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Blue Buffalo by-product supplier’s claims reduced by judge

On September 27, a US District Judge upheld claims against the broker that allegedly sold ingredients adulterated with chicken by-product meal to Blue Buffalo, reported Law 360.

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Petsense pet food retailer purchased by Tractor Supply Co.

Petsense will operate as a subsidiary of Tractor Supply Company from Petsense's current headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Infographic: Top 10 US-based pet food companies

Within the top 10 US-based pet food companies, the top two companies bring in more annual revenue than the other eight combined, according to Petfood Industry’s Top Pet Food Companies database.

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Petfood Forum 2017 seeking scientific research posters

Exclusive pet food conference calls for submission of abstracts for noncommercial scientific research posters, due November 30.

Scientific research posters from the pet food industry will be on display during Petfood Forum 2017, April 3-5 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. l John Grossman, Images Photographics

Bozita recalls five cat foods in UK for excess protein

The protein imbalance may make the cat food more difficult to digest and can lead to a disturbance in the stomach and intestinal flora.

8 Petfood Industry blogs for September

Bloggers and columnists for Petfood Industry recently shared insights on increased US pet food sales, Generation X and pet obesity.

When educated on scientific research about the health benefits of owning pets, 88 percent of pet parents are more likely to provide their pets with high-quality pet nutrition. l iStockphoto.com

FSMA’s effects on pet food industry training by AFIA

The training sessions will provide processes for determining what applies to pet food plants, ingredient manufacturers, feed facilities and distribution sites.

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Novel pet food ingredient proteins digestibility varies

Researchers tested how much energy and nutrition cats and dogs actually get when the animals digest certain pet food ingredients: calamari, pork peptone, alligator, venison, lamb, chicken and duck.

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Recyclable pet food bags found by automated techs

A collaboration by pet food companies and other industries discovered that plastic pet food bags can be sorted out from other waste using existing technology.

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How to successfully rebrand cat, dog food packaging

Lessons from the rebranding of Oxbow Animal Health were discussed by Stefan Hartung, creative director for Ideas that Kick, at Petfood Forum 2016.

Hartung said that a company must think long-term when they rebrand a product. | Petfood Forum TV

#tbt Pet obesity epidemic continues causing debate

For nine years, a survey conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention has recorded pet obesity rates and owners’ attitudes about dog and cat obesity.

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Renamed pet food ingredient company drops Lohmann name

The name change is designed to allow the animal nutrition company to avoid a legal battle.

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