Volume 4 Issue 4 December 2021 CONTENTS 09 From feed to food SOSLAND PUBLISHING years A look at nearly a century of Nestlé Purina meeting the nutritional needs of pets as the industry has evolved. 12 On a mission Canidae is going beyond manufacturing pet food to deliver on its brand promise for pets and planet. 27 Sustainability star 09 Rendered ingredients point to significant nutritional and environmental benefits for pet food. TRENDS 09 Evolution of Purina pet food REGULATORY 21 Label approval 12 27 FORMULATION 27 Rendered ingredients 37 Texturized proteins EQUIPMENT 43 Dicing and slicing 49 Canning and pouching OPERATIONS 12 Processor profile 55 Maximizing co-manufacturers 65 Distribution strategies FOOD SAFETY 61 Safe feed, safe food 49 Pet Food Processing knows how important it is to have timely access to the vital industry information and insights we provide. In addition to our great print editions, you can always stay engaged wherever you are with our digital editions at petfoodprocessing.net/digital_ editions, and get the latest news first by signing up for Pet Food Processing's newsletters at petfoodprocessing.net/Newsletter_Subscriptions. For assistance please e-mail us at subscriptions@sosland.com. Cover: Canidae's mission is to provide nutrient-dense pet food while reducing its impact on the planet. Photo by Michael J. Madsen Photography www.petfoodprocessing.net | December 2021 | PET FOOD PROCESSING 5 INNOVATIONS 68 Products and services & MORE 06 Off the leash 70 Events 74 Sit, stay, read 73 Ad indexhttp://www.petfoodprocessing.net/digital_editions http://www.petfoodprocessing.net/Newsletter_Subscriptions https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/petfoodprocessing/ https://www.facebook.com/PetFoodProcessing/ https://twitter.com/petfoodprocess http://www.petfoodprocessing.net