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Smallbatch Pets recalls frozen dog food

Smallbatch Pets Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of frozen dog duckbatch sliders due to their potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.

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Humanization drives growth in alternative pet food sector

The humanization of pets is driving the pursuit of a better pet food, according to a report.

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Report pinpoints strategic areas for pet food marketers

Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in analyzing the pet food industry as well as Packaged Facts’ broad cross-category expertise, the new report, “Pet Food in the U.S., 12th Edition,” pinpoints strategic directions for current and prospective marketers, with a forward-looking focus on high-growth product segments and market drivers.

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Gourmet pet products, online retailing grow in China

Two trends are changing the pet food industry in China: the strong emergence of gourmet products, and the increasing popularity of online retailing.

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Purina, SoulPancake help feed shelter puppies in need

Puppy Chow and SoulPancake have released the #PowerofPuppies online video to showcase the uplifting, inspiring and naturally joyful reactions of people who receive an unexpected visit from puppies.

Power Of Puppies

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Open Farm introduces Certified Humane dry cat food

Open Farm has launched the first ethically sourced dry cat food in the U.S. and Canada with the Certified Humane Raised and Handled label, according to the Humane Farm Animal Care (HFAC), the international nonprofit certification organization improving the lives of millions of farm animals raised for food.

Certified Humane

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#tbt: Pet spending almost US$5B less just 2 years ago

Overall spending in the pet industry for 2013 came in at more than US$55.7 billion, a 4.5% growth over spending in 2012, according to the American Pet Products Association (APPA). Overall spending for 2014 was more than US$58 billion, and for 2015 was a record US$60.28 billion – an increase every year.

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Two Mars brands now exclusive to independent pet retail

Pet food brands California Natural and Evo, formerly Natura and P&G brands, are again exclusive to the independent pet specialty retail channel.

Fromm recalls 3 canned dog food products

Fromm Family Foods is recalling all lots of three of its products after its own analysis found the products do not contain recommended levels of vitamins and minerals, and might contain elevated levels of vitamin D.

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Merrick to offer Hero’s Banquet dog food year-round

K9s For Warriors and Merrick Pet Care are once again joining together to demonstrate the effective role service dogs play in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disability (PTSD) among American military veterans.

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Purina donates US$31.5 million to charity in 2015

In 2015, Nestlé Purina donated US$31.5 million worth of pet food, pet supplies and monetary contributions to pet-related charities and other community organizations across the country. The donations reached more than 120 pet welfare groups and the Urban Resource Institute, which operates four domestic violence shelters in the New York City area.

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MFA Inc. recalls rabbit feed for excessive salt

MFA Inc. has recalled bagged and bulk MFA 16% and 17% rabbit feed. The product was distributed to MFA retail stores in southwest Missouri.

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