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Lawsuit alleges heavy metals, BPA in Champion pet foods

Small quantities of heavy metals may be unavoidable in foods sourced from farms or the wilderness.

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Insects as pet food ingredients overcoming barriers in US

As insects overcome both psychological and legal speedbumps, the tiny animals may become a big part of pet food.

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Discuss insects as pet food ingredients at Petfood Forum

Three scientists and pet food professionals will share their knowledge about insects-based pet food ingredients.

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Second lawsuit filed over drug in recalled dog foods

A class action lawsuit against J.M. Smucker and its subsidiary Big Heart Pet Brands was filed in a New York district court related to the discovery of pentobarbital in Kibbles ‘n Bits dog food.

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Ohio bill would prohibit euthanized dogs, cats in pet food

The bill would also ban the use of animals euthanized with drugs, such as pentobarbital.

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Radagast Pet Food recalls raw cat food for Listeria

Radagast was notified by the FDA and the Ohio Department of Agriculture after several tubs of multiple varieties of Rad Cat Raw Diet were purchased and tested.

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FTC allows Blue Buffalo acquisition by General Mills

On March 16, the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) permitted General Mills to complete the acquisition of Blue Buffalo pet food company.

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5 tips for pet food companies speaking to reporters

A public relations strategist shared her top five tips for pet food company representatives when speaking to the media, especially during a crisis.

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Pet Food Ingredients

Insect-based pet treats to debut at Global Pet Expo 2018

Jiminy’s, a manufacturer of insect-based pet food and treats, will showcase their line of sustainable dog treats at Global Pet Expo 2018.

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Premium pet food company donates to humane society

Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food, a premium pet food company, donated 1747 pounds of their pet food to the Whatcom Humane Society Food Bank in Washington.

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Pet Food Market

3 keys to Gen Z and millennial pet food marketing

The Packaged Facts report “Gen Z and Millennials as Pet Market Consumers: Dogs, Cats, Other Pets” focused on Gen Z and Millennial pet owners.

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Clear Conscience Pet selected for US$25,000 loan

Kiva, a global micro-crowdlending platform, has selected Clear Conscience Pet, a pet nutrition company, to crowdfund a US$25,000 loan on Kiva.org.

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