Equipment suppliers, software providers and process design experts share ways pet food processors can work smarter, not harder.

Positive gains in the company’s cat food and treat portfolio, including Meow Mix, 9Lives and Nutrish brands, helped to balance losses in other areas of the segment.

Rob Ferguson, current senior vice president of pet food, snacks and supply chain, will serve as interim pet food segment president in the meantime.

Its automatic Micro and Tote Batching Systems can be custom-fit with a number of other auxiliary batching equipment.

Pet food processors seek more versatility in packaging options as they diversify products to stay competitive.

The company created new positions and shuffled leadership to support its overall business strategies.

These remixes are part of a campaign to give the cat food brand a “modern kick.”

The latest and greatest products, services and innovations from suppliers to the pet food and treat processing industry.

A close look at recent innovations to cutting and sizing equipment and how pet food and treat processors can benefit from them.