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Counting Down the Top 10 Articles of 2021 – No. 9: Inline Seal Inspection Maintains Quality of Retort Pouches

Join us as we look back at ProFood World’s most popular articles of 2021. At No. 9 is a case study about how a Brazilian pet food manufacturer moved to 100% inline seal inspection at its state-of-the-art facility.

Thanks to a 100% inline seal inspection process, leak-free packages ensure product quality and leave no unwanted residue on machinery.
Thanks to a 100% inline seal inspection process, leak-free packages ensure product quality and leave no unwanted residue on machinery.
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In June 2021, Aaron Hand reported the details of Special Dog Company’s shift to 100% inline seal inspection of its flexible pouches, eliminating concerns about poorly sealed pet food product getting to the customer.

The global pet food market reached nearly $97 billion in 2020 and is projected to register a CAGR of 4.8% through 2026, according to Reportlinker.com. But perhaps more important than the pure numbers is the idea of growing pet humanization—a shift from pet ownership to parenting, a growing bond that brings with it a willingness to spend more on pets.

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