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Iams, Eukanuba acquired by Spectrum Brands

Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc., a global and diversified consumer products company with market-leading brands, has completed the acquisition of Procter & Gamble’s European pet food business, consisting of the complementary Iams and Eukanuba premium brands for dogs and cats.

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Petfood Forum China 2015 opens registration

The exclusive conference for pet food professionals in China and throughout Asia will focus on new product and brand development for pet foods.

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70 pets find homes during Woof Gang Bakery adopt-a-thon

Nearly 70 deserving pets were adopted during Woof Gang Bakery’s second adopt-a-thon event held on May 9, 2015.

Vital Essentials to introduce 3 new treat flavors

Vital Essentials has asked retailers, distributors and pet owners to vote for the next three treats to be added to the company’s lineup of freeze-dried treats, which currently includes six flavors.

Purina offers tips to keep pets at healthy weight

Ninety-five percent of pet owners think their overweight or obese dog was a normal body condition, according to Purina. With summer barbecues on the horizon, “people food” may tempt your dog and he could eat more than just his daily kibble.

Just Right Purina Dog Obesity Infographic

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Quadrant Private Equity to acquire V.I.P. Petfoods

Quadrant Private Equity has entered into an agreement to acquire V.I.P. Petfoods (VIP) for AUD410 million (US$317.8 million).

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Altor, Goldman Sachs to acquire Hamlet Protein majority

Altor Fund IV and Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division have partnered to acquire the majority of Hamlet Protein from Polaris Private Equity and the founder of the company, Ole. K. Hansen.

Coveris Holdings acquires Elldex Packaging Solutions

Coveris Holdings S.A., a leading packaging and coatings solutions company, announced the acquisition of Elldex Packaging Solutions, a New Zealand-based full-service flexible packaging company. The acquisition, effective immediately, will enable Coveris to expand globally into Australasia.

Wenger Technical Center marks 50th anniversary

This year marks the 50th anniversary for the Wenger Technical Center, and a recent accreditation from the International Accreditation Service (IAS) for Testing Laboratories brings even more to the celebration.

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VCA Charities, Hill’s mark 1 million meals for pets in need

Marking the serving of one million meals to pets in need, VCA Charities and Hill’s Pet Nutrition celebrated the major milestone in their five-year partnership at the St. Joseph’s Center in Venice, California, USA, where the pet food assistance partnership began in 2010.

FDA issues draft guidance on mandatory recall authority

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published draft guidance on mandatory food recall authority as part of the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011 (FSMA).

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Blue Buffalo files counterclaims against Purina

Blue Buffalo issued a letter to its customers on its website on May 19, 2015, regarding its ongoing battle with Nestle Purina over the labeling of ingredients in its products.

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