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Radagast recalls raw cat food for E. coli, Listeria

The company discovered these lots were potentially contaminated during enhanced quality testing it conducted as a follow-up to its March 2018 recall.

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US veterinary services changing, says Packaged Facts

Recent years have seen significant consolidation in the industry, with veterinary practices being bought up under one umbrella.

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Cannabis pet food ingredients were trend at SuperZoo 2018

At SuperZoo2018, a growing number of dog and cat treats promoted their use of cannabis products as functional pet food ingredients.

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Nestle may purchase Champion Petfoods for US$2 billion

Nestle is in talks to purchase Edmonton, Alberta, Canada-based Champion Petfoods for more than US$2 billion.

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ADM may acquire pet food ingredient supplier Neovia

The acquisition is expected to close by the fourth quarter.

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Euromonitor International highlights pet food innovation

As pet food becomes increasingly competitive, innovation is key to standing out.

Jones Naturals refreshes The Country Butcher brand

Jones Naturals, LLC, leading manufacturer of natural, American-made dog treats and chews, recently refreshed The Country Butcher brand. The brand restage includes a new logo, website support and a celebration of the company’s 160-year history as meat cutters and butchers.

SuperGravy DRTV spots and new store displays make debut

Clear Conscience Pet's SuperGravy line recently won the company's 21st award for nutritional excellence and innovation, and now SuperGravy will pioneer the pet food topper category on TV with two national broadcast DRTV spots.

More than 140 million cats and dogs in the EU

Cats remain the most popular pets in European households with a stable population of 74.4 million in the EU and 102.7 million in Europe and Russia. Dogs are growing in popularity with 66.4 million dogs in the EU (84.9 million in Europe and Russia) in 2017 compared to 63.7 million (82.2 million) in 2016.

Pet owners want convenient and sustainable packages

Their new report, “Pet Product Packaging Innovation,” is a resource for marketers seeking insights on what prompts shoppers to become buyers.

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Charlee Bear Products acquires Hound and Gato pet foods

Hound and Gatos is a nationally distributed line of canned pet food marketed as a ‘Paleolithic diet’ for dogs and cats.

Small pet food follows humanization, therapeutic trends

Trends seen in the cat and dog food market also influence new products in the pet pig, bird, rabbit, hen, ferret and other small animal foods markets.

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