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Petco to be acquired in US$4.6 billion deal

A deal has been reached for Petco Holdings Inc. to be acquired by CVC Capital Partners Ltd. and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) in a US$4.6 billion deal, sources say.

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Cargill’s Empyreal product receives safety certification

Cargill recently received certification in the manufacturing process of its Empyreal animal food ingredient product. The Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000 validates Cargill’s robust food safety management system for its Empyreal production process in Blair, Nebraska, and Dayton, Ohio, that meets the safety and quality requirements of major branded feed companies worldwide.

GfK: Grain-free pet food has potential to outgrow natural

“Natural” pet food may get all the headlines, but grain-free is the engine powering the natural juggernaut. New data from GfK’s point-of-sale pet panel, which represents more than 11,000 pet specialty stores, shows that grain-free dog and cat food now accounts for one-third (34%) of all pet food sales, and 48% of the “natural” category.

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#tbt: Is glycemic index a valid concept for pet food?

In 2013, Greg Aldrich wrote for Petfood Industry that the concept of a product possessing a "low glycemic index" is emerging as a new parameter for evaluating pet foods.

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Two bidders expected to make offers to buy Petco

Two groups of private equity-led bidders are expected to each bid more than US$4 billion for Petco Holdings, according to reports.

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Dogs get scratch and sniff book for holidays

Red Tettemer O'Connell + Partners (RTO+P) has released a playful holiday scratch and sniff book just for dogs, called “Is That My Dinner?” for the healthy, human-¬grade pet food company, The Honest Kitchen.

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Nestle Purina to present National Dog Show once again

Nestle Purina will keep its sponsorship of the National Dog Show, which airs on NBC on Thanksgiving in the time frame between the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade and the NFL broadcast. The National Dog Show, hosted by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia, is viewed by more than 20 million people, making the company’s multimillion-dollar commitment worthwhile.

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Kansas State, Petfood Forum train future generation

US consumers spend US$23 billion on pet food each year. Kansas garners US$7 billion of the national total, and an integrated program and industry engagement approach at Kansas State University is aiming to bring much more of it to the state and region.

FDA releases final foreign supplier rule

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released its final rule for Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) for Food for Humans and Animals. This rule is part of FDA’s implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Most importers will be required to comply with FDA’s FSVP rule in May 2017 (18 months after publication).

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Kaleb’s Organics treats earn Non-GMO Project Verification

Kaleb’s Organics’ all-natural, organic, made-in-the-USA dog treats have earned the Non-GMO Project Verification. Obtaining this verification emphasizes the brands promise to create the highest quality treats for animal companions. The Non-GMO Project offers North America’s only independent verification for products made according to rigorous best practices for GMO (genetically modified organisms) avoidance.

Halo recalls Spot’s Stew Sensitive Cat Turkey kibble

Halo, Purely for Pets has initiated a limited, voluntary recall of its Spot’s Stew Sensitive Cat Turkey kibble with a Best By date of 09/04/2016 due to reports of mold. No other Halo products are affected.

Market Trends and Reports

#tbt: Paleo Diet enters pet food realm

In 2010, Hounds & Gatos, which calls itself “the original Paleolithic pet food company,” was formed.

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