18/06/2024

CPM IDAH presents the TwinTech extruder for the Pet Food and Aqua Feed market

In March, CPM IDAH presented the clearest evidence of that collaboration at the Victam Asia 2024 show: the new TwinTech twin-corotative screw extruder. This TwinTech extruder updates IDAH's well-known twin-screw extruder with innovations and design techniques from CPM Ruiya Extrusion, along with the long-lasting gearbox and energy-efficient motor from the renowned CPM equipment.   Collaborative development   "This extruder is the result of collaboration between the CPM brands IDAH (Taiwan) and Ruiya Extrusion (China)," says Ezequiel Villar, Business Development Manager for Latin America at CPM IDAH. "We combined their knowledge of design, robustness, and profitability with our knowledge of food production to introduce a new technology."   The CPM gearbox and motor also offer real advantages in the TwinTech. 'The gearbox allows rotational speeds of up to 600 RPM, making it easier to process heavy loads and increase performance, along with a proven long service life,' says EV. TwinTech's CPM motor is a permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM), which offers significant advantages: "The CPM motor requires less energy," says EV. "It also reduces size and noise emission by approximately 30%." Combined, these innovations create a market-leading twin-screw extruder that delivers capacity, value, and reliability.   TwinTech details   The TwinTech extruder offers a range of new features developed by both IDAH and partner brands within CPM: Improved Gearbox technology: Powered by CPM's renowned and proven gearbox technology, the TwinTech extruder features a high-speed, heavy-duty gearbox capable of a rotational speed of up to 600 RPM. This allows for increased processing capacity and efficiency. Energy efficient design: The TwinTech extruder is powered by a permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM), which is highly efficient and approximately 50% smaller than traditional air-cooled motors. This motor design contributes to energy savings, reduced noise pollution (up to 30% less), and the option of water cooling to maintain the motor. Density control unit: An optional feature, the density control unit, allows TwinTech to produce different food types using the pressure inside the cutting chamber. This versatility allows manufacturers to produce a wide range of feeds with a single machine. Advanced preconditioning and cooking systems: These systems are designed to improve the cooking process by ensuring effective steam integration and retention, resulting in greater processing efficiency and product quality.   Our CPM IDAH TwinTech extruder is a guaranteed solution to increase product quality levels with lower energy and wear costs. Regionally, we see an increase in consumption and specific growth in premium food by users, which generates the responsibility of the entire chain to have efficient solutions given the limitations that our clients face with the increase in ingredient, energy, and overhead costs. But despite these challenges, high-quality products are still expected to be supplied to a very competitive market. The TwinTech extruder is a cutting-edge solution that combines the experience of IDAH and the technology and robustness of CPM, offering the pet food industry a reliable and efficient tool.   By: CPM IDAH Source: All Pet Food Magazine

04/01/2024

Brian Streit has returned to Wenger as Senior Vice President–Innovation & Process Solutions.

After 15 years in milling and pet food manufacturing, Brian joined Wenger in 2012 as Director of Pet Food & Aquatic Technology and represented Wenger for 10 years. During those years, Brian became well known in the Pet Food and Aquatic Feed industries for his process knowledge and creative problem solving, helping numerous customers globally develop new products and refine their manufacturing processes. Now back with Wenger, Brian will work across multiple business units within the Wenger Group with intentional customer-centric strategy focused on the needs, wants & desires of our customer base.   Please join us in welcoming Brian to the Wenger Group leadership team. Source: All Pet Food 

03/01/2024

Raising the Bar in Pet Nutrition: ANDRITZ's Twin-Screw Extruders for High-Meat Formulations

The Rise of High-Meat Pet Food Pet owners today are becoming more mindful of what goes into their pets' bowls, and the high-meat pet food trend is a result of this growing awareness. High-meat pet food refers to formulations that contain over 30% fresh meat content. This demand stems from a desire for better digestibility and premium nutrition for pets. However, this shift presents its own set of hurdles, particularly in achieving the right cooking temperatures due to the moisture and fat content in raw animal ingredients.   Challenges in High-Meat Pet Food Production Creating high-meat pet food formulations comes with unique challenges. The variability in raw animal ingredients complicates the manufacturing process, demanding careful handling to maintain consistency. As Niels Bengt, Sales Director KA, LATAM at ANDRITZ, explains, "Dealing with the diversity of raw animal ingredients requires innovative solutions to ensure uniform processing, which is vital for preserving the nutritional quality of the final product." As a result, the production of high-meat pet food often requires the employment of twin-screw extruders, known for their superior capabilities compared to single-screw counterparts. These extruders offer advanced kneading and mixing capabilities, pivotal for upholding the desired texture in high-meat formulations. Yet, the pursuit of elevated throughput rates while adhering to compact machine dimensions adds an additional layer of complexity to the manufacturing process.   Striking the Balance Between Efficiency and Nutritional Integrity In the face of these challenges, ANDRITZ's twin-screw extruders, ExTS 616 & 718, emerge as a transformative solution for high-meat pet food production. Specifically designed to excel in extruding pet food enriched with elevated meat inclusion ratios, ANDRITZ's twin-screw extruders ensure optimal starch utilization, affording unparalleled formulation flexibility and optimized feed conversion ratios. The synchronized, high-shear twin screws guarantee the complete material discharge, minimizing waste and expediting recipe transitions. "Our twin-screw extruders are crafted to tackle the intricacies of high-meat pet food production. We are resolute in our commitment to efficiency while upholding nutritional integrity. ANDRITZ's twin-screw extruders stand as the definitive solution that not only meets but surpasses the challenges of high-meat pet food production," says Niels Bengt, Sales Director KA, LATAM at ANDRITZ. "Our approach is centered on achieving a harmonious synergy between the seamless functioning of our machines and the preservation of the vital nutrients within high-meat formulations. With precise control over cooking temperatures and meticulous handling of diverse ingredients, our twin-screw extruders stand as a testament to our dedication to delivering pet food that not only excels in quality but also upholds the nutritional essence of each ingredient," Niels Bengt adds. This distinctive approach has been expertly crafted to tackle head-on the intricate challenges that arise from incorporating raw animal ingredients into recipes. By providing pet food producers with meticulous control over cooking temperatures, ANDRITZ's solutions effectively address the nuances associated with different ingredients, ensuring that each element is handled appropriately. This attention to detail serves as the linchpin for safeguarding the nutritional richness present in high-meat pet food formulations, ultimately resulting in a final product that not only offers exceptional palatability but also remains an optimal source of nourishment for our loyal animal companions.   From Conscious Consumers to Circular Economy Moreover, as societies worldwide increasingly embrace environmental consciousness, consumer interest in the food supply chain has surged due to growing sustainability concerns. Transparency in sourcing and production is no longer sufficient; consumers now demand an understanding of how food production impacts the planet. This scrutiny extends even to pet foods and treats. As the world transitions toward a circular economy, driven by the urgency to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and reduce landfill waste, it's essential to recognize the role of rendering as a form of recycling. Rendered ingredients include proteins sourced from animal muscles, organs, and bones not suitable for human consumption but perfectly safe for animals. This holds particular significance as approximately 50% of an animal is unsuitable for human consumption, and without rendering for alternative uses, this portion would go to waste. Therefore, integrating fresh meat into pet food aligns with the principles of the circular economy, promoting resource efficiency. ANDRITZ's twin-screw extruders play a significant role in advancing this circular economy in the pet food industry. By efficiently processing raw animal ingredients and minimizing waste, ANDRITZ machines contribute to a more sustainable pet food production process, while maintaining the nutritional quality that pets deserve.   The Way Forward: Nourishing Pets and the Planet Simultaneously As the pet nutrition industry evolves, the high-meat pet food trend poses challenges that require innovative solutions. ANDRITZ rises to the occasion, ensuring efficient processing of fresh meat ingredients while upholding their nutritional value. Beyond efficiency, ANDRITZ's twin-screw extruders exemplify a commitment to sustainability, ushering in a more environmentally conscious era for pet food manufacturing. Niels Bengt, concludes, "Our solutions not only address the demands of the pet food industry but also contribute to a more sustainable future. By providing highly efficient machinery that produces high-quality, high-meat pet food, we're meeting the needs of pets, their caring owners, and our planet." In the future, ANDRITZ aims to continue pushing the boundaries of innovation to further enhance pet food production. "Our innovations are not just products; they are promises of a brighter, more exciting future for our customers."   Source: All Pet Food Magazine

10/11/2023

Famsun SJPS Series Twin-screw Extruder

FAMSUN Pet Food division is committed on machinery research, manufacturing, project engineering, factory construction and integrated solutions in pet food industry, create values for customers. As a leading integrated solution provider in pet food industry, FAMSUN undertakes pet food (dry food, semi-moist, extruded treats) and cat litter turn-key project. FAMSUN leads the market by technology, with experienced elite team and European & USA technical experts, through continuous innovation, to provide customers with professional, safe, systematic extruded pet food production solutions, customized environment-friendly and intelligent factory with high standards, high quality, high efficiency. They won the trust and praise from their partners/customers worldwide.   The SJPS SERIES TWIN EXTRUDER is one of the highly efficient pet food extruders in Famsun's portfolio. Specially designed for formulations with a high content of fresh meat, we detail some of its advantages for pet food producers: Easy operation PLC and touch screen for convenient control; by-pass provided for avoiding blockage; easy operation, precise and reliable.   High efficiency Optimal chamber groove and screw flight profiles, minimum SME input; efficient DDC conditioner and jacketed barrel with stabilized and facilitated extrusion, maximum energy utilization; unique suspending cutter, adjustment without down time.   More flexibility Modularized barrel and screw structure with many add-ons, adaptable to varied high-fat or -moisture formulations; controllable temperature, pressure and density, minimizing reconfiguration acquired.   You are invited to know more about FAMSUN PRODUCTS.   Source: All Pet Food    

16/08/2023

Chain process, constant improvement: extrusion, binders, palatability, and more

By María Candelaria Carbajo

Precision, a key factor in extrusion Extrusion occupies a central place in pet food production, but it is not the only thing that matters: it does not make sense to focus exclusively on it if accurate and integral material and ingredient management is not achieved throughout the whole production process. Being the most common method of producing dry pet food, it involves several operations, such as mixing, heating, kneading, cutting, and shaping. Here the key is to obtain perfect homogeneous mixtures of the ingredients used in the formula. Some criteria for an effective and successful process Nutrition and extrusion Nutritional quality is the main point, which is obvious but impossible to forget. The first and most important thing in a pet food formula must be nutrition, so the final product, regardless of the chosen production process, must be complete and balanced. With this in mind, one must consider how the selected ingredients react in the extrusion process. Depending on its nature, this can be easy or rather challenging. Secondly, we can talk about product uniformity and texture. To pets, consumers and judges of our offers, product palatability is crucial, as no nutrient can nourish without good palatability. Additives and binders We can also mention additives as one more component of pet food formulas that can have various purposes. Some can be: guaranteeing longevity and food safety, maintaining texture and color, and preventing water activity, ingredient deterioration, and oxidation, among others. In addition, they are specially used to increase palatability and flavor, an important sensory characteristic for both dogs and cats. In fact, it's what defines whether or not the pet chooses our food. These can impact first-choice palatability, which means they make it the first food chosen or achieve a continuous choice effect, a preference sustained over time. These types of ingredients added to formulas are widely used. However, that does not exempt them from being controversial in a context in which those who make purchasing decisions prefer to know all the ingredients that their pet food contains and where this type of addition is increasingly rejected, often due to ignorance. Marketing and sustainability For the last couple of years, there are two additional points gaining more and more ground: marketing and sustainability. On the one hand, marketing is a crucial tool to get our product, with a great process and palatability, to reach the right hungry mouths. To design a great product to remain stored in our warehouses is completely pointless. And, on the other hand, considering (or not) the environmental impact can be, nowadays, one of the factors that take off or bury a brand's name. Today's consumers want to buy what takes care of everyone's future.   Different factors, some products, only one goal Producers are deepening their research and experimentation to answer with the best possible quality to new market demands. Currently, we can summarize these needs in the following most significant challenges: Fresh refrigerated meat, neither frozen or dehydrated Higher quality – use of mechanically deboned skeletal muscle and primary organs, not by-products Unadulterated materials Non-traditional, grain-free, or alternative ingredient formulas More food shapes, like croutons or bone shapes, and not just brown and round Higher rates of meat inclusion (30-75%) The truth is, with every new trend, new challenges arise. The greater inclusion of meat, for example, presents, from a manufacturing point of view, a challenge in terms of extrusion. But no matter how big the hurdle, staying on top of trends and meeting customer expectations is most important.   Conclusion The improvement of production practices and, consequently, of the characteristics of final products depends on the processes chosen and the ingredients used. A crucial point, within a sea of ​​innovative technology, attractive proposals, and emerging raw materials, is to remember, depending on the type of food produced, and determine what nutritional benefit we seek to achieve, either in a final product or with the addition of certain additional components. As an industry, we must have the ability to review and attack challenges from all angles, and for successful development, we already know the keyword: innovation. Looking carefully at the path traveled in recent times, we do not doubt that experts from various areas are working to improve and overcome any obstacles in terms of formulation requirements, hardware development, process controls, and specifications of a final product, with the objectives in mind of increasing productivity, minimizing costs, successfully satisfying our customers, maintaining the highest quality standards, eliminating human error, improving efficiency and optimizing security.   Source: All Pet Food Magazine