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Rather than waste meat byproducts and misshapen produce, “ugly” foods are finding a home as nutrient-rich ingredients in pet food.

Plant-based foods are ubiquitous in the market today, and at the core of that category is plant-based meats. 

As the pet food industry has grown, so has the need for quality ingredients. Pet food brand owners seek natural foods with high protein and clean label options as owners treat their dogs and cats as family members.

In many facilities, these systems are manual and standalone, with no coordination—other than human

From current macroeconomic conditions to the pandemic to dealing with change, two private label food manufacturers open up about how their companies thrive.

To help meet consumer demand, U.S. food manufacturers and retailers look outside of the country. As of 2019, the U.S. imported about 15% of its overall food supply. Importing human food ingredients might sound like a no-brainer: that’s what the FDA is for, after all. Yet in reality, it is not that simple.

Know what to look for in a third-party auditor to ensure food safety and regulatory compliance.

For highly regulated meat product manufacturers, tackling food safety compliance with pen and paper is a challenge that can eat into production time and prevent them from expanding their businesses.