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Ukraine pet food producer gets funds to launch new factory

Ukrainian pet food producer Kormotech has secured funding from a European development bank to open a new factory for wet pet food in Lithuania.

Viktoria Litvinov l Courtesy of Kormotech

Tips to minimize damage during pet food recalls

During recalls, pet food and treat companies can minimize health risks to dogs, cats and other animals, along with damage done to brands’ reputations.

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More online pet food stores launching in Mexico

E-commerce sites selling pet food in Mexico are increasing, yet barriers to online purchasing in the country mean traditional retail channels still prevail.

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Dog, cat food recalls low so far in 2019, but could rise

Despite the relative lull post-FSMA, pet food safety consultants warn that conditions may be ripe for more recalls since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration may pay special attention to pet food, as it does with baby food.

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Dog food, treat brands adapt marketing post-DCM

While the consumer fears of DCM closed a door for some brands as sales of their products declined, a window opened for dog foods and treats positioned to rebrand or reformulate.

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Illegal Thailand fishing may link cat food, slavery

The Environmental Justice Foundation is concerned that fish caught by enslaved migrants in Thailand could end up as raw ingredients in pet food.

A demonstration boat to promote human rights of workers in the Thai fishing industry, renovated by Nestlé and Thai Union, in Thailand’s Trat Province, December 2017. Photo courtesy: Thai Union

China extends adoption of new pet food labels

The deadline for pet food label adoption in China now extends to March 2020 for pet food companies doing business there, according to government documents.

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Simmons Pet Food closing New Jersey canning facility

In 2020, Simmons will transition the shuttered factory’s canned pet food production to a high-speed line at its Emporia, Kansas, USA facility, which opened in June.

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Go Raw recalls Quest raw beef cat food over Salmonella

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

courtesy U.S. FDA

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Hemp CBD research aims for dog, cat dosage data

Every animal has its own physiology and may respond differently to hemp CBD dog and cat supplements.

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CBD pet supplements may affect dogs and cats differently

In the experiment, CBD supplementation seemed safe for healthy, adult dogs, a few issues arose in cats that may need further observation.

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Market Trends and Reports

Mexican pet food companies engaging with consumers online

Increasingly, Mexican pet food companies of all sizes are understanding the need to engage with consumers via social media and cutting-edge websites.

Courtesy of Chop dog food

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