Perfection in every bite with rapit pet food testing

From premium ingredients to sustainable manufacturing practices, pet food is increasingly under the eye of pet owners and regulatory bodies alike.

Just as consumers demand transparency when it comes to the food they consume, the same holds true for what they feed their pets. Among the concerns are protein sources, nutritional value and the sustainability credentials of the manufacturer. At the same time, an agile approach to product development is required to meet the demands of a dynamic market.

Pet food testing of raw material and material in process is essential to meet expectations while keeping costs under control. Rapid and convenient tests for parameters such as protein, fat, moisture and many more lead to profitable gains in production efficiency while protecting brand and avoiding customer claims. In particular, the innovative digitalization advantages of today’s analytical solutions ensure the all-important consistency of quality while helping to answer growing demands for transparency and traceability in the production process.

Insights add value - dry pet food

Insights add value - wet pet food

Profit from effective control of raw material

Just one simple test in less than one minute allows you to check all deliveries for key quality parameters. With those immediate pet food testing results you can stop poor raw-materials at the gate and make the very best of the material with less risk of re-work downstream in the process.

Analytical technology such as near infrared (NIR) is ideal for tight control of valuable protein and fat while simultaneously monitoring moisture, fibre and other parameters.

Rapid tests of wet and dry pet food for agile product development

With product innovation increasingly essential for today’s pet food business, there are plenty of considerations for quality control. These might include a wide range of ingredients, nutrition, texture and flavour, regulatory requirements and sustainability aspects.

The ultimate guide to dry and wet pet food quality analysis 

The amount of pet food on the market is big and even the more basic choice of wet and dry pet food can be overwhelming. So, how do you as a manufacturer secure that your product provides the right nutritional balance, and how do you secure optimal quality and yield depending on the different processes in wet and dry pet food?

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Meet regulatory and customer expectations for traceability

Pet food testing at the critical final stage of production helps you to limit liabilities and potentially damaging product recalls. Instead you can enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing your products meet specifications.

Among the myriad uses for near infrared (NIR) analysis in the pet food plant, just one example is the control of the fat and moisture to obtain the right bulk density and physical stability of final products. This is important to ensure that products remain intact when the bag is opened, but still have the right texture and palatability. Moisture levels are also critical for storage considerations.

While the majority of pet food testing can be performed using rapid routine analysis with NIR, certified chemical analysis methods are also required for validation of compliance with certain end-product criteria. For chemical analysis we can provide a complete range of solutions aimed at automating steps for speed and safety while minimising use of chemicals.

Performance, uptime and transparency of data

FOSS solutions draw on multiple technology disciplines including instrumentation, software and connectivity. Among the benefits of this complete solution approach is rock-solid and consistent high analytical performance of instruments, no matter where they are located and who is using them.

The connectivity features of FOSS NIR solutions and supporting networking software make it simple and cost effective to manage analytical operations. For instance, an update to a calibration can be installed on a master instrument and then shared across all instruments in different locations at the click of a mouse button. Such an approach also allows a specialist to monitor and manage remote instruments while operators do not need any specific knowledge and training and can simply run their samples.

Other advantages include transparency and traceability of results and unique levels of service and support.

Networked NIR for calibration management

With you in your daily work

Our integrated and remotely controlled support and optimization services ensure maximum value from all your FOSS solution wherever you are in the world. Beyond on-site maintenance, our service engineers and application specialists are always with you online. The team monitors performance status and secures that your connected analytical operations run smoothly. Our preventive maintenance warrants up-time and quality of data - day after day. Read more.