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Petfood packaging manufacturer invests in new extrusion plant in Germany

Petfood packaging manufacturer Nordenia International is investing nearly €3 million (US$4.35 million) to construct a new factory building for extrusion at its Osterburken, Germany, site. The building, expected to be completed in mid-July, will be the site of the company's new three-layer coextruding facility.

Nordenia's new building will house its extrusion operations at the Osterburken, Germany, site.

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The Honest Kitchen offers dog food Taster Kit for consumers

The Honest Kitchen launched a petfood Taster Kit that allows new consumers to sample several of the company's food and treat products for dogs in one purchase. The petfood kit contains three, 4-ounce trial size boxes of dog food, an 8-ounce box of Pecks Buffalo & Blueberry cookies, a sample of the Perfect Form digestive supplement, a free pet health and nutrition booklet and US$15.00 worth of coupons.

The Taster Kit provides several different foods and treats in one package for consumers to try.

Veterinarian blogs about switching dogs to raw petfood diet

Selecting the right petfood is important for maintaining a pet's health and with so many choices, it can be difficult to determine what type of petfood may be best, which is why one veterinarian is blogging about her experience switching her dogs to a raw petfood diet. Dr. Amy Nesselrodt is chronicling her experience in switching her dogs to Answers Pet Food raw diet for one year, monitoring the dogs' health and weight before, during and after the switch.

Victam, Petfood Forum Asia preparing for Thailand in February 2012

Exhibition area at Thailand's Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Center for the co-located Victam, FIAAP and GRAPAS 2012 tradeshows is more than 50% sold, show organizers announced. The three tradeshows will take place February 15-17, 2012, and will have a similar format to the 2010 event with the three shows co-located in one exhibition hall along with a number of technical conferences, including Petfood Forum Asia 2012.

Pet product search for Giggy of Bravo's 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'

Edison Nation, a product developer and social network inventor, is partnering with the Creative Artists Agency to host a pet-related product search for Giggy the Pomeranian, a celebrity pet on Bravo's TV show, "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills." The "Giggy the Pom" new product search seeks innovative, stylish pet products in categories such as: carriers and travel products; harnesses, leashes and matching accessories; toys; earth-friendly grooming and pet beauty products; and bed and home products.

Greenies pet treats, Dr. Ernie Ward offer tips for pet health

Greenies has partnered with Dr. Ernie Ward, veterinarian and founder of the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, to offer pet owner's tips on how to ensure their pets live healthy lives. The first of Dr. Ward's "Top 5 Healthy Habits" is that pet owners need to provide their pet with healthy petfood and treats.

Fire at Kansas, USA, dog treat plant leaves co-owners arrested

A recent fire at a Kansas, USA, dog treat manufacturing plant resulted in the company's co-owners being arrested over disputes with fire and police officials, according to reports. The fire at TreatCo, located in Wichita, Kansas, USA, began in the section of the plant used to dry pig ears for dog treats.

New Zealanders love pets like family, Purina survey finds

A recent survey by petfood manufacturer Purina found that people treat their pets like other human family members, and many believe cats and dogs show human-like emotions, according to a New Zealand article. The survey found that nationally, 72% of New Zealanders believed their pets to have human-like emotions, with 31% saying their pets could communicate feelings better than their partner.

Research and Markets offers company profile on petfood maker Nestle Purina

Research and Markets added a company profile of petfood manufacturer Nestle Purina to its report offerings. The report, "Nestle SA in Pet Care (World)," provides a strategic analysis of the company's business, examining its performance in the pet care industry.

EU petfood health certificates available

The US Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced the online availability of European Union health certificates for processed petfoods and dog chews. The Chapter 3(B) Health Certificate is for processed petfood, which is not canned or is not a dog chew, and Chapter 3(C) Health Certificate is for dog chew products.

Vet says petfood should include nine key ingredients for puppy health

It is important that petfood for a puppy be formulated specifically for young dogs, so that the food includes nine key ingredients for puppy health. "Puppies have different nutritional needs than adult and senior dogs,” Katy Nelson, an emergency veterinarian said in an article.

Tennessee, USA, holistic petfood retailer focuses on employee training, product quality

A Memphis, Tennessee, USA-based petfood retailer is growing fast, thanks to its emphasis on employee training and petfood product quality. Hollywood Feed, a holistic petfood chain, was bought by investors in 2006 from previous owners, who called the chain Hollywood PetStar.

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