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South Dakota State University to study Salmonella testing in raw petfood

Through a five-year US Food and Drug Administration grant for nearly $500,000, South Dakota State University Senior Microbiologist Seema Das aims to determine whether a test that detects Salmonella in human food can do the same in raw petfood. The first year the test will be validated, and then either adjustments or expansion of the testing will be done in subsequent years.

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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

World Nutrition Forum 2014 to focus on sustainability

World Nutrition Forum 2014, being held in Munich in October, will focus on the concept of sustainability through the show's theme, "sustain:ability." Jørgen Randers of the Norwegian Business School and co-author of "The Limits to Growth," will present a view of the world to come in the next 40 years.

Positive Identification of Pets offers smartphone app for lost pets

Founder and CEO of Positive Identification of Pets (PiP) Philip Rooyakkers has developed a smartphone app that helps pet owners act quickly when their dog or cat goes missing. Launched on iTunes, the app uses advanced facial recognition technology to help identify lost pets and reunite them with their families, according to Rooyakkers.

Founder of Bliss Industries dies

William Lynn "Bill" Bliss, 79, founder of Bliss Industries Inc., died February 13, 2014, at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA. Bliss founded Bliss Industries in 1979 with his sons after he designed his own hammermill, which he called the Eliminator.

Food & Water Watch delivers petition on China pet treats

Food & Water Watch has delivered a petition on behalf of “animal parents” to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) against pet treats and food made in China. It wants the agency to implement Section 211 of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) that would inform consumers about the dangers of these treats.

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Special sections at Global Pet Expo 2014 sell out

The four special sections included at the 2014 Global Pet Expo (Natural Pet, The Boutique, Everything Aquatic and What's New!) have officially sold out, according to Andrew Darmohraj, executive vice president and COO of the American Pet Products Association. The show, celebrating its 10th anniversary, will take place March 12-14, 2014, in Orlando, Fla.

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Interzoo 2014 introduces organic petfood showcase

Organic products for pets will attract special attention at the 2014 Interzoo, according to show organizers, with the organic petfood showcase. Manufacturers of certified organic petfood can present their products for the first time at a special show in hall 3A, including an accurate description of each product and a reference to the exhibitor's stand (maximum two products per registration).

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Europe pet retailers look to growth in 2014

Pets at Home Group has announced its intention to go public and Fressnapf Group is looking to expand as the European pet retailers turn to growth in 2014.

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AFIA supports AMS/FDA animal feed export certification program

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has said that it is pleased with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s new agreement that designates USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) as the authority to certify animal feed and petfood products for export to foreign countries. "The agreement is a result of AFIA's efforts to inform USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service about several issues that industry has had exporting to various markets, such as Brazil's requirement for Good Manufacturing Practice certifications and products under the implementation of China's AQSIQ Decree 118," said Gina Tumbarello, AFIA manager of international trade.

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Del Monte Foods Pet Products relaunches as Big Heart Pet Brands

The former Del Monte Pet Products business has relaunched as Big Heart Pet Brands, the largest standalone pet products company in North America, according to the company. The launch follows on the heels of the company's sale of its consumer products division to Del Monte Pacific Ltd., which closed on February 18, 2014.

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2014 IPPE a success in spite of inclement weather

The 2014 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) was successful despite inclement weather conditions that impacted drive-in traffic. IPPE recorded 24,865 registrants, though advanced registration and hotel reservations had projected attendance to be more than 28,000 registrants.

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Partner in Pet Food secures Tesco supplier contract

Budapest-based petfood supplier Partner in Pet Food (PPF) has won a contract to supply Tesco, according to reports, allowing PPF to further expand its presence in the UK. The contract will allow the company to supply own-label dry and wet foods for dogs and cats.

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