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Central Garden & Pet announces results for second quarter

Central Garden & Pet Co. released results for its second quarter ended March 27.

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AFIA hosts importing, exporting seminar

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) will hold its first-ever Import & Export Seminar in Arlington, Virginia, USA, Sept. 27-28.

Glycemic Research Institute selects Orijen as healthiest petfood

Champion Petfoods LP has the healthiest dog and cat petfood on the market, according to judging done by the Glycemic Research Institute in Washington, DC, USA.

Petco, Blue Buffalo raise pet cancer awareness

During Pet Cancer Awareness month (May), Petco and Blue Buffalo will be partnering to raise awareness and funds to fight pet cancer.

Wellness launches new website, Facebook app

The new Wellness website links to the Naturally Well Pet Community, the Wellness Blog, an ingredients dictionary and a store locator.

Interzoo 2010 offers international marketplace

With over 1,450 exhibitors from more than 50 countries and a new record gross display area of over 90,000 square metres, the 31st Interzoo, set to take place May 13-16, will be among the biggest international marketplaces for the pet supplies trade.

Greenies hosts pet smile contest

Greenies will hold its second-annual “Show Us Your Pet's Healthy Smile” contest, an initiative dedicated to educating pet owners on the importance of daily oral care for their pets.

Oklahoma couple honors pets killed by melamine

A grieving pet owner and her husband have donated five acres of land in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, as a sanctuary to honor the pets that died or became seriously ill during the 2007 melamine-tainted petfood recall, according to a recent article.

AFP: Processed petfood killing pets

Allergies and obesity are reducing the life expectancy of pets fed industrial food, said Gerard Lippert, a Belgian acupuncturist for animals who recently completed a study on the diets of 600 dead dogs, according to an Associated French Press article.

Purina brands raise awareness about recycling cans

To demonstrate the recyclability of petfood cans to consumers and celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, Purina’s Friskies and Fancy Feast brands created the “Together We Can” campaign.

NSF announces, presents food safety awards

NSF International announced the following as recipients of the organization’s 2010 Food Safety Leadership Awards:

Natura goes green with initiatives

Natura Pet Products challenged pet owners to go green this upcoming Earth Day on April 22 by supporting petfood manufacturers that are involved in environmental practices.

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