Volume 4 Issue 2 June 2021 CONTENTS 16 Away and running Aggressive investments have brought impressive growth for Red Collar Pet Foods in the few years since it was formed. 41 Balance of science and art The role of starches, flours, proteins, oils and gums in achieving final product texture. 63 New construction trends 16 A look at current design trends in pet food and treat manufacturing plants. TRENDS 09 Pet food trends REGULATORY 27 Ingredient approval FORMULATION 33 Fruits and vegetables 41 Texture 41 27 EQUIPMENT 49 Kibble systems 57 Batching OPERATIONS 16 Processor profile 63 New construction trends DISTRIBUTION 69 Supporting independent pet retail 63 Pet Food Processing knows how important it is to have timely access to the vital industry information and insights we provide. In addition to our great print editions, you can always stay engaged wherever you are with our digital editions at petfoodprocessing.net/digital_ editions, and get the latest news first by signing up for Pet Food Processing's newsletters at petfoodprocessing.net/Newsletter_Subscriptions. For assistance please e-mail us at subscriptions@sosland.com. Cover: Red Collar expanded packaging capabilities across its network to meet customers' changing needs. Photo by Sundance Photography INNOVATIONS 74 Products and services 76 Patents & MORE 06 Off the leash 78 Events 82 Sit, stay, read 81 Ad index www.petfoodprocessing.net | June 2021 | PET FOOD PROCESSING 5http://www.petfoodprocessing.net/digital_ http://www.petfoodprocessing.net/Newsletter_Subscriptions https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/petfoodprocessing/ https://www.facebook.com/PetFoodProcessing/ https://twitter.com/petfoodprocess http://www.petfoodprocessing.net