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128 129 smell,or I want it apple-flavored.’Wewill customize a formula to develop a product that meets their specific needs.” The injectionmolding process allowsTPT’s custom- ers to add functionality to their products and target the areas of most concern to pet parents.The options are plentiful and include oral care,joint,skin,and coat health.TPTcan also add visible inclusions,such as car- rots,parsley,flaxseed,and just about anything one can imagine that would enhance the appearance of the treats.TPTpurchases all the ingredients and packaging materials fromapproved vendors that demonstrate high regard for food safetyand quality. The principal advantage of injectionmolding of products is the ability to scale production upwith consistent qualityand shape. Themolding and design process is what reallydistinguishes one product from the next.“When it comes to the shape of the chew, wewill ask the customer,‘What are you looking for? What do the other products in your brand portfolio look like? Do youwant this product to look like those?’ Wewill design themold for the treat separate from the formula tomeet the customer’s expectations,”says Austin.TPThas several companies under contract.They partner with them tomake the best products that dogs and dog owners will enjoy,oftenmaking suggestions to improve the function of the treat tomake it last lon- ger,taste better,or add texture to increase the dental care efficacy.Their proprietary,single stepmanufactur- ing process enhances dissolvabilityand offers a lower cost solution for long-lasting pet treats.The result is safe and nutritious products first time,every time, at minimal cost.“There are competitors that make a similar product but in a different way,”Austin explains. TARGETED PET TREATS The Palatability Performance People The right palatant can make a world of difference… wagging tails, licking whiskers, and happy pet parents. In the competitive world of pet food, knowing how to get the most from your palatant solution means a repeat pet food sale. Partner with our experts to ask the questions that deliver the best formulation to meet your needs. AFB can help you take control of your success with palatant recommendations, application support, technical expertise and more. Learn more at PalatantsPlus.com. Argentina | Australia | Brazil | China | Mexico | Netherlands | United States TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR SUCCESS AFB International is the global science and technology leader in pet food palatability. Our innovative researchers are leading the way in high-performance pet food pala- tants. We are known around the globe as the pet food palatability performance people because we make pet food taste great. Our technical expertise, coupled with our best-in-class customer service, delivers maximum performing products that make our customers’ products successful. AFB was founded in 1986 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA and has grown tremen- dously by providing value-added products and services aimed at discovering and achieving unmet and under-met pet food palatability needs. AFB prides itself on having global personnel, expertise, and facilities to support a broad palat- ability research program that remains dedicated to pet food palatability. We work with pet food companies to understand their unique kibble structure, product performance goals and benchmarks, internal process- es, label claims, and manufacturing equipment. AFB’s consultative approach ensures that solutions are tailored to each customer’s specific needs. AFB has production and sales facilities located in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, The Netherlands and United States. afbinternational.com