Following a review by both nations of the other's organic certification program, the two countries determined that products meeting the standard in the US can be sold as organic in Canada and vice versa, effective June 30, according to a USDA press release.

The pet industry is expected to generate $51.6 billion this year, an increase of 1.3% from 2008, according to US industry research firm IBISWorld.

The FDA announced the suspension of a petfood manufacturer’s temporary emergency permit, issued in June 2008, due to lack of compliance with the permit’s mandates.

Natura Pet Products announced teaming up with local businesses to help the German Shepherd Rescue in Tehachapi, California, USA, recover from a fire that destroyed its facility.

Wenger Manufacturing announced the company's annual three-day Pet Food Processing Technology Seminar will be held November 10-12 at the Wenger Technical Center in Sabetha, Kansas, USA.

Greenopia, an online directory for everything green, recently released its independent ratings of 30 popular petfood brands sold in the USA.

The American Feed Industry Association released details of a two-day event this fall that will focus on the latest regulations affecting the feed and petfood industry.

Extru-Tech Inc., a manufacturer of extrusion systems, announced Enzhi Michael Cheng, Ph.D. as director of sales for Asia and as a technical sales engineer.

Natura Pet Products recently announced all of its distributors will be required to pass certification with the American Institute of Baking International.

An outbreak in neurological disorders in cats has lead Australia to cease sterilization of cat food by irradiation.