PetFood PRO 1/2024

International Magazine March 2024 ISSN 2628-5851 

Technology & Marketing 

1/24 

Ingredients: Insect Proteins, Plant Extracts for Pets, Digestive Health, Science in Pet Food 

Processing: Heat Pump Drying, Texture Analysis, Rotary Mixing, Butchery Perfection 

Packaging: High Technology Packaging, Food Safety, Flexible and Recyclable Films 

Marketing: Global Trends in Pet Care, Anuga FoodTec - Pet Food Zone, Interzoo

EDITORIAL 

Invitation to the Pet Food Zone 

At first glance the Anuga FoodTec in 

Cologne, Germany, this month is a trade 

fair for the food and dairy industry. 

However, since the last edition two years 

ago, there have been major developments 

for our branch in pet food manufacturing. 

For the first time there is now a separate 

Pet Food Zone, which features the 

companies who are specifically focussed 

on reaching out to our furry and feathered 

friends. 

Why is this so important and why now? 

I asked Matthias Schlüter, Exhibition 

Director of the Anuga FoodTec, for his 

comments: 

“The Pet Food Zone will present innovative 

and sustainable solutions, which reflect 

the growing standards in the pet food 

industry sector. It is our aspiration to be 

a pioneer in shaping the future of food 

production, especially for our domestic 

animals, with a clear focus on improving 

quality and protecting the environment. 

“At the Anuga FoodTec almost 400 

exhibitors offer solutions for the pet food 

industry, so the existing commitment 

is already very high. There are also 

traditionally many visitors from this sector. 

The Pet Food Zone is an opportunity 

to bring those with mutual interests 

together. This is why we have set up this 

dedicated area this year.“ 

Our team at PetFood PRO magazine is 

proud to partner with Kölnmesse for the 

Pet Food Zone. We will have a central 

booth in the Boulevard and are happy to 

meet up with visitors and to answer any 

questions and discuss future articles and 

topics for upcoming issues. 

Since the market for pet food is growing 

steadily and recorded annual growth is 

more than three percent, with sales of 

around 30 billion euros in 2022 in Europe 

alone, we are responding to this high 

demand by offering the pet food market 

its own space, both in these pages and as 

a part of the Pet Food Zone. 

A growing focus on sustainability is 

particularly evident in the increased use 

of alternative proteins, such as plantbased, 

insect-based and cultured feeds. 

Consumers are placing more emphasis 

on where ingredients come from and how 

well our animals are doing. At the same 

Ian D. Healey, Editor-in-Chief 

time manufacturers of equipment and 

packaging are more aware than ever of 

their responsibilities in reducing energy 

usage and the wise use of resources. 

The Pet Food Zone will showcase a 

cross-section of suppliers to the petfood 

industry. Come and see us at Stand A048, 

Boulevard Central in Cologne, March 19- 

22. 

Sincerely 

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Issue 1 2024 

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CONTENTS 



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Marketing: Global Trends in Pet Care, Anuga FoodTec - Pet Food Zone, Interzoo 

Issue 1 March 2024 

Sometimes among the non-stop everyday hectic which surrounds us, it is important 

to stop, share friendships and enjoy the moment. The photographer Sarah 

Brückmann together with Marat and Kira the dog has specialized in such pictures 

and has captured the scene for us this month. Sarah is a passionate photographer 

and animal lover, who has made her hobbies into a profession. Ponder, refresh and 

then delve into this issue of PetFood PRO. 

Cover photo: www.SarahBfotos.de 

Ingredients 

Processing 

6 Global Pet Care Trends in 2023 

8 Globe Buddy Introduces New Sustainable Dog Food with 

Insect Protein 

10 Natural Symbiosis: Plant Extracts Beneficial for Owners and 

for Pets 

14 Demand for Quality, Nutritional and Healthy Pet Food 

Remains High Despite Inflation 

16 Science-Backed Insect Proteins Gain Traction in Pet Food 

21 Expanding Capacity with a Heat Pump Dryer 

24 The Application of Texture Analysis on the Latest 

Developments 

28 Dr. Harvey's Ups Output of Natural Pet Foods with 

Rotary Batch Mixer 

34 K+G Wetter at the Anuga: Butcher's Machines for 

Perfection also for Pet Food 

36 Boosting Productivity and Maximizing Profit in Pet Food 

Production 

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The right technology in food production ensures the best quality 

when it comes to food for our four-legged friends. K+G Wetter 

will be exhibiting at Anuga FoodTec to show customers from 

pet food production how meat processing machines can play a 

significant role in animal food quality. More on page 34. 

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52 Upcoming Events 

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30 Anuga FoodTec Preview: International, Innovative, Successful 

48 Interzoo 2024 Supporting Programme: Concise Overview of 

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50 IFT: Processing Improves Food Sustainability and Nutrition 

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Global Pet Care Trends in 2023 

by Kate Kehoe, Marketing Executive at FMCG Gurus 

In recent years, the pet care industry has witnessed a notable transformation, driven 

by various trends and shifts in consumer preferences. One of the prominent changes 

is the increasing demand for natural and organic products for pets. Pet owners 

are becoming more conscious of the ingredients and chemicals used in pet care 

items, leading them to seek out options that are free from artificial additives and 

unnecessary preservatives. This shift towards natural and organic products reflects 

a broader trend seen within the health and wellness industry. 

Additionally, there is a growing demand for pet care products that cater to specific 

pet needs. Issues such as digestive problems are common among pets, and pet 

owners are actively seeking out products that can address these concerns effectively. 

This has prompted pet care companies to develop specialized formulas and remedies to 

provide targeted solutions for these issues. 

Ingredients 

Pet owners have become more conscious 

of the ingredients in pet care products 

for various reasons. For instance, FMCG 

Gurus’ consumer insights reveal that 70% 

of global consumers think the quality 

of ingredients used in dog and cat care 

food and drink makes the product more 

premium. This highlights an increasing 

awareness of the health risks associated 

with certain ingredients. For example, 

the most important formulation claims 

global consumers like to see on dog 

care products are non-GMO (59%) and 

no artificial flavors (43%) or colors (42%). 

This demonstrates that just as humans are 

more mindful of the ingredients in their 

own products, pet owners are recognizing 

that the ingredients used in pet care items 

can also impact their pets' well-being. 

Artificial additives, preservatives, and 

chemicals have the potential to trigger 

allergies, digestive issues, and other 

health problems in pets. By being more 

conscious of ingredients, pet owners 

aim to provide their pets with safer and 

healthier options. 

Natural and Organic 

Pet owners are looking to align their 

pets' diets and care practices with their 

own lifestyle choices. The rise in organic 

and natural products for humans has 

influenced pet owners to seek out similar 

choices for their pets. For example, FMCG 

Gurus’ market research highlights that 

43% of global consumers like to see 

natural ingredient claims on dog care 

products. This trend is driven by a desire 

for holistic approaches to pet care that 

emphasize overall well-being and quality 

of life. Therefore, pet owners are seeking 

products that are free from artificial 

ingredients and pesticides, and that are 

produced using sustainable and ethical 

practices. 

As a result, pet owners are willing to invest 

more time and effort in understanding 

the nutritional needs of their pets and 

ensuring that they are providing them 

with the best possible care. This includes 

being mindful of the ingredients used 

in pet care products and seeking out 

options that promote their pets' health 

and well-being. 

Digestive Health 

Pet products that have various health 

claims are of high appeal to consumers. 

Such claims include aiding digestive 

health, free-from claims, and streamlined 

ingredients, as consumers want maximum 

transparency over product formulation. 

The most appealing claim on both dog 

(56%) and cat care (54%) products is the 

aiding of digestive health. This indicates 

that pet owners deem digestive health 

a crucial area of wellness, due to it being 

interlinked with for long-term health 

maintenance. As pet owners become 

more proactive in their pets' care, they are 

seeking out products that address specific 

health concerns. The pet care industry 

must continue innovating to meet these 

needs, by providing specialized solutions 

that enhance pets' quality of life. 

Plant-based alternatives 

Across the last decade, the growth 

of Flexitarian diets has resulted in an 

increased number of consumers seeking 

Kate Kehoe, Marketing Executive, FMCG 

Gurus 

out plant-based alternatives that they 

deem healthier, more sustainable, and 

cruelty-free. This trend is being reflected 

in the pet food market, with one in 

five pet owners saying they like to see 

plant-based or vegan claims on pet care 

products. Similarly to the human plantbased 

market, brands must provide 

reassurance over the taste of products 

and the nutritional value of such products. 

Sustainability and eco-friendliness are also 

gaining traction in the pet care sector. 


Pet owners are becoming increasingly 

conscious of the environmental impact 

of pet care products and packaging. 

They are actively seeking out companies 

that prioritize eco-friendly practices in 

their manufacturing processes, utilize 

sustainable ingredients, and offer 

recyclable or biodegradable packaging 

options. This focus on sustainability 

aligns with the broader global movement 

towards environmental responsibility and 

conservation. 

This article is based on FMCG Gurus: The 

Humanization of Pets – Global Report 2023. 

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Globe Buddy Introduces New 

Sustainable Dog Food with Insect 

Protein 

Danish pet food company Globe Buddy has introduced a super-premium dog food based on a novel and 

sustainable source of protein – insects. The brand wants to inspire a positive change and help dog owners live a 

greener pet life. 

Bjarne Gravesen Jensen, CEO and co-founder of the 

Danish pet food company Globe Buddy. 

The carbon footprint of the ingredients in Globe Buddy's new product is just over half that of the 

ingredients used in the market's average dog food, according to calculations performed by the 

consultancy firm Viegand Maagøe on behalf of Globe Buddy. 

“We have made it easy to feed your furry 

friend a healthy and tasty diet while doing 

some good for the planet, simply by 

reducing the climate impact of dog food,” 

said Bjarne Gravesen Jensen, CEO and cofounder 

of Globe Buddy. 

The insect-based dog food Globe Buddy 

Brown features protein from the black 

soldier fly larvae, which is good for all 

dogs, especially those with sensitive 

digestion or intolerances to traditional 

meats. 

It is also a win for the climate. Using 

insect protein in pet food reduces carbon 

emissions. The carbon footprint of the 

ingredients in Globe Buddy's new product 

is just over half that of the ingredients 

used in the market's average dog food, 

according to calculations performed by 

the consultancy firm Viegand Maagøe on 

behalf of Globe Buddy. 

The insect-based product comes with 

a third-party verified carbon footprint, 

something that is still rarely seen in the 

pet food industry. 

“While many companies have brought 

what are claimed to be green pet foods 

to market, we saw a need among petparents 

for increased transparency in 

the environmental sustainability of their 

dog’s food. Our brand aims to address 

this unmet need,” said Bjarne Gravesen 

Jensen. 

Besides the climate-friendliness, insect 

larvae are a pet food ingredient that 

advances the circular economy and 

minimises waste because insects are fed 

on by-products from the food industry. 

Globe Buddy’s commitment to 

sustainability also extends to their 

packaging, with a fully recyclable and 

perfectly-sized box designed for directto-consumer 

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Natural Symbiosis: Plant Extracts 

Beneficial for Owners and for 

Pets 

by David Daguet, Scientific Director 

Photo: shutterstock_2156779707 

We have all seen dogs dressed in eccentric 

outfits, wearing hats, wearing glasses in 

photos or videos. By making them look 

like little people, some owners please 

themselves without worrying about 

the well-being of their companions. 

Anthropomorphism means attributing 

to pets, behavior, reactions, and feelings, 

specific to humans. But attributing 

human faculties and feelings to our cats 

or dogs can distort the understanding of 

their real emotions and needs, and lead 

to errors of interpretation. Sometimes 

anthropomorphism can even lead to 

involuntarily mistreating pets. 

Even without anthropomorphism, pets 

may suffer from health troubles or illnesses 

that their owners also suffer from. 

But anthropomorphism can be extended 

to turning to natural treatments used by 

humans for years now through healthy 

diets, food supplements and cosmetics, 

and applied to pets. It is also real that 

our cats, dogs, and other pets, like their 

owners, may be affected by the “side 

effects” of the “modern” way of life. 

These can generate health troubles and 

sometimes more serious diseases. In 

fact, pets, like their owners, can present 

metabolic, liver, immune, locomotor, 

fertility disorders and diseases. 

Natural alternatives that help humans, 

can also be considered for our companions. 

Vidya Europe, a world leader 

in natural solutions, is also concerned 

with pet’s well-being. Vidya Europe, by 

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The following GMP+ certified plant 

extracts have been scientifically researched 

and proven to be beneficial for 

cats and dogs. 

Cats 

Artichoke and milk thistle 

As indicated in the introduction, our cats 

can suffer from metabolic disorders, and 

the main manifestation can be linked to 

the health of the liver. As an example, 

acute and chronic hepatobiliary diseases 

are quite commonly reported for both 

dogs and cats. There are many different 

causes for these conditions, as well as 

many different treatment options. The 

treatments reported for these conditions 

include anti-inflammatory molecules, 

immunosuppressants, antifibrotics, 

antioxidants, dietary management, 

and management of any possible 

complications. Dealing with natural 

solutions, artichoke (Cynara scolymus) 

and milk thistle (Silybum marianum) 

extracts should be considered. Artichoke 

leaf extract has been associated with 

antioxidant, hepatoprotective, bileexpelling, 

and lipid-lowering effects. 

Silymarin, the major active component of 

milk thistle, exerts immunomodulatory, 

anti-inflammatory, regenerative, antifibrotic, 

antioxidant, choleretic, and 

hepatoprotective actions directly 

benefiting to liver. 

Curcumin 

Curcumin, composed of mainly three 

curcuminoids, is the active principle 

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of turmeric (Curcuma longa). Because 

its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, 

antioxidant, hepatoprotective, and 

immunomodulatory properties, curcumin 

is of interest 1,2 , and has been 

used in a combined natural formulation 

to help in the treatment of feline 

hyperthyroidism by Methimazole 3 . 

β-carotene 

Even if the conversion ratio of β-carotene 

into retinol is not clearly established in 

feline, cats readily absorb β-carotene. 

Domestic cats absorb β-carotene from 

their diet, which is then absorbed by 

their reproductive tissues and can act as 

an antioxidant to maintain the functional 

integrity of these tissues, increasing 

plasma progesterone, oestradiol concentrations, 

and the total amount of uterine 

protein 4 . 

Dogs 

Artichoke and milk thistle 

Like for cats, artichoke and milk thistle 

are friendly natural remedies for dog’s 

livers. But for dogs, milk thistle can also 

help to modulate the immune response 

to improve their health condition 5 . 

Curcumin 

Like for humans, diabetes mellitus is a 

common endocrine disorder that causes 

hyperglycaemia in dogs. Curcuminoid 

supplementation with standard treatment 

has been demonstrated to significantly 

reduce oxidative stress and 

can be used as a targeted antioxidant 

strategy in adjunctive therapy to 

minimise the complications of diabetes 

in dogs 6 . 

Due to its anti-inflammatory effects, 

curcumin may also improve animal 

health, with emphasis on the stimulation 

of the antioxidant system 7 . Like for 

humans, curcumin has a real application 

in relieving locomotor disorders by 

managing pain and inflammation 8,9 . 

β-carotene 

Immunity modulation can be very 

important, and we know that advanced 

age has a negative impact 

on various immune variables. Older 

dogs that have lower immunological 

responses in comparison with younger 

ones may benefit from β-carotene 

supplementation which can significantly 

restore their immune responses 10 . It 

has also been demonstrated in female 

Beagle dogs that immune response was 

impaired in animals classified as low 

β-carotene absorbers, in comparison 

with similar females fed with the same 

amount of β-carotene 11 . Like for feline, it 

is possible that dietary β-carotene may 

improve reproductive function in the 

canine 12 . 

Green tea 

Green tea (Camellia sinensis) is not only 

a healthy beverage, but it also offers 

health benefits for dogs. Active in oral 

health, epigallocatechin gallate, the 

main active ingredient in green tea, 

interacts with the bacterial membrane to 

inhibit biofilm formation and to damage 

the biofilms 13 . As for humans, it can 

help manage metabolic disorders, and 

has been assessed on obese dogs with 

insulin resistance and dyslipidaemia, 

demonstrating that nutritional doses of 

green tea extract may improve insulin 

sensitivity and lipid profile. It also 

modifies the expression of genes involved 

in glucose and lipid homeostasis 14 . 

Owners and pets: the same 

remedies 

Pets are essential to human’s equilibrium. 

Pets help humans cope with solitude; 

they are part of a healthier way of 

life. Plant extracts beneficial for both 

owners and pets reinforce their common 

relationship. Like for humans, artichoke, 

green tea, milk thistle, curcuma, and 

natural β-carotene can help maintain or 

improve cats and dogs’ health. A natural 

symbiosis between owners and their 

pets, using the same natural remedies. 

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Demand for Quality, Nutritional 

and Healthy Pet Food Remains 

High Despite Inflation 

Global survey reveals pet owners consider digestive health key for achieving holistic health and wellbeing 

New research results show that despite 

inflation and price increases on pet food, 

owners continue to want the best for 

their pets. As a consequence, delivering 

added value such as nutritional, health or 

sustainability benefits is key to retaining 

consumer interest in times of tighter 

budgets. This new global survey has been 

conducted by the market research agency 

FMCG Gurus, on behalf of BENEO, with 

2,500 dog and cat owners in the US, Brazil, 

UK, Germany, and China. 

Price versus value 

The research demonstrates that even 

though almost 9 in 10 surveyed pet owners 

feel that pet food prices have risen in the 

last year, only 1 in 6 pet parents globally has 

turned to cheaper products or brands as a 

result. Most are staying loyal to their brand 

of choice by taking greater advantage of 

promotional offers or bigger packs. In fact, 

price is considered less important when 

buying pet food compared to ingredient 

quality, nutritional value, taste and health 

claims. And over half of respondents are 

even willing to pay a price premium for pet 

food with health-promoting ingredients 

that have been scientifically proven. 

Prioritizing health 

Pet parents are very concerned about 

their pet’s health and the survey results 

reflect this, with more than 4 in 5 owners 

considering their pet’s health to be as 

important as their own. The link between 

their pet’s digestive health and overall 

health is also more widely recognised 

by pet owners, with over 3 in 4 cat and 

dog owners understanding that the 

digestive system has a positive influence 

on many aspects beyond the gut, such 

as bone condition, mental and physical 

wellbeing and the immune system. It is 

not surprising therefore that the on-pack 

claims most likely to influence purchasing 

of pet food products include “promotes 

digestive health naturally” and “easy-todigest”. 

Natural support for digestive 

health 

Most pet owners opt for a proactive and 

natural approach to nurturing their pet’s 

digestive health, with more than 1 in 

3 saying that they feed their pets food 

that features claims to support digestive 

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highlighting specific benefits on pack. The 

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and “supports a healthy and balanced 

digestive system”. In addition, almost half 

of pet owners associate prebiotics with gut 

health, making this a key ingredient in pet 

food manufacturers’ toolbox. 

Demand for proteins and 

sustainable credentials 

The survey also reveals that protein quality 

and content are important for 7 in 10 

respondents. Additionally, sustainability 

claims are considered to some extent by 4 

in 5 owners when choosing food for their 

pets. With more than half of cat and dog 

owners considering plant-based proteins 

to be better for the environment, it is no 

surprise that vegetal ingredient sources 

with sustainability credentials are of 

increasing relevance. For instance, more 

than 80% of pet owners associate faba 

beans with being sustainable. Natural and 

high-quality vegetal proteins are therefore 

a valuable resource for manufacturers, 

allowing them to cater to pet owners’ 

interests, whilst formulating nutritious pet 

food recipes. 

Dr. Maygane Ronsmans, Product Manager 

Animal Nutrition at BENEO says: “The 

findings of this latest pet owner survey 

highlight that even in times of inflation, 

nutritional value and health remain 

a priority for pet food purchasers. 

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BENEO’s Orafti® Inulin and Oligofructose 

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with pet food producers as they naturally 

support digestive health, whilst allowing 

for appealing on-pack communication. 

Also, with pet owners more attentive to 

sustainability, BENEO’s vegetal proteins, 

derived from faba bean, wheat or rice, 

are valuable assets in pet food producers’ 

toolboxes. Thanks to a versatile range of 

plant-based ingredients with technical, 

nutritional and health-promoting benefits, 

as well as longstanding expertise in 

healthy nutrition, BENEO is well equipped 

to help manufacturers bring to market 

innovative and relevant pet food products 

that meet consumer demand, even in a 

tough economic climate.” 



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INGREDIENTS 

Science-Backed Insect Proteins 

Gain Traction in Pet Food 

by Jennifer Adolphe 

Hermetia Illucens (black soldier fly) 

©Innovafeed 

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Innovafeed team 

Pet foods have traditionally relied on 

animal protein ingredients. Growing 

environmental concern is partly to thank 

for the surge in demand for alternative 

proteins that can supplement or replace 

animal derived ingredients that have 

traditionally been more resource intensive. 

Insect ingredients from black soldier 

fly larvae (BSFL) offer a more resource 

friendly alternative to go along with 

unique benefits for your furry friends. 

The Mighty Black Soldier Fly 

The black soldier fly (Hermetia 

illucens) offers many advantages as an 

environmentally conscious alternative 

source of amino acids and fatty acids 

for pet diets. These flies are powerful 

upcyclers, efficiently turning lowquality 

feedstock into premium-quality 

ingredients. 

Innovafeed is a biotechnology company 

and a leading producer of black soldier 

fly larvae ingredients. Innovafeed’s 

Hilucia Protein and Oil contain unique 

components, including lauric acid, 

bioactive peptides and chitin. Lauric acid 

is a medium chain triglyceride, a fatty 

acid prevalent in coconut oil, and is being 

studied for its potential benefits. The 

black soldier fly expresses over 50 unique 

bioactive peptides, which are small 

proteins with distinct properties. Chitin 

acts as a dietary fiber to support digestive 

health. These components are in addition 

to the highly digestive amino acids that 

help dogs and cats meet their essential 

amino acid requirements. 

By combining the most advanced 

knowledge of Hermetia illucens’ nutritional 

properties with Innovafeed’s circular 

and zero-waste insect breeding model 

and expertise in ingredient formulation, 

Hilucia aims to meet consumer demand 

for high-protein, sustainably sourced 

ingredients for pet foods, treats and 

supplements. 

Jennifer Adolphe, PhD, Pet Technical 

Services Manager, ADM 

Innovafeed and ADM have recently 

entered a partnership agreement for 

exclusive distribution rights of Innovafeed’s 

ingredients in North America. Additionally, 

ADM and Innovafeed have pursued joint 

research and development focused on 

BSFL and pet nutrition, such as palatability 

studies and protein performance. 

Innovations in Research & 

Development 

Before a novel ingredient can be 

incorporated in new product development, 

pet brands must evaluate a number 

of factors. Rigorous scientific research is 

crucial to uncovering viable sources of 

proteins and oils that will provide optimal 

nutrition for cats and dogs. For example, 

an animal must be able to digest the 

amino acids from a protein source to 

ensure their amino acid requirements are 

met. 

In collaboration with ADM and Innovafeed, 

a research study was conducted at the 

University of Illinois to investigate the 

protein quality of BSFL in dogs 1 . 

The goal was to determine the suitability 

of BSFL as a nutritious substitution for 

other commonly used protein ingredients 

in pet food. The research study included 

two feeding trials. First, three ingredients 

were evaluated: Hilucia Protein, whole 

powdered egg and chicken meal, to assess 

amino acid digestibility. A second trial 

was designed to evaluate macronutrient 

digestibility of Hilucia Protein in dog 

diets. 

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The first trial measured the digestible 

indispensable amino acid score (DIAAS), 

a score based on amino acid digestibility 

that is used to assess protein quality. 

DIAAS values for Hilucia Protein were 

compared to scores for chicken meal, a 

high-quality, very common ingredient 

in pet food, and powdered egg, which 

is considered the gold standard for 

protein quality. Results demonstrate that 

Hilucia Protein is a suitable substitute 

for chicken meal in pet foods 1 . 

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In the second trial, dog diets were 

specifically formulated for this research 

and included a controlled diet made 

with chicken meal, a diet that included 

15% Hilucia Protein, and another 

test diet that included 30% Hilucia 

Protein. These levels represented using 

insect protein as a partial substitution 

for chicken meal and one that replaced 

chicken meal entirely. Findings indicate 

that the Hilucia Protein at both 15% 

and 30% inclusion was well accepted 

by the dogs 1 . Additionally, all the diets 

had average fecal scores between 

2 and 3, which is considered ideal 1 . 

Researchers also noted that macronutrient 

digestibility values were 

very similar between the three diets, 

again suggesting that Hilucia Protein 

performs similarly to chicken meal in dog 

diets 1 . 

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INGREDIENTS 

Hermetia Illucens Larvae ©Innovafeed 

Consumer Perceptions Soar 

Understanding consumer perceptions 

of novel ingredients is another key 

component in new product development. 

ADM and Innovafeed recently 

conducted a study of U.S. pet owners 

who had at least one dog, at least one 

cat, or both. Participants were first asked 

how likely they were to feed their pet a 

food made with insect protein to get 

a baseline response. Other questions 

included some educational facts about 

insect ingredients, and then the initial 

question was repeated. 

Results suggest that with a bit of 

education, 42% of pet owners were 

more likely to feed their pet with insect 

protein 2 . It is essential for pet food to be 

tasty and nutritious, and other attributes 

may encourage pet owners to choose 

an insect-based pet food, such as the 

science behind specific ingredient 

inclusions 2 . 

The top-ranked wellness claims that 

are important to pet owners are high 

protein, digestive health and healthy 

aging 2 . Sixty-three percent of surveyed 

pet owners said having such priorities 

met would increase their likelihood 

of serving pet food made with insect 

protein2. And with additional education, 

35% of pet owners became comfortable 

or very comfortable with serving insect 

protein 2 . 

Environmentally Conscious 

Production 

Modern pet parents have a heightened 

focus on pet products that are good 

for their furry family members 

and for the planet. In fact, 42% of 

global pet owners say they want to 

purchase pet food with sustainably 

sourced ingredients 3 . Insect 

ingredients have exciting potential 

to support a circular economy and 

corporate environmental initiatives. 

Innovafeed insect farming 

Innovafeed’s innovative vertical insect 

farms are strategically located alongside 

grain processing facilities to enable an 

“industrial symbiosis” production model. 

ADM’s corn processing plant in Decatur, 

Illinois, will provide grain byproducts 

that Innovafeed will upcycle as feedstock 

to grow BSFL, eliminating the need for 

energy to dry the feedstock and trucks 

required for transport. This commitment 

to sustainably produced ingredients and 

ethical business practices has earned 

Innovafeed the distinction of becoming 

a B Corp-certified company. 

With more pets in the home than 

ever, there is a rising sense of urgency 

to provide high-performance pet 

nutrition products that can assist in 

supporting the circular economy. 

ADM’s partnership with Innovafeed and 

promising advancements in research and 

development are just a few examples of 

how the pet food industry is evolving to 

meet the needs of today’s discerning pet 

owners. 


1Maria R. C. de Godoy, Ph.D., Associate 

Professor at the Department of Animal 

Sciences, University of Illinois. Unpublished 

research. 

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Separate or simultaneous processing of fresh meat and 

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Easy control with programmes for respective 

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Pump Dryer 

PROCESSING 

Investing in a new drying system a producer of pet food could increase output, cut energy cost, optimize 

product quality, and shorten the drying period. Let us look at an alternative dehumidification technology 

based on the use of a heat pump. 

The 8-chamber dryer is designed to process daily batches of about 1,500 kg of sausage meat placed on Intercarne’s existing trolleys. 

Intercarne of Upper Bavaria, Germany, 

is a producer of special dog food. The 

company founded in 1985 sells snacks 

and chews made from 100 percent 

natural, pluck and grain free raw 

materials, also organic, on international 

markets. Intercarne, as so many other 

manufacturers, used a dryer that did 

no longer work efficiently enough. The 

company based at lake Chiemsee also 

intended to expand their capacity. "We 

also wanted to find a solution that would 

allow the continued use of our existing 

drying trolleys," explains Philipp Hibler, 

Managing Director of Intercarne GmbH. 

So, it was time for an up-to-date, energy 

efficient technology and a versatile 

drying solution. Hibler found such a 

solution through an internet search – 

a heat pump assisted, chamber-type 

condensation drying system. 

Harter of Stiefenhofen, Germany, 

dev-eloped this drying technique 

more than 30 years ago. Nobody was 

interested in a heat pump at that time, 

it was the quality result that mattered. 

"Today, efficiency and saving of energy 

are of equal value as meeting the 

specified residual humidity requirement," 

explains Stephan Ortmann of 

Harter Technical Sales. "Another plus 

of our heat pump assisted process 

is that its low drying temperatures 

have positive effects on the flavor, the 

ingredients, and the look and feel." Each 

manufacturer has, of course, their very 

special requirements. 

Tests and Solution 

The German drying system manufacturer 

normally runs tests in their in-house 

pilot plant station to establish the 

drying response of the relevant product. 

The station includes several dryers to 

determine the relevant parameters. For 

Intercarne, the tests were conducted 

using a loan system on site. Upon 

instruction by an engineer, the dog food 

producer tested samples of products from 

horse meat, strips of beef, turkey, venison, 

or salmon. Depending on their size and 

properties, some snacks showed a residual 

humidity below 10 percent after only a 

few hours, while others – with originally 

higher humidity – needed 30, 40 or more 

hours. Another factor is the desired final 

consistency – soft or rather firm to the 


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started. Temperature and humidity 

sensors pick up the relevant parameters. 

Once the desired result is obtained, the 

drying system shuts down automatically. 

Snacks and chews are then forwarded for 

further processing. 

Heat Pump and Government 

Subsidy 

The core of each Harter dryer is the 

heat pump technology integrated in 

the dehumidification module. Where 

the module is installed depends on the 

space available on site – directly next 

to the drying chamber or, alternatively, 

in another room or on another level. 

Irrespective of its installation space 

the module is connected to the drying 

chamber through insulated piping. 

Ortmann explains: "The heat pump 

module conditions the process air and 

is also responsible for the condensation 

process." The process air is extremely 

dry and, thus, unsaturated. It is passed 

through or over the items to be dried. It 

perfectly absorbs any humidity present. 

Subsequently, the air is cooled, and 

the humidity condenses to form water. 

The air is reheated and returned to the 

drying chamber. Drying temperatures are 

normally between 20 °C and 75 °C. High 

temperature steps or cooling stations may 

easily be integrated if desired. 

Managing Director Philipp Hibler inspects dried material for conformity with defined quality 

features including the defined residual humidity, the desired consistency, and a uniformly 

dry product. 

The drying period depends on the 

desired or required residual humidity to 

be achieved. For packaged food, where 

the wet package is to be dried, the drying 

period is often in the order of minutes to 

meet the specified cycle time. For direct 

product drying, the drying period is often 

longer and as required to obtain the 

desired residual humidity of the product. 

bite. This has, of course, an impact on the 

drying period. The temperatures used for 

test purposes were between 50 °C and 

55 °C. The data obtained from the tests 

was used to create individual recipes. The 

recipes are stored in the controller of the 

drying system built and may be called up 

by the operator. 

The tests are also used to establish the 

design of the drying system best suited 

for the product in question. Sensitive 

products, for example, are often 

dehumidified on trolleys whereas more 

robust material may also be dried in 

barrels. Continuous solutions, such as belt 

dryers, are rather used for semi or fully 

automatic processes. 

The solution for Intercarne was given 

from the beginning because they 

wanted to continue to use their existing 

drying trolleys. Harter designed and 

built an 8-chamber dryer to process the 

manufacturer’s 1,500 kg approx. batches 

of dog snacks. The dryer was sized to 

exactly accommodate the existing 

trolleys. The trolleys are manually moved 

into the drying chambers, the appropriate 

recipe is selected, and the drying process 

A critical factor for drying to be successful 

is air routeing because the air, by its very 

nature, always follows the path of least 

resistance. The method to force the air onto 

the desired path is one of Harter’s recipes 

for success. "Special system engineering 

is our strong suit because every customer 

has their own product and their own 

process," says Ortmann. "What counts at 

the end of the day is that the product is 

perfectly and uniformly dehumidified and 

the process is reproducible – and this goal 

we do achieve." 

The power rating of the 8-chamber dryer 

is only 45 kW. The closed air system 

contributes to even higher efficiency. 

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Residual humidities below 10 percent were obtained in 

tests at 50 °C to 55 °C. This corresponded to the desired 

consistency. Defined temperature limits enable exact 

dry matter contents to be achieved. Absolute process 

reliability is thus ensured. 

Our drying technique was classified by 

the government as future fit technology 

in 2017. So, Harter’s heat pump systems 

stand out by their high energy efficiency. 

"Constant quality, shorter drying periods 

through optimized air routeing, lower 

energy consumption - for us, this drying 

method has fulfilled more than we had 

desired. Consequently, we ordered 

another two large size Harter drying 

systems," summarizes Hibler contentedly. 



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The Application of Texture 

Analysis on the Latest 

Developments 

by Jo Smewing, Business Development Director 

The soaring demand for protein poses a 

real challenge, because current available 

supplies just can't keep up. This gap 

between protein supply and demand 

is expected to continue to expand as 

the world population and global pet 

ownership increases. From alligator, 

kangaroo, buffalo and brushtail possum 

in dog and cat treats pet food companies 

are cleverly catering to growing consumer 

demand for ever more exotic and novel 

sources of protein. Just as people are 

seeking to try new types, and increase 

the levels, of protein in the foods they eat, 

they are doing the same for their pets' 

foods, thanks to ongoing humanization. 

Plant-based proteins 

Many plant-based proteins have been 

widely used in human and animal nutrition 

for years such as soybeans, peas, lupin 

beans, potatoes, wheat and corn. Other 

meat analogues and the development of 

e.g. vegan canine biscuits, are just now 

starting to become popular and widely 

available. 

Upcycling 

Upcycling is a new word for something 

the pet food industry has done for a long 

time, using human food products that 

would have otherwise gone to waste. 

Upcycled pet food ingredients use existing 

materials, especially otherwise discarded 

foods like misshapen vegetables or citrus 

by-products, to make a value-added item. 

Fortified and functional foods 

Fortified and functional foods are 

packaged foods and beverages that have 

been enhanced with additional health 

components and/or nutrients in order to 

provide a nutritional benefit. Pet treats 

are given to dogs to strengthen pet and 

owner bonds and as a reward but it is 

essential to understand the functionality 

of the raw materials, e.g. sorghum, and 

relate their impact on animal health and 

acceptance of the pet and the pet owner. 

Personalized doses for animals 

Currently, the number of approved 

veterinary medicines are limited, and 

Typical kibble compression test and resulting comparative graphs 

human medications are used off-label. 

These approved human medications 

are of too high potencies for a cat or a 

small dog breed. Therefore, there is a dire 

demand for smaller doses of veterinary 

medicines. 3D printing (PDF) could 

potentially be used to manufacture 

personalised doses for animals at the 

point-of-care and is the perfect example 

of where texture analysis is being 

applied. 

Insects 

One alternative protein source gaining 

attention is insects, and is already 

spilling over into pet food. For people 

who are not comfortable eating them 

directly, insects still have a role to play in 

addressing climate change and making 

agriculture more sustainable. Using 

insects as a feed source for farm animals 

has been happening already and is a 

lot less costly for the environment than 

traditional feeds. 

However, unlike our farm animals, our 

pets may be all too fussy to switch unless 

the palatability of the new pet food is 

up to their liking. As the purchaser of 

their food, consumers loyalty is affected 

when the pet finds their new food not to 

their liking. Whilst it would not be clear 

whether that was due to taste or texture, 

the right food texture should be high 

on a formulators list of priorities. This is 

when you need to compare the texture 

of original ‘well liked’ pet foods with their 

reformulated counterpart to see whether 

you have created a textural match. 

Using a Texture Analyser in 

pet food and animal feed 

development 

The integration of the Texture Analyser 

in pet food and animal feed product 

research and development (R&D) holds 

a diverse range of applications, playing a 

pivotal role in enhancing the quality and 

effectiveness of animal feed. Measuring 

kibble hardness for dry pet foods offers 

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Typical multiple puncture test 

and the resulting graph 

insights into chewability, allowing 

adjustments based on the target animal's 

size and age. Understanding moisture 

content and cohesiveness becomes 

vital for wet pet foods, influencing 

palatability. Adhesiveness assessment 

proves significant for pet treats or pastes, 

predicting how well they'll be accepted 

and handled by animals. 

All of these measurements and textural 

properties are possible by the correct 

choice of test for the Texture Analyser to 

perform. The sample is placed under the 

arm of the Texture Analyser and a suitable 

attachment selected in order to test the 

sample in a specific way by the choice of 

the following test types: compression, 

penetration, shearing, tension, bending, 

extrusion or adhesion. Examples of 

typical tests and their resulting graphs 

are shown. 

The Texture Analyser's contributions 

extend to ensuring the integrity of animal 

feed pellets, particularly in aquaculture 

settings where maintaining pellet 

structure in water is essential. Quality 

Safety and reliability are top priorities for pet owners when it comes to their 

beloved animals. The increasing demand for premium quality, high flexibility 

and limitless reliability is constantly presenting pet food producers with new 

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Typical three-point bend test and 

the resulting graph 

control is upheld as the Analyser aids in 

maintaining consistent texture across 

feed batches, impacting palatability for 

pets and feed efficiency for livestock. In 

formulation testing, understanding how 

the introduction of new ingredients or 

changes in ratios affects the resulting 

texture is of paramount importance. 

Shelf-life studies, vital for monitoring 

textural changes over time, especially in 

the presence of moisture, ensure feed 

quality over its lifespan. Furthermore, the 

Texture Analyser serves as an indicator of 

digestibility, as certain feeds' hardness 

and texture can correlate with digestibility 

levels, thus aiding in optimising animal 

health. While true palatability tests 

involve animals' responses, texture 

analysis offers quantitative data that, 

when combined with palatability tests, 

guides formulation decisions. In the 

realm of animal feed product R&D, 

the Texture Analyser emerges as an 

indispensable tool, enabling precise 

analysis and contributing to the creation 

of high-quality feeds that meet animal 

preferences and nutritional requirements. 

The combination of innovative ingredients, 

sustainable practices, and instruments 

like Texture Analysers ensures the 

pet food and animal feed industry can 

create products that are beneficial for 

animal health, accepted by animals, and 

environmentally sustainable. 

New ingredient and product 

ideas in pet food and animal 

feed product research, 

development and production 

• Alternative proteins: There's a 

growing interest in sustainable 

protein sources for pet food, such 

as insect-based proteins, fungibased 

proteins, and plant-based 

proteins. These sources are seen as 

environmentally friendly alternatives 

to traditional meat. 

• Functional ingredients: Incorporating 

health-beneficial ingredients into pet 

food, such as probiotics, prebiotics, 

antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, 

and joint supplements. 

• Grain-free and limited ingredient 

diets: Many pet owners are looking 

for grain-free options or foods with 

limited ingredients to address allergy 

concerns or dietary sensitivities. 

• Human-grade and premium ingredients: 

As pet owners increasingly 

view pets as family members, there's 

a demand for high-quality, humangrade 

ingredients in pet food. 

• Customisable pet foods: Offering 

tailor-made pet food blends based 

on the specific needs, age, breed, or 

health concerns of individual pets. 

• Sustainability: Sustainable sourcing 

of ingredients, upcycling ingredients 

(using food by-products), and ecofriendly 

packaging. 

• Clean label movement: Just as in 

human foods, there's a trend toward 

simpler ingredient lists and avoiding 

synthetic additives in pet foods. 

• Alternative animal feed additives: Use 

of seaweeds or specific botanicals 

that can reduce methane emissions 

from ruminants, helping to combat 

climate change. Use of novel petfood 

supplementary ingredients can 

add beneficial nutrients to existing 

compositions. 

• Aquaculture feeds: With the growth 

of the fish farming industry, there's 

research into more sustainable and 

efficient feed for farmed fish. 

• Fermented and processed feeds: 

Fermentation or specific processing 

techniques can improve the 

digestibility and nutrient availability 

of animal feeds. 

The market is exciting and opportunities 

abound but loyalty is key and quick to 

change so you’ll want to make sure that 

the product quality is optimally measured 

and monitored to minimize failure 

and that is where texture analysis is an 

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Dr. Harvey's Ups Output of 

Natural Pet Foods with 

Rotary Batch Mixer 

Operators weigh and empty ingredients into bowls 

which are emptied into a 0.56 m3 (20 cu ft) hopper 

that feeds the Rotary Batch Mixer. 

Proprietary mixing flights impart a tumble-turn-cutfold 

mixing action that causes particles to recombine 

288 times per minute, yielding uniform blends in 

about five minutes. 

One receiving hopper containing a blended batch is 

rolled away from the mixer (foreground) as another 

fills a packaging machine surge hopper (rear left). 

Dr. Harvey’s produces all-natural food 

products for dogs and birds, each of which 

is a blend of 15 to 30 dry ingredients 

ranging from seeds, dried vegetables, 

fruits and organic grains, to protein 

powder and freeze-dried meat. 

The company's previous 836 m2 (9000 sq 

ft) plant and 57 liter (2 cu ft) ribbon blender 

limited growth, prompting Dr. Harvey’s to 

move to a 2787 m2 (30,000 sq ft) facility in 

Eatontown, New Jersey, and install a 566 

liter (20 cu ft) Munson Rotary Batch Mixer, 

which is “the central and fastest part of 

the process,” says General Manager Cesar 

Salazar. 

Achieving uniform distribution 

of disparate ingredients 

Each food product begins with a base 

mixture of grains and dry vegetables to 

which herbs, protein powders, and other 

ingredients are added. Canine products 

contain between 20 and 25 ingredients, 

versus about 30 for bird feed products 

containing seeds, nuts, dehydrated 

protein, and fruit. Ingredient particles 

are powder-sized up to a quarter inch–or 

about 6 millimeters. 

Ingredients for batches of up to 363 

kg (800 lb) are manually weighed and 

dumped into a plastic hopper, which is 

then forklifted above the mixer's inlet to 

be gravity discharged through a manual 

slide gate into the Rotary Batch Mixer. 

The mixer's stationary inlet and outlet 

allow loading and discharging of the 

vessel as it rotates, reducing mixing cycle 

times, while preventing segregation of 

ingredients during discharge, regardless 

of the large variations in particle sizes and 

shapes. 

The four-way action of the vessel's 

proprietary mixing flights lifts, folds, cuts 

and turns the materials with no shear, heat 

or degradation, yielding uniform blends in 

about five minutes. The flights also serve 

to elevate and direct the material toward 

and through a plug gate valve which, 

when opened, discharges the batch with 

less residual than the plant's previous 

ribbon blender, despite having 10-times 

greater capacity. 

The general manager says, "A number of 

fragile ingredients dust easily, but they 

remain in the same condition as when we 

loaded them into the mixer.” 

The portable hopper containing the 

blended batch is then forklifted above the 

surge hopper of the adjacent packaging 

machine and discharged through a 

manual knife gate valve. 

Complying with sanitary 

standards 

Following discharge, the previous ribbon 

blender left about 1.5 kg (3 lb) of residual 

material in the vessel trough requiring 

manual removal, while dried vegetable 

particles adhered between the ribbon 

agitator and the trough walls required 

manual scraping and/or removal of the 

agitator. 

With no shaft seals, dead spots or 

recesses to trap contaminants, the Rotary 

Batch Mixer can be cleaned in 30 to 40 

minutes. Operators blast the interior using 

compressed air nozzles, then vacuum and 

hand wipe with towels. 

For batches containing certain dried meat 

products, a dry sanitising agent is applied 

in addition to the standard cleaning 

regimen. “We deep clean each surface to 

ensure no cross contamination,” says Marie 

Limoges, PhD, RDN Director of Food Safety 

and Nutrition. 

Clean-out doors on opposite sides of 

the vessel allow unrestricted access for 

cleaning and visual inspection of all 

material contact surfaces, contributing 

to the plant's compliance with National 

Animal Supplement Council guidelines, 

which incorporate FDA and state 

requirements. 

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Ingredients are emptied into a 0.56 m3 

(20 cu ft) hopper that is forklifted into 

position above the mixer's inlet. 

Batched ingredients gravity discharge from 

the 0.56 m3 (20 cu ft) hopper into the Rotary 

Batch Mixer of equal capacity. 

Blended ingredients are transferred from a 

receiving hopper below the mixer's plug gate 

discharge valve, into the packaging machine inlet. 

To prevent dust contamination of the plant 

environment, intake ducts of a central 

dust collection system are positioned 

at the Rotary Batch Mixer, packaging 

machine, hand batching stations and 

other production points. 

Anticipating exponential 

growth 

Dr. Harvey's is meeting increased demand 

by running a minimum of three batches 

per day on average. Considering five 

minute mixing cycles per batch, and 

typical cleaning times of under one hour 

for non-meat products, the company has 

significant reserve capacity to handle 

future growth. 

“We are nowhere near capacity,” explains 

Salazar, adding “At our previous location, 

we had no extra inventory. All of our 

product went out the door soon after 

it was made. Now we have inventory 

on hand, increased production and can 

plan accordingly for growth. We will be 

adding a second shift and will accelerate 

marketing to increase demand and 

output.” 

By offering "Fine Health Foods for 

Companion Animals" per the company 

slogan, and outfitting the new plant with 

equipment having reserve capacity, Dr. 

Harvey's is prepared to meet burgeoning 

demand for its healthful products. 



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The final blend of homogenous and 

undamaged ingredients. 

Pouches of Dr. Harvey’s product––a blend 

of 15 to 30 dry ingredients––are filled at the 

packaging machine. 

Dr. Harvey’s produces all-natural food products 

for dogs and birds with dry ingredients ranging 

from seeds, dried vegetables, fruits and organic 

grains, to protein powder, and freeze-dried meat. 

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International, Innovative, 

Successful 

Photos: Anuga FoodTec 

Anuga FoodTec is the most important 

information and business platform for new 

concepts and innovative developments 

in the international food and beverage 

industry, this year with an added Pet Food 

Zone. It is the world's only supplier fair that 

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competently covers all aspects of food 

and beverage production - from process 

technology and filling and packaging 

technology to food safety, packaging, 

digitalization and intralogistics. 

Pet Food Zone @ Anuga 

FoodTec 

The pet food business is developing 

dynamically. The forecasts are good 

for the coming years too. Whereby the 

requirements for the production, quality, 

packaging, storage and transport of pet 

food are as equally demanding as those for 

food and beverages. The manufacturers 

of pet food are thus equally interested 

in innovative technologies that make 

their production even more competitive 

and cost-effective. In order to also reach 

this producer market, Anuga FoodTec 

is offering an ideal presentation and 

networking platform called the Pet Food 

Zone for all suppliers from this spectrum 

of offers of the trade fair. This special area 

is easily found on the Boulevard Central, 

starting at Booth A048. 

Revolutionizing food 

production 

Whether it is about complete production 

lines or individual process systems for 

milk products, cheese, beverages and 

viscous food – Best Practice technologies 

are currently called for that ensure 

both efficiency and product quality. At 

the same time, these systems must be 

scalable and flexible, in order to also be 

able to process new ingredients in future. 

In advance of Anuga FoodTec, which is 

taking place from 19 to 22 March 2024 

in Cologne, it is becoming clear that the 

latest generation of process technology 

systems distinguishes itself through 

three important trends – digitalization, 

sustainability and individualization. 

The goal of sustainably redesigning 

the food and beverage industries has 

never been as urgent as it is today. It is 

all the more important for producers to 

efficiently and flexibly use systems that 

are appropriate for this task. Not least, the 

consistently high quality of food and food 

safety is in the focus of developments. 

Matthias Schlüter, 

Director Anuga FoodTec KoelnMesse GmbH 

"Globally, we are seeing innovations of 

completely different kinds in process 

technology. This diversity is also reflected 

on the Cologne fair grounds at the stands 

of the exhibitors," says Matthias Schlüter, 

Director of Anuga FoodTec. 

More than a third of the around 1,350 

exhibitors from Germany and abroad 

present solutions in the field of process 

technology. And these already start with 

mixing – a complex process that often 

takes place at the start of production. 

Mixers are the workhorses of the food 

industry and are indispensable for the 

standardization of product masses. Where 

a simple batch mixer was sufficient 15 

years ago to process standard recipes 

with few ingredients, the situation has 

fundamentally transformed. The market 

is now more dynamic than ever before. 

Manufacturers change recipes several 

times per day in order to adapt their 

production to the changing wishes of 

consumers. A modern mixer must be able 

to master this complexity and be capable 

of mixing varied raw materials equally 

wet and dry, and that without making the 

process more difficult. At Anuga FoodTec, 

visitors will find a great variety of models 

that can be adapted to the respective 

requirements. An example of this are 

trajectory mixers. They introduce the 

shear forces by way of the inertia of the 

mass through the use of programmable 

trajectories. The highlight: the product 

found in the process container processes 

itself gently with itself, entirely without 

stirring tools. 


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International 

supplier fair for the 

food and beverage industry 

COLOGNE, 19.-22.03.2024 

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FOR TOMORROW 

Discover innovations on the key theme Responsibility as well 

as further pioneering solutions at Anuga FoodTec 2024. 

Buy your tickets now! 

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Messeplatz 1, 50679 Cologne 

Tel. +49 1806 578 866 

Fax +49 221 821991020 

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However, there is more than one process 

step behind the manufacture of food. 

The stirrers, kneaders, mixers, extruders, 

homogenizers and heat exchangers on 

the Cologne fair grounds are flanked by a 

large number of digital solutions that are 

specifically coordinated to the processes 

and network these to form a complete line. 

Recipe and batch management software 

makes it possible to plan and control fullyautomated 

production. Thanks to central 

terminals, all functions, such as rotational 

speeds, vacuum values, exposure to gas or 

the speed of the conveyor systems, can be 

monitored and operated by one person. 

User-friendly designs ensure process-safe 

and intuitive operation and are also a 

response to the lack of skilled workers in 

the industry. 

Digital and networked along 

the entire line 

The optimization of production processes 

occupies a lot of space at Anuga FoodTec. 

It is primarily the digital technologies that 

provide insights into the processes that 

were not so available in the past. Food 

manufacturers use this as the foundation 

for elevating their own production to 

the latest standard and to optimize the 

harmonization of human being, machine 

and processes. With their portfolios, the 

exhibitors in Cologne begin at precisely this 

point – for example, with intelligent sensor 

and web-based process control systems 

that can also be retrofitted on existing 

systems. They enable comprehensive 

sustainability management at the central 

point of the plant control system. 

This enables cross-process automation 

from the preparation of raw materials with 

mixing and reduction through processing 

with portioning, dispensing, molding 

or extrusion to options like gripping 

and insertion of the products into the 

packaging. Intelligent feeds and precise 

sorting then subsequently ensure that the 

products are finally packaged and ready 

for shipping. With such an integrated 

complete solution, the individual product 

components for ready-made meals 

pass without interruption through the 

weighing and filling stations and are 

subsequently filled cleanly into bowls and 

sealed. 

Gentle processing for higher 

quality 

Food manufacturers not only face the 

challenge of continually improving the 

efficiency of their processes. They must at 

the same time ensure the durability and 

the quality of their products. Against this 

background, non-thermal preservation 

processes remain the trend. The solutions 

to be found in Cologne are bundled 

under the term "Minimal Processing". 

These include, for example, high pressure 

processing (HPP). This enables the gentle 

preservation of food at 6,000 bar, without 

heat or additives. The products are treated 

directly in the final packaging. Because 

high temperatures are unnecessary, 

the products remain fresh and of a high 

quality. That works as well for vacuum and 

modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) as 

it does with PET bottles. 

New application areas in food processing 

are also always arising for pulsed electric 

fields (PEF). The technology is primarily 

used to date with vegetables and fruit. 

When producing French fries, PEF 

pretreatment has become the standard 

in the meantime. It results in a better cut 

appearance, reduced loss of raw material 

and starch losses for manufacturers. 

The process can be combined with 

conventional drying methods like hot air, 

freeze, vacuum, microwave or infrared 

drying and increases the attractiveness 

of the dried products – with reduced 

consumption of water and energy. 

The future of food production 

From 19 to 22 March 2024, Anuga FoodTec 

will show what levers food producers can 

apply to elevate their production processes 

to the next level of resource efficiency 

and product quality. The exhibition 

programme will be complemented by 

conferences with prominent guests, 

interactive forums, panel discussions 

and lectures, special events, guided 

tours as well as the presentation of the 

International FoodTec Award 2024. The 

Main Stage Responsibility (Hall 9, B080/ 

C081) and the Innovation Stage (Hall 

5.2, C100/D119) revolve around themes 

like automation, digitalization, robotics, 

sustainability and process optimization. 

"This overarching perspective of Anuga 

FoodTec on developments of the industry 

thereby helps with reaching investment 

decisions for new technologies," according 

to Matthias Schlüter. The Best Practice 

technologies shown at the trade fair 

offer trade visitors valuable stimuli in this 

regard. 

Anuga FoodTec is the leading international 

supplier fair for the food and beverage 

industries. Organised by Koelnmesse, the 

trade fair takes place from 19 to 22 March 

2024 in Cologne and places the emphasis 

on the key theme of Responsibility. The 

professional and industry sponsor is the 

DLG, the German Agricultural Society. 




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SHOWCASE 

K+G Wetter at the Anuga: 

Butcher's Machines for Perfection 

also for Pet Food 

Food Production Technology optimizes food quality for four-legged friends 

Anuga FoodTec 

March 19-22 

Cologne 

Hall 6.1 Booth A010 

At the heart of VetConcept’s wet feed production are two AW 280s from 

K+G Wetter. The industrial automatic grinders with a cutting set diameter 

of 280mm process frozen meat and raw materials containing bones for 

currently up to 17,000 tonnes of wet feed per year. 

Safe handling and high productivity, 

flexible application options and perfect 

hygiene are not just important in the 

production of food. The right technology 

also ensures the best quality when it 

comes to food for four-legged friends. 

K+G Wetter will be exhibiting at the Anuga 

FoodTec 2024 (Hall 6.1, Stand A010/B011) 

to also show customers from pet food 

production how the meat processing 

machines can play a significant role in 

animal food quality. 

Sophisticated machine 

technology for pet food 

production 

Pet food professionals like VetConcept 

deliberately choose machines from K+G 

Wetter. When planning the new 

wet food plant for the German 

speciality food manufacturer, 

two AW 280 industrial 

automatic grinders from K+G 

Wetter were right at the top of 

the wish list for the production 

line. "I knew there was no other 

alternative but to opt for K+G 

Wetter as manufacturer. The 

grinders are good, they work," 

says VetConcept production 

manager Arthur Schäfer, who 

comes from the butcher's trade. 

One machine type – 

different tasks 

The two industrial grinders 

from K+G Wetter perform two 

different tasks in VetConcept’s 

wet food production line: One 

of the AW 280s produces only coarse 

material - i.e. what dogs and cats later 

find as pieces of meat in their bowls. 

The second grinder is used for products 

containing bones. "In order to chop the 

extremely hard material down to a size of 

7 to 8 millimeters, the grinder must have 

the necessary power and robustness." A 

task that the AW 280 masters effortlessly, 

as Arthur Schäfer reports. 

Perfect hygiene ensures 

product safety 

"Because we produce special dietetic 

food and monoprotein varieties for 

dogs and cats, we must have very clear 

batch separation," says VetConcept 

Works Manager Schäfer. Sensitive and 

allergic animals are best protected from 

unwanted proteins by perfect hygiene 

during cleaning. This is achieved in a 

particularly time-saving manner with 

all K+G Wetter machines, thanks to 

their sophisticated design and features: 

The grinders have optimum cleaning 

properties thanks to the closed housing 

made of hand-polished stainless steel 

and carefully polished weld seams. The 

flushing chamber allows the seals of the 

drive shafts to be cleaned daily on both 

sides via an exterior, easily accessible 

flushing access. The additional effort 

is minimal, at maximum effectiveness. 

Depending on the model, the feeder and 

meat worms of K+G Wetter grinders can 

be removed in a few simple steps or made 

accessible from the outside for cleaning. 

The result: Machines that are perfectly 

clean and residue-free after cleaning, 

ready for the next batch. 

Compact and powerful angle 

grinder for medium-sized 

businesses: the new WW U200 

K+G Wetter will be showing the brand 

new WW U200 angle grinder at the Anuga 

FoodTec 2024: particularly powerful, 

with extremely low space requirements. 

The asymmetrical shape of the big angle 

grinder hopper with a ca. 500 liter capacity 

ensures that meat and other ingredients 

are fed evenly to the feeder worm after 

loading. The customized design of the 

grinder hopper prevents even bulky 

frozen meat blocks from jamming. The 

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All K+G Wetter machines are consistently optimized for hygienic 

design. Thanks to the closed housing made of hand-polished 

stainless steel and carefully ground smooth weld seams, the 

automatic grinders offer optimal cleaning characteristics. 

space-saving powerhouse WW U200 

features particularly flexible application 

options for fresh and frozen meat blocks, 

making almost anything possible in 

the pet food sector for medium-sized 

businesses and industry. 



www.kgwetter.de 

The peeling edge of the feeder worm pre-cuts 

frozen and – as shown in this photo – ingredients 

containing bone, without squeezing them. At the 

same time, it gently conveys the material towards 

the meat worm by means of variably adjustable 

speeds. This results in a first-class cutting pattern. 

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FOR EXTRACTION OF PLANT PROTEINS IN 

THE ANIMAL FEED INDUSTRY 

Your advantages: 

· optimal solution for the extraction of proteins from 

various raw materials 

· suitable for all process steps - extraction, washing, 

concentration and clarification 

· maximum yield and quality by efficiently using wet 

fractionation 

Cologne, 19.-22.03.2024 

Hall 5.1 / Booth C061 


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SHOWCASE 

Boosting Productivity and 

Maximizing Profit in Pet Food 

Production 

Systems and Solutions from Provisur® Technologies 

During the pandemic, the number of pet owners increased, leading to significant 

growth in the pet food industry. As the production of pet food requires efficient 

processes and robust machines able to handle large quantities, many pet food 

manufacturers rely on innovative technologies from the Provisur® portfolio. These highperformance 

systems support producers across a range of applications to increase yield 

and reduce costs. Renowned as a specialist for industrial food processing machines, 

Provisur is currently working on new, exciting solutions that will expand the range of 

raw materials in the pet food industry in the future. 

Anuga FoodTec 

March 19-22 

Cologne 

Hall 9.1 Booth B040 

Photos: Provisur 

Due to the pet boom of the COVID-19 

pandemic, the rapid growth in the pet 

food industry has led to an increased 

demand for the modern, highperformance 

machines pioneered by 

Provisur® Technologies, headquartered in 

Chicago, Illinois. In accordance with the 

company motto "Pushing Boundaries", 

Provisur® develops and manufactures 

efficient and robust systems for 

separating, grinding and mixing, forming, 

and more. The machines are used in 

industrial food processing as well as in the 

pet food segment. The Provisur® portfolio 

includes premium quality legacy brands 

such as AM2C®, Beehive®, Formax®, 

Lutetia®, Weiler® and others, all of them 

cutting-edge technology leaders in their 

respective segments. 

Olivier Bazin, Area Sales Manager EMEA- 

CIS Separation Business Unit, describes 

current developments in the pet food 

market segment: "In order to meet the 

increased demand, the current trend 

among the major players in the industry 

is towards high-performance production 

lines that can process large volumes and 

at the same time drive automation in the 

industry." Peter Berkensträter, Provisur 

Account Manager Central and Eastern 

Europe/Central Asia adds: "We are seeing 

that pet food processors are increasingly 

investing in first-class quality systems and 

that their products comply with the same 

safety and hygiene standards as those 

applied to non-pet food items. Another 

trend that is currently emerging is that 

many food manufacturers are now also 

producing for the pet food segment." 

Overall, the specialists at Provisur® have 

observed that pet food suppliers are 

focusing on making their processes even 

more efficient and profitable in the wake 

The Weiler® Dominator 14 from 

Provisur is one of the outstanding 

system components and impresses 

with its first-class quality and high 

throughput. 

of increased raw material costs and global 

supply chain bottlenecks. This is where 

Provisur's® high-performance systems 

come into play, offering innovative, 

modern, and profitable solutions for 

processes such as separation, grinding 

and mixing. 

Separation - robust systems for 

high-performance applications 

The Provisur® portfolio includes a wide 

range of systems for separating meat 

or fish that optimally meet the needs 

of the pet food industry. These include, 

for example, the separators of the 

particularly powerful Beehive S series, 

which separate meat, poultry and more 

at high speed and maximize recovery 

yield thanks to the innovative screw and 

filter technology. They are characterized 

by their robust design and are therefore 

ideal for processing large quantities of 

raw materials. Their innovative, extremely 

durable ceramic components reduce 

maintenance requirements and thus 

lead to lower maintenance costs. The 

modular Barracuda separation system 

from Provisur® is also highly sought after 

by pet food producers. It combines the 

outstanding separation technologies 

of the Beehive® and AM2C® brands to 

create a new standard of excellence for 

this application. The Barracuda series 

deploys a high-pressure system that 

increases throughput while minimizing 

the temperature rise in the end product, 

which in turn increases product safety. 

The bottom line is that users of this 

innovative separation technology benefit 

from optimized yields. 

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Grinding and mixing - Weiler® 

for quality and reliability 

When it comes to grinding and mixing pet 

food components, the renowned Weiler® 

brand from the Provisur® portfolio is the 

brand of choice for many producers. For 

eight decades now, these grinding and 

mixing systems have been used for both 

food and pet food production and are still 

used by many major manufacturers in the 

industry today. The Weiler® Dominator 

14 mincer is one of the outstanding 

system components for this application. 

It not only achieves first-class product 

quality but also delivers extremely high 

throughput, thereby meeting the needs 

of large manufacturers in the industry. The 

system is suitable for the fast processing 

of beef, pork, and further raw materials. 

Other system components for this 

segment are the Weiler® Dominator mixers 

and mixer grinders. They use the unique 

balanced flow technology developed by 

Provisur®. This ensures that the product 

flow is always optimal: backflow and the 

subsequent overloading of the product 

are virtually eliminated. The double 

overlapping, counter-rotating paddles 

are particularly advantageous for perfect 

mixing. The stainless-steel machines 

are equipped with correspondingly 

powerful motors. Another unique feature 

is the design with its reduced number 

of components, e.g. only one hole plate. 

In addition, almost all screws are made 

from a single piece of material. "All these 

features make the Weiler® Dominator 

range particularly reliable and low 

maintenance. The low operating costs are 

unparalleled and have generated interest 

in the pet food industry and beyond," says 

Peter Berkensträter. 

Further applications - from 

formed veterinary products to 

treats 

The latest generation of the market 

leading Formax® forming technology 

from the Provisur® portfolio is available for 

the veterinary pharmaceuticals market. 

These highly efficient systems can be 

used to produce formed products such 

as medication for dogs or cats. Lutetia® 

tumblers are ideal for pet food suppliers 

looking for efficient smaller volume 

solutions for certain process steps in the 

production of treats for dogs or cats. 

These versatile tumblers can be used in 

a variety of ways: drying, cooking with 

steam, dry cooking with heated air or 

cooking previously vacuum-packed 

Pet owners prioritize their dogs' health, recognizing 

the direct impact of food choices. The focus is shifting 

towards higher quality, natural, and healthier 

ingredients. 

products at a relatively low temperature. 

They maximize throughput while 

reducing cycle times and producing 

high-quality end products. 

Tapping into new sources of 

raw materials with innovative 

technologies 

Various Provisur® systems have become 

firmly established in many areas of the 

pet food industry. Current trends are 

contributing to the continuous expansion 

of this spectrum. Provisur® specialists are 

now experiencing how market trends 

from the food industry are reaching into 

the pet food segment. Peter Berkensträter 

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HRS Heat Exchangers operates at 

the forefront of thermal technology, 

offering innovative and effective heat 

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viscous applications worldwide, focusing on 

managing energy efficiently. 

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Powerful Beehive series. The Beehive S 20 

(behind) combined with the Weiler® BPF 40. 

pet food industry. Current trends are 

contributing to the continuous expansion 

of this spectrum. Provisur® specialists are 

now experiencing how market trends 

from the food industry are reaching into 

the pet food segment. Peter Berkensträter 

explains: "Many pet owners treat their pets 

like a fully-fledged member of the family. 

We hear from our customers that this also 

has an impact on choice of food, and that 

aspects similar to those at play in human 

nutrition are becoming increasingly 

important in pet food." In short, pet 

owners are becoming better informed 

about the health of their four-legged 

family members, knowing that food can 

have a direct impact. As a result, they are 

increasingly looking for higher quality, 

as well as more natural and healthier 

ingredients. This leads to a willingness to 

pay a higher price for pet food - and thus 

to the growth of the premium segment. 

"Sustainability concerns such as reduced 

meat consumption also have an influence 

on the purchasing behavior of pet owners 

and therefore on the pet food market. 

Provisur® is currently working intensively 

on sustainable solutions to open up new 

sources of low-cost raw materials for the 

pet food industry. For example, added 

vegetables or new sources of protein such 

as insects or larvae. The industry can look 

forward to news from our research and 

development efforts," promises Olivier 

Bazin. 



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Servo Motors Increase Flexibility 

of Coperion K-Tron Feeders 

Anuga FoodTec 

After over half a century of supplying 

feeding equipment using mainly direct 

current (DC) motors, Coperion K-Tron 

is entering a new era. All new Coperion 

K-Tron feeders will be supplied with 

servo motors. Servo motors are capable 

of tremendous turndown (up to 2000:1 

RPM) without overheating or loss of 

torque. As a result, it will no longer be 

necessary to offer multiple gearboxes 

to cover the full feed range of a feeder, 

making the implementation of a single 

feeder configuration more flexible in its 

application. In addition, thanks to the high 

resolution of our SFT weighing technology 

we can supply excellent feeding accuracy 

across the full feed rate range. In loss-inweight 

feeding applications, servo motors 

offer an additional advantage due to 

their smaller size and lighter weight. This 

reduction in feeder weight results in an 

increase of the scale weighing range. 


March 19-22 

Cologne 



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SHOWCASE 

SAIREM at Anuga FoodTec 2024: 

Innovative Heat Treatment 

for High Quality Pet Food 

SAIREM, a world-leading specialist in microwave (MW) and radio frequency (RF) 

industrial solutions, will showcase the company’s innovative food and pet food industry 

processes at Anuga FoodTec from 19th-22nd March 2024 in Cologne, Germany. On 

display at the SAIREM booth will be one of the company’s tempering tunnels as well as 

samples of treated products. 

Energy-efficient solutions from 

the food-safety experts 

SAIREM, located in Lyon, France, is an 

expert in MW and RF solutions for a wide 

range of industries and applications in the 

food sector. For over 40 years the company 

has developed customized and highly 

specialized equipment and processes and 

has excelled at ensuring food safety and 

process efficiency. SAIREM’s tailored pet 

food solutions lead to products that are 

healthy, of consistent high quality and 

have a long shelf life. 

Sylvain Tissier, Business Development 

Manager at SAIREM, adds, “Our solutions 

are fully electric and highly energy efficient. 

In addition, they are easy to install and easy 

to maintain, offering maximum reliability 

with few moving parts.” 

Pet food – safe, high-protein, 

energy-efficient 

With the growth of worldwide pet 

ownership, SAIREM's innovative MW and 

RF systems have taken center stage. One 

popular application is the gentle defrosting 

of frozen pet food components such 

as beef - including liver, spleen, rumen, 

etc. - or poultry. These can be brought 

to the required temperature for further 

processing in a very short time using 

microwaves. Compared to other methods, 

there is no drip loss, and product safety is 

increased by reducing bacterial growth. 

In the search for alternative protein sources, 

insects such as mealworms or crickets 

are increasingly coming into focus: they 

are easy to breed and have high protein 

content. For further processing, however, 

they must be dried uniformly. Conventional 

methods are ill equipped to deal with this 

challenge as they are time-consuming, 

energy-intensive and lead to quality losses. 

With SAIREM MW technology, this process 

can be carried out in just one step, leading 

to homogeneous results. The insects do 

not dry out: color, texture, and volume are 

preserved, and their specific proteins and 

oil content are retained. 

Future-oriented technology and 

comprehensive solutions 

By harnessing the power and strength 

of MW and RF, SAIREM offers state-ofthe-art 

solutions tailored to the needs 

of a wide range of food industry sectors. 

SAIREM solutions cover all angles: proof 

of operation and extensive testing is 

performed at 

the SAIREM lab; 

development 

engineers 

support 

customers 

during the 

design phase; 

equipment 

design and 

assembly is 

provided, 

and a factory 

acceptance 

test as well as 

installation 

and start up 

at customers’ 

facilities is 

carried out. To 

round off its 

comprehensive 

customer 

service, SAIREM 

trains customer 

technicians 

and offers 

maintenance 

performed by 

a multilingual 

customer 

service team. 

Sylvain Tissier, Business 

Development Manager 

at SAIREM 

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SHOWCASE 

HRS to Showcase Turnkey 

Processing Solutions at Anuga 

FoodTec 

Anuga FoodTec 

March 19-22 

Cologne 

Hall 4.1 Booth A080 

steam injection sterilizers (DSI Series) 

and dedicated CIP and SIP systems. 

The company also provides systems 

for customers to conduct product and 

processing trials before committing to a 

final production solution. 

HRS Asepticblock pasteurisers and sterilizers which combine heat treatment, aseptic filling 

and clean-in-place capabilities in a single system 

Other HRS products include the BP Series of 

hydraulic piston pumps, which are ideal for 

challenging food applications 

Over the course of its 40-year history, HRS 

Heat Exchangers has become a global 

leader in heat exchange technology 

for the food and drink industry, with 

processes such as pasteurization, cooling 

and evaporation being particular 

specialties. 

In response to demand from customers 

across a wide range of sectors, from fruit 

juice makers to meat processors and 

dairies, HRS has now developed a wide 

range of turnkey line solutions, which 

are successfully being used by food 

processors worldwide. At Anuga FoodTec 

2024, the company will showcase its 

range of complete all-in-one solutions, 

including pasteurizing, sterilizing, aseptic 

filling and clean-in-place capabilities in 

a single system, as well as options which 

can be skid-mounted for easy installation. 

Other HRS systems for the food and drink 

sector include deaeration systems, the I 

Series of ice crushers and melters, direct 

Unlike some providers that only sell 

standard options, each HRS product is 

designed to the client’s individual needs, 

meaning customers can be sure of getting 

the right system first time around. And 

although clients are increasingly looking 

for all-in-one solutions, HRS continues to 

supply individual heat exchangers and 

other products (such as its BP series of 

hydraulic piston pumps and AF series of 

aseptic fillers) across the food sector. 

To learn more about HRS Heat Exchangers’ 

wide range of complete line solutions for 

the food and drink industry, please visit 

Stand A080 in Hall 4.1 at Angua FoodTec, 

Koelnmesse Cologne, 19-22 March 2024. 

Visitors attending the new Anuga 

exhibition areas for environmental 

technology and energy are also invited 

to visit stand A080 to learn how our 

heat transfer technology is employed 

in areas such as sludge and wastewater 

management, anaerobic digestion and 

zero liquid discharge. 



www.hrsheatexchangers.com 

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SHOWCASE 

High Technology 

Packaging Solutions 

On display at Cama’s booth in Hall 7-B040 

at Anuga FoodTec will be an IF monoblock 

packaging machine comprising a trayforming 

unit and loading unit, tailored to 

the precise needs of a leading European 

confectionary customer. The machine will 

run in demo mode. 

Two robots – NEW compact RB002 

designed and developed in-house by 

Cama to cater for the precise needs of 

packaging applications – are used to 

prepare the cartons collations, which are 

then picked and placed into the trays in 

a wide variety of pre-determined arrays, 

depending on batch-based recipes. The 

loading unit receives cartons coming 

from two independent upstream Cama 

cartoners. 

Machine infeed speed is is 360 

cartons/minute with an output 

of 30 trays/minute. 

Supporting and delivering even greater 

flexibility and agility is the integrated 

Augmented Reality on board. This gives 

operators more intimate, intuitive and 

unrestricted insights into the machine’s 

internals, enabling and supporting 

far more effective and efficient 

training, operation, batch changeover, 

maintenance and spares identification & 

ordering. 



www.camagroup.com 

The Power of Partnerships 

Petfood Competence Network, Boulevard Central Stand A044 

11 like-minded companies – all experts in their 

own fields – have joined forces to deliver complete 

end-to-end wet and dry pet food plant solutions – 

all through a single point of contact. The Network 

comprises Miavit, JRS, JBT FTNON, Andritz, Waldner, 

Cama Group, OPEM, The Packaging Group, 

Clevertech, Reich and Karl Schnell. 

Each company brings its own domain expertise 

and extensive industry R&D experiences and 

merges them into a complete, tightly integrated 

production solution, which can be trialled, scaled 

and fully connected to match customers‘ precise 

requirements, to deliver quality processes, products 

and packaging every single time. 

Many of these companies already work together 

across the globe, not just in pet food, but also 

in other equally demanding industries. Mutual 

understanding, trust, technological integration 

and Industry 4.0 data architectures are already 

in place, proven in action and ready for you to 

leverage. In addition to Anuga FoodTec, the Petfood 

Competence Network will also be at Interzoo in 

Nuremberg, the largest event this year for pet 

supplies. 

HYGIENE TECHNOLOGY IN PERFECTION 

From 19. – 22. March 

2024 in Cologne 

Hall 9.1 Booth C 038 

Come and visit us in cologne. 



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PACKAGING 

Safe Food for Faithful Fido 

Any contamination is a food safety issue that can have a negative and potentially irreparable effect on a pet processors 

reputation. Catching metal contaminants at the tail-end of lines can be more expensive. Fortress Technology reveals the 

benefits of installing its inline metal detection equipment upstream on pet processing lines. 

Breeding Trust 

Providing a plethora of well-being 

benefits to owners, from companionship 

to support therapy and even preventing 

certain health conditions, pets undoubtedly 

play a vital role in their humans’ 

lives. Currently, more than half of UK 

households (57% in 2023) own at least 

one pet , with a large majority considering 

them part of the family. 

Most owners will say the love of a pet is 

priceless. Their bank accounts, however, 

disagree. Sales of natural versions of pet 

slurries, kibble and raw diets has escalated, 

with many owners admitting their furry 

friends eat better than they do. Testament 

to this, 21% of British householders admit 

to spending the same amount on pet 

food, if not more, than they do on their 

own groceries. 

According to the association UK Pet Food, 

over 50 pieces of legislation govern the 

manufacturing of pet food in the UK to 

ensure consistent high standards and 

utmost safety and hygiene. The Guide 

to Good Practice for the Manufacture 

of Safe Pet Food developed by FEDIAF 

comprehensively covers the safety 

and hygiene of pet food processes and 

products. 

Like human food, pet food processors 

are required to adopt a HACCP and 

formal foreign bodies control policy. This 

includes introducing measures to prevent, 

control or detect potential contaminants 

identified by hazard assessments. 

Sensitive and hygienic inline contaminant 

detection equipment can play a crucial 

role in assisting pet food processors to 

protect pets, safeguard their brand and 

adhere to these stringent regulations. 

Protecting Brands 

With wet viscous pet food processing 

compliance demanding the highest levels 

of sanitation, the Fortress Meat Pump 

Metal Detector tackles contamination 

and hygiene simultaneously. Utilised to 

prevent metal contaminants reaching 

the cooking and packing stages, the 

inspection system’s removable plastic 

tube is constructed from ultra-hygienic 

food-safe Delrin. 

IP69K-rated, the slimline machine 

is constructed with no metal ends, 

ensuring no bacteria-harbouring crevices. 

Customised Delrin wrenches stored on 

the machine enable operators on wet 

food processing lines to loosen and 

tighten the pipe’s threads without the 

risk of damaging the equipment. An easy 

roll out mobile frame gives processors 

maximum flexibility. Additionally, the 

unique rail mounted reject valve supports 

fast removal of the pipe for cleaning and 

reassembly. 

In less than three minutes, operatives can 

blast high pressure water jets through the 

system, eliminating bacteria and product 

residue to prevent cross contamination. 

Features like this are especially useful 

in enclosed metal detector pipeline 

configurations, which are virtually 

impossible to access efficiently. By 

optimising hygiene standards, the 

Fortress Meat Pump machine helps to 

prevent cross-contact contamination 

and the spread of bacteria in pet food 

products. Providing quality assurance to 

both pet owners and processors alike. 

There are virtually no limitations to 

installing Metal Detectors, although 

specific features of likely contaminants, 

the product, packaging, processing and 

supply chain may determine whether 

metal detection is chosen for a particular 

point on a pet food processing line. Should 

pet food processors need to detect other 

physical contaminants, for example glass 

or bone, they may opt for a Pipeline X-Ray 

machine. 

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PACKAGING 

Gravity Metal Detectors are the best 

option for “free-falling” dry kibble and pet 

treat applications. These are often located 

between product chutes and hoppers 

on pet food mixing lines and integrated 

with automated packing systems and 

checkweighers. 

For final quality checks, highly sensitive 

Bulk Metal Detectors, Checkweighers and 

Combination systems can be added to 

inspect large pet food bags and boxed 

wet food trays. 

Fetch the Stick 

To enhance and optimize these inspection 

systems, automatic testing can be 

deployed. Running performance and 

verification tests at regular intervals, these 

automatic tests are cleaner, accurate, and 

labor and waste saving. 

A number of Fortress pet processors 

use Halo automatic testing to reduce 

the risk of human error by eliminating 

the challenge of manually inserting 

and retrieving test sticks and balls from 

a closed pipeline or gravity pet food 

inspection systems. 

Test sticks involve the operators inserting 

the test piece in the gap between the 

tube and the aperture, which is the most 

sensitive part of the metal detector. 

Whilst this may deliver a great signal, it’s 

not representative of testing for metal 

contaminants in the product flow. 

Equally, introducing the test balls into the 

actual product flow can be even more 

convoluted and time-consuming. This 

process requires operators to recover the 

test sample from the product after it has 

flowed through the pipeline system or 

disassemble and reseal the pipe. Not only 

is this messy, but it can also increase test 

times from several minutes to between 15 

to 20 minutes. 

Testing hard-to-access kibble gravity metal 

detectors can be even more challenging. 

Climbing up above production silos to 

perform testing manually is usually a twoperson 

task and can be a safety risk even 

with the most robust precautions in place. 

Additionally, dropping the test sample 

from a height, consistently through the 

exact center of the aperture and product 

flow is nearly impossible. So, rarely 

challenges the metal detectors’ capability. 

To overcome these gravity access 

challenges, some metal detectors may 

be fitted with a test ball insertion port 

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PACKAGING 

Single piece of ultra-hygienic remobalbe Delrin tube on the Meat Pump eliminates crevices 

that mmay harbor bacteria. 

at the top of the non-metallic product 

tube. Although this might make it easier 

to insert the test balls, in most cases the 

freefall height is well above the local 

insertion port. This means that the test is 

performed at a slower speed and doesn’t 

reflect the true freefalling velocity of reallife 

contaminants falling from height or 

accurately challenge the reject reaction 

time. 

The Fortress automatic testing solution 

Halo solves this by enabling pet 

processors to activate tests remotely, 

locally or automatically on a timer. Tests 

can be scheduled without the need to 

halt production to place and retrieve 

test samples. The validated test data can 

then be digitally saved for audit purposes. 

Using Contact 4.0, pet processors can 

also network multiple machines to 

generate more comprehensive machine 

performance reports. 

With British animal owners spending such 

sizable sums on premium wet and dry 

foods, pet food processors need to ensure 

every meal and treat has undergone 

thorough contamination detection. No 

matter the ingredients or application 

format, pet food production lines 

today must reflect the authentic safety, 

wellbeing and trust that owners and their 

faithful companions expect. 



www.fortresstechnology.co.uk 

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7 – 10 May 2024 | Nuremberg, Germany 

38th International Trade Fair for Pet Supplies 

SEE WHAT’S NEW 

AT INTERZOO! 

Find out about the latest trends 

and developments in your industry. 

Discover a wide range of innovative 

products and services for pets. 

Experience on-site what makes 

the world‘s leading event Interzoo so unique. 

The world market is present 

here – for your success! 

GET YOUR TICKET NOW! 

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Admission granted to authorized trade visitors only.

PACKAGING 

World First with Recyclable Flexible 

Packaging Film made from More 

than 50% Recycled Plastic Waste 

• INEOS announces a world first, producing ultra-thin, rigid film used for recyclable 

flexible packaging products made from more than 50% recycled plastic 

• Achieved by processing INEOS Recycl-IN hybrid resins, which compound recycled 

plastic waste with highly engineered new resins, using state of the art machinedirection 

orientation (MDO) technology to make polyethylene film used to manufacture 

recyclable single polymer flexible packaging products 

• Demonstrates that Recycl-IN can be applied to demanding film extrusion applications 

such as MDO polyethylene – and opens the door to exploring the application of Recycl- 

IN and MDO technology to other flexible packaging products 

• Enables INEOS to make a unique contribution to the development of a circular economy 

for products that play a valuable role in daily life 

INEOS has today announced a world first as 

it has produced ultra-thin, rigid film used 

for recyclable flexible packaging products 

made from more than 50% recycled plastic. 

It is the first time such a high proportion of 

recycled waste plastic has been used in 

packaging roducts. 

INEOS’ polymer know-how and Hosakawa 

Alpine’s state of the art Machine-Direction 

Orientation (MDO) technology have come 

together to process Recycl-IN resins containing 

more than 50% recycled plastic to 

make polyethylene film. This new film will 

be used to manufacture recyclable single 

polymer flexible packaging products that 

replace difficult-to-recycle multimaterial 

packaging products. 

The INEOS Recycl-IN product range 

compounds recycled plastic waste with 

highly engineered new resins. It helps 

converters and brand owners retain 

the high quality of their products while 

increasing recycled content. 

The announcement follows INEOS’ investment 

in a new Hosakawa Alpine MDO film 

line to develop flexible packaging films 

made from a single polymer family. This 

approach increases the recyclability of 

plastic packaging. 

Products such as stand-up pouches 

already provide a convenient, low carbon 

solution for transporting every-day 

goods. This further development will 

ensure that packaging can 

be manufactured from raw 

materials containing a high 

percentage of recycled plastic 

waste and be recyclable in the 

future. 

The success of this demonstration 

shows that Recycl-IN 

can be applied to demanding 

film extrusion applications 

such as MDO polyethylene. It 

enables advanced technical 

film applications to use 

mechanically recycled polyethylene. The 

combination of Recycl-IN resins and this 

leading technology will enable INEOS 

to make a unique contribution to the 

development of a circular economy for 

these products. 

Recycl-IN resins are also certified as 

providing a reduction in carbon emissions 

of between 25 and 50 per cent1 when 

compared to the use of virgin feedstocks. 

Rob Ingram, Chief Executive, INEOS O&P 

Europe North, said: “We share people’s 

concerns about plastic waste, showing 

we can help produce more recyclable end 

products using large quantities of recycled 

materials shows our commitment to 

creating a more sustainable future.” 

“Now that we’ve proved the concept, we 

open the door to exploring the application 

of Recycl-IN and MDO technology to other 

flexible packaging products where we can 

make a real difference.” 


1 independently verified by third parties 


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India International 

Pet Trade Fair 

14 th BIGGER 

Better 

BOMBAY EXHIBITION CENTER, NESCO, 

And 

5 TH AND 6 TH 

OCTOBER 2024 

GOREGAON EAST, MUMBAI, INDIA 

For More Information Contact 

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EVENTS 

Interzoo 2024 Supporting 

Programme: Concise Overview of 

Key Topics in the Pet Industry 

Photo: WZF / Thomas Geiger 

Interzoo Sustainability Session; with Ewald Van den Auwelant - Antwerp Management School; Anne Klein - Pet Sustainability Coalition; 

Fabien Leroux - Ocean Heart; Moderator: Dr. Rowena Arzt 

One week packed with exclusive insights: Exhibitors and visitors from all over the world will meet at Interzoo 

2024 (7-10 May 2024) to be part of the pet industry's leading trade fair. 

Interzoo continues to be a unique source of inspiration for the international pet industry by offering a concise 

overview of markets, trends and innovations in its versatile supporting programme. The 2024 edition of the 

world's leading trade fair for the pet industry provides insights into current topics of the pet supplies industry 

as well as developments in specific markets. 

Interzoo 2024 presents the world's most 

comprehensive range of pet supplies 

in 14 exhibition halls. In addition, the 

Interzoo supporting programme offers 

short conferences, special shows and 

demonstrations on current topics and 

developments within the pet industry. 

One day prior to the opening of the 

exhibition halls, Petfood Forum Europe 

will be the starting point for a week full 

of interesting events covering key topics 

of the global pet supplies industry. 

The conference organized by WATT 

Global Media for the second time in 

cooperation with Interzoo takes place 

on 6 May 2024 and focuses on the latest 

developments in pet food for cats and 

dogs as well as technological innovations 

in manufacturing and packaging. It is 

necessary to register for the Petfood 

Forum Europe directly via the organiser's 

website. The conference ticket includes 

access to Interzoo 2024 on all four days of 

the trade fair. 

On 7 May 2024, the first official day 

of Interzoo 2024, the supporting 

programme focuses on sustainability. 

At that day, the Interzoo Sustainability 

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EVENTS 

Session will present the results of the 

Interzoo Sustainability Study 2024. By 

help of recent data, experts will explain 

the current developments and challenges 

related to the topic of sustainability in 

the pet supplies industry and show ways 

to enhance sustainable development. 

Best practice examples will serve as 

illustrations and provide the basis for an 

in-depth discussion. 

The Interzoo Country Sessions highlight 

and discuss the most exciting and 

important developments in the various 

geographic pet supplies markets. At 

Interzoo 2024, industry experts will 

present market data, trends and import 

regulations for countries and regions 

such as Brazil, Europe, Southeast Asia and 

the US in short conferences. Following 

the presentations, there will be time for 

discussion and networking. 

Participation in the Sustainability Session 

and the Country Sessions is free of 

charge for visitors to Interzoo 2024. The 

presentations will be held in English. All 

sessions will take place in NCC East, hall St. 

Petersburg. 

In addition to the Interzoo Sessions, the 

supporting programme offers many other 

exciting presentations and networking 

formats for the pet industry. The stand 

of Interzoo’s honorary sponsor ZZF, for 

example, will offer multiple presentations, 

including dog grooming demonstrations. 

In hall 3 the Fresh Ideas Stage provides 

a special presentation platform for new 

business ideas in the pet sector. On 

the stage, start-ups and innovators will 

present forward-looking industry topics 

and products, concentrating on the 

four major topics of food, accessories, 

tech and sustainability. A total of over 

30 presentation slots on all four days of 

the trade fair will make the Fresh Ideas 

Area a vibrant hub for new ideas and 

innovative discussion. Next door to the 

stage, the international Start-up Pavilion 

and the Young Innovators Pavilion 

with a combined total of more than 50 

companies will give a sneak peek into the 

future of the industry. On top of that, the 

Product Showcase in Entrance Mitte will 

also present new and innovative products. 

Further networking opportunities will 

be provided by exhibitor events and 

the official Interzoo Party. Guests at the 

Interzoo Party on 9 May 2024 can already 

look forward to an unforgettable evening 

that focuses on the specialities and 

characteristics of Bavaria. 

Finally, on Friday, 10 May 2024, the final 

day of the trade fair, the Fresh Ideas 

Contest will take place on the Fresh Ideas 

Stage in hall 3, where innovative product 

ideas and services will compete for an 

award. 



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EVENTS 

IFT: Processing Improves Food 

Sustainability and Nutrition 

technologies to improve nutrition 

quality." 

Some of the challenges outlined in 

the white paper that the global food 

community must address to maximize 

the benefits of processing technology 

include a lack of up-to-date and 

aligned regulations, limited publicprivate 

funding support, unoptimized 

technology, and inaccurate consumer 

knowledge about food processing. 

By Dennis Van Milligen 

Despite ensuring families were fed 

during the pandemic's most difficult 

moments, processed foods are often 

portrayed as a villain in the vast global 

food picture. Yet, food processing has 

enabled delivery of more nutritious and 

safe food than at any time in human 

history and food processing helps 

preserve food and extend shelf life, 

helping reduce food waste. 

And while many may prefer to focus on 

the ongoing debate over ultraprocessed 

foods, a lack of understanding of food 

processing and why it is so important 

to addressing global food and nutrition 

security demands equal attention, as 

noted in the new white paper from the 

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). 

The Institute of Food Technologists 

(IFT), a non-profit scientific organization 

committed to advancing the 

science of food and its application across 

the global food system, has released a 

white paper that examines how existing 

and novel processing technologies could 

help improve global food and nutrition 

security. This applies equally to pet food 

as well as human nutrition, since the 

pet population is growing even faster. 

"Sustainable Production of Nutritious 

Foods Through Processing Technology" 

explores how existing and novel 

processing technologies can improve 

global food and nutrition security while 

touching upon the difference between 

food processing and food formulation; 

how food processing technologies, such 

as fermentation, can improve nutrient 

bioavailability and supplement plantbased 

diets; as well as why up-todate 

and aligned regulations must be 

considered to accelerate the creation 

and adoption of sustainable food 

processing technologies. 

The White Paper is the result of a virtual 

roundtable discussion organized by 

IFT’s Food & Nutrition Security Steering 

Committee (FNSSC) that focused on 

utilizing existing and novel processing 

technologies to help better preserve 

nutritional quality. 

"With the global population expected 

to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050, 

the demand for safe, nutritious, and 

accessible food will only continue 

to increase, as will the need to 

conserve natural resources. Processing 

technology can help bridge the gap 

between these two necessities," said 

IFT Chief Science and Technology 

Officer Bryan Hitchcock. "This white 

paper highlights the important role 

of food processing and identifies 

opportunities for scaling processing 

“Sustainable processing technologies 

that can be used both long-term 

and in emergency relief situations 

are especially valuable in developing 

countries where the need for adequate 

nutrition and safe food are persistent 

concerns,” added Anna Rosales, IFT’s 

Senior Director of Government Affairs 

and Nutrition and moderator of the 

virtual roundtable discussion. 

About IFT 

The IFT is a global organization of 

12,000 individual members from more 

than 100 countries committed to 

advancing the science of food. Since 

1939, IFT has brought together the 

brightest minds in food science, technology 

and related professions from 

academia, government, and industry 

to solve the world’s greatest food 

challenges. IFT believes that science 

is essential to ensuring a global food 

supply that is sustainable, safe, nutritious, 

and accessible to all. 

The next IFT FIRST Food Expo will take 

place in Chicago, 14-17 July 2024. 

PetFood PRO will be at Booth S 2381. 


The Author 

Dennis Van Milligen, Director, Public and 

Media Relations, IFT, Chicago Illinois, USA 


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