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Pet Food Market

Kansas State, Petfood Forum train future generation

US consumers spend US$23 billion on pet food each year. Kansas garners US$7 billion of the national total, and an integrated program and industry engagement approach at Kansas State University is aiming to bring much more of it to the state and region.

FDA releases final foreign supplier rule

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released its final rule for Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) for Food for Humans and Animals. This rule is part of FDA’s implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Most importers will be required to comply with FDA’s FSVP rule in May 2017 (18 months after publication).

Pet Food Market

Kaleb’s Organics treats earn Non-GMO Project Verification

Kaleb’s Organics’ all-natural, organic, made-in-the-USA dog treats have earned the Non-GMO Project Verification. Obtaining this verification emphasizes the brands promise to create the highest quality treats for animal companions. The Non-GMO Project offers North America’s only independent verification for products made according to rigorous best practices for GMO (genetically modified organisms) avoidance.

Halo recalls Spot’s Stew Sensitive Cat Turkey kibble

Halo, Purely for Pets has initiated a limited, voluntary recall of its Spot’s Stew Sensitive Cat Turkey kibble with a Best By date of 09/04/2016 due to reports of mold. No other Halo products are affected.

Market Trends and Reports

#tbt: Paleo Diet enters pet food realm

In 2010, Hounds & Gatos, which calls itself “the original Paleolithic pet food company,” was formed.

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Cargill opens feed mill plant in Korea

Cargill marked a significant milestone in Korea with the official opening of its Agri Purina’s feed mill plant in Pyeongtaek, reaffirming its investment in the country and signaling its continued commitment to sustainable growth of Korea’s feed and livestock industry.

Pet Food Market

DreamBone wins Grocer New Product award

DreamBone’s non-rawhide, healthy, and highly digestible dog chew has won the Pet Food Category in the Grocer New Product Awards 2015. The Grocer leads the market as the UK’s only paid-for online service and weekly magazine with coverage of the whole fast-moving consumer goods sector.

Pet Food Market

Alltech to acquire 100 percent of Masterfeeds shares

Alltech and Masterfeeds entered into a share purchase, under which Alltech will acquire 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Masterfeeds Inc., from Ag Processing Inc. (AGP). This will provide Alltech complete ownership of Masterfeeds LP, a leading commercial animal nutrition company in Canada.

Blue Buffalo recalls Kitty Yums cat treats

Blue Buffalo Co. Ltd. is voluntarily recalling a limited production of Blue Kitty Yums Chicken Recipe Cat Treats that may contain low levels of propylene glycol, which is not permitted by the FDA for use in cat food.

Market Trends and Reports

Victoria Stilwell to keynote Petfood Forum 2016

Star of It’s Me or the Dog and internationally known dog trainer will open this exclusive conference for the global pet food manufacturing industry.

Petfood Forum Asia 2016 speakers and topics announced

Frank Yiannas, vice president of food safety for Walmart, will explain why pet food companies need to develop and maintain a food safety culture.

Pet Food Market

Patent issued for Mulligan Stew formula

Cell Response Formulation has received a US patent for the formula used in its brand of dog food, Mulligan Stew.

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