Automation in Petfood
This year I chose to visit Interzoo, giving up the opportunity to attend Interpack in Düsseldorf. While Interpack was showcasing the latest developments from OEM process and machine suppliers, Interzoo gave me the chance to spend time walking the halls (15k steps a day!) looking for trends that potential clients are either already adopting or…
Case Study: Small Aluminium Can Line – Fast-Track Premium Product Launch
Project Overview The client set out to establish a super-premium position in the single-serve cat food market by introducing an 85g aluminium can format. While their existing portfolio included: they identified a strategic opportunity in aluminium cans—a segment largely dominated by Nestlé Purina’s Gourmet range—but with room for premium and own-label innovation. A 12-month timeline…
Case Study: Wet Pouch Sealing Improvements
The client’s brief was to assess an existing wet pet food pouch production line and develop an action plan to reduce seal failures while also decreasing the incubation time required before the pouches could be packed. Seal integrity is the Achilles’ heel of wet pet food pouch production. Although the format offers clear advantages for…
Case Study: Transforming a Wet Pet Food Production Line Through Smart Automation
Overview A leading pet food manufacturer approached us to evaluate and modernise their existing wet pet food pouch production line. The objective was clear: enable scalable growth by automating the multi-packing area, reducing reliance on manual labour, and improving operational efficiency. The Challenge The client’s production line, installed in 2018, featured automated filling and retorting…
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