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Watt Publishing Co. announces name change to WATT Global Media

Watt Publishing Co. recently announced the company will begin operating under a new name and will be known as WATT Global Media, effective immediately. The company also unveiled a new corporate identity and logo.

Brand Insights

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

Market Trends and Reports

P&G recalling Iams, Eukanuba dry petfood brands for potential Salmonella contamination

Procter & Gamble Company is recalling a number of lots of its Iams and Eukanuba dry petfood brands because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. These recalled dry dog and cat food products were made during a 10-day window at a single manufacturing site and distributed throughout the US.

'Pet Care Packaging Market in Poland to 2017' report available to purchase online

A new report, Pet Care Packaging Market in Poland to 2017, is available online from MarketResearchReports.biz. The report provides a detailed understanding of packaging consumption by individual product categories.

Market Trends and Reports

Nestle reports higher sales for first six months of 2013 with growth in pet care division

Nestle reported sales up 5.3 percent to CHF45.2 billion (US$48.8 billion) for the first six months of 2013 with growth in both North and Latin America, including the company's Purina pet care division. The company reported strong growth specifically in cat food and treats in North America.

PATS pet industry trade show attracts record number of exhibitors

The pet industry trade show, PATS, has attracted a record number of exhibitors for the sold-out show, taking place September 15-16 at Harrogate International Center in Yorkshire, UK. With 160 exhibitors, the show will cover three halls of the exhibition center with new pet products.

Research and Markets ‘Pet Products Focus’ webinar looks at petfood market trends

Research and Markets added a new webinar, Pet Products Focus: Emerging Trends to Watch, to its offerings. The webinar looks at emerging pet industry trends, from new pet products for pampering pets to products that address changing health needs.

FDA extends comment periods on two proposed FSMA rules

FDA issued Federal Register notices to extend the comment periods on the proposed rules for Current Good Manufacturing Practice and Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food, and Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption for 60 additional days until November 15. This is the second and final extension of the comment period for these two rules, part of the Food Safety Modernization Act.

Packaged Facts projects over US$21 billion in petfood spending in 2013

Consumer spending in the US pet market will reach US$62 billion in 2013, up 4.7 percent from 2012, according to US Pet Market Outlook 2013-2014. This study, recently released by Packaged Facts, shows that petfood and veterinary services account for the majority of the market, with more than US$21 billion each in sales forecast for 2013.

Research and Markets adds 2013 report on world pet, pet supplies stores industries

Research and Markets now offers the 2013 Worldwide Pet & Pet Supplies Stores Industry-Industry & Market Report. This annual report provides timely pet industry statistics, forecasts and demographics, available for online purchase.

SuperZoo 2013 sees record number of new pet product launches

SuperZoo reported another successful show for its 2013 event, held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegaas, Nevada, USA. The pet retailer event saw growth in attendance, exhibitors and square footage for the fourth consecutive year.

Pet products distributor Pet Food Experts buys Zeus & Co.

East Coast wholesale pet products distributor Pet Food Experts has reportedly purchased Zeus & Co., allowing the family owned company to expand into the Midwest petfood market. "We are excited about bringing our family-style personal relationships to Midwest retailers,” said Michael Baker, president of Pet Food Experts.

Purina Picturing Pets Challenge highlights how pets change lives

Purina ONE and GOOD have teamed up to launch the Purina Picturing Pets Challenge, highlighting how pets inspire and change lives. The competition aims to change misleading perceptions that surround pet shelters to encourage adoption.

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