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AFIA urges Senate action on food labeling bill

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) thanks Senate Agriculture Chairman Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) after the introduction of a proposal supporting a federal food labeling solution that recognizes the safety of ingredients produced by modern agriculture biotechnology. AFIA now urges action from the Senate, requesting the bill be taken up and passed in an expedited manner.

Ballard Manufacturing receives ‘excellent’ safety rating

Ballard Manufacturing received an Excellent (100%) rating on the SQF Facility Audit Ed. 7.2 Lv.2: Accredited HACCP Based Food Safety Plans. This audit was conducted on January 26-27, 2016.

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Bill Rancic to give keynote at P3 trade show

Bill Rancic, entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author and winner of Season 1 of NBC’s “The Apprentice,” will give the opening keynote address for the August 24-25, 2016, P3 | Pet Progressive Products trade show at Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

#tbt: Natural pet food high on consumer must-have lists

Early in 2015, a Petfood Industry report showed that products claiming natural or organic status were high on consumers’ must-have lists. Most specialty pet foods fall under the “natural” or “organic” headings.

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C.J. Foods acquires Day Six Pet Nutrition

C.J. Foods Inc., a provider of specialty dry pet food manufacturing services for super premium pet food brands in the US, has acquired Day Six Pet Nutrition, which also specializes in manufacturing specialty dry pet food brands.

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Caru updates natural stews packaging

The Caru natural stews packaging has undergone several small but important updates for increased clarity and product differentiation.

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Zoomark International to take part in Global Pet Expo

Zoomark International, the only Italian international pet industry’s trade show will take part in Global Pet Expo 2016 (GPE) in Orlando, Florida, USA, March 16-18, 2016. GPE is the largest annual trade show; it is organized by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) and the Pet Industry Distributors Association (PIDA) and it attracts more than 1,000 exhibitors and 6,000 buyers from more than 60 countries.

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Survey: Youth programs important to feed companies

The recently conducted American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) sustainability survey indicates enhancing youth programs with an ag-based focus has a strong importance to US feed companies. The annual, informal poll, “Community Involvement and Charitable Giving Survey,” also reveals total volunteer hours of those surveyed within the industry and funds donated to charitable organizations.

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FIAAP/VICTAM/GRAPAS Asia 2016 exhibition area sold out

The exhibition area for FIAAP/VICTAM/GRAPAS Asia 2016 is sold out, and major international companies from within each show will be there.

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Study: Whites, baby boomers account for most pet spending

A new study from Pet Business Professor looks at what demographics dominate the market share of pet spending in the US.

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Petfood Forum China 2016 announces call for papers

Organizers of exclusive conference for Chinese pet food market seeking non-commercial abstracts due April 25

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Central Garden & Pet sales up 17% in first quarter

Central Garden & Pet Co. saw a 17% increase in sales for its fiscal first quarter ended December 26, 2015.

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