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Pet food brands conquer competitors in search engines

Gartner analysts observed that 38 percent of the 58 pet food brands in their index attempted to bid against competitors’ branded terms.

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Instagram eclipsing Facebook in pet food social media

Pet care brands’ total interactions on Facebook dropped by 79 percent over the past five quarters.

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Silver Star Brands recalls two pet products for microbes

The products have been tested and found to contain microbial contamination.

courtesy U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Herbicide glyphosate found in 18 dog and cat foods

The herbicide glyphosate was detected in all dog and cat foods tested by researchers at Cornell University.

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Pentobarbital detection finds tiny amounts in pet food

The Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry published the pentobarbital detection procedure.

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J.M. Smucker in debt US$6.71 billion after pet food buys

After purchasing Big Heart Pet Brands in 2015 and Ainsworth Pet Nutrition earlier this year, Smucker’s debt now stands at approximately US$6.71 billion.

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Wilbur-Ellis Feed acquires Ameri-Pac assets

Wilbur-Ellis Feed L.L.C., an industry leader in the international marketing and distribution of nutrients for the livestock, pet food and aquaculture industries, has acquired the assets of Ameri-Pac Inc., a family-owned, value-added manufacturing business focused on animal health and nutrition specialty products for pet food, companion animals, livestock and aquaculture industries.

Unlabeled horse, other animals found in European pet food

Dog and cat foods on the European market may contain animals not listed on the ingredient panels, which could cause problems for pets with allergies.

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Petfood Industry blogs September 2018: FDA investigation

During September 2018, Petfood Industry bloggers and columnists covered mass market pet food retailers, human food trends and other topics.

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Natures Menu raw pet food won two awards from UK retailer

Natures Menu, Europe's largest raw petfood producer, offers raw meals plus lightly steamed wet food in cans and pouches for dogs and cats.

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Holistic Health Extension pet food may get tax breaks

The tax incentives include reduced materials and equipment sales taxes and a decade of reduced property taxes.

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Amazon launches exclusive value, superpremium dog foods

Two more dog food brands are now sold only on Amazon: Solimo dry dog food and Simply Perfection wet dog food.

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