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Pet Food Safety

NSF International introduces FSMA audit

Global public health organization and leading food safety service provider NSF International has introduced a new audit that helps the animal feed industry evaluate compliance with the expanded requirements under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

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Global pet food trends: sales and volume rose 4% in 2015

Worldwide retail pet food sales reached US$70 billion last year, while dry pet food volume hit 22.59 million metric tons.

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Dry pet food production up 4 percent in 2015

Total feed production in the pet category was 22.59 million metric tons (mmt) in 2015, according to Alltech’s Global Feed Survey. That was up 4 percent from 2014.

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New report available from Packaged Facts

A new report, “Pet Product Marketing Trends in the U.S.: Technology, Mobile, and Social Media,” is available from Packaged Facts.

#tbt: GMO claims, labeling gain ground starting in 2013

Petfood Industry predictions for 2013 and 2015 pointed to GMO-free ingredients becoming a growing trend in pet food.

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Oxbow Animal Health announces rescue grant recipients

Oxbow Animal Health has announced the recipients of its 2015 Oxbow Animal Health Rescue Grants.

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SwedenCare AB acquires SV Distribution

SV Distribution, wholesale distributor of quality pet products, has been acquired by SDC SwedenCare AB of Sweden, the manufacturer of ProDen PlaqueOff.

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Individuals sought to participate in Petfood Forum Asia

The Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) is seeking individuals to participate in Petfood Forum Asia in Bangkok, Thailand, from March 29-April 1, 2016.

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Natures Menu secures new production facility

The Norfolk, U.K.-based raw pet food manufacturer Natures Menu has secured planning permission to develop a 10-acre site into a brand new purpose built production facility to keep up with the growing demand for its raw complete pet foods.

Carnivore Meat Co. recalls Vital Essentials dog food

Carnivore Meat Co. is voluntarily recalling a single limited lot of Vital Essentials Frozen Chicken Patties Entrée for Dogs.

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Nutreco completes acquisition of Micronutrients

Nutreco has completed the acquisition of Micronutrients, pending regulatory clearance. Micronutrients is a global leader in hydroxy-based trace minerals. The acquisition enables Trouw Nutrition, Nutreco's animal nutrition business, to further strengthen its Selko feed additives product portfolio.

Pet Food Market

First Mediterranean Pet Food Seminar scheduled

The first Mediterranean Pet Food Seminar will be held in Pula, Croatia, October 4-5, 2016.

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