a specific method used during petfood and food processing where steam is directly mixed with the process fluid that needs to be heated. This type of heating is...
View ArticleKansas State University Department of Grain Science and Industry to offer...
The Kansas State University Department of Grain Science and Industry and Global Campus will offer the course, “Pet Food Processing,” GRSC 645 ZB, for the fall 2014 semester. Taught by a team of experts...
View ArticleUniversity of Alberta gets US$1.6 million for petfood extruder
The University of Alberta is getting a US$1.6 million Wenger X-115 single-screw extruder to include as part of the school's new animal nutrition and ingredient development program. The extruder...
View ArticleKSU offering extrusion short course, petfood workshop
Kansas State University is offering the 10th Anniversary edition of its annual extrusion short course on August 5–8, 2014, in Manhattan, Kansas. "Extrusion Processing: Technology and Commercialization"...
View ArticleBischof + Klein looks to further growth in 2014
In 2014, packaging and film specialist Bischof + Klein (B+K) is anticipating sales growth of around 5%, enabling it to crack the 500-million-euro mark, according to the company. With a volume of around...
View ArticleExtruder specialist Almex joins Triott Group
Almex, an extruder and expander specialist, has joined the Triott Group.
View ArticleTAMU presents 25th annual practical short course on feeds, petfood extrusion
A one week practical short course on feeds and petfood extrusion will be presented Feb. 1–6, 2015, at Texas A&M University by staff, industry representatives and consultants.
View ArticleWebinar to discuss high-meat recipes and single-screw extruders
Current petfood product developments include high meat/grain-free recipes and related successes using the single-screw extruder to make commercial products.
View Article2014 petfood industry extrusion round-up
Every year brings unique challenges to the extrusion segment of the petfood industry, and 2014 has been no different. Two key factors, brought on by significant industry events, are foremost on expert...
View ArticleDimensioning a conveying system for bulk materials
When considering the installation of a new vacuum conveying system for the handling of granular bulk materials, there is a checklist of questions that need answering.
View ArticleAdding a little color to petfoods—naturally
There are numerous “colors” that have been used in petfoods for decades.
View ArticlePetfood Forum features new location, schedule, keynotes
Exclusive conference and trade show offers premier learning about the latest petfood research and developments, networking and business opportunities.
View Article10 steps to optimize your existing drying process
Geelen Counterflow highlights ways for improving efficiency with a focus on sustainability.
View ArticlePetfood Forum and Petfood Innovation Workshop offer latest research,...
Get the latest research and data on pet nutrition, petfood safety, processing, marketing and more—and gain hands-on pet treat development experience.
View ArticleWhy pea products in petfoods?
Peas are a versatile ingredient for petfoods, with many attractive features.
View ArticlePoland’s Pupil Foods to launch new pet food plant
With the new pet food plant, the Polish producer is aiming to benefit from the rapid growth of Poland’s pet food market, which increased 9% in 2014.
View ArticleThermal versus mechanical energy in pet food extrusion cooking
The use of high thermal energy in the production of pet food can provide flexibility, cost savings and nutritional benefits.
View ArticleExtrusion: Helping pet food manufacturers meet today’s trends
Pet food manufacturers are trying to stay on top of more industry changes than ever—high-meat and alternative ingredient formulas, and meeting and exceeding increasingly detailed food safety...
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