Volume 6 Issue 2 May 2023 CONTENTS 18 Taking shape Continued growth provided Phelps Pet Products with the opportunity for expansion into its new Wisconsin facility. 35 Edible insects Pet food processors are expanding their ingredient options by adding insects to the menu. 47 Prepping the palate 18 Pet food palatants help satisfy the taste and nutrition needs of dogs and cats. TRENDS 11 Fresh pet food trends REGULATORY 31 Labeling modernization FORMULATION 35 Insect ingredients 47 Palatants 47 57 EQUIPMENT 57 Extrusion OPERATIONS 18 Processor profile 65 Manufacturer/brand relationships PACKAGING 73 Consumer label education 35 Pet Food Processing knows how important it is to have timely access to the vital industry information and insights we provide. As current conditions may delay the normal delivery schedule of Pet Food Processing, we encourage you to access our digital editions at petfoodprocessing.net/digital_editions and sign up for Pet Food Processing's newsletters by visiting petfoodprocessing.net/Newsletter_Subscriptions. For assistance please e-mail us at subscriptions@sosland.com. Cover: Phelps Pet Products' new Janesville, Wis., processing facility has the capabilities to produce pet treat shapes. Photo source: Patrick Clark INNOVATIONS 82 Products and services 84 Patents & MORE 06 Off the leash 08 Business briefs 87 Events 90 Sit, stay, read 89 Ad index www.petfoodprocessing.net | May 2023 | PET FOOD PROCESSING 5http://www.petfoodprocessing.net/digital_editions http://www.petfoodprocessing.net/Newsletter_Subscriptions https://twitter.com/petfoodprocess https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/petfoodprocessing/ https://www.facebook.com/PetFoodProcessing/ http://www.petfoodprocessing.net