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Purina to launch pet gear line

NestlÃ© 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.

June 18, 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.

US, Canada agree over organic certification equivalency

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 ...

June 18, 2009

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.

Research firm: Pet industry to grow in 2009

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.

June 16, 2009

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.

FDA suspends Evanger's permit

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.

June 15, 2009

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 helps dog shelter recover from fire

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.

June 15, 2009

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 announces processing technology seminar

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.

June 15, 2009

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.

Directory rates 30 petfoods on 'green' scale

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

June 11, 2009

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

AFIA announces petfood regulations course

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.

June 11, 2009

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 announces new staff, location

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.

June 11, 2009

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 requires all distributors to be AIB certified

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

June 11, 2009

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