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Eurofins Scientific plans facility in Wisconsin, USA

Eurofins provides a range of life sciences services, including pet food consulting, testing and analysis.

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Small pet obesity may be underreported health threat

Little research has focused on the problem leaving veterinarians and pet owners with few resources to determine how diet and nutrition affect these pets’ weigh and related health issues.

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Radagast Pet Food using crowdfunding to seek investment

On October 15, the maker of Rad Cat raw cat food announced that it was going out of business.

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Extruded, processed diet for pet parrots helps fight obesity

Scientists studied blue‐fronted Amazon parrots’ ability to digest processed feed.

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Billy + Margot acquires Benyfit Natural Pet Food

Billy + Margot has acquired Benyfit Natural Pet Food, which was based in the United Kingdom.

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Petco drops pet foods, treats with artificial ingredients

Some of the more than 40 artificial ingredients Petco is eliminating include FD&C Red No. 3, Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), Butylated hytroxytoluene (BHT), Glycerol tributyrate, and benzaldehyde, among others.

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Natural Life Pet Products expands dry dog food recall

The products were distributed to retail stores in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and California.

Palatants from plants, insects create pet food options

Non-meat palatants also provide tools for formulating pet foods using novel proteins.

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Science4Animals aims to fund basic research on pets

S4A aims generating fundamental knowledge regarding three animal focus groups: equids, companion animals, pet exotics and zoo animals.

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6 indulgent trends for decadent dogs and connoisseur cats

Balancing nutrition, sustainability and decadence can seem contradictory.

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Petfood Forum videos offer pet food experts’ insights

Get the latest pet food research, data and insights from expert sessions at Petfood Forum 2018, now available through exclusive videos.

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6 ways computerization and AI improve pet food extrusion

Computerized data collection increases pet food manufacturers’ ability to trace and correct problems.

A workshop participant examines a Clextral extruder during the Animal Feed Extrusion Course on October 16, 2018 in Saint-Etienne, France. | photo courtesy Clextral

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