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Japan pet industry prepares for new regulations

New government regulations for the Japanese pet industry include one limiting sales of pets online, but that doesn’t seem to affect pet food sales growth.

Photo by Alma J. Buelva

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Australia bushfires stop the kangaroo culling for pet food

Kangaroos in Australia have been culled and processed into pet food to control the animal’s populations, but the bushfires have led to a stop in some states.

Courtesy of RSPCA NSW

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Pet food among top donated items for Australia fire victims

Donations of pet food are pouring in for animals affected by the Australian bushfires, including from Mars Petcare Australia, pet food banks and food banks.

Courtesy of RSCPA NSW

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Cat owners, rescuers petition Purina over Friskies cans

Nestlé Purina’s announcement that it’s discontinuing 13-ounce cans of Friskies spurred cat owners and rescuers to start two petitions on Change.org.

From Purina.com/Friskies

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United Petfood acquires Italian private label Effeffe

United Petfood, international dog and cat food producer, acquired Italian company Effeffe Petfood.

(Effeffe Petfood plant in Pieve Porto Morone | Courtesy of United Petfoods)

CBD not GRAS for lack of nutritional benefit evidence

To achieve recognition as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials, pet food ingredients must meet specific requirements, beyond simply being safe.

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Taiwan: leading pet food market for US exports

Pet ownership and feeding of commercial pet food are rising in Taiwan, making it a top market for U.S. pet food exports and investments, says Export.gov.

As pet ownership in Taiwan grows in popularity, premium pet food opportunities are also steadily increasing. | Photo by Alma J. Buelva

Pet Food Regulations

How CBD pet product brands avoid federal warnings

In the CBD pet products arena, the president of the National Animal Supplement Council has noted misconceptions about the legal nature of the chemical along with other products derived from hemp.

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29 DCM articles, blogs on Petfood Industry in 2019

From January to December 2019, these 29 news articles, blogs, features and press releases directly related to canine dilated cardiomyopathy, industry and public reactions or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s investigation into correlations among the disease and certain pet food formulations.

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10 most-read Petfood Industry content of 2019

In 2019, the United States Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) investigation into canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) dominated Petfood Industry news.

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Genomics may help DCM and lead to targeted dog nutrition

With more effort to identify the genetic components of DCM, perhaps dog foods could be formulated specifically for at-risk dogs.

Doberman Pinschers are one of the many breeds studied for their genetic link to dilated cardiomyopathy. (Eric Isselee | Shutterstock.com)

Dog food dispenser: innovation supporting pet nutrition

For dog owners in Mexico who must be away all day, a new device automates the dispensing of specific amounts of pet food throughout the day.

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