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Buhler Technology announces profitable growth for fiscal 2010

Buhler Technology Group reported profitable growth for its business in fiscal 2010. The company reported a 21% increase in order intake to CHF 2,160 million (US$2.38 billion), 11% increase in sales revenue to CHF 1,907 million (US$2.1 billion), and increased operating profits (EBIT) at a higher-than-proportional rate to 10.6% of total sales.

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Almo Nature donates petfood to UK animal charities

Almo Nature donated petfood to five UK animal charities as part of the company's “Love Food” campaign. The company’s second food donation meant that a total of nine charities shared 18,668 free meals, helping them to care for abused or abandoned pets.

Advent to acquire Provimi Pet Food for €188 million

Advent International has announced that it has agreed to acquire Provimi Pet Food for an enterprise value of €188 million (US$265.1 million). The investment by Advent International will support PPF’s growth plans, focused on increasing its market share through organic growth, developing a new range of products and services and entry into new markets.

RadiantBrands completes design work on latest Pet Food Express in California, USA

RadiantBrands completed its design and branding contribution to the recently opened Pet Food Express store at 3150 California Street in San Francisco, California, USA. RadiantBrands worked with Pet Food Express' senior management team to create a unique customer experience that reflects the store's core values of providing high quality, holistic pet products that promote good nutrition and health, while still reflecting the look and feel of the local neighborhood.

Alltech provides petfood industry insight at International Animal Health Symposium

Alltech will provide insight and offer solutions to challenges in the petfood industry at its 27th International Animal Health and Nutrition Symposium. The Symposium, entitled "The Game Changers: Creative Concepts for Agribusiness to Respond to Relentless Commoditization and to Innovate for a Greener Future," will be held at the Lexington Convention Center in Lexington, Kentucky, USA, from May 22-25.

Nestle, Japanese welfare groups support animals in Japan

Animal welfare groups in Japan have begun rescue operations to find lost and injured animals affected by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, supported by petfood donations from Nestle Purina USA. Nestle Purina USA announced that the company will deliver petfood and money to Japanese shelters and rescue groups.

Nature's Logic celebrates five years of natural petfood

Nature’s Logic celebrated five years of making making its all-natural petfoods, the company announced. Since 2006, the company says it has made its canned, dry, and raw formulas, all free of chemically-synthesized vitamins or minerals.

Petco Foundation to honor Ellen Degeneres for commitment to animals

The Petco Foundation will host its third annual fundraising gala in April, honoring Ellen DeGeneres for her lifelong commitment to animals as co-owner of Halo, Purely for Pets. Each year, the Petco Foundation gala recognizes one or more people who share the foundation's mission to improve the quality of life for animals and the people who love them.

Australian pet owners choose quality petfood, pet care over low prices

Australians own more than 33 million pets, costing their owners US$1.8 billion in petfood and US$319 million in pet care, according to Australia's Herald Sun. The average pet owner spends US$58 a month on petfood along with US$500 a year on accessories, health products and veterinary bills, a recent Coles' pet survey of more than 1,000 participants found.

New Zealand vet offers petfood line based on diets of wild cats, dogs

An Auckland, New Zealand, veternarian launched a range of uncooked petfoods designed to replicate the natural diets of cats and dogs in the wild. Dr. Lyn Thomson recently opened the second shop for her petfood company, Raw Essentials, which she created because so many of her veterinary clients questioned the nutritional value of traditional, processed petfoods.

Novus gives social sustainability presentation at SAI Platform global conference

Novus International Inc.'s chief sustainability officer gave a presentation on social sustainability at the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform's global conference in Canberra, Australia. Joyce Cacho, PhD, spoke about "Social Sustainability – Augmenting Business Strategies" and shared examples from Novus' experience.

Sergeant's announces 'Share the Love' contest winners

Sergeant Pet Care Products Inc. announced the winners of its “Share the Love” love letter contest, which celebrated the love between people and their pets. The contest took place February 1 through February 28, in conjunction with the launch of the company's new PurLuv line of treats.

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