Batching smarter: Practical ways to reduce waste and improve efficiency

Ingredient handling and batching systems are critical to plant performance, yet many pet food manufacturers continue to face challenges with efficiency, ingredient loss, system flexibility, and throughput. In this Ask the Pet Food Pro session, Todd Baker, vice president of innovation at Horizon Systems, and Justin McRae, Petfood Industry Manager, at Horizon Systems, will discuss practical strategies for evaluating and optimizing existing processes to improve plant performance without major facility changes. Attendees will learn how to reduce costly ingredient loss, streamline changeovers, improve automation, and increase system reliability while maintaining consistent, high-quality production. The session will also provide practical insights manufacturers can adapt for batching systems to accommodate new ingredients and evolving formulations more efficiently. This Ask The Petfood Pro session is sponsored by Horizon Systems. Register at ► https://www.petfoodforumevents.com/ Follow on LinkedIn ► /petfood-forum-events Follow on Instagram ► @PetfoodForum #PetfoodForum #petfoodindustry #petfoodpros #petfoodprofessionals #industryinsights #networking #petfoodconference #petfoodexpo #petfoodtrends #petnutrition #petfoodcommunity