Chicken fat is a common ingredient in pet food, but few brands know exactly how it’s made or where it comes from. The truth is that standard chicken fat can vary widely in quality depending on how and where it’s rendered. With little visibility into the process, pet food makers are often left with uncertainty […]
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Sustainability is not just a trend in pet food manufacturing. It is quickly becoming a brand expectation. That is why ingredient sourcing and processing practices matter. At Pet Food Solutions, Gold Shield® Refined Chicken Fat was developed with efficiency, quality, and environmental responsibility in mind. Our zero-waste approach means nothing is discarded, and every step
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When Pet Food Solutions created Gold Shield® Refined Chicken Fat, we weren’t just responding to consumer demand. We were solving a real problem. Standard chicken fat often arrives with visible gunk, unpredictable quality, and potential contamination. For pet food manufacturers looking to protect brand reputation and improve product consistency, that is a risk you cannot
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Today’s pet parents are more informed, more curious, and more involved in every decision they make for their animals. They read labels carefully, research ingredients, and ask brands to be upfront about what goes into each bag of kibble or can of food. This growing demand for transparency isn’t just a trend. It’s becoming a
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Dogs lead with their noses. Before they ever take a bite, their decision to eat or walk away often comes down to scent. That means palatability is about more than taste, it starts with smell, and that means ingredient quality matters. For manufacturers, delivering healthy pet food that smells appealing without relying on artificial additives
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Salmonella remains a serious issue in pet food manufacturing, with consequences that can stretch across the entire supply chain. In this quarter’s report, we break down the pet food recalls issued in Q2 2025 and examine how contamination, coupled with the ongoing effects of bird flu, continues to disrupt ingredient availability and production stability. When
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Between market pressures, limited access to replacement parts, and tighter capital budgets, today’s pet food manufacturers are doing everything they can to extend the life of their equipment. Investments in predictive maintenance and process automation are rising across the industry. But ingredient quality plays a role too. Choosing the right inputs can reduce clogs, minimize
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Chicken fat plays a critical role in pet food, offering a rich energy source and contributing to palatability, skin health, and overall vitality. It’s long been a staple ingredient, but not all chicken fat is created equal. While traditional rendering methods yield a usable product, they also leave behind impurities that can complicate manufacturing and
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Chicken fat plays a vital role in pet food production, yet for years it has received very little scrutiny. That’s changing. As more manufacturers explore the differences between standard chicken fat and Gold Shield® Refined Chicken Fat, it’s becoming clear that not all fats deliver the same value or the same risks. Whether you’re concerned
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Sustainability isn’t just trending, it’s a business necessity. With 71% of consumers now considering environmental impact when deciding which companies to support, pet food manufacturers are under more pressure than ever to operate responsibly. While packaging and transportation often take the spotlight, there are less visible decisions within the supply chain that can carry just
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