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Most Dutch pet owners buy petfood in pet stores

A survey by Dutch pet food supplier Prins Petfoods and the Dobey/Faunaland chain of more than 4,500 pet owners found that pet stores remain the principal distribution channel for dog and cat food in the Netherlands. According to the survey, more than 62 percent of cat owners and nearly three-quarters of all dog owners buy their petfood in pet stores.

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Simplify Pet Food Labeling: Strategies for Navigating Global Regulations

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Simplify Pet Food Labeling: Strategies for Navigating Global Regulations

FDA extends comment period deadline for FSMA animal food rule

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the comment period deadline for the Food Safety Modernization Act's (FSMA) proposed animal food rule from February 26 to March 31, according to the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA). In November 2013, AFIA, the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA), National Renderers Association and Pet Food Institute submitted a joint letter to FDA requesting an extension on the comment period deadline for the animal food rule comment period.

Nestlé Purina PetCare acquires Zuke’s treat company

Zuke's Performance Pet Nutrition has become part of Nestlé Purina PetCare, the companies announced. Zuke's and its employees will continue to be operated as an independent company based in Durango, Colorado, USA. Zuke's will continue creating and producing dog and cat treats in the same facilities.

AFIA to sponsor 13 feed-related events in 2014

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) will sponsor 13 feed-related events in 2014. The meetings will kick off in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with the International Production & Procession Expo (IPPE), co-hosted with the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association and American Meat Institute, and end in Palm Springs, California, USA, at AFIA’s annual Equipment Manufacturers Conference.

Frito Lay, Kraft among presenters at Packaging Conference 2014

Speakers from Frito Lay North America and Kraft Foods will share their packaging strategy, design and innovation expertise at The Packaging Conference 2014. On the supplier side, BP Amoco Chemical Company will discuss new polyester technology advancements.

Global Food Safety Initiative recognizes scope extension for feed

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) board of directors has announced that SQF has successfully added the scope of feed to the scopes for which they have already achieved recognition against the GFSI Guidance Document Sixth Edition. This is the first GFSI-recognized scheme to cover the scope of feed, which includes the production of animal feed and the processing of petfood products.

Dog owners purchasing premium petfood in spite of economy

Dog owners continue to buy premium petfood in spite of the current economic climate, according to a survey conducted by online pet supplies store GJW Titmuss. The survey results indicate that 74% of dog owners purchase top-quality, premium petfood products.

Uniqair, Purdue University odor lab develop odor sampling procedure

A special odor sampling procedure with nitrogen dilution has been developed by Uniqair and Purdue University's odor lab for odor samples with high humidity from fishfeed and petfood dryers. The nitrogen will preserve the odor and prevent condensation for more accurate odor concentration test results, according to the developers.

Attend free webinar on using water to manage petfood safety, quality

Most petfood products have a “moisture sweet spot” — an ideal range that maximizes quality and profit while keeping the product safe from mold and microbes. Water activity is the best way to find that sweet spot — and monitor to make sure you always produce to that specification.

Petfood industry discusses improvements for safety

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s latest proposal, a rule that includes preventive controls for petfood and animal feed, is a hotly debated topic in the petfood industry. The rule, required under the Food Safety Modernization Act, would require equal processing standards at all facilities manufacturing, processing, packing or holding animal feed and petfood, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and risk-based preventive controls.

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UK group studies ethical quality of petfood companies

The UK-based Ethical Company Organization has researched the ethical quality of the dog and cat food sector and published its findings in The Good Shopping Guide. A large percentage of petfood brands received high index scores, making the petfood sector one of the highest ranking sectors for ethics.

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Mexico introduces 16 percent petfood tax

Mexico introduced a 16 percent tax on processed petfood on January 1. The tax will be applied at the retail level.

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