
Pet food
Technologies for the manufacturing of pet food
A higher standard of pet food production
Pet food and human food may be different, but the needs and expectations are the same: quality, consistency, safety and nutrition. Coperion and its technology brands are proud to serve this growing segment with innovative quality solutions to create consistent high-quality pet food at scale. Our solutions are used across the world the the manufacturing of dry and wet dog and cat food, treats such as gummies and chews, and fish flakes.
Key selection criteria for your pet food production line
Precision & traceability
Pet food uses quality macro and micro ingredients that need to be precisely dosed to be included in your formulation. Coperion feeding technologies, for powder and liquids, will ensure precise dosing and monitoring of your ingredients, ensuring traceability and optimizing efficiency.
Gentle conveying and mixing
Whether it’s at the ingredient stage or finished-product stage, gentle mixing and conveying solutions (such as our E-finity dense-phase gentle conveying system) will improve your line’s overall efficiency levels.
Hygienic design and ease of cleaning
All our pet-food equipment are engineered with human-grade food safety levels in mind, nothing less. Our equipment are optimized to follow the best hygienic design practices in term of operation and cleaning, making it a breeze to operate.
Versatility
If you are frequently rotating recipes to create several products, or are considering doing so in the future, you will find the Coperion range makes it easy for you to rotate recipes and clean between batches. Should you need any expert support for the processing of your future recipes, you can count on our Test Centers across the globe to find a answer to your challenges.
Scalability of the process
We work with pet food manufacturers of all sizes in markets worldwide, from low-volume specialty producers with complex needs to industry leaders producing tons of product every hour. No matter the size of your production, our expert will make sure your equipment delivers at the intended efficiency.
Proximity of Test Centers and service teams
With Coperion, you benefit from a global network of Test centers to experiment without disrupting your current product lines. You also benefit from a global network of service teams spanning across 3 continents to offer support no matter the time of day, or night.
Innovative pet food product processing
Thanks to our global network of technology brands, Coperion is able to offer solutions for a wide range of pet food, all in a variety of customized shapes and sizes:
- Dry pet food kibbles
- Wet pet food
- Fish feed flakes
- Pet food treats

Overcoming pet food material feeding challenges
Coriolis Mass Flow Meter ensures accurate measuring of dry pet food.
More about our pet food applications
The Coperion difference

Your proven pet food partner
More than 50 years of success means we know what it takes to manufacture safe, nutritious pet food and treats efficiently and profitably

Industry-leading equipment
From pet food extruders to kibbling machines, our products have a strong track record of durability, efficiency and effectiveness in pet food manufacturing

Addressing your challenges
Through solutions such as re-work systems for reducing wastage and improving profitability, our teams can optimize your processes cost-effectively at every relevant stage
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We take a distinctive approach to the processes that drive manufacturing. Let us know how we can help you achieve your goals for efficiency, productivity and safety.