Ensure Pet Food Safety and Extend Shelf-Life of Pet Food Products with Spray Technology

When preparing food for our pets, it is important to prioritise food safety just as we would for ourselves. With the rising concerns over pet health and well-being, maintaining high food safety standards has become a top priority for pet food manufacturers. Pet food must meet strict safety standards to prevent contamination which can lead to serious health issues for pets. In addition, product recalls due to contamination can incur great costs to a pet food company, negatively impacting both their finances and reputation.

Food safety risks are present when manufacturing both dry and wet pet food products. Mould spores can easily grow and spread in warm, humid environments commonly found in manufacturing facilities. Wet pet food contains high levels of moisture, thereby increasing the risk of mould and bacterial growth. Dry pet foods commonly contain ingredients such as grains and corn and can serve as a breeding ground for mould growth if not stored properly. Certain moulds have the ability to produce mycotoxins, which are harmful toxins that can cause serious illness, and potentially death, in pets. These mycotoxins can survive throughout the processing chain, making them particularly dangerous.

The addition of additives to pet food, such as mould inhibitors, plays a crucial role in preventing foodborne illnesses caused by mould. Spray technology allows for precise and efficient distribution of the additive, effectively inhibiting mould growth and controlling moisture levels.

Our AutoJet automated spray systems can be used to apply mould inhibitors and other additives to pet food during manufacturing. AutoJet automated spray systems are revolutionising pet food processing by ensuring the proper volume of additive is applied uniformly and directly. The result is better quality pet food products, minimal waste, lower operating costs, and increased production. Benefits of using AutoJet automated spray systems to apply mould inhibitors for pet food manufacturing:

• Helps to produce safe pet food and snacks
• Extended shelf life
• Precise and accurate coating
• Reduced rejected product
• Controlled use of costly mould inhibitors
• Easy integration into existing product lines

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