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Kent featured at White House "Made in America" event

Gage Kent and Jimmy Kent represented Kent at the “Made in America” product showcase at the White House on July 23.

Salmonella outbreak includes infection from raw pet food

Two children became sick after pets in their home ate raw ground turkey pet food from Raw for Paws.

Courtesy US Food and Drug Administration

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Chinese pet food tariffs set back US export progress

Escalating trade tensions, including NAFTA, steel and aluminum tariffs and retaliatory tariffs from China, may seriously affect US pet food makers.

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Mercury levels in pet food to be studied in new project

After mercury was found in pet food in a 2016 research project at the University of Nevada, Reno, a new team is taking a closer look to quantify the concentration level of methylmercury, the toxic mercury compound that can have negative health impacts.

Red Dog Blue Kat adds dog-specific probiotics to products

Red Dog Blue Kat

People have been experiencing the health benefits of probiotics for some time, and now Red Dog Blue Kat, Western Canada's leader in the production of raw food for pets, has added this key ingredient to their meal lines.

Not all legumes implicated in FDA dog heart disease study

FDA suggests not taking intuitive leaps beyond what is explicitly stated in their public notice.

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5 Blue Buffalo priorities for fiscal year 2019

Blue Buffalo plans to use General Mills strengths to grow the pet food brand’s retail footprint in-store and online, while producing new dog and cat food and treats.

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Do peas and potatoes really cause heart disease in dogs?

Potatoes and legume seeds can serve as nutritious pet food ingredients, but formulators must balance them with grains or other sources of specific amino acids.

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Pet Fair Asia and Aquarama support pet business in Asia

The 21st edition of Pet Fair Asia and the 17th edition of Aquarama, organized by VNU Exhibitions Asia, will take place in Shanghai New International Expo Center, expanding from 8 to 10 halls to accommodate more than 1,300 exhibitors.

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Pet food communication tools: News media monitoring

News media monitoring and analytical tools help pet food companies keep tabs on television, radio, websites and other outlets.

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J.M. Smucker closing some Ainsworth Pet Nutrition offices

In April, the J. M. Smucker Company signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ainsworth Pet Nutrition, LLC for approximately US$1.7 billion.

Photo by Jelly Dude, FOTER

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming opens in southwest Austin

Woof Gang Bakery, the leader in specialty pet retail and grooming with more than 100 locations across the U.S., announces the opening of the company’s newest location in southwest Austin with a grand opening event on July 21.

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