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Not all legumes implicated in FDA dog heart disease study

FDA suggests not taking intuitive leaps beyond what is explicitly stated in their public notice.

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5 Blue Buffalo priorities for fiscal year 2019

Blue Buffalo plans to use General Mills strengths to grow the pet food brand’s retail footprint in-store and online, while producing new dog and cat food and treats.

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Do peas and potatoes really cause heart disease in dogs?

Potatoes and legume seeds can serve as nutritious pet food ingredients, but formulators must balance them with grains or other sources of specific amino acids.

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Pet Fair Asia and Aquarama support pet business in Asia

The 21st edition of Pet Fair Asia and the 17th edition of Aquarama, organized by VNU Exhibitions Asia, will take place in Shanghai New International Expo Center, expanding from 8 to 10 halls to accommodate more than 1,300 exhibitors.

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Pet food communication tools: News media monitoring

News media monitoring and analytical tools help pet food companies keep tabs on television, radio, websites and other outlets.

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J.M. Smucker closing some Ainsworth Pet Nutrition offices

In April, the J. M. Smucker Company signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ainsworth Pet Nutrition, LLC for approximately US$1.7 billion.

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Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming opens in southwest Austin

Woof Gang Bakery, the leader in specialty pet retail and grooming with more than 100 locations across the U.S., announces the opening of the company’s newest location in southwest Austin with a grand opening event on July 21.

Potatoes, peas, lentils correlated to dog heart disease

The United States Food and Drug Administration warned of a potential connection between canine dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs eating pet foods containing peas, lentils, other legume seeds, or potatoes as main ingredients.

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Treatibles growing its own hemp for its pet products

Treatibles, recognized for superior pet products, is thrilled to announce the company has partnered with master cultivators and is now growing its own organic hemp in four states, South Carolina, Oregon, Colorado and Kentucky.

Petfood Forum China 2018 announces speakers

Petfood Industry representatives have released the agenda details for the 2018 edition of Petfood Forum China. The exclusive conference will be held on August 21, 2018 at the Kerry Hotel in Shanghai, China. Registration is now open with early bird savings available.

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AI dog feeder reorders private label kibble on Amazon

Wagz integrates various devices and a smart phone app with their dog feeder that dispenses the company’s own dog food.

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Ziwi wins ExportNZ Award

New Zealand-based premium pet food manufacturer, Ziwi, has taken top honors as Best Medium to Large Business Exporter at the 2018 Zespri Bay of Plenty ExportNZ Awards.

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