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Nutreco completes acquisition of Micronutrients

Nutreco has completed the acquisition of Micronutrients, pending regulatory clearance. Micronutrients is a global leader in hydroxy-based trace minerals. The acquisition enables Trouw Nutrition, Nutreco's animal nutrition business, to further strengthen its Selko feed additives product portfolio.

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First Mediterranean Pet Food Seminar scheduled

The first Mediterranean Pet Food Seminar will be held in Pula, Croatia, October 4-5, 2016.

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Early bird registration for Petfood Forum Asia ends soon

Early bird registration for Petfood Forum Asia 2016 will end January 25, 2016. The fifth edition of this event will be held March 30, 2016, in Bangkok, Thailand. Petfood Forum Asia is held in conjunction with VICTAM Asia/FIAAP Asia, one of the largest agri-feed trade shows in the world.

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#tbt: Petfood Industry interviews WellPet CEO in 2010

In January 2010, Tim Callahan, CEO of WellPet, spoke with Petfood Industry. In January 2016, WellPet announced that it would acquire Sojos, a family-owned company offering a line of raw, freeze-dried pet food for dogs and cats.

Petfood Innovation Workshop to focus on meats, proteins

Hands-on, interactive seminar will help pet food professionals understand challenges of making high-meat, fresh-meat pet foods, plus novel proteins

iStockphoto.com/cpaquir | As consumers become more diverse in their pet food protein needs, the industry is responding with expanded ingredient options.

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Reports analyze pet food market in India, Australia

The pet population in India is increasing at a robust pace, where a majority of the pet owners are adopting dogs due to the need for security and companionship.

Study: Fish-flavored cat food may contribute to hyperthyroidism

A new study in ACS’ journal Environmental Science & Technology suggests that fish-flavored cat food could be among the culprits contributing to the higher number of cats diagnosed with hyperthyroidism.

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WellPet to acquire Sojos

WellPet L.L.C., manufacturer of natural and pet health-focused pet foods, has acquired Sojos, a family-owned company offering a line of raw, freeze-dried pet food for dogs and cats.

#tbt: Studies show pet ownership can have health benefits

For several years, groups have touted the health benefits companion animals can bring humans.

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Make weight loss a New Year’s resolution for pets

Year after year, one of Americans’ most common New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight, and statistics show that pet owners should share that goal with their dogs and cats.

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Big Dog Natural recalls 2 kinds of raw dehydrated dog food

Big Dog Natural of Brick, New Jersey, USA, is voluntary recalling a select production lot of Big Dog Natural raw dehydrated dog food Chicken Supreme potentially contaminated with Salmonella and Fish Supreme potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

#tbt: Pet food trends from 2010 also expected in 2016

In 2007, Petfood Industry ran an article that discussed what the trends in pet food might be in 2010. As we head into 2016, it seems those trends remain more or less the same.

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