Evanger's Dog and Cat Food Co. filed a formal request with the FDA seeking a reinstatement order allowing it to resume interstate shipping of its canned petfood products, according to the company’s blog.

Nestlé has announced building a Purina feed mill in Thailand worth THB950 million (US$27.88 million), set to produce dry petfood for the local market and export to countries including South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Complete Natural Nutrition Inc. recently introduced its new packaging for its line of freeze-dried, one-ingredient pet treats.

Husband and wife Stephen and Sally Miller, along with their company, ChemNutra Inc., pleaded guilty June 16 to distributing a tainted ingredient used to make petfood that reportedly sickened or killed thousands of pets, according to The Associated Press.

Packaged Facts, a market analysis company, announced the release of 15- to 30-page summaries of Packaged Facts' full-length market research reports.

NSF International and the American Society for Nutrition announced their joint roles in administering a new nutritional front-of-package labeling program, the Smart Choices Program.

Pedigree announced June 16 the biggest brand re-launch in the product's history.

East-West Logistics Inc. is hosting a free seminar on June 29 from 2-5 p.m. when FDA officials will explain and address questions about FDA regulations.

Canada's new import requirements for petfoods, treats and compound chews become effective July 1, 2009.

Nestlé Purina announced the launch of a comprehensive line of Purina-licensed dog and cat accessories at retailers including Kmart, Safeway, Meijer, Stop & Shop and Giant.