Supporting your innovation — from product to process
Innovation in wet pet food is moving fast. New recipes, premium formulations, and the rise of pouch packaging are reshaping the market — and producers need sterilization solutions that can keep up. At JBT Marel, we understand these challenges and go beyond supplying equipment: we work with you to bring your ideas to life and make your production more efficient, flexible, and sustainable.
Wet pet food
Your Challenge: Innovate Without Compromise
Today’s pet owners expect high-quality, nutritious meals for their pets — often in convenient, eco-friendly packaging like flexible pouches. But producing these products at scale requires a sterilization process that protects quality while maintaining food safety, ensuring long shelf life, and minimizing energy use.
That’s where JBT Marel steps in.
Our Solution: Smart, Efficient Sterilization for Pet Food
JBT Marel offers advanced in-container sterilization solutions tailored for wet pet food processing, with a special focus on pouch-packed products. Our systems are built to adapt to your recipes and packaging — whether you’re producing pâtés, chunks in gravy, or veterinary diets — and they deliver energy savings without compromising performance.
With our patented Hi2Flex system, we offer one of the most energy-efficient sterilization technologies on the market for pet food in pouches. It reduces steam and water consumption by recovering energy across cycles, allowing for both cost savings and a lower environmental impact.
What You Get:
• Uniform sterilization across pouch sizes and formats
• Fast product changeovers to support recipe variety
• Energy savings of up to 50% thanks to innovative heat recovery
• Compact footprint to fit into existing lines
Hi2Flex sterilization unit
More Than Machines: A Partnership for Innovation
At JBT Marel, we see ourselves as your partner in innovation. That means more than delivering equipment — it means helping you validate new recipes, optimize sterilization parameters, and scale up with confidence.
In our global Research & Technology Centers, you can test your wet pet food products in real-world conditions, using our latest sterilization technologies. Whether you’re launching a new line of pet food in pouches or fine-tuning a traditional product, we’re here to support you at every stage.
Why Customers Choose JBT Marel:
• Decades of experience in pet food processing
• Hundreds of successful installations worldwide
• In-house testing and development facilities
• A strong focus on sustainability and OEE optimization
From Concept to Commercial Success — JBT Marel Has You Covered
In the fast-moving wet pet food market, the right partner can make all the difference. With JBT Marel, you get flexible, efficient, and future-ready sterilization solutions, expert support, and a team committed to helping you grow.
Let’s innovate together — from recipe to retail.
Ready to test your next wet pet food innovation?
Collaborate with our experts at one of JBT’s global Research & Technology Centers. Whether you’re validating a new recipe, switching to pouch packaging, or optimizing energy usage, we’re here to help.
👉 Book a test session with our team and take the next step in sterilization efficiency.