GEA Pet Food Technology Day
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On October 26, 2021 we explored in detail topics related to process technology, product features and new trends on the first GEA online event entirely dedicated to dry pet food. Watch on demand every speech from our speakers and special guests to discover the latest trends and technologies on the pet food industry.
Flexible extrusion
Managing a variety of products and recipes in dry pet food extrusion
The range of products on the pet food market is becoming wider. There has been an increasing amount of different products, differentiated not only by taste, but also by size or age of the animals. To face this extensive demand and increase in the complexity of the recipes, machines in the pet food production process have to be flexible and adaptable.
Webinar duration: 26 minutes
Treats and semi-moist products
How moisture is no longer a problem for shelf life
Chewy and tasty, semi-moist products are one of the most appealing snacks made for pets. Generally, they are preferred over other food choices by cats and dogs, thanks to their flavour and texture. In this case, the extrusion process with twin-screw extruder is ideal to process the high-fat content of semi-moist products or the high-firmness of dental sticks.
Webinar duration: 21 minutes
PAWSE
Beer for dogs
PAWSE by Da Pian 1904 is the first non-alcoholic drink made specifically for pets. The drink is produced with natural components and has a balanced taste. Made to satisfy canine palates, PAWSE is ideal to refresh and rehydrate dogs after a walk or a run. Da Pian 1904 is one of the leaders in the import and distribution of beverages, such as beer.
Webinar duration: 6 minutes
Kibbles, Healthiness and Palatability
The influence of the Extrusion process on Digestibility and Texture
Digestibility and texture are two of the main features for pet food and, therefore, they influence the extrusion process. Pet food producers have to focus on kibbles' nutritional composition and taste, so they can make a healthy and palatable product. We conducted an analysis on the viscosity and texture of some kibbles to show how the extrusion process is an important key-factor in the palatability of pet food.
Webinar duration: 25 minutes
Snacks for Pets
Properties and technologies applied to the production of pillows
Snacks are important for pets' diet and particularly tasty for dogs and cats. They can be used to stave off hunger and as a training reward in educating pets. Snacks such as pillows are made with a high content of cereals and obtained with an extrusion and baking process meant to preserve its properties and nutritional components.
Webinar duration: 25 minutes
Kippy
The GPS tracker with activity monitoring for cats and dogs
Real-time GPS tracking and physical monitoring are now combined in one technology: the first GPS tracker made for pet lovers. Kippy EVO is a device that helps you keep track of your pet's movements, activity and wellbeing at any time. Here we have an exclusive close look into how Kippy EVO works and what are its benefits on a pet's life.
Webinar duration: 12 minutes
Hygienic design
Rules for the design and washing of food production machines
Hygienic design helps minimize cross contamination and it also increases the quality of the final product. Designing and building machines with the right structure and surface finishing, for example, can accelerate and improve the cleaning process. Hygiene and cleanliness are two key-features of the utmost importance for the production of food products for humans and also for pets.
Webinar duration: 30 minutes
Automation
Solutions for pet food processing lines
Automation is an important feature in the food process nowadays. The automation network can help food producers to get daily support all around the world with helpdesk and remote assistance that can start from the installation to the after-sales phases. We will get a closer look into a typical pet line production set-up and all the main features that can optimize pet food production.
Webinar duration: 25 minutes
Kemin Nutrisurance
Dry Kibble stabilization with Natural Antioxidant: Best practices
Kemin Nutrisurance provides solutions for oxidation control, food safety, palatability and nutrition in the pet food market. Antioxidants are mainly used in the pet food production process to maintain a high-quality product and to improve shelf life. Here, we will see how to stabilize raw materials used in pet food production, what are the main applications on dry pet food and how antioxidants can be used to preserve the diet.
Webinar duration: 15 minutes
Dry Pet Food market
Innovative recipes and trends
An extensive look at how dry pet food has evolved in recent times and what are the main drivers to the last 20 years evolution of the market. On this webinar, we also introduced the challenges with flexibility in the extrusion process for dry pet food production, what will be the new opportunities and trends in pet nutrition.
Webinar duration: 25 minutes
Pet Food Technology Day 2021
