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AFIA reiterates FSMA costs trump benefits

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has submitted comments to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)'s supplemental proposed animal food rules, flagging the cost as the lead concern if the rules are implemented as-is.

Brand Insights

Pet Food Manufacturer Thinks Outside the Box with EDL’s Double Tight Wrap Machine

EDL, as Massman Company

EDL Double Tight Wrap shrink wrapping machines use two perpendicular bands of LDPE film to tightly unitize and totally enclose a product or collation.

Pet Food Manufacturer Thinks Outside the Box with EDL’s Double Tight Wrap Machine

Virginia legislation to protect animals may tax petfood for funding

Senate Bill 698, which would amend the Code of Virginia to establish a fund to reimburse participating veterinarians for the surgical sterilizations they perform on eligible dogs and cats, would be funded by including a surcharge on producers of petfood.

Pet Food Market

PetSmart to be bought by BC Partners for US$8.7 billion

Pet supply retailer PetSmart Inc. has made an agreement to be bought by a private equity consortium led by BC Partners Ltd. for US$8.7 billion.

Pet Food Market

Central Garden & Pet reports improved financials for fourth quarter

Central Garden & Pet Company has reported improved financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended September 27, 2014.

Horn Animal Wellness releases animal nutrition infographic

Specialty animal ingredient distributor Horn Animal Wellness has released an educational infographic designed to help shed light on the functional and nutritional benefits of medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) oil for animals and animal food products.

KaNoodles dental chews earn pet business award

KaNoodles Premium Dental Chews for Dogs, by Vets Plus Inc., have been awarded the honor of a 2014 Pet Business Industry Recognition Award.

Market Trends and Reports

Petfood Forum 2015 announces speakers, new schedule

Leading petfood industry experts will present on pet nutrition and petfood marketing/product development, safety and processing.

Market Trends and Reports

New Petfood Innovation Workshop on treats to feature test kitchen sessions

Petfood professionals can learn about upcoming treat trends and new product ideas, then engage in hands-on product development at a test kitchen

IFFO launches video on omega-3s in salmon feed

As farmed salmon becomes a regular feature in diets, it is important to understand its nutritional benefits.

Rondo Food invests in new administration building

Krefeld company Rondo Food has constructed a new building on its premises.

Vital Essentials announces 2015 resolution focusing on pet health

Vital Essentials has announced its 2015 resolution—to encourage American pet parents to feed healthier diets.

Pet Food Safety

NGFA seeks to change proposed rule on petfood, animal feed

The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) during a recent public meeting urged the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to make significant changes to its proposed rule that would establish for petfood and animal feed new requirements for current good manufacturing practices (CGMPs) and hazard analysis and risk-based preventive controls.

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