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Menu Foods rebounds from recall

Menu Foods Income Fund, a Canadian-based petfood manufacturer, reported a narrower quarterly loss on Feb. 18 as it recovered from the lingering effects of a costly petfood recall, according to an article on Reuters.com.

February 20, 2009

Menu Foods Income Fund, a Canadian-based petfood manufacturer, reported a narrower quarterly loss on Feb. 18 as it recovered from the lingering effects of a costly petfood recall, according to an article on Reuters.com.

Refrigerated dog food market grows

Refrigerated, fresh dog food is a growing market that is predicted to increase to $473 million in annual sales by 2012, research firm Packaged Facts told The State Journal-Register in a recent online article.

February 20, 2009

Refrigerated, fresh dog food is a growing market that is predicted to increase to $473 million in annual sales by 2012, research firm Packaged Facts told The State Journal-Register in a recent online article.

SciComPro launches innovations in health care

SciComPro-LLC is a new business service that promises to help drive breakthrough innovation in the human and pet health care categories, according to an article on www.MSNBC.com.

February 20, 2009

SciComPro-LLC is a new business service that promises to help drive breakthrough innovation in the human and pet health care categories, according to an article on www.MSNBC.com.

Wellness donates 120 tons of dog food

The WellPet Foundation, part of Wellness Natural Pet Food, recently donated 120 tons of dog food to animal shelters and rescue organizations in the US.

February 19, 2009

The WellPet Foundation, part of Wellness Natural Pet Food, recently donated 120 tons of dog food to animal shelters and rescue organizations in the US.

Ameri-Pac expands with new facility

Ameri-Pac, Inc. announces the completion of their newest production facility in St. Joseph, Mo., directly adjacent to their original headquarters building, according to the company's press release.

February 16, 2009

Ameri-Pac, Inc. announces the completion of their newest production facility in St. Joseph, Mo., directly adjacent to their original headquarters building, according to the company’s press release.

India pet fair sees increase in domestic visitors

The India International Pet Trade Fair (IIPTF) ran from January 30 to February 1, 2009 at the Delhi International Expocentre in Noida, India, according to a review by the creator of the event, Creature Companion.

February 16, 2009

The India International Pet Trade Fair (IIPTF) ran from January 30 to February 1, 2009 at the Delhi International Expocentre in Noida, India, according to a review by the creator of the event, Creature Companion.

Recalled: Healthy Hide Dog Treats

A salmonella-related petfood recall has been issued for Healthy Hide Dog Treats, manufactured by Salix, according to an article on www.Examiner.com.

February 16, 2009

A salmonella-related petfood recall has been issued for Healthy Hide Dog Treats, manufactured by Salix, according to an article on www.Examiner.com.

Sergeant's Pet Care acquires Chomp

Sergeant's Pet Care Products, Inc. has reached a deal to acquire Weymouth-based Chomp Inc., according to The Associated Press.

February 16, 2009

Sergeant's Pet Care Products, Inc. has reached a deal to acquire Weymouth-based Chomp Inc., according to The Associated Press.

American Nutrition recalls baked dog treats

As a result of the expanded recall by the Peanut Corp. of America's Blakely, Ga., facility, American Nutrition Inc. has issued a voluntary recall for certain baked dog treats containing peanut paste supplied by PCA.

February 13, 2009

As a result of the expanded recall by the Peanut Corp. of America’s Blakely, Ga., facility, American Nutrition Inc. has issued a voluntary recall for certain baked dog treats containing peanut paste supplied by PCA.

Extrusion short course trains petfood personnel

The 19th Annual Feeds & Pet Food Extrusion Short Course, organized by the Food Protein Research & Development Center of the Texas Engineering Experiment Station, went on without a hitch the week of February 1-6 in College Station, Texas.

February 13, 2009

The 19th Annual Feeds & Pet Food Extrusion Short Course, organized by the Food Protein Research & Development Center of the Texas Engineering Experiment Station, went on without a hitch the week of February 1-6 in College Station, Texas.