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Pet Food Safety

Back to work? Employees need confidence in employers

In the next couple of months, employees will be returning back to offices, production plants and other facilities worldwide. Here’s what they want — and need — to hear from their employers.

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Solving Separation and Segregation Issues in Pet Food Blends

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Industry trends of using finer ingredients like starches, fillers and flow agents — also regrind and recycle materials — in greater percentages can result in ingredient separation and segregation, affecting your final product.

Solving Separation and Segregation Issues in Pet Food Blends

Video: COVID-19 lessons for pet food manufacturers

Dr. Paola Cane, a crisis management expert who works with many pet food companies, shares experiences and lessons from Italy’s COVID-19 outbreak.

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Pet food safety protocols aid plants’ pandemic protection

Federal scrutiny of Salmonella and similar microbes in pet food facilities unintentionally may have helped dog, cat and other pet food makers in the pandemic.

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Pet hemp supplement CBD levels vary; 4 with heavy metals

Researchers employed by a CBD pet supplement company analyzed 29 hemp-based pet supplements sold online in the United States.

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Pet food fraud: Act now to build business resilience

Pet food fraud is more likely right now given the current global COVID-19 crisis. Here’s what you need to know to protect your business and minimize risk.

The opportunity for food fraud is particularly prevalent right now. It’s important to know where your business might be at risk. | (Monkeyoum | Shutterstock.com)

13 Simmons Pet Food employees positive for COVID-19

Thirteen employees of a Simmons Pet Food plant in Emporia, Kansas tested positive for coronavirus infection although not all had reported to work while ill.

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Co-product supply for pet foods not stopped by pandemic

Sanitary procedures need to be learned and equipment to be installed, but one industry expert doesn’t see any serious disruption to rendered co-product production for pet food ingredients.

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Supporting pet food during the COVID-19 pandemic

What practical steps can pet food industry chain managers and executives take to support the on-going health and safety of their employees during the current COVID-19 pandemic?

The pet food industry is in a position to not only reassure its employees in the current situation, but ensure increased preparedness for potential future events. | (PerfectVectors | iStock.com)

Sanitizing better than COVID testing in pet food plants

FDA officials also discussed how pet food industry facility staff should prove essential worker status during the COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions.

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Pet food execs optimistic about sales, concerned for staff

Most respondents to the Petfood Industry COVID-19 global survey said they are experiencing pet food sales increases and striving to keep their workforce safe.

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Pet food safety: HPP, COVID-19 are hot industry topics

With a continuing upward trend in pet food premiumization and a COVID-19 global pandemic, pet food safety is more of a focus than ever, particularly in the areas of HPP and sanitation.

Pet food safety, now perhaps more than ever, is a hot topic in all areas of the industry. | (Waldemarus I iStockimage.com)

FDA urges pet owners not to hoard pet food

There are no actual pet food shortages in the US due to the COVID-19 crisis, just unprecedented demand, says director of the Center for Veterinary Medicine.

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