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Tractor Supply sees growth in petfood sales

Tractor Supply Co. has seen an increase in its petfood sales as non-traditional customers come in looking for a deal in the current economy. According to the company, its second quarter same-store sales surged by 6.1% due to core consumable categories, which include animal and pet-related products.

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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

Fatwa leads to ban of pet ads in Iranian media

The Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance has released a statement banning all Iranian media from publishing any advertisements about pets or pet-related products in response to a fatwa issued by Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi. According to Advertisement and Information Dissemination Office Director Alireza Karimi, publishing any ad about keeping, buying or selling pets is now forbidden.

North Carolina clarifies law regarding pets in restaurants

North Carolina has clarified a long-standing rule banning non-service animals from restaurants by adding a caveat to exclude outdoor seating areas from the restriction. Animals in restaurants are regulated as part of health inspections, said Larry Michael, head of the food protection branch of the state's Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

The Honest Kitchen promotes variety for pet diets

The Honest Kitchen is working to dispel the idea that table scraps—and variety—are off the menu for pets with its line of natural, human-grade petfood. "There is nothing wrong with table scraps as long as they are healthy and given in moderation," said Honest Kitchen CEO Lucy Postins.

Petco, Natural Balance team up to support National Guide Dog Month

Petco and Natural Balance Pet Foods will team up during September to support National Guide Dog Month. One dollar for each bag of specially marked Natural Balance dog food purchased in September will be donated to participating guide dog schools, up to $50,000.

'Pet fest' distributes 70,000 pounds of petfood to struggling families

A "pet fest" held in Louisiana resulted in 70,000 pounds of petfood distributed to help pet owners struggling in the wake of the recent US oil spill. Local companies and individuals donated time and products to make the event a success, according to organizers.

FDA official to be keynote speaker at Feed and Pet Food Conference

Michael Taylor, the deputy commissioner for foods at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will be the keynote speaker at the Feed and Pet Food Joint Industries Conference. Taylor will speak on FDA's plans to implement a preventive and risk-based approach to petfood and feed safety.

PetSmart releases second quarter numbers

PetSmart has released its second quarter fiscal year numbers. Total company sales rose by 6.2% from the previous year to US$1.4 billion.

P&G investigates possible illness connected to petfood recall

Pet owner Steve Brandell of Ohio said his mixed-breed Golden Retriever became sick after eating Proctor & Gamble Co. (P&G)'s Eukanuba brand dry dog food. The particular type of food, Naturally Wild, became part of a voluntary recall by P&G on July 30 when the company became concerned that certain products might have been contaminated by Salmonella.

Food can celebrates its 200th anniversary

Cans, the packaging staple of human food and petfood alike, are celebrating their 200th anniversary. The can was first patented in 1810.

Today there are more than 600 sizes and styles of cans being manufactured.

Report released on Austrian petfood and drink market

The latest Other Pet Food - Austria - Market Report has been released and is available for purchase. The report highlights 2010 trends and their comparison with the trends of 2009, as well as provides retail data from 2005 through 2009.

2011 Victam International event combines three shows in one event

The 2011 Victam International event will feature three, co-located shows in one event. The exhibition includes the Victam International event for animal feed processing and biomass pelleting; FIAAP International event for animal feed ingredients, additives and formulation; and GRAPAS International event for flour milling, grain processing and pasta production.

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