Transforming proteins for the future of pet food with DANA Technology

Based in Denmark and with over two decades of experience in food engineering, DANA Technology has established itself as a key player in developing innovative solutions for the industry.

Its equipment combines scientific knowledge, technical precision, and market insight, providing pet food and human food manufacturers with tools that elevate product quality and optimize profitability. The company's approach integrates technology, sustainability, and efficiency, always with the goal of responding to global trends and the growing demand for higher-value proteins.

The Rotary Disc Texturizer: efficiency and sustainability in action

At the heart of this vision is the Rotary Disc Texturizer (RDT), a technology designed to transform by-products such as meat trimmings, fish remnants, or mechanically deboned poultry into high-quality texturized proteins. Through a controlled process of heat and mechanical rotation, the RDT denatures and reorganizes proteins, generating fibers that replicate the bite, elasticity, and texture of fresh meat. The result is more attractive, digestible premium chunks for pets, with a superior sensory profile.

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Beyond quality, the RDT delivers a direct impact on sustainability: it enables the use of inputs that were once destined for low-value products, such as meals or biogas, and turns them into premium proteins for pet food. This not only optimizes resource use but also responds to the growing pressure to reduce waste in the industry. As Vagn Hansen, CEO of DANA Technology, explains, this solution 'transforms by-products into high-value proteins, aligning companies with global sustainability trends and generating a positive impact on profitability from day one.'

Toward a new stage in the pet food industry

With the development of the RDT, DANA Technology is driving a new stage in pet food production where efficiency, quality, and environmental responsibility converge in a single process. For manufacturers, this means the ability to diversify their portfolios, meet increasingly demanding consumers, and strengthen their position in a highly competitive market.

The path proposed by DANA goes beyond technological innovation—it represents a paradigm shift: moving from producing more to producing better, maximizing every resource, and transforming challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth.

Learn more at https://dana-technology.dk/

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About the company

At DANA Technology A/S, we specialize in designing and engineering cutting-edge machinery for the FOOD and PET FOOD Industries. With a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions, our team helps your business move forward —one production line at a time.

Headquartered in Denmark and serving customers worldwide, we offer end-to-end services —from initial concept and engineering design to a single machine and turnkey solutions, including commissioning.

Our deep industry expertise and commitment to innovation enable us to address your unique challenges —whether you’re scaling up, modernizing, or building anew. No matter the size or complexity of your needs, DANA adapts to you, providing solutions that boost efficiency while reducing complexity.

We also partner with trusted OEM suppliers to ensure you have the right tools and technologies for your production goals. Above all, we focus on helping you produce premium products that pets love, while streamlining your operation.

Strong personal relationships lead to great solutions. Our dedicated experts work closely with you —cultivating trust, transparency, and a true partnership at every stage of your project. Let’s build the future of pet food production, together.