• Agronutris: An industry pioneer with over 12 years of experience in sustainable insect proteins. 
• The Challenge: How we meet the demand for premium, sustainable protein sources. 
• The Solution: BSF proteins – highly digestible, promoting gut health and ensuring a healthy skin and coat.

Dive into the world of hydrocolloids and discover how they revolutionize the quality and texture of pet food: 

• Composition: Perfect balance of moisture, meat, and hydrocolloids for optimal results. 
• Diverse sources: From gum arabic to gelatin – an overview of botanical, bacterial, and synthetic options. 
• For optimal thickening, stability, and gel formation in wet pet food. 
• Challenges and trends: Natural ingredients, innovative formulations, and eliminating carrageenan.

Upcycling as a game-changer in pet food

• Sustainable benefits: Healthy, safe ingredients from (previously unused) plant/animal by-products. 
• Market development: 71% of consumers prefer products with upcycled ingredients – a growing trend. 
• Diverse applications: More and more pet food brands are adopting upcycling. 
• Health and technology: High digestibility, specific benefits, and improved processing stability.

Fermentation technology in protein supply 

• Challenges: Growing protein demand with limited resources. 
• Solution: Sustainable protein production from low-cost, non-food raw materials. 
• Benefits: Efficient, environmentally friendly, space-saving, and low-emission. 
• Application: EU-approved, rich in protein, and health-promoting for pets.

Why sustainability?

• Pet Sustainability Coalition: Visionaries for an eco-friendly future. 
• Why sustainability?: Climate change, regulatory requirements, and increasing consumer demand. 
• Innovations: Sustainable ingredients and forward-thinking packaging solutions.

Innovations in pet food production 

• Bühler: A leading partner in the feed industry. 
• Extrusion: Versatile production for dry and wet pet food. 
• Process steps: From fine grinding to drying. 
• Trends: Premium pet food, fresh meat, and humanization. 
• Wet Tex: High-moisture extrusion for unique wet pet food textures.

Impact of sustainable packaging concepts on the environment and economy 

• The Challenge: Packaging and its environmental impact. 
• The Solutions: Circular economy, recycling, and compostable materials.
• The Added Value: Less CO₂, less waste, more product protection – and delighted consumers.

• Traditional Processes: High space requirements, low energy efficiency, uneven heat distribution.
• Market Requirements: Shelf life under 2 years, FEDIAF guidelines, competitive packaging.
• New Process: Gentle processing, heating to 130°C in 12 seconds, continuous degassing.
• Packaging Options: Chubs, pouches, cans, thermoformed packaging.

Focus Topic: Cost Efficiency and Sustainability in Pet Food Packaging

• Vision and Goals: Redesign of wet pet food packaging.
• Solutions from MULTIVAC: New packaging methods and thermoformable films.
• Sustainability: Reduction and recycling of packaging materials.
• Cost Efficiency: Reduction of packaging costs by 50%.

Innovative Solutions from Handtmann and MULTIVAC for the Production and Packaging of Wet and Raw Pet Food

• Product Variety: Flexible filling system for various applications and packaging types.
• Packaging Technology: Servo-controlled vertical movement and optimized HMI settings.
• Automation: Centralized control and program switching.
• Accuracy: Precise portion weights and processing temperatures.
• Packaging Solutions: Thermoforming, integrated labeling, and inspection.