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03/31/2020

Repete and COVID-19 Global Pandemic

Dear Valued Customer, Repete values our partnership and your business. As we all work through the global pandemic, Repete wanted to share with you our current state and policy. Repete designs and delivers automated control systems solutions for plants and feed mills worldwide.  Our solutions are required for the uninterrupted operation of the Critical Food Manufacturing Sector which is crucial to safely feeding people and pets throughout the world. Thus, all departments at Repete remain open as an essential business to provide service and to support your feed production requirements. We have been closely monitoring COVID-19 (or “Coronavirus”). It goes without saying that we take the pandemic with the utmost seriousness and importance. The health of our Repete team and their families is our top priority, along with that of our customers and supplier partners. We have implemented internal policies for hand washing and hygiene, non-essential travel, social distancing, and […]
01/08/2018

Repete at IPPE 2018

Stop by and see Repete at IPPE 2018! Booth: Hall B – B6524 Date: January 30–February 1 Location: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA Floor Plan: View Here Show Times Tues., 10 A.M. – 5 P.M. Wed., 9 A.M. – 5 P.M. Thur., 9 A.M. – 3 P.M. “The 2018 International Production & Processing Expo will bring together more than 1,200 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors in Atlanta, Ga. USA from Jan. 30 – Feb. 1, 2018. The trade show focuses on Innovation – bringing together buyers and sellers of the latest technology of products and services to make your business successful, Education – learning from the experts in free – and fee-based world-class programs beginning Mon., Jan. 29, on topics that cross industry interests, Global Reach – attracting more than 8,000 International visitors from 129 countries, and Networking – meeting new and rekindling old relationships with leaders across the industries.” […]
10/06/2017

Animal Feed with Insect Meal Gaining Traction

Feeding insects to livestock has been a highly contentious topic, but the practice of including insects like black soldier fly (BSF), housefly and mealworms in animal feed is becoming more common. According to a recent Feed International article, there are many benefits to animal feed enriched with insects – insects are an easily sustainable source or protein, they are highly digestible, they contain high levels of essential amino acids, and they are preferable to plant-based proteins for younger animals. According to the article: “In the United States, the use of insect meal is decided on a state-by-state basis, as it is a grey area within U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulation.” Read the full article.
08/31/2017

FSMA Inspections Delayed Until 2018, Will You Be Ready?

As the original deadline of Sept. 17, 2017 loomed, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it would delay Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) inspections for hazard analysis and risk-based preventive controls requirements for large animal food facilities until the fall of 2018. Even with the extension, many companies are still struggling to prepare. Now is a great time to take a moment to see if your facilities are ready for an inspection. The Food Industry Council developed a checklist of what you need to do when the FDA conducts an inspection of your facility. Included on that extensive list is: Complete Preventive Control Qualified Individual Training Finalize Written Food Safety Systems Ensure Ease of Records Access Document Corrective Actions Properly Upgrade Sanitation Flashlights Review Allergen Controls Conduct Environmental Monitoring Develop a Microbiological Sample Retain Policy Develop a Companion Sample Policy The final piece of Food Industry Council advice […]