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Pet Food Market

National Advertising Division recommends Blue Buffalo modify claims to avoid disparaging competitors

The National Advertising Division (NAD) has recommended that Blue Buffalo Company Ltd., manufacturer of BLUE brand petfood products, modify certain advertising claims to avoid disparaging competing petfood makers. The company has said it will appeal some of NAD's findings to the National Advertising Review Board.

Brand Insights

Pet Food Manufacturer Thinks Outside the Box with EDL’s Double Tight Wrap Machine

EDL, as Massman Company

EDL Double Tight Wrap shrink wrapping machines use two perpendicular bands of LDPE film to tightly unitize and totally enclose a product or collation.

Pet Food Manufacturer Thinks Outside the Box with EDL’s Double Tight Wrap Machine

Pet Food Market

Interzoo explains exhibitor considerations for petfood import licenses

Interzoo 2014 has released come considerations for exhibitors looking to gain import licenses for petfood. According to Interzoo, petfood may only be placed on the market in Germany if it complies with the German or European legal regulations.

Women in the Pet Industry Network to hold women-focused pet business conference

Women in the Pet Industry Network (WIPIN), an organization designed on women entrepreneurs in the pet industry, will be holding its 2nd annual women-focused pet business conference and awards show, titled "All About Growth," August 14-16, 2014, in Portland, Ore. Pet professionals from all career paths within the industry are invited to attend the three-day All About Growth Conference & Awards Show, where 24 business experts will deliver presentations on a variety of topics, such as business strategies, effective marketing, social media success and building connections.

Register to attend webinar to learn more about AQUAMIN for pets

A happy animal requires a healthy framework. Poor bone health can have a domino effect on the overall health of the pet. AQUAMIN for pets supports that framework with a unique calcified multi-mineral matrix while also providing unique organoleptic properties which may help enhance palatability of petfood and treats.

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Pet Food Market

DOG for DOG wins 'Best in Show' at Global Pet Expo 2014

DOG for DOG received the 2014 Global Pet Expo's top award, "Best in Show," in Global's New Product Showcase for dogs. The company celebrated the launch of its new DOGSFOOD all-natural premium kibble at the show.

Petco named 2014 world's most ethical company

Pet specialty retailer Petco has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, an independent center of research promoting best practices in corporate ethics and governance, as a 2014 World's Most Ethical Company. This is the third time Petco has been honored with the award, which recognizes organizations that continue to raise the bar on ethical leadership and corporate behavior.

Brakke Consulting to host US animal health industry webinar

Brakke Consulting Inc. will host a comprehensive webinar discussing the state of the US animal health industry on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CDT. Presented by Ronald Brakke, along with senior consultants John Volk and David Goodnight, DVM, the two-hour presentation will include a review of the current issues impacting the U.S. animal health industry and veterinary profession, data on size of the animal health market and growth trends, sales of leading companies, and expectations for the coming year.

AFIA responds to FSMA animal food rule comment period extension denial

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has denied the request for an extension on the comment period for the FSMA animal food rule. The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has responded to the denial, with Senior Vice President of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Richard Sellers expressing disappointment.

Petfood Forum 2014 provides opportunities to give back to pet community

Petfood Forum 2014 will offer multiple opportunities for convention-goers looking for ways to give back directly to the pet community. Visits with pets from Tree House Humane Society will be available on Tuesday, April 1, from 9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Schaumburg East Foyer outside the exhibit hall.

Pet Food Market

AFIA hosts successful Purchase and Ingredient Suppliers Conference

The American Feed Industry Association hosted a record-setting Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference in Las Vegas, Nev., March 11-13, 2014. There were more than 625 industry representatives in attendance, up from 2013's 535 conference participants.

Purina, Urban Resource Institute create dog park in domestic violence shelter

Urban Resource Institute (URI) and Nestlé Purina PetCare hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate New York City's first-ever dog park in a domestic violence shelter, called the Purina Play Haven and Dog Park. The event marks the official expansion of URIPALS-People and Animals Living Safely-which launched in June 2013 as a pilot program to enable domestic violence survivors to enter shelter with their cats and other small animals. With the opening of the Purina Play Haven and Dog Park, URI will now be able to open its doors to families with dogs.

Bangkok returning to normal as protests wane, tradeshows will continue

Thailand lifted its state of emergency on March 19, 2014, as tensions cooled following weeks of anti-government protests. This is promising news for Bangkok and tradeshow season, particularly Petfood Forum Asia and FIAAP/Victam/GRAPAS Asia, which are being held in April.

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