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Winning products from Pack Expo Selects have use in petfood industry

The Pack Expo Selects 2010 competition highlighted several packing innovations that can be used by manufacturers in the petfood industry. Pack Expo Selects includes packaging innovations released commercially within the last 12 months by Pack Expo exhibitors.

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Pet Food Manufacturer Thinks Outside the Box with EDL’s Double Tight Wrap Machine

EDL, as Massman Company

EDL Double Tight Wrap shrink wrapping machines use two perpendicular bands of LDPE film to tightly unitize and totally enclose a product or collation.

Pet Food Manufacturer Thinks Outside the Box with EDL’s Double Tight Wrap Machine

2011 AAFCO Pet Food Labeling Workshop to be held in Florida

The 2011 Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Pet Food Labeling Workshop will be held on January 17 in St. Pete's Beach, Florida, USA. The event is relevant to anyone who makes treats, is a food control official, is a petfood marketer, handles petfood label compliance or writes copy for catalogues, labels or the Internet.

Dogs audition to ride on Natural Balance float in 2011 Rose Bowl parade

In Los Angeles, California, USA, more than 180 dogs tried out for their chance to appear on the "Havin' a Splash'' float in the 122nd Tournament of the Roses parade. Natural Balance Pet Food sponsors the float, on which dogs have previously skateboarded and snowboarded.

All American Pet Co. reformulates petfood to be 'natural'

All American Pet Co. Inc. reformulated all of its products to qualify as "natural" dog food. This reformulation comes at a time when US retail sales of natural pet products are growing at double digit rates, according to the company.

CFIA warns of possible E. coli contamination in beef petfood product

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a health warning for Beef Pet Food possibly contaminated with E.coli. The affected product was sold from October 8 to October 23 at manufacturer Surrey Meat Packers as well as Jolly Meats and Fine Foods, both located in British Columbia, Canada.

AFIA to host transportation safety webinar November 30

American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) will host a webinar on November 30 to discuss accident prevention plans in employee and product transportation. The event will be held from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time.

Interzoo 2012 adds exhibit hall

Interzoo has added an exhibit hall for its 2012 pet industry exhibition. The addition of Hall 10 will give Interzoo more than 90,000 square meters of space for 1,500 companies to present their new products, according to event organizers.

Pongo Fund petfood bank celebrates one year, one million meals

On November 14, the Pongo Fund petfood bank will celebrate its one-year anniversary and distribute its 1 millionth meal. The fund's volunteers distribute petfood directly to families with hungry pets throughout Oregon, USA, and southwest Washington, USA.

Lily's Kitchen Dogs Diner opens to dogs in the UK

Chef Henrietta Morrison recently opened Lily’s Kitchen Dogs Diner, a new restaurant for dogs in the UK. Morrison opened the restaurant to promote her Lily's Kitchen petfood line, named after her Border Terrier, Lily.

Dog owners may be putting pets at risk for diabetes

Many dog owners may be putting their pets at risk for diabetes by feeding them foods other than petfood, according to an article by San Antonio, Texas, USA news station KENS5. “You would not believe what people feed their dogs,” said Dr. Ronald Walton of South Texas Veterinary Specialists.

Obesity in rabbits is serious, but preventable concern

One of the most common health issues for rabbits is obesity, which owners can prevent with proper feeding, according to Mairwen Guard, a founder of CottonTails Rabbit Rescue. Obesity in rabbits poses serious health risks, like inability to groom, restricted movement, improper digestion of caecotrophs, arthritis and heart problems.

MPM Products may business to the US

Cheshire, UK-based MPM Products currently distributes its petfood products to 29 countries and may be looking to expand its business to the US, reported the Manchester Evening News. Sales at MPM Products have increased 50% since last year and the company expects another 50% growth over the next 12 months, with revenues of £12 million (US$16.6 million) in 2011.

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