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Texas A&M hosts course on feeds and petfood extrusion

A Practical Short Course on Feeds & Pet Food Extrusion will be presented Jan. 30 through Feb. 4, 2011 at Texas A&M University. The program will cover information on designing new feed mills, and selecting conveying, drying, grinding, conditioning and feed mixing equipment.

Provimi Pet Food announces strong sales growth for beginning of 2010

Provimi Pet Food announced it saw increased sales growth in the first half of 2010 thanks to strong demand for premium quality petfoods. The company recorded EUR115 million (US$161.7 million) in sales from January to June, which was a 6% increase over the first half of 2009.

New iPhone app launched to monitor calorie intake, weight of pets

A new iPhone app was launched by Cornell University to help consumers monitor their pet's calorie intake. The US$3.99 app, called CUPetHealth, was developed by seven computer science students at Cornell as part of a class project and examined by university veterinary experts for accuracy.

An iPhone app from Cornell University is designed to keep pets from piling on the pounds. / Photo courtesy www.vet.cornell.edu

Pumpkin may be beneficial to pets, article claims

During the fall season, pumpkin is a popular flavor that may have many health benefits for pets too, according to an article from the Brandon Sun. Pumpkin alone is a very healthy food packed with antioxidants and phytonutrients, the article claims.

Nestle Purina launches new Pro Plan petfood in Canada

Nestle Purina PetCare launched its Pro Plan Shredded Blend petfood in Canada. The company describes its Pro Plan Shredded Blend as a multi-textured combination of crunchy kibble and tender shredded pieces with real chicken or lamb.

Pricing strategies differ in developed Asian petfood markets

Pricing strategies vary among market leaders in the petfood segments of South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand, according to a Euromonitor report. In South Korea, the premium dry dog food segment is highly competitive, with four main companies dominating the market share.

Blue Buffalo Co. recalls dry dog foods due to disproportionate Vitamin D levels

The Blue Buffalo Co. issued a voluntary recall for three of its dry dog food products that may contain excessive amounts of Vitamin D, which could cause Hypercalcemia in dogs. The following dog foods were recalled by Blue Buffalo: Wilderness Chicken in 4.5-pound, 11-pound and 24-pound bags, marked with "best by" dates JUL1211B, JUL1311B, JUL2611Z, JUL2711Z and JUL2811Z; Basics Salmon in 11-pound and 24-pound bags, marked with "best by" dates AUG2111B and AUG2211B; and Large Breed Adult Chicken in 30-pound bags, marked with "best by" dates SEP 22 11 P, SEP 23 11 P, and OCT 26 11 P.

Stella & Chewy's founder featured on Inc. magazine cover

Marie Moody, president and founder of Stella & Chewy’s, appeared on the cover of Inc. magazine's October issue in an article discussing why she founded her petfood company. The cover article, entitled “How to Launch Your Dream Company,” recounts the careers of five entrepreneurs from different industries who built successful enterprises based on what they love to do.

Improved reporting makes petfood recalls more common, FDA spokeswoman says

Petfood recalls are becoming more common partially due to improved reporting methods, according to a spokeswoman for the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “Because of the Reportable Food Registry, the violations or problems are being reported to us, whereas before it was up to an inspection to find it," said Shannon Cameron, FDA spokeswoman.

Iams kicks off 'Home 4 the Holidays' to help orphaned pets

Iams kicked off its "Home 4 the Holidays" initiative to help place 1.5 million orphaned pets into permanent homes this holiday season. Between October 1, 2010 and January 4, 2011, Iams and founding partner Helen Woodward Animal Center will work to help pets find homes, and to provide five million bowls of food through the company's "Bags 4 Bowls" program.

Jack has taken part in the Iams Home 4 the Holidays initiative and adopted Jane from the Bideawee animal shelter in New York. / Photo courtesy Iams

All American Pet Co. offers new products at convenience, drug stores

All American Pet Co. Inc. (AAPT) launched a new product strategy focused on the drug store and convenience store marketplace. The company's Grrr-nola Dog Food Bar and Grrr-nola Natural dog food products are now available to consumers on the shelves of convenience and drug stores.

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