Pet Food News: Page 463

WATTAgNet hosts webinar for 2013 grains, wheat, oilseed commodity outlook

WATTAgNet will present the webinar “2013 Feed Grains, Wheatand Oilseeds Commodity Outlook,” January 22 at 10 a.m. CST. The webinar will cover information on the 2013 crop outlook based on the USDA’s January 11 crop reports.

Brand Insights

Simplify Pet Food Labeling: Strategies for Navigating Global Regulations

Esko

Learn how regulatory complexity is impacting the pet food industry and how brands will meet the challenge using the right digital tools

Simplify Pet Food Labeling: Strategies for Navigating Global Regulations

FDA releases proposed rule on preventive controls for human food

The US Food and Drug Administration has released the proposed rule on preventive controls that applies to many domestic and foreign firms that manufacture, process, pack or hold human food. The rule proposes firms have written plans in place to identify potential hazards, put in place steps to address them, verify that the steps are working, and outline how to correct any problems that arise.

Market Trends and Reports

Pet owner gives back by starting petfood pantry

One pet owner, whose dog underwent thousands of dollars in surgery and veterinary care that was raised through a social media campaign, is giving back by starting a petfood pantry called Callie Cares Inc. Betsy Alt's dog, Callie, underwent $4,000 in surgery and veterinary care to repair torn ligaments in her leg.

Ainsworth Pet Nutrition talks supply chain optimization on webcast

A recent webcast featuring Ainsworth Pet Nutrition and the petfood manufacturer's supply chain consultant demonstrated how the company integrated forecasting and production planning into its supply chain. Jamie Hornstein, director of Information Services at Ainsworth, and his consultant, Sumantra Sengupta of EVM Partners LLC, optimized the petfood manufacturer's supply chain with technology based on JustFoodERP.

Pet product retailer Petsense to open 20 new stores in 2013

Pet product retailer Petsense has expanded its chain of stores, targeted at pet owners in US rural markets, by opening 18 new stores in 2012. Petsense now operates a total of 69 pet product retail stores in 21 different US states but also plans to expand in 2013.

Petfood manufacturer Natural Balance sponsors Rose Bowl parade float

Petfood manufacturer Natural Balance sponsored a float in the 2013 Rose Bowl parade honoring military working dogs. The Rose Bowl parade, held in Pasadena, California, USA, featured the petfood maker's "Canines with Courage" float, on which four handlers and their dogs rode, representing the US Air Force, Army and Marines.

Packaging provider releases online sustainability report

PaperWorks Industries Inc., a North American packaging provider, has released its first annual public sustainability report online, titled, Sustainability: It’s A Part of our Heritage. Compiled according to the Global Reporting Initiative Guidelines, the report measures PaperWorks' economic, social and environmental performance in 2010 and 2011, as well as outlines challenges and opportunities presented by the integration of four different companies.

Market Trends and Reports

Sheba launches wet cat food brand Facebook campaign

Petfood company Sheba has launched a new online campaign to encourage pet owners in Singapore to purchase its premium wet cat food brand. The petfood company appointed BBDO Proximity Singapore to create a social media campaign that focused on developing an online community of cat owners who can endorse and raise awareness about Sheba's products.

US East Coast port strike temporarily averted

The threat of a strike by longshoremen at 15 ports on the US East Coast, which would have likely increased shipping costs, has been temporarily averted, according to Global Development & Management LLC, which helps petfood manufacturers establish export markets. The International Longshoremen's Association and the Maritime Alliance agreed to extend the current contract until January 28, 2013.

Freshpet to expand refrigerated petfood production

Petfood manufacturer Freshpet purchased a US$2.9 million plant in Hanover Township, Pennsylvania, USA, to expand production of its fresh, refrigerated petfood. The 60,000-square-foot petfood facility is expected to add 100 jobs at Freshpet when it opens in 2013.

Research and Markets offers report on pet care product innovation

Research and Markets has added the From Gourmet to Grain-free: Innovation in a Resilient Global Pet Care Industry report from Euromonitor International to its offering. According to the report, despite economic uncertainty, pet care continues to see strong retail growth, with an increasing importance on product innovation and segmentation.

Supreme Petfoods to air webinar for pet owners on January 9, 2013

Supreme Petfoods will air the next webinar in a series for pet owners on January 9, 2013, focusing on sugar in a pet's diet and pet obesity problems. The webinar will be hosted by specialist exotics veterinarian, Molly Varga, who will also explore dangers caused by hidden sugars in unlikely places.

Page 463 of 636