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Veterinary dermatologists discuss confusion between petfood, environmental allergies

Environmental pet allergies and petfood allergies are often confused, and changing your pet's diet to a specialty food may not make a difference, according to veterinary dermatologists at VRCC Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital in Englewood, Colo.

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WellPet launches superfood, protein-focused products at Global Pet Expo 2014

WellPet, the makers of natural pet food brands Wellness, Old Mother Hubbard, Eagle Pack and Holistic Select, has its focus on two new petfood trends for 2014: superfoods and unique protein pairings. From nutrient-packed superfood ingredients such as kale, pomegranates and sweet potatoes to high-protein recipes featuring multiple protein pairings like turkey & duck and tilapia & ahi tuna, WellPet provides gourmet, natural petfood offerings.

Food testing lab group Silliker increases mycotoxin testing services

Silliker, an international network of accredited food testing laboratories and a Merieux NutriSciences company, now offers expert testing for mycotoxins at its Illinois Analytical Laboratory. The Crete-based facility serves as the organization's Chemistry Testing Center of Excellence in North America.

Pet Food Market

Pet spending estimated at US$58.5 billion for 2014

Overall spending in the pet industry for 2013 came in at an all-time high of more than US$55.7 billion, a 4.5% growth over spending in 2012. In addition, the pet industry is positioned positively once again as the American Pet Products Association (APPA)'s annual comprehensive spending and data report estimates overall spending for 2014 at US$58.51 billion, a 4.9% growth over 2013.

Pet Food Market

Blue Buffalo chooses IPO bookrunners

Premium petfood company Blue Buffalo has hired banks for an initial public offering that could come later in 2014, according to sources. The company has selected JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Inc. to lead the IPO.

WellPet LLC offers wellness toy breed complete health line dog food

WellPet LLC's Wellness Natural Pet Food offers a line of dry dog food designed for the tiniest of digestive systems: Wellness Toy Breed Complete Health. The Wellness Toy Breed line features natural ingredients and super nutrients developed for Pomeranians, Chihuahuas, French Bulldogs and the twenty-two other recognized toy breeds, according to the company.

Petfood Forum offers app for 2014 conference

Petfood Forum has launched an app for its 2014 conference and Petfood Workshop: Marketing to Today's Consumers. The app, produced by A2Z Inc. under its ChirpE mobile platform, is now available for Apple and Android devices.

Pet Food Market

Friskies, Grumpy Cat launch Seafood Sensations cat food

Friskies, with the help of "official spokescat" Grumpy Cat (AKA Tardar Sauce), has launched the company's Seafood Sensations line with new shrimp flavor during an event at SXSW in Austin, Texas. As part of the product launch, Friskies (a subsidiary of pet food-maker Purina) agreed to donate a minimum of 25,000 meals to Austin-area shelter cats.

Pet Food Market

Mars Japan ranked among Japan's best workplaces

For the second year running, Mars Japan has been ranked among Japan's best workplaces by the consultancy and research company Great Place to Work Institute. Rising nine places since the previous year, Mars Japan is now ranked at number 16.

Petfood, feed industries seek extended comment period on CGMPs proposed rule

The Pet Food Institute (PFI), the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) and the National Renderers Association (NRA) on March 4 submitted an official request to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to extend the comment period for its proposed rule on Current Good Manufacturing Practice and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Food for Animals to give petfood, animal feed and feed ingredient companies more time to review and develop comments on this major proposed regulation.

Hall of Fame baseball manager to announce 'Bark at the Park' partnership at Global Pet Expo

Tony La Russa, the newly elected Hall of famer and co-founder of Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF), will be appearing at Global Pet Expo on March 12, 2014, at 11 a.m., at the Central Garden & Pet Booth (#1901) to announce a new partnership with two of Central's brands, AvoDerm Natural Pet Foods and Nylabone, that will help bring thousands of families and their dogs to Major League baseball games around the country while also raising awareness for pet adoption, health and welfare.

Pet Food Market

Penford Corporation to acquire Gum Technology Corp.

Penford Corporation, which deals in ingredient systems for food and industrial applications, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Gum Technology, a privately held gum and hydrocolloids distribution, blending and services company. Gum Technology, based in Tucson, Ariz., serves primarily the food and beverage industries.

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