CONTENTS Volume 7 Issue 3 May 2024 21 A better world for pets 41 Cracking the cat code 51 Living the dream 21 TRENDS 15 Consumer purchasing behaviors FOOD SAFETY 29 Managing oxidation FORMULATION 33 Alternative proteins 41 Feline formulations 15 41 EQUIPMENT 59 Baking systems OPERATIONS 21 Mars Pet Nutrition 51 D.R.E.A.M. Pet Food 65 Cybersecurity PACKAGING 71 Recyclable and compostable INNOVATIONS 76 Products and services 78 Patents 51 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. Pet Food Processing is 100% recyclable. Thank you. Cover: Science-backed nutrition and sustainability go handin-hand for some Mars Pet Nutrition brands, like SHEBA. Photo source: Mars Pet Nutrition INSIGHTS 06 Off the leash 11 Industry insights & MORE 08 Business briefs 79 Events 82 Sit, stay, read 81 Ad index www.petfoodprocessing.net | May 2024 | PET FOOD PROCESSING 5 Mars Pet Nutrition builds on a history of innovation to deliver science-backed solutions. Formulating cat food means finding a balance between complete nutrition and palatability. D.R.E.A.M. Pet Food is working to deliver healthy pet treats that stand out in the pet aisle.http://www.petfoodprocessing.net/digital_editions 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