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Market Trends and Reports

Del Monte donates 3,000 pounds of cat food to PAWS San Francisco

Petfood manufacturer Del Monte Food's Morris the Cat Facebook campaign banner for the 2012 US election received more than 92,000 shares. This resulted in a donation of 3,000 pounds of the petfood company's 9Lives cat food to Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) San Francisco, California, USA.

Del Monte delivered 3,000 pounds of cat food to Pets Are Wonderful Support San Francisco in November 15.

Recall: Carolina Prime Pet Priority Total Pet Care Bullstrips

Carolina Prime Pet Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of dog treats, is recalling Priority Total Pet Care All Natural Bullstrips because the product has the potential for Salmonella contamination. The recalled dog treat products are sold in a 5-count package, marked with UPC code 0-21130-42080-3, and lot code 20082712 S 3195 and lot code 20090312 S3195.

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Nestlé invests US$15.9 million in petfood production in Argentina

Petfood manufacturer Nestlé Purina has invested CHF15 million (US$15.9 million) in its factory in Santo Tomé, Argentina, increasing its petfood production capacity by 50 percent and creating 250 jobs overall. The petfood manufacturer's investment added a third production line for dry cat and dog food, as well as two new packaging lines.

Hill's Pet Nutrition video tours petfood production plant

Petfood manufacturer Hill's Pet Nutrition has a new video that lets consumers see its petfood production plant in Emporia, Kansas, USA. The video provides a look at the company's facility and insight into its petfood manufacturing process at the plant.

Petfood safety advocates urge Walmart to remove jerky pet treats

Petfood safety advocates sent a letter to the chairman and president of Walmart asking the company to voluntarily remove chicken jerky pet treats manufactured in China from the shelves of all Walmart and Sam’s Club stores. Since 2007, the jerky treats from China have been linked to the deaths of more than 360 dogs and one cat and 2,200 illnesses, the advocates' letter says.

Magnolia Bird Farm recalls bird seed mixes containing peanuts

Magnolia Bird Farm Inc. is recalling Raw and Roasted In-shell Peanuts and Magnolia Bird Farm Bird seed mixes that contain peanuts, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The peanuts in the mixes are among those being recalled by Sunland Inc.

Steven Charman of Pets Corner awarded at International Pet Conference

At the International Pet Conference in Prague, Steven Charman, purchasing director of the UK pet retail chain Pets Corner, was presented the 2012 PET Personality of the Year award. Charman received the award for his significant contributions to the rise of Pets Corner as one of the leading pet retailers in the UK, creating a service-oriented concept with an emphasis on product quality and customer advice.

AFIA comments on denial of Renewable Fuel Standard waiver petition

American Feed Industry Association president and CEO, Joel G. Newman, issued a statement regarding the US Environmental Protection Agency's denial of the Renewable Fuel Standard waiver petition filed by the Arkansas and North Carolina, USA, governors, calling it "extremely disappointing." According to Newman: “EPA’s action is extremely short-sighted.

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Cat food brand Friskies hosts cat video awards

Cat food brand Friskies recently hosted "The Friskies" award show honoring the best cat videos and the importance of cats in society. Friskies received more than 1,400 submissions to the awards and four judges narrowed down the list to 12 finalists, three videos in each of four categories.

PetSmart posts US$82 million in net income for third-quarter 2012

Petfood and supplies retailer PetSmart posted better-than-expected results in its recently released earnings report for third-quarter 2012 and raised its earnings outlook for the rest of the year. Net income totaled US$82 million in the third quarter of 2012, up from US$56 million in third-quarter 2011.

Petfood labeling, petfood safety webinars to be hosted in December

On December 11, WATT/Petfood Industry will broadcast a webinar on petfood safety, sponsored by Extru-Tech Inc. The webinar, called “FSMA is coming tomorrow – what you need to do today” will start at 9 a.m. CT.

Weatherchem invests in sustainability for petfood packaging closures

Weatherchem has announced it made recent investments to produce a lighter 110mm Flapper closure, reflecting the company's commitment to sustainability. Changes to the ordering and production process include:

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