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Nestle plans US$48 million wet petfood production investment

Nestle Purina PetCare annnounced plans to invest more than US$48 million to double the production of wet petfood at its manufacturing site in Russia. The money will be used to add production lines at Nestle's petfood manufacturing facility in Vorsino, Russia.

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AAFCO unveils petfood regulation website

The Association of American Feed Control Officials unveiled its new website, “The Business of Pet Food," which was developed to address frequently asked questions about US petfood regulatory requirements. The site, www.petfood.aafco.org, includes explanations and links to resources from the states and US government with information about registration and licensing, ingredient listing, labeling requirements and laboratories and analyses.

Freshpet offers new petfood, treats at pet specialty stores

Refrigerated petfood maker Freshpet introduced five meals and treats for pets, available in Freshpet refrigerators at pet specialty stores. Freshpet says its latest offerings include grain-free Vital Complete Meals for Dogs, grain-free Vital Complete Meals for Cats, Dognation Sweet Potato Chews, Dognation Fresh Bones and Dognation Free-Range Fillets.

Freshpet now offers five more refrigerated petfood options for dogs and cats.

PETA urges cat owners to feed a vegan petfood diet

The animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is urging cat owners to feed their pets a vegan petfood diet, which is free of any animal products, the Toronto Sun reported. PETA says felines do not need meat in their diets, but rather should be fed an all-vegetable diet without artificial supplements.

Expanding pet industry gives entrepreneurs a chance for success

The American Pet Products Association estimates that consumers are spending more than US$50 billion on petfood and supplies, a 5% increase over the previous year. At a time when other industries are shrinking or at a standstill, the growing pet industry gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to start their own business selling popular pet products like organic petfood and treats.

Importer, consumer costs expected to increase with new FDA fees

In August, the US Food and Drug Administration announced plans to implement “re-examination” fees under the recently enacted Food Safety Modernization Act from importers who fail to comply with requirements materially related to food safety. Set to go into effect on October 1, the new fee structure will create additional costs and fees for both importers and consumers, according to Benjamin England, CEO of FDAImports.com and a former FDA employee.

Castor & Pollux partners with nonprofit Austin Pets Alive!

Castor & Pollux Natural PetWorks announced a partnership with Austin Pets Alive!, a nonprofit organization that implements no-kill programs in Austin, Texas, USA.As part of the partnership, Castor & Pollux will provide 1,000 pounds of petfood monthly to the shelter and will create a coupon program that gives a percentage of coupon-attributed sales to APA.

UK pet company launches dog weight loss product

A dog weight loss product recently launched in the UK aims to help solve the rising problem of pet obesity. Pooch & Mutt developed the Slimmin' Tonic to be added to petfoods, either by sprinkling it on top or by mixing it with water to make a "gravy."

Contaminated petfood may sicken pets, humans, veterinarian warns

In the last few years, an increasing number of petfoods and pet treats have been recalled due to Salmonella contamination concerns, showing it is not just human food that is subject to food poisoning. In a New York Times article, a veterinarian at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that petfood contaminated with Salmonella can sicken not only pets that consume it but also humans that handle the petfood.

Thailand petfood company reports 2011 second quarter profits

Thailand-based Charoen Pokphand Foods reported a net profit of 4.869 billion baht (US$162.4 million) for the second quarter 2011, up 40% from the previous quarter. For the second quarter 2011, CPF reported sales revenue of 53.23 billion baht (US$1.78 billion), an increase of 11% over the same period in 2010.

Royal Canin's Russian petfood subsidiary announces 2010 profit increase

JSC Roskan, the Russian subsidiary of Mars' petfood brand Royal Canin, increased its net profit by 33% in 2010. JSC Roskan's net profit in 2010 was 290.9 million rubles (US$10 million), an increase from 2009's net profit of 218.6 million rubles (US$7.5 million), according to Spark-Interfax.

Pet Product News readers vote top petfood products

Pet Product News International conducted its first Retailers’ Top Pick Awards contest, in which the magazine's pet retailing readers voted on 14 pet product categories, including best cat, dog and bird food products. Top winners in the edible cat products category include: Bonus Bites Treats by Bravo; Signature Series for cats by Evanger’s Dog & Cat Food Co.; and Cosmic Catnip brand Catnip Bubbles by OurPet's.

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