Dr. Trevor Faber: Precision in Blending | Ep. 86

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Dr. Trevor Faber, a Companion Animal Nutritionist at Trouw Nutrition, brings his expertise to the table to unpack the science and challenges behind ingredient blending in pet food production. Dr. Faber emphasizes the critical role precision plays in combining micronutrients and macro-ingredients to ensure safety, quality, and optimal nutrition in every bite. Discover key blending techniques, the risks to watch out for, and the latest trends shaping the pet food industry. Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform!

"Premixes allow manufacturers to achieve consistent nutrient dispersion across thousands of bags of pet food, ensuring uniform quality and safety."

Meet the guest: Dr. Trevor Faber is a Companion Animal Nutritionist at Trouw Nutrition, with a Ph.D. in Animal Sciences and M.S. in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. With over 13 years of experience in pet food formulation and innovation, Dr. Faber specializes in micronutrient blending and technical solutions for pet food manufacturing.

What will you learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:21) Introduction
• (03:24) Importance of blending
• (05:09) Precision in micronutrients
• (08:59) Nutrient imbalance
• (16:31) Vitamin stability
• (21:55) Chemistry in blends
• (29:26) Final Questions

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