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Spring Naturals dog food certified low glycemic, diabetic friendly

Performance Pet Products Spring Naturals whole grain and grain-free dry dinners have been certified low glycemic and diabetic friendly by the Glycemic Research Institute. The super-premium brand is the only made-in-the-US dog kibble to receive this accreditation, according to the company, due to its philosophy of using only real meat, poultry or fish as the #1 protein source rather than rendered meals.

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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

Two-year trial to test kangaroo meat in petfood

A two-year trial in Victoria, Australia, will involve processing kangaroo meat into petfood, creating a new industry worth up to AU$1.4 million (US$940,604) in revenue, according to reports. The trial will begin March 31, 2014, and will involve up to 69,000 eastern and western grey kangaroos which would have been culled under wildlife control permits.

Research and Markets to hold seminar on companion animal nutrition, petfood regulation

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "An Introduction to Companion Animal Nutrition and Pet Food Regulation" conference to its offerings. The seminar will take place April 8-9, 2014, at the Rembrandt Hotel in London, England.

Pet living expert to speak at Petfood Workshop: Marketing to Today's Consumers

Kristen Levine, pet living expert, author and president of Fetching Communications and PetPR.com, has been selected to speak at the 2014 Petfood Workshop: Marketing to Today's Consumers, on Wednesday, April 2, at the Renaissance Schaumburg in Schaumburg, Ill. During Levine's breakout session, "Putting the BOOM in your Bottom Line: Building loyalty and engagement with the almighty boomer consumer," petfood marketers will learn what's important to boomers and how to target the fastest-growing segment of pet parents.

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Private equity firm acquires Three Dog Bakery

Three Dog Bakery Inc. has been acquired by a private equity group led by Aziz Giga, former vice president of strategic planning at PPG Industries. The new company will be known as Three Dog Bakery LLC.

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Pet Supplies Plus to expand with corporate, franchised stores

Pet Supplies Plus is looking to open both corporate and franchised stores in new and underserved markets in 2014, according to the company. The pet retail chain plans to specifically target fast-growing markets from Florida to Minnesota, including areas in Oklahoma, Nebraska, Missouri, Tennessee, Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia and Texas for franchise development.

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National Advertising Division recommends Blue Buffalo modify claims to avoid disparaging competitors

The National Advertising Division (NAD) has recommended that Blue Buffalo Company Ltd., manufacturer of BLUE brand petfood products, modify certain advertising claims to avoid disparaging competing petfood makers. The company has said it will appeal some of NAD's findings to the National Advertising Review Board.

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Interzoo explains exhibitor considerations for petfood import licenses

Interzoo 2014 has released come considerations for exhibitors looking to gain import licenses for petfood. According to Interzoo, petfood may only be placed on the market in Germany if it complies with the German or European legal regulations.

Women in the Pet Industry Network to hold women-focused pet business conference

Women in the Pet Industry Network (WIPIN), an organization designed on women entrepreneurs in the pet industry, will be holding its 2nd annual women-focused pet business conference and awards show, titled "All About Growth," August 14-16, 2014, in Portland, Ore. Pet professionals from all career paths within the industry are invited to attend the three-day All About Growth Conference & Awards Show, where 24 business experts will deliver presentations on a variety of topics, such as business strategies, effective marketing, social media success and building connections.

Register to attend webinar to learn more about AQUAMIN for pets

A happy animal requires a healthy framework. Poor bone health can have a domino effect on the overall health of the pet. AQUAMIN for pets supports that framework with a unique calcified multi-mineral matrix while also providing unique organoleptic properties which may help enhance palatability of petfood and treats.

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DOG for DOG wins 'Best in Show' at Global Pet Expo 2014

DOG for DOG received the 2014 Global Pet Expo's top award, "Best in Show," in Global's New Product Showcase for dogs. The company celebrated the launch of its new DOGSFOOD all-natural premium kibble at the show.

Petco named 2014 world's most ethical company

Pet specialty retailer Petco has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, an independent center of research promoting best practices in corporate ethics and governance, as a 2014 World's Most Ethical Company. This is the third time Petco has been honored with the award, which recognizes organizations that continue to raise the bar on ethical leadership and corporate behavior.

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