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PetSmart recalls Grreat Choice canned dog food

The recalled formula was adult canned chicken and rice classic ground dog food.

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#tbt Trans-Pacific Partnership and US pet food exports

Last year, both the American Feed Industry Association and the Pet Food Institute urged the US Congress to ratify the TPP trade deal.

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AFIA disappointed by Trump’s TPP trade deal withdrawal

AFIA president stated that TPP would have creating higher standards and expectations than previous trade deals.

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Melamine recalls shaped pet food trends, safety programs

Pet food professionals from trade organizations, major brands, extruder manufacturers and others share their observations on the effects of the 2007 pet food recalls with Petfood Industry.

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WellPet acquires dental dog chews manufacturer WHIMZEES

WHIMZEES entered the dental chew category in 2013 with patented designs meant to help promote gum and dental health.

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Pet industry contributes US$221 billion to US economy

The pet industry, including pet food, supported over 1.3 million US jobs in 2015 that paid more than $60 billion in salaries, wages and benefits.

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Petfood Forum to feature Mars exec, Zuckerberg, Grandin

Petfood Forum 2017 will showcase Mars Petcare’s general manager, keynotes Randi Zuckerberg and Temple Grandin, plus the latest dog and cat food research.

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Purina opens US$86 million pet food factory in Brazil

The new Purina site in Ribeirão Preto will make wet food for cats and dogs from the Friskies, Cat Chow, Pro Plan and Dog Chow ranges.

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Why pet food ingredient traceability matters

Accurate traceability of ingredients allows pet food manufacturers to solve biosecurity problems more, said Ken Wilson, PhD, of Simmons Feed Ingredients, at Petfood Forum.

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Formulation key to weight loss dog, cat food success

Formulation may play a significant role in deciding if an overweight pet feels full after eating weight-loss dog or cat food.

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Evanger’s Hunk of Beef dog food recall for pentobarbital

Five dogs became ill and one of the five dogs passed away after consuming the Hunk of Beef Au Jus product with lot number 1816E06HB13.

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FSMA, need for transparency highlighted at Pet Food Conference

Melissa Brookshire notes pet food manufacturers need to balance nutritional requirements, sustainable operations and consumer needs.

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