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Gene may cause overeating in certain dog breeds

Scientists at Cambridge University say genetics may cause some dog breeds, such as the Labrador retriever, to overeat.

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FDA finalizes therapeutic vet diet compliance guide

The US Food and Drug Administration has released a Compliance Policy Guide (CPG) that explains the criteria FDA will consider when determining whether to take enforcement action regarding dog and cat food diets intended to treat a disease.

Camlin Fine Sciences opens North American division

Camlin Fine Sciences (CFS) has opened a North American division in Urbandale, Iowa, USA. CFS is a global leader in the traditional antioxidant market and the world’s largest integrated manufacturer of the antioxidants TBHQ and BHA.

AFIA, NGFA to develop hazard analysis for FSMA compliance

The research and education arms of the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) and National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) are partnering to finance a major project that will help animal feed, feed ingredient and pet food facilities cost-effectively comply with a core requirement of the Food and Drug Administration’s final rules implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

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Pet food manufacturers combine to create BrightPet

Ohio-based Blackwood Pet Food, a manufacturer of branded pet foods, together with contract manufacturers Ohio Pet Foods (OPF) and New York-based Southern Tier Pet Nutrition (STPN), recently partnered with Philadelphia private investment firm Graham Partners to create BrightPet Nutrition Group.

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Kriser’s, Honest Kitchen team up to help shelter pets

This May, Kriser’s Natural Pet is joining forces with Wings of Rescue to help safely airlift at-risk shelter pets to new loving homes.

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Primal Pet Foods to relocate manufacturing operation

San Francisco-based Primal Pet Foods is relocating its manufacturing operation to Fairfield, California, USA, according to a report.

Market Trends and Reports

Pet food growth slowed by states’ lack of collaboration

States working together to solve agricultural issues related to the pet food industry should consider forming smaller, more focused groups, according to the Kansas secretary of agriculture.

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#tbt: Man sues Diamond Pet Food, Costco after child sickened

In 2012, a New Jersey father sued Diamond Pet Foods and Costco, claiming that his 8-week-old son was sickened by recalled Salmonella-tainted dry dog food he purchased.

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INFOGRAPHIC: Top 10 pet food brands, websites for online sales

In its new Online Pet Food Category Report, 1010data shows a new leading pet food brand sold online.

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Diamond Pet Food, Costco pay settlement in Salmonella cases

Diamond Pet Food and Costco have begun paying settlements to Canadian pet owners who say their pets required screening and/or treatment, or the pets died, after they were exposed to Salmonella in 2011 and 2012.

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Top 5 pet food trends from Petfood Forum 2016

Topics on the minds of the 2,500 pet food professionals at Petfood Forum included novel protein, sustainability, transparency and freeze-dried pet food.

Protein was a key theme throughout Petfood Forum 2016 and Petfood Innovation Workshop: Meat and Novel Proteins, where participants made new products such as meat roll-ups.

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