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PLANT PROFILE

Champion's strict adherence to maintaining pre-cook
and post-cook separation throughout DogStar drove a
unique custom feature in the extrusion room in which
the extruder barrel extends through the wall. "We were
determined to have pre-cook and post-cook everywhere.
Applying that requirement to the extruder area was the
most important step. Wenger figured it out and it works
fantastically." Arnold says. The space where the extruder
barrel passes through the wall is protected by a boot that

"SQF certification is very
difficult to get. In the food
industry, it usually takes a
couple years to accomplish.
We did it here in year one."
Keith Arnold, Champion Petfoods

clamps down on the pipe and seals the pre-cook room
from the post-cook room. The section of pipe that passes through the wall can swivel out to be cleaned.
"The extruder is by far the most important process
because it's where everything comes together. It's where
the outcome of the finished product takes place. We give
the extruder operators a lot of training and a lot of data
to do their jobs because they are basically managing
quality," Arnold explains.
Arnold says the company has worked hard to become
a preferred employer to attract talented people. "When
we started this kitchen, we knew that the core to success
was the team. We try really hard to make it a great place
to work. We have a great workforce in this area and we
don't have any issues with hiring."
Champion will turn to its customers, closely watch
market trends, and continually evaluate what is best for
the pets to determine the company's future growth path.
"For us, if it's healthy for the pet, we're headed in the
right direction. It's really something this company has
done well for a long time," Arnold says.
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PET Food Processing - March 2020
Contents
OFF THE LEASH - Dearth of data
TRENDS - Pets vs. planet
PLANT PROFILE - Recognized as Champions
FOOD SAFETY - Plan, test, improve, repeat
REGULATORY - Building on success
INGREDIENTS - Balanced benefits
FORMULATION - Understanding palatability
EQUIPMENT - Eye on dry
EQUIPMENT - Key to kibble control
OPERATIONS - 21st century pest control
PACKAGING - The singles scene
BEST IN SHOW
PATENTS TO PONDER
EVENTS
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
AD INDEX
SIT, STAY, READ
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PET Food Processing - March 2020 - Contents
PET Food Processing - March 2020 - OFF THE LEASH - Dearth of data
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PET Food Processing - March 2020 - 8
PET Food Processing - March 2020 - TRENDS - Pets vs. planet
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PET Food Processing - March 2020 - REGULATORY - Building on success
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PET Food Processing - March 2020 - INGREDIENTS - Balanced benefits
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PET Food Processing - March 2020 - FORMULATION - Understanding palatability
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PET Food Processing - March 2020 - EQUIPMENT - Eye on dry
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PET Food Processing - March 2020 - EQUIPMENT - Key to kibble control
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PET Food Processing - March 2020 - OPERATIONS - 21st century pest control
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PET Food Processing - March 2020 - PACKAGING - The singles scene
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PET Food Processing - March 2020 - BEST IN SHOW
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PET Food Processing - March 2020 - PATENTS TO PONDER
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PET Food Processing - March 2020 - EVENTS
PET Food Processing - March 2020 - CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
PET Food Processing - March 2020 - AD INDEX
PET Food Processing - March 2020 - SIT, STAY, READ
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