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Colorado university vets: Do not feed pets raw diets

Adherents to the raw petfood diet trend claim that pets eating raw diets have shinier coats, healthier skin, cleaner teeth, improved immunity and easier weight management, but Colorado State University veterinarians say there is no evidence to support such claims. There are, however, real risks.

Holistic petfood company Green Dog Food launches ultra luxury petfood line

Holistic petfood company Green Dog Food has launched a limited-edition, ultra-luxury dog food priced at £200 for a 2kg pack. Green Dog Gold is a superpremium complete natural food with a seafood-inspired recipe.

Bemis receives DuPont awards for packaging innovation

Bemis Company has received two DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation. Receiving silver awards are the Hillshire Brands Heat Fresh package from Curwood (now Bemis North America) and a standup food service pouch for Fujini-brand vegetables from Bemis Latin America.

AFIA to host FSMA regional seminars

To enable the industry to better understand the largest set of rules to impact feed and petfood since the 1950s, the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is hosting Food Safety Modernization Act regional seminars across the US during the next 18 months. Registration for the "FSMA Regional Seminar, Phase 1: Building a Foundation for Compliance" is now open, and is the first of the multi-phased seminar schedule.

Market Trends and Reports

Pet Industry Sustainability Coalition announces release event for sustainability program

The Pet Industry Sustainability Coalition has announced "The Launch," a release event for a new pilot program focusing on sustainability. The group will formally reveal the new program in conjunction with SuperZoo, on July 21, 2014.

Kansas State University Department of Grain Science and Industry to offer online petfood processing course

The Kansas State University Department of Grain Science and Industry and Global Campus will offer the course, “Pet Food Processing,” GRSC 645 ZB, for the fall 2014 semester. Taught by a team of experts in the industry and academia, the course will offer a strong emphasis on practical, real-world examples from the trade, according to the school.

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Taiwan businesses expanding in China pet market

Businesses focusing on pet care in China are growing by 15% per year, and the market has a potential turnover of 20 billion yuan (US$3.21 billion), according to reports. As the number of domestic pets increases, so do the opportunities for market expansion—and Taiwanese businesses are taking full advantage.

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AFIA requests animal food exemption in FSMA Reportable Food Registry

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) filed comments on June 6, 2014, with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting an exemption of animal food from provisions made to the Reportable Food Registry (Sec. 417) of the Federal Food Drug & Cosmetic Act (FD&C) as amended by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

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Petfood industry market data available on PetfoodIndustry.com

WATT Global Media and Petfood Industry now offer an archive of industry market data online.

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Petfood Specialities celebrates 10-year anniversary

Petfood Specialities, a consulting company for the petfood industry, has reached 10 years of successful business practices and innovation, according to the company.

National Animal Supplement Council Names Vets Plus Inc. as preferred supplier

The National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) has added animal nutrition manufacturer Vets Plus Inc. to its list of preferred suppliers. Vets Plus has been an NASC member company since 2005.

New Jersey dog summer camp tackles pet obesity

New Jersey-based Morris Animal Inn will offer the Canine Cardio Fitness Camp to help dogs get fit, lose weight and maintain a healthier lifestyle, according to organizers. The camp will be held June 16–20, 2014.

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