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6 ways Hispanic and non-Hispanic pet food buyers differ

Hispanic pet owners in the US differ from other demographic groups in their pet food purchasing behavior.

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Yak milk cheese dog treats made by Himalayan villagers

Novel ingredients, like yak milk, have grown in popularity as pet food ingredients.

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Sugarcane fiber pet food ingredient made by partnership

This alliance will jointly manufacture and market natural sugarcane fibers.

Sugarcane bagasse, the fibrous material left after juice extraction | photo by Phanuwat Nandee | BigStockPhoto

Prescription dog, cat foods face anti-trust lawsuit

A class action lawsuit about prescription pet food was filed against Mars Petcare, Nestle Purina, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, PetSmart and others.

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Pet food round-up: ingredients in the news

The very close link between pet food and human food means ingredients such as superfoods, carrageenan, insect proteins and fish are getting more attention.

Corn is among the formerly common pet food ingredients that have become demonized by internet “experts.” l Andrea Gatz

FSMA hazard analysis training seminar at 2017 IPPE

The American Feed Industry Association will also launch a hazard analysis tool at IPPE.

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Mars plan pet food facility expansion in Arkansas, USA

US$72 million, investment will convert a can line into a tray line and add two new lines at the facility, along with 130 jobs.

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Paleo-diet pet food brand opens second retail store

Only Natural Pet will expand its retail presence in its home state of Colorado, USA with the official grand opening of its second flagship store on December 17 in Aspen.

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FTC concluded false-advertising charges against Eukanuba

On December 13, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final consent order with Mars Petcare US, Inc. settling false-advertising charges.

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Dog food maker lets customers watch preparation then buy

On December 7, a pet food manufacturer and retailer, Meals For Dogs, opened a store in southern Florida.

photo courtesy Meals For Dogs

AFIA offers video on FSMA qualified individuals

The American Feed Industry Association recently released a pet food safety training video on the qualified individual, as defined by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

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Highlighting dry pet food’s key role in Mexican market

Driven by dry and dog food sales and the emerging premium category, Mexico can benefit from producers learning best practices in ingredients and production.

Will Henry, director of technology and R&D for Extru-Tech, explains a key part of the die during the extrusion lab session of Petfood Technology Workshop Mexico. l Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

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