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Melamine recalls shaped pet food trends, safety programs

Pet food professionals from trade organizations, major brands, extruder manufacturers and others share their observations on the effects of the 2007 pet food recalls with Petfood Industry.

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WellPet acquires dental dog chews manufacturer WHIMZEES

WHIMZEES entered the dental chew category in 2013 with patented designs meant to help promote gum and dental health.

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Pet industry contributes US$221 billion to US economy

The pet industry, including pet food, supported over 1.3 million US jobs in 2015 that paid more than $60 billion in salaries, wages and benefits.

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Petfood Forum to feature Mars exec, Zuckerberg, Grandin

Petfood Forum 2017 will showcase Mars Petcare’s general manager, keynotes Randi Zuckerberg and Temple Grandin, plus the latest dog and cat food research.

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Purina opens US$86 million pet food factory in Brazil

The new Purina site in Ribeirão Preto will make wet food for cats and dogs from the Friskies, Cat Chow, Pro Plan and Dog Chow ranges.

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Why pet food ingredient traceability matters

Accurate traceability of ingredients allows pet food manufacturers to solve biosecurity problems more, said Ken Wilson, PhD, of Simmons Feed Ingredients, at Petfood Forum.

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Formulation key to weight loss dog, cat food success

Formulation may play a significant role in deciding if an overweight pet feels full after eating weight-loss dog or cat food.

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Evanger’s Hunk of Beef dog food recall for pentobarbital

Five dogs became ill and one of the five dogs passed away after consuming the Hunk of Beef Au Jus product with lot number 1816E06HB13.

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FSMA, need for transparency highlighted at Pet Food Conference

Melissa Brookshire notes pet food manufacturers need to balance nutritional requirements, sustainable operations and consumer needs.

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As Trump alters trade, US pet food exports uncertain

President Trump’s revision of US trade relationships casts doubts on the future of US pet food exports, according to AFIA speaker at the International Production and Processing Expo.

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Veterinarian board formed to advise Blue Buffalo

The group of independent advisors will also focus on Blue Buffalo-sponsored scientific research and evidence-based treatments.

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Petfood Forum 2017 early bird registration ends February 1

Take advantage of this opportunity for attendees to save up to $300 on Petfood Forum 2017 and Petfood Innovation Workshop.

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