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Latin America petfood, pet product sales surge from 2005 to 2010

Sales of petfood and pet care products are surging in Latin America, led by the Brazilian market, according to the Latin Business Chronicle. Over the review period of 2005-2010, sales of petfood and pet care products rose from US$4.8 billion to US$8.3 billion, according to Euromonitor International data.

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Precise Pet Products expands holistic cat, dog food offerings

Precise Pet Products expanded its healthy and holistic options for pets to include a new flavor for cats as well as new formulas designed specifically for small and medium breed dogs. The new formulas feature superior nutritional ingredients and innovative human-grade supplements designed to promote health, happiness and harmony in dogs and cats, according to the company

Natural Wellness Centers celebrates five years of pet probiotic sales

Natural Wellness Centers recently celebrated five years of supplying pet probiotics in its Ultra-Pet Products line, Total-Biotics. Natural Wellness Centers has partnered with Nebraska Cultures Inc. to use Dr. Khem Shahani’s probiotics since March 9, 2006.

Del Monte Foods acquisition deal completed by investor groups

US petfood supplier Del Monte Foods completed its acquisition by "sponsor" investor groups Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P., Vestar Capital Partners and Centerview Capital L.P. Under the terms of the merger agreement, the company’s stockholders will receive US$19.00 per share in cash.

Alltech's 27th International Symposium approved for continuing education credits

Both the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists and the American Association of Veterinary State Boards have approved Alltech’s 27th International Animal Health and Nutrition Symposium for Continuing Education Credits. ARPAS has determined a maximum of 12 hours will be earned for attending Alltech’s symposium, entitled "The Game Changers: Creative Concepts for Agribusiness to Respond to Relentless Commoditization and to Innovate for a Greener Future."

TGI offers free data migration for small businesses switching to company's ERP software

Technology Group International announced that the company is offering free data migration services for small businesses that switch from their existing small business software to TGI’s Enterprise 21 ERP software in 2011. The announcement comes two months after TGI reported an increase of more than 50% growth in small business ERP software sales in 2010.

Hill's Pet Nutrition donates petfood to help Japanese disaster victims

Hill’s Pet Nutrition and parent company, Colgate-Palmolive, are coordinating to aid victims affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, through petfood and monetary donations. Hill's donated several tons of petfood to provide nutrition for pets affected, through animal welfare organizations on the ground in Japan.

Petfood Forum, AMI form promotional partnership for 2011 events

American Meat Institute formed a promotional partnership between Petfood Forum 2011 and the 2011 AMI Expo. Petfood Forum will take place April 11-13, at the Renaissance Hotel in Schaumburg, Illinois, USA.

TraceGains to repeat Foreign Supplier Verification Program webinar in April

TraceGains will repeat its Foreign Supplier Verification Program webinar on Wednesday, April 6, with added coverage on section 301 of the Food Safety Modernization Act, and its requirements and impact on business. Joining TraceGains on this webinar will be Jessica Wasserman, president at Wasserman & Associates, a Washington, D.C.-based consultancy focused on the global food, beverage and agriculture sectors.

AFIA files comments on FDA-proposed GRAS petfood rule

The American Feed Industry Association submitted comments to the US Food and Drug Administration regarding FDA’s final rule amending the procedures for substances generally recognized as safe (GRAS). FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine recently started to review GRAS submissions for new animal feed ingredients, while the human food industry has had hundreds reviewed and allowed on the market, according to AFIA.

Department of Agriculture proposes petfood manufacturer tax in Oregon, USA

An Oregon, USA, House committee made no decisions about passing a proposed registration fee of US$150 on manufacturers of various petfood products sold in that state, according to StatesmanJournal.com. The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee referred House Bill 2120, proposed by the Department of Agriculture, without recommendation to the joint budget committee after hearing testimony on both sides issue.

Universal Pasteurization Co. to host high pressure processing workshop

Universal Pasteurization Co. recently opened in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, and will hold a day-long workshop here on May 10 to introduce its high pressure processing capabilities. The company says Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman will make an appearance at the workshop to mark the expansion of this home-grown small business, established by the founders of Universal Cold Storage.

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