Solutions for Pet Food: Your development and manufacturing partner
Formulation development and premix supply for companion animals. Wet food, dry food, and snacks.
For a premix to work reliably in pet food production, it has to match the production process, the meat-based recipe, and the final product. NutraPet Systems develops every formulation individually to meet these requirements. Binding, viscosity, gel strength, and palatability are precisely calibrated to the target product.
- Custom formulations, developed in close coordination with your production facility
- In-house laboratory with testing of every raw material and finished product batch
- Technical support on-site at your production lineung mit Ihrem Produktionsbetrieb
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Experience in the development of pet food
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Pre-mixes for animal feed, custom-developed and supported on-site
NutraPet Systems develops premixes in close collaboration with its customers. The process always begins with an initial consultation, during which we discuss the machinery, meat preparation, filling methods and the desired end product.
On this basis, a formulation is developed that incorporates the collective expertise drawn from nutritional physiology, laboratory analysis and application technology. The benchmark here is not only the customer’s production realities, but also the nutritional quality that ensures the end product is viable on the market.
Custom-designed
Each recipe is specifically tailored to the machine, the meat and the end product, rather than being selected from a standard catalogue.
On-site technical support
Application engineers and developers come to the production line and oversee the start-up until the premix is running smoothly.
In-house laboratory
Incoming batches of raw materials and finished mixtures are tested in our in-house laboratory before they leave the premises.
Configurable functionality
Binding, viscosity, gel strength, consumer acceptance, colour and texture are adjusted to meet the requirements of the end product on the market.
IFS and organic certification
Our production is IFS-certified and also certified organic.
Formulation adjustment
In consultation with customers, existing formulations can be adapted as required and in line with changing requirements.
Premixes for every end product
The range extends from traditional products such as tinned food, sausages and aluminium trays to stand-up pouches, Tetra Packs and food in jars. NutraPet Systems supplies the right the right solution and premix for all standard end products in the dog and cat food sector.
Wet food
It is in the field of sterilised wet food that we have the greatest wealth of experience, and the range of product types is directly reflected in the variety of premixes available.
The right premix ensures, for example, that pieces of meat do not sink during filling, that the jelly sets to the desired consistency, and that the texture delivers the desired sensory experience (smell, mouthfeel and taste).
- All Meat: A solid mass of meat with visible chunks, giving the impression of a tin filled with meat.
- Mousse and purée: soft and soufflé-like in texture, crumbly on the spoon.
- Chunks in sauce or jelly: Chunks that hold their shape in a homogeneous sauce or in a jelly, which can be adjusted to be either crumbly or elastic depending on requirements.
- Pâté: A light, smooth texture that retains a consistent consistency in the finished product.
Dry food
NutraPet Systems is also the right partner for premixes that are to be incorporated into dry pet food. Whether it’s functional premixes in the kibble or the appropriate palatability system on the outside: we develop a tailor-made solution to meet the customer’s specific needs.
In the case of dry feed premixes, the focus is on the functional components: namely vitamins, minerals, trace elements and palatability enhancers. The challenge lies in selecting and dosing these ingredients in such a way that they survive the extrusion process intact.
Snacks
NutraPet Systems develops premixes for snacks that strike a balance between texture, palatability and shelf life. When it comes to functional snacks – such as those designed for dental care, joint health or digestion – it is essential to ensure that the active ingredients are reliably retained in the final product after processing. From concept to production: a partner for the entire process.
What goes into a premix?
A premix forms the functional core of a feed and contains all the components required for the final product. The exceptions are meat and liquid. Each component is specifically formulated for the target product and the relevant animal species.
Structural components
The binding properties, viscosity and gel strength are adjusted so that the end product achieves the desired consistency. Pieces of meat remain evenly distributed during filling. The jelly sets neatly after sterilisation. The pâté retains its smooth texture.
Vitamins & mineral supplements
All vitamin and mineral components are nutritionally balanced and formulated in such a way that the declared values are reliably present in the final product after processing.
Acceptance & Flavour
To ensure that dogs and cats actually enjoy their food, the taste and smell are specifically tailored to the preferences of each species.
Functional Ingredients & Additives
The functional ingredients from a broad assortment can, upon request, be supplemented with specialised components such as trace elements, prebiotics or probiotic cultures. The selection and dosage are based on the target recipe.
Scope of services: What does NutraPet Systems offer?
Formulation Development & Nutritional Physiology
The development process begins with a joint assessment of the machinery, meat quality, filling process and target product. On this basis, a recipe is created, which is developed and tested in accordance with FEDIAF guidelines and verified in practice before being approved.
Procurement and inspection of raw materials
Before processing, every incoming batch is tested in our in-house laboratory to assess its functionality and relevant quality parameters.
Production & Batch Testing
The mixture is produced using high-precision batch mixers with a mixing accuracy of 1:100,000. Each finished batch is tested again in the laboratory before being released, and the mixing accuracy of the equipment is verified twice a year by external institutes.
On-site technical support
Application engineers and developers oversee trial runs and, if requested, also monitor series production directly on the customer’s production line. This includes providing advice on individual system components, such as steam nozzles or release stations. For international customers, this support is organised remotely by arrangement, provided that an on-site visit is not desired or is not feasible.
From the initial enquiry to mass production.
- Send an enquiry: To get started, simply send us a brief message via the contact form. If you already have documentation on the machine profile or the target product to hand, you are welcome to send it along with your message, but this is not essential.
- Initial consultation: During the initial consultation, we will discuss the machinery, meat preparation, filling processes, sterilisation conditions and the desired end product.
- Formulation development & sample dispatch: Drawing on NutraPet Systems’ experience with this type of product, a bespoke formulation is developed and then sent to the customer as a laboratory sample.
- Line testing & adjustment: The premix is tested on the production line, with on-site technical support provided on request. Any adjustments are incorporated directly into the formulation until the premix is running consistently.
- Mass production & delivery: Mass production begins once the customer has given their approval. Each batch is laboratory-tested, documented using a barcode system and delivered in accordance with the agreement.
FAQ section
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about premixes. If you still have any questions, simply get in touch via the contact form.
Application engineers and developers provide support during trial runs and, if requested, also during series production directly on the customer’s production line. Advice on machinery, sterilisation conditions, steam nozzles and unloading stations is included. This support is part of the package but is not mandatory. Some customers make use of it for every new project, whilst others choose not to. For international customers, support is provided remotely where required.
Essentially, premixes are relevant to manufacturers of dog and cat food; that is, to producers of wet food, dry food and snacks. The target group also includes raw material suppliers and companies that process powdered mixtures further.
NutraPet Systems does not manufacture pet food itself. Thanks to its extensive network of partners and customers, NutraPet Systems is the right partner when it comes to finding the right product for your brand or company.
Formulations and premixes for pet food: request your custom solution today
A brief discussion is all it takes to work out together what a premix would need to look like to suit your production line and the end product. The initial consultation is non-binding and requires no preparation.
- A bespoke formula, developed in collaboration with the production team
- Batches tested in the laboratory, both incoming and outgoing, with comprehensive documentation
- On-site technical support until the premix is running on the production line
- IFS- and organic-certified production, with a mixing accuracy of 1:100,000
