The two companies will combine automation expertise with a sanitary post-extrusion component to improve processing efficiency for pet food applications.

The company cut the ribbon at its new $50 million, 105,000-sq-ft freeze-dried pet food ingredient plant in Seward on Sept. 1.

The flexible packaging company expects $100 million in revenue in 2020, growing substantially since its founding in 2016.

The company’s new solutions are optimized to reduce fines buildup, improve sanitation and maximize powder transfer.

The company conducted formulation, processing and feeding trials to determine its Salmigo Protect L60 ingredient could deliver more function than glycerine in pet diets and snacks.

Five hundred US pet owners surveyed by the company said they are prioritizing pet food formulated with vitamins and nutrients that support immune system health.

Chris Gross has joined PHM Brands as the vice president of feed ingredient merchandising to lead its newest feed venture.

The company’s BioSentry 904 sanitation solution has been approved for use by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

This mark’s a significant design change featuring reduced weight and downtime, as well as improved sanitation and durability.

The company will manufacture a $13 million facility in Jerome, Idaho, as part of its partnership with Montana Microbial Products to produce barley protein concentrate for use in pet food and aquaculture feed.