▼Pet Food Processing

The January/February 2025 issue of Pet Food Processing is now live! This issue includes: ?? An inside look into Muenster Milling Company, LLC’s new freeze-dried #petfood facility in Denton, Texas, with insights from Jim Holdrieth, David DeLorenzo and Chad Felderhoff (pages 18-27). ???Melding treating with health benefits, a deep dive into the latest trends in the functional #pettreat arena (pages 12-16). ?? How Gabriel Huertas del Pino and Adam Mutschler are creating sustainable pet food through their brand Arch Pet Food (pages 45-47). ????♀? Guidance for overcoming labor challenges using a multi-prong approach to attract and retain talent (pages 59-63), and so much more! Read the digital edition of our January/February 2025 issue here: https://lnkd.in/g2BBkPRN Subscribe to get the latest issue of #PetFoodProcessing: https://ow.ly/2X5W50TWMwf #petfoodindustry

Mars Incorporated’s SHEBA? brand has partnered with AMV Stream to release a new documentary on the Sheba Hope Grows? program, which aims to restore coral reefs around the world. “As a brand, we have a wide-reaching global platform, and we recognize it’s our responsibility to use that platform to help fuel positive change,” said Mindy Barry, global vice president of marketing for the SHEBA brand. “The release of ‘Reef Builders’ is a powerful new chapter in our larger mission behind the Sheba Hope Grows program.” More here: https://ow.ly/khk650VpiRB #petfoodindustry #sustainability

Sustainable #pettreat company Shameless Pets has rebranded to reflect its mission in supporting US farmers and advancing #sustainability in the #petfoodindustry. The company upcycles food waste to create its products. The new look will be showcased at #GlobalPetExpo. “Our rebrand reflects our commitment to high-quality, sustainable treats that benefit pets, farmers and the environment,” said Founder James Bello. Details on the rebrand here: https://ow.ly/wNUP50VpiNM #petfoodindustry

Ukrainian #petfood manufacturer Kormotech Global has appointed Ulyana Fitsa to lead brands sales in Western Europe while maintaining her current position as global chief supply chain officer. In her new role, Fitsa will leverage her negotiation skills and industry experience to drive sales growth and build strategic partnerships with key distributors and retailers across Western Europe. More on the new position: https://ow.ly/VZF050VpiKJ #petfoodindustry

The Pet Advocacy Network (PAN) announced the upcoming launch of its new grassroots advocacy program for those who work in and support the pet industry, The Network of Advocates. PAN will be celebrating the launch with a happy hour reception today from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Aquatics Lounge at Global Pet Expo. “The Network of Advocates is a platform where we can tell our story and share all we do to support and promote the human-animal bond,” said Mike Bober, CAE, CEO of PAN. More on the program: https://ow.ly/3XiH50VpgBG #GlobalPetExpo #petindustry #petfoodindustry

Taking cues from beloved food products, Three Dog Bakery has unleashed five new #dogtreats during #GlobalPetExpo. The new treats include Ultimate Celebration? Cake Bites, inspired by birthday cake; Mini Carob Chip Cookies, inspired by the classic chocolate chip cookie; Pupino’s Pizza?, inspired by Margherita pizza; and more. “Every year, our innovation team sniffs out inspiration from local bakeries, supermarket aisles and even our own cookie jars looking for those totally irresistible flavors we just have to share with our four-legged family members,” said Marella Oviedo of Three Dog Bakery. Get the full scoop on the new treats here: https://ow.ly/vCoc50Voxn1 #petfoodindustry

A key part in developing #petfood is conducting thorough feeding trials. While lab-based analyses can provide nutritional and health insights, trials that go beyond the lab and into a pet’s natural setting offer deeper insights into palatability, bioavailability and long-term health. “In a lab, you cannot confidently say that a cat or dog prefers a particular food,” explained Becca Hampton of AFB International. “We can show that animals can detect small or large flavor changes and how they change preference and consumption.” Learn more about feeding trials: https://ow.ly/2Q1250Voxk6 #petfoodindustry

NEW PRODUCTS ?? Primal Pet Foods is debuting two new products at #GlobalPetExpo this week — an expansion of its Kibble in the Raw line with three new #catfood recipes and a Dehydrated Goat Milk to offer a shelf-stable format of the brand’s popular hydrator. “With Kibble in the Raw, we have been able to attract new consumers to the freeze-dried raw category for dogs in the neighborhood pet channel, and now we have the opportunity to help grow the category for cats,” said Courtney Louch, chief marketing officer for Primal. Continue reading on the new products: https://ow.ly/3jll50Vov0C #petfoodindustry

The latest sights from #GlobalPetExpo include dogs, cats and, of course, #petfood innovations! #petfoodindustry #petindustry

KM Packaging Services Ltd.'s newest innovation K-Nature Paper HBe is a high-barrier paper #packaging material for food products designed to be curbside recyclable. With a composition of more than 85% paper, a strong PE coating and EVOH barrier, the material is an ideal alternative to flexible plastic packaging. More on the packaging solution here: https://ow.ly/uyTf50VouVC #petfoodindustry