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Pet food products recalls in October

Take a look at the pet food products that were recalled in the past month.

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How to address pet food product development priorities

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Gain insight into ingredients, nutrition science, and the policy shifts influencing formulation, safety and compliance decisions.

How to address pet food product development priorities

Kansas State pet food event focuses on treats, research

During Petfood Innovation Workshop and the Kansas State Pet Food Experience, attendees learned the latest research and made pet treats with new ingredients.

During Petfood Innovation Workshop, pet food professionals experienced hands-on stations making pet treats using new ingredients such as sorghum and miscanthus.

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Nominations open for Hill’s veterinary award

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) and Hill's Pet Nutrition have launched the search for the 2016 Next Generation Award winner. The Award recognizes a recently qualified veterinarian who has contributed significantly to the betterment of companion animals, the veterinary profession and society at large. Now in its second year, the Next Generation Award will be presented at the WSAVA annual World Congress on September 27-30, 2016, in Cartagena, Colombia.

#tbt: Predictions about baby boomers and pets were wrong

In 2012, a Bloomberg article predicted that baby boomers would spend less on pet products as they age and may give up their pets. But a recent report from Packaged Facts says baby boomers are a major key to market growth.

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Laroy Group acquires Europet Bernina

Continuing on its path of international expansion, Wondelgem, Belgium-based pet supplies specialist Laroy Group reached an acquisition agreement with Dutch group Europet Bernina International (EBI) on October 21, 2015. Els Laroy, Laroy Group CEO, signed the takeover documents at the EBI headquarters in Gemert, the Netherlands, accompanied by the management of both firms.

Fewer dogs, more cats kept as pets in Japan

The number of dogs kept as pets in Japan has fallen 13% over five years, from almost 12 million in 2010 to just over 10 million in 2014. During the same period, the country’s human population has fallen too, but only by 0.8%. The number of cats kept as pets in Japan, however, rose nearly 4% to almost 10 million.

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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.

Salix Animal Health expands Good ‘n’ Fun recall

Salix Animal Health L.L.C. of Deerfield, Florida, USA, is voluntarily expanding its recall of Good 'n' Fun - Beefhide Chicken Sticks because this product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Pet Food Institute commends senators on biotech hearing

The Pet Food Institute (PFI) issued a statement commending U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, and U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, ranking member of the committee.

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Early bird registration open for Petfood Forum 2016

Early bird registration has opened for the 24th Petfood Forum and Petfood Innovation Workshop, set to take place April 18-20, 2016, in Kansas City, Missouri, USA – in the heart of the animal health corridor. Register now and save $220 on every full conference pass to the industry’s leading pet food manufacturing conference and exhibition.

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Pets at Home to exclusively offer Wellness products

Pet lovers throughout the UK are celebrating the arrival of Wellness, the independent, family-owned US brand of natural pet food, which is now available exclusively with Pets at Home.

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#tbt: Ukraine’s pet food industry booming before conflict

In 2013, Pet food Industry reported that Ukraine was actively developing the export of pet food to the markets of CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) and Eastern Europe.

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