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Natural Balance Pet Foods honors working canines for September 11

Natual Balance Pet Foods sponsored a contest with Dog Fancy magazine to honor the United States' top working dogs, in honor of the 10th anniversary of the September 11 tragedy. Natural Balance's Working Canine Hero of the Year contest named three winning dogs: Air Force dog Lucky; a search-and-rescue dog named Hunter; and Renzo, a K9 with the Shreveport, Louisiana, USA, police department.

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Online petfood, pet product retailers recently popular among consumers

Two online petfood retailers have recently launched and secured funding to expand, drawing some conclusions that these petfood stores are becoming popular among certain consumers. PetFlow.com, a premium petfood retailer, recently received US$10 million Series B funding to expand its operations, led by LightSpeed Venture Partners.

Nestle Purina opens petfood production plant in Hungary

Nestle Purina opened a 10,000-square-meter (107,640-sq.ft.) petfood production plant in Bük, Vas County, in northwest Hungary. Construction of the petfood production facility cost around HUF 10 billion (US$54.8 million).

Online petfood retailer receives US$10 million funding

Online petfood retailer PetFlow.com announced a US$10 million Series B round of funding led by LightSpeed Venture Partners. The company, founded in 2010, plans to use the new funds to grow infrastructure, hire more employees and expand marketing.

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Zuke's natural pet treats develops online retailer data portal

Zuke's natural pet treat company developed an online data portal resource for its retailers and partners to obtain Zuke's images, order forms, product and display information. The secure, web-based application can be navigated at http://www.zukes.com/social/wholesale/ and passwords can be obtained by filling out Zuke’s general inquiry page.

PFIA confirms South African dog deaths from aflatoxin contamination

The Pet Food Industry Association in South Africa confirmed that dog deaths continued into May, after three dog food brands were ordered to be removed from store shelves in April due to aflatoxin contamination, according to reports. The Department of Agriculture ordered the Hi Pro, Buddies and Legends petfood brands be removed from store shelves, following the initial deaths of 12 dogs in Gauteng, South Africa.

Euromonitor to host free pet care webinar July 27

Euromonitor International will host a free global pet care webinar on Wednesday, July 27. The webinar, "Global Pet Care - What is Driving Growth in 2011 and Beyond?" will begin at 10 a.m. EST and offer a look into the development of the pet care industry as well as current market trends

Kemin completes acquisition of ADF's spray drying technology, products

Petfood ingredients provider Kemin Industries completed its purchase and acquisition of selected property, equipment and other assets of American Dehydrated Foods Inc. The acquisition includes spray dried liver hydrolysate products, spray dried liver products, other specialty dried products and spray drying technology for use in premium and super premium petfood.

Philippines company charged with smuggling imported petfood

Smuggling charges were filed by the Bureau of Customs against a Philippines-based company accused of importing petfoods, as well as against its customs broker who is accused of gross undervaluation of the imported goods. Leoby C. Leonidas, owner of Honey Drops Marketing, and the company's customs broker, Isabelita C. Galera, were charged by the Department of Jusice for undervaluing Honey Drop's previous 15-month, P474.5 million (US$11 million), petfood importations by more than 80%.

Wysong, Green Dog partner to promote natural petfood, retailers

Wysong natural petfood corp. has partnered with Green Dog Promotions LLC to promote Wysong's pet product lines as well as the company's petfood retailers. Beginning in early July, Green Dog will begin its promotional efforts in New Jersey, Delaware, eastern Pennsylvania and northern Maryland, USA.

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Nestle issues dry cat food recall in US

Nestle Purina PetCare Co. recalled select bags of its Cat Chow and Friskies brands of dry cat food over concerns of Salmonella contamination. The food was shipped to distributors in Colorado, Idaho and Oregon, USA, and in turn, may have been distributed to other western states, according to the company.

Animal feed expert contributions wanted for FIAAP Asia 2012

The animal feed industry is invited to submit presentations on advances in animal feed ingredients for the FIAAP Asia Conference 2012, which will take place in February alongside Victam Asia, in Bangkok, Thailand. The FIAAP Asia Conference, which will be held February 16, 2012, focuses on animal feed ingredients and additives.

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