The Pet Food Science Podcast Show - Tom Best: Pet Food Quality & Safety | Ep. 109
Jul 10, 2025In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Tom Best, Director of Quality and Food Safety at Trouw Nutrition, breaks down how ingredient chemistry, supplier checks, and global regulations impact the safety and performance of pet food. He talks about the real-world challenges, like keeping nutrients stable, avoiding contamination, and meeting quality standards across different countries. Find out how solid systems help protect the nutrition in every bag. Tune in now!
What will you learn:
- Ingredient sequencing
- Supply chain checks
- Global quality standards
- Nutrient degradation
- Salmonella prevention
Meet the guest:
Tom Best is the Director of Quality and Food Safety at Trouw Nutrition, bringing over 38 years of experience in the pet food and animal feed industry. His expertise spans ingredient chemistry, supply chain safety, and global regulatory compliance. He leads Trouw’s HSEQ programs across U.S. facilities, ensuring nutritional integrity and consistent product quality.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn
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