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Smucker's to purchase Big Heart Pet Brands for US$5.8 billion

The J.M. Smucker Company (Smucker's) has announced that it will acquire Big Heart Pet Brands for US$5.8 billion, including US$2.6 billion of net debt. The purchase marks Smucker's entrance into the petfood and snacks category and expands its overall presence in consumer packaged goods.

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Report studies pet care market in Southeast Asia

Future Market Insights (FMI) delivers insights into emerging regions in its latest report titled, “Southeast Asia Pet Care – Market Analysis and Opportunity Assessment, 2014-2020.”

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Colin Powell to open Alltech’s REBELation Week

Colin Powell will share his insights on leadership with the international attendees at the official opening session of Alltech’s REBELation Week in Lexington, Kentucky, USA, on May 18, 2015.

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Registration open for Alltech Young Scientist program

Alltech has officially opened 2015-16 registration for the largest global university-level competition that rewards scientific innovation and experimental research in agri-science.

Big Bark All Natural Beef Jerky Treats recalled for Salmonella

Big Bark All Natural Beef Jerky Treats for Dogs, made by Grill-Phoria L.L.C. of Loveland, Colorado, USA, has tested positive for Salmonella after routine testing by the Colorado Department of Agriculture.

Mars and IBM Research create food safety initiative

Mars and IBM Research have teamed up to launch the Consortium for Sequencing the Food Supply Chain.

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Ownership of small dogs on the rise

With sales reaching US$73 billion in 2014, the US pet products and services market is continuing its upward trajectory on the strength of several important industry trends.

Mettler Toledo offers free white paper on petfood safety

Precision implement supplier Mettler Toledo has released HACCP in the Pet Food Industry, a white paper analyzing worldwide market and legislative changes involving petfood safety.

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Hill’s Pet Nutrition helps feed shelter animals

US-based Hill's Pet Nutrition has two charitable programs that partner with animal shelters to provide quality petfood to animals in need.

Petfood market shows steady expansion

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) hosted its eighth annual Petfood Conference January 27, 2015, as part of the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, Georgia.

Richard Ten Eyck, AAFCO president, provides an industry update at AFIA conference.

AFIA food safety seminar clarifies FSMA regulations

The American Feed Industry Association hosted a full-day seminar on the US Food Safety Modernization Act at the International Production & Processing Expo in Atlanta, Georgia, Jan. 28.

Henry Turlington, AFIA director of quality and manufacturing regulatory affairs, talks compliance at the Food Safety Modernization Actâ€”Building a Foundation for Compliance seminar.

Naturally Splendid moves forward with HempOmega petfood development

Naturally Splendid Enterprises has signed a research and product development service agreement with the Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development's Food Science and Technology Centre in Brooks, Alberta, Canada.

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