TricorBraun Flex, the flexible packaging division of global packaging leader TricorBraun, has launched Biotre 3.0, a fully-compostable, plant-based packaging material. Biotre is a flexible packaging film made from renewable and compostable resources, such as wood and pulp. Available in a range of sizes, Biotre can reduce the amount of packaging in waste disposal because it breaks down naturally in a home composting environment. Biotre also preserves natural resources by reducing the use of fossil fuel and mineral resources.

Look at the latest ideas and equipment for pet food processing.

GEA has recently opened the doors to its new GEA Pet Food Experience Center (PEX) in Galliera Veneta, Italy. The role of the new center is to drive innovation in cooperation with customers and industry partners and to function as a locus for sharing latest know-how, where partners can anticipate a high level of technological development support.

Buddy Custard is a "pet-ra-ceutical"/neutraceutical made especially for dogs as part of a canine health and wellness program. With two flavors--Original and Peanut Butter--Buddy Custard is a healthy frozen treat that is based on a proven 60-year successful formula and technology called the "Budwig Protocol."