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Pet ownership survey highlights future challenges

Brakke Consulting Inc., an animal health industry consulting and research firm, and Trone Brand Energy, a pet category advertising and marketing insights company, have completed their latest research project, the Changing Pet Ownership Study. This study offers deeper insight into the three separate generations of current and future pet owners. The research also provides implications to veterinarians and the pet industry as a whole.

Furbo allows pet parents to remotely watch, treat pets

A new contraption allows pet parents to keep an eye on their pets while they’re away from home, communicate with them remotely, and dispense treats with the touch of a button.

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Camlin Fine Sciences acquires Dresen Quimica

Camlin Fine Sciences (CFS) has acquired a majority stake in Dresen Quimica S.A.P.I. de C.V., Mexico, to cover Central America and Andean States. CFS acquired a 65% stake in Dresen and its group companies, a leading player in the Mexican food and feed blends business.

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Petfood Forum 2016 sets attendance, exhibitions records

Representatives from Petfood Industry magazine have announced that Petfood Forum 2016 saw an increase of 19% in total attendance, and more than 250 (10% more) exhibiting companies compared to 2015, which are record-breaking figures.

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Global Pet Foods campaign raises nearly US$1 million

Canadians have a big heart for pets in need, which can be seen by the hundreds of paper hearts plastered across the windows and throughout the Global Pet Foods stores across Canada.

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Mars campaign boosts awareness of wet dog food

Mars Petcare is bringing together its portfolio of wet dog food brands – Cesar, Pedigree, Nutro and Iams – to grow the wet food category.

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Fromm launches Buy One, Give One promotion

Inspired by the idea of paying it forward and to promote the spirit of giving within communities, Fromm Family Foods will launch a monthlong Buy One, Give One free bag coupon promotion, putting some good into the hearts and bowls of pets in need everywhere.

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Gene may cause overeating in certain dog breeds

Scientists at Cambridge University say genetics may cause some dog breeds, such as the Labrador retriever, to overeat.

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FDA finalizes therapeutic vet diet compliance guide

The US Food and Drug Administration has released a Compliance Policy Guide (CPG) that explains the criteria FDA will consider when determining whether to take enforcement action regarding dog and cat food diets intended to treat a disease.

Camlin Fine Sciences opens North American division

Camlin Fine Sciences (CFS) has opened a North American division in Urbandale, Iowa, USA. CFS is a global leader in the traditional antioxidant market and the world’s largest integrated manufacturer of the antioxidants TBHQ and BHA.

AFIA, NGFA to develop hazard analysis for FSMA compliance

The research and education arms of the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) and National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) are partnering to finance a major project that will help animal feed, feed ingredient and pet food facilities cost-effectively comply with a core requirement of the Food and Drug Administration’s final rules implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

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Pet food manufacturers combine to create BrightPet

Ohio-based Blackwood Pet Food, a manufacturer of branded pet foods, together with contract manufacturers Ohio Pet Foods (OPF) and New York-based Southern Tier Pet Nutrition (STPN), recently partnered with Philadelphia private investment firm Graham Partners to create BrightPet Nutrition Group.

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