Today that demand is being met by the growing number
of pet food manufacturers that supply plenty of healthy options that appeal to discerning pet owners.
A number
of pet food manufacturers, such as Chilton, Wis. - based Kaytee Pet Products, Inc., and Sinking Spring, Pa. - based F.M. Brown's Sons.
«If we have any one theme this year, it's around transparency with consumers,» said Debbie Phillips - Donaldson, editor - in - chief of Petfood Industry magazine, which is the organizer behind Petfood Forum, an annual meeting
of pet food manufacturers, nutrition experts and key industry suppliers.
A number
of pet food manufacturers have responded, filling the aisles of pet supply retailers with a host of organic cat food selections.
It seems a growing number
of pet food manufacturers have discovered a new sales niche and are hoping to appeal to dog owners who exercise with their pets or get them involved in canine - oriented activities and competitions.
All this occurred before the international awareness
of pet food manufacturers using genetically modified food or poisoned ingredients from China that killed thousands of pets in 2007, spawning a pet food recall of epic proportions [2].
Some of these pet food manufacturers produce quality pet food specific to certain needs, including diabetes.
It is also important to look at the credibility
of the pet food manufacturer as this can give you an idea of the quality of their product.
Other highlights included advising the Hillhouse Capital Group on the acquisition
of pet food manufacturer Gimborn from Penta Investments and assisting DBAG regarding the acquisition of a minority shareholding in R&M International.
Not exact matches
Made by one
of the top
pet food manufacturers in the United States, these Orijen Tundra Freeze - Dried Cat Treats are packed with premium proteins and completely free from grains and carbohydrates.
THE installation
of a third extruder at LINPAC Ritterhude is enabling the leading European
food packaging
manufacturer to deliver products made from up to 100 per cent recycled content for the first time and address the growing demand for
PET and rPET in north - west Europe.
FDA regulations now require that
manufacturers of pet food sold in the U.S. use basic sanitation measures to prevent product contamination.
Constantia Flexibles (www.cflex.com), a world leading
manufacturer of flexible packaging products and labels that supplies multinational corporations and local market leaders in the
food,
pet food, pharmaceuticals and beverage industries, has hired Dr. Ibon Odriozola as head
of innovation, laminates for the company's pharma division.
About DuPont Danisco DuPont ™ Danisco ® is the brand for a range
of ingredients that help provide enhanced bioprotection, an improved nutritional profile, and better taste and texture with greater cost efficiency and lower environmental impact, meeting the needs
of manufacturers of food and beverages, dietary supplements and
pet food.
Premium
Pet Health, a
manufacturer of pet food, came to us needing their new
pet food manufacturing facility outfitted with platforms and equipment to bring it online.
Simmons Feed Ingredients specialises in the production
of ingredients for the
pet food, and animal feed industries, while the
pet food division is a contract
manufacturer of wet and dry
pet food.
An Ishida multihead weigher and X-ray inspection system are ensuring weight accuracy and quality control for a new range
of single - serve cat and dog
food in doypacks, produced by Italy's leading
pet food manufacturer Morando S.p.A
As
pet owners become more discerning,
pet food manufacturers have the challenge
of making a product that looks and tastes good, is naturally labelled and properly packaged and has a long shelf life.
PET is widely used for packaging in the non-alcoholic beverage and
food industries, allowing brand owners and
manufacturers to reduce production and transportation costs while taking advantage
of this material's greater design flexibility and increased sustainability.
Peter Mares: It sounds to me like then we should give up in the idea
of labelling all together and what we should do is mandate that
food manufacturers put less sugar and less salt and less fat in their
foods, things like breakfast cereals, which are full
of salt and sugar and fat.
For
pet food manufacturers, we offer everything from standard - duty plastic pallets to ultra-hygienic, antimicrobial - treated products that greatly reduce the risk
of contamination.
Darwin's is a
manufacturer of raw
pet foods and is based in Tukwila, WA.
Nearly two weeks later, on March 16, Menu Foods, a Canadian - based
pet food manufacturer, announced the recall
of over 60 million cans and pouches
of wet cat and dog
food produced in facilities in Emporia, Kan., and Pennsauken, N.J., between December 3, 2006 and March 6.
«It would mean turning the future
of our schools over to an industry that has poorer quality control than
pet food manufacturers, who at least have to meet federal content standards.»
Treat
manufacturers are widening the range
of proteins they use in their products, and they are increasingly incorporating ingredients that, until recently, were not commonly associated with
pet foods, such as fruits and vegetables.
PB: In April, KLN Family Brands was the first
pet food manufacturer to pull its products off
of Chewy.com in the wake
of the online retailer's acquisition by PetSmart.
Loving Pets, a Cranbury, N.J. - based
manufacturer of grain - free
pet foods and treats for dogs and cats, recently announced that its facility is Global
Food Safety Initiative - SQF Level 2 certified, says Eric Abbey, president and founder, adding that this is «the gold standard for quality and safety in food and consumable products.&ra
Food Safety Initiative - SQF Level 2 certified, says Eric Abbey, president and founder, adding that this is «the gold standard for quality and safety in
food and consumable products.&ra
food and consumable products.»
Access to the right data will often determine
pet food manufacturers» ability to stay ahead
of the curve, to meeting the wants and needs
of pet owners and retailers alike.
Ainsworth
Pet Nutrition,
manufacturer of the Rachael Ray Nutrish line
of pet food and treats, has partnered with Spotify to sponsor four
of the music streaming service's popular playlists throughout 2017 as part
of its «Moments that Matter» campaign.
Casting MAP and MRP policies as something
of a Trojan horse, Frattini suggests that these policies could be construed as «sleight
of hand» that diverts brick - and - mortar retailers» attention away from the attractive wholesale pricing that
pet food manufacturers are offering to online retailers.
Christine Hackett, owner
of Petropics, which makes Tiki Cat and Tiki Dog gourmet
food, also believes there is a need for
pet food manufacturers to be more honest with
pet owners.
Since that time,
manufacturers have invested heavily in marketing
pet foods and treats in a manner that is parallel to the day - to - day eating habits
of a human household.
In his former role as sales director - Europe, Middle East, and Africa for MPM, a Manchester, England
manufacturer of household and personal care products, Ratcliff was instrumental in leading the growth in sales
of their natural
pet food brands in the UK
pet food trade.
Also, the
pet food manufacturer has the added expense
of converting the wet chicken into a dry form so that it can be made in to chicken.
Manufacturers of natural
pet foods have emerged from humble, wholesome beginnings to become true contenders for market share in
pet specialty.
Berwind already owned Eagle Pack / Holistic Select, a
food manufacturer with a strong history
of creating high - quality, natural
food for
pets and a rich heritage
of nourishing Alaskan sled dogs through the grueling Iditarod race.
«Increased emphasis on
food quality and safety on the part of consumers has been a leading driver of trends in our industry over the past several years,» says Ron Jackson, assistant to Leonard Powell, founder / CEO and president of Hi - Tek Rations — manufacturer of several brands of pet food, including the recently launched Leonard Powell Signature Series Dog F
food quality and safety on the part
of consumers has been a leading driver
of trends in our industry over the past several years,» says Ron Jackson, assistant to Leonard Powell, founder / CEO and president
of Hi - Tek Rations —
manufacturer of several brands
of pet food, including the recently launched Leonard Powell Signature Series Dog F
food, including the recently launched Leonard Powell Signature Series Dog
FoodFood.
We are not just a
pet food manufacturer — we are also
pet lovers and advocates
of supporting a worthy cause.»
For
manufacturers that are devoted to producing natural
pet food, the main goal is using ingredients and processes that will ease the minds
of consumers.
Last month, I came across an article on a major news website that excoriated the
pet industry — and
pet food and treat
manufacturers, in particular — over the rise
of what the author calls the «luxury
pet food market.»
Pet food manufacturers are introducing a steady stream
of diets based around a wide range
of exotic protein sources, arming retailers with a variety that not only appeals to the preferences
of pet owners, but also meets the needs
of companion animals.
Consequently,
manufacturers continue to develop a host
of products that not only satisfy customers» demand for natural, wholesome
foods, but also sate
pet owner's appetite for high - quality dog nutrition and competitive pricing.
In today's
pet food market, where
manufacturers often thrive or fail based on their ability to stay on the cutting - edge
of the latest nutritional trends, Fromm Family Foods is proving that deep roots can provide the best foundation for innovation.
As Michael Levy, president
of Pet Food Express, a 56 - store chain in California, pointed out to me after reading the article, it is important that retailers understand that simply having an MAP or MRP policy is no assurance that a manufacturer is doing enough to keep the playing field level for brick - and - mortar retailers in their competition with online pet food outl
Food Express, a 56 - store chain in California, pointed out to me after reading the article, it is important that retailers understand that simply having an MAP or MRP policy is no assurance that a
manufacturer is doing enough to keep the playing field level for brick - and - mortar retailers in their competition with online
pet food outl
food outlets.
To Cody James, regional sales representative for KLN Family Brands,
manufacturers of Tuffy's
Pet Foods, the key trends in
pet nutrition right now are raw, freeze - dried and high meat content formulas in dry
foods.
Increased consumer interest in tracing
food to the source is leading
pet food manufacturers to provide detailed information regarding the origins
of their ingredients — and they expect
pet retailers to follow suit.
Matt Koss, founder and president
of Primal
Pet Foods, a
manufacturer of raw dog and cat
food, says while the raw
food segment still only accounts for a small percentage
of the overall
pet food category, it is the fastest growing
pet food segment.
Diamond is one
of the largest
pet food manufacturers in the world and it has been affected my many recalls in its history.
These
food requirements are now being addressed by different
manufacturers of pet food.
For example, a by - product
of soy beans is Vitamin E.
Manufacturers of high - quality
pet foods only use by - product components that add nutritional value and palatablity.