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Lincoln Bark applying for small business grant by JP Morgan Chase

Dog treat company Lincoln Bark is one of hundreds of small businesses applying for a Mission Main Street grant by JP Morgan Chase. Lincoln Bark is hoping to be one of 12 businesses that is awarded a US$250,000 grant and a trip to Google for an exclusive small business workshop with Google’s experts.

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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

Pet jerky treats not necessarily cause for alarm, veterinary pathobiology professor says

On October 22, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an update on its investigation into pet illnesses associated with pet jerky treats from China, along with a request to veterinarians for their assistance in identifying pets that were potentially sickened as a result of consuming the tainted pet treats. Tim Evans, an associate professor of veterinary pathobiology at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine and a veterinary toxicologist, says that while pet owners should be aware of this issue and watchful for signs of illness in pets that have been consuming these treats on a regular basis, it is not a cause for alarm for the majority of dogs and cats.

Petco Foundation, Halo petfood brand to award grants to animal-welfare organizations

The Petco Foundation and Ellen DeGeneres' petfood company Halo, Purely for Pets are launching a new grant campaign for the holidays to benefit nonprofit animal-welfare organizations in the US. The Petco Foundation Holiday Wishes Grant Campaign encourages all animal-welfare organizations to apply by submitting their best animal success stories for the chance to win a grant of up to US$100,000.

Istanbul-based wholesale company to distribute P&G petfood brands in Turkey

Istanbul-based wholesale company DBM announced that it is taking over the exclusive distribution of two P&G Pet Care brands in Turkey. As of November 1, DMB will distribute the Eukanuba and Iams petfood brands.

Private-label petfood sales rising despite other drops in spending

Sales of private-label petfoods are rising in the UK as shoppers cutting back on spending on pets in other areas, The Grocer reports. Private-label petfood brand sales have risen 6.5 percent compared with 2.8 percent in the overall category.

Purina ONE, GOOD celebrate pets as everyday heroes with new contest

Purina ONE and GOOD are teaming up to celebrate the ways that pets are everyday heroes with the new "Hero Pets to the Rescue" photo and video challenge. Now through November 11, pet owners can submit a photo or video and a true story about how their cat or dog has helped someone in need.

Arovit dry petfood facility in Denmark sold to local investors

The former Arovit dry petfood factory in Vejen, Denmark, which was owned by C & D Foods, was sold to local investors and will continue production as Arovit Dry Petfood A/S. Buyers include Johan Hoffmann, Hoffmann Capital A/S, acting Operations Manager Kim Madsen and CEO at Ultimate Petfood, Harry Larsen.

Custom petfood diet company launches new affiliate program

Petbrosia.com, a designer of dry petfood diets, launched its affiliate program, offered exclusively on the affiliate marketing network Rakuten LinkShare, which provides payouts to online publishers who want to partner with Petbrosia.com. Petbrosia provides a customized diet for each pet, per order, based on the breed, age and weight of cats and dogs.

Southern Tier Pet Nutrition announces new capital partner

Siena Lending Group LLC announced the completion of a three-year US$2.45 million senior secured credit facility for Southern Tier Pet Nutrition LLC on October 17. The facility will be used to support the company’s working capital and capital expenditure needs.

Pet-Friendly House project will showcase products, services of companies involved

A new marketing opportunity involving building a pet-friendly home is showcasing the products and services of companies involved in all stages of the project in the for free. The Pet-Friendly House project covers the design, construction and decorating of a home for a family of four and their pets.

New research report on global petfood market to 2017 available

A new petfood market research report is available for companies that want to gain a comprehensive perspective on the global dog and cat food market. The report, Global Market for Dog and Cat Food to 2017 - Market Size, Growth and Forecasts in Over 70 Countries, can be purchased from MarketReportsOnline.com.

Pet owners protest proposed petfood tax in Mexico

Pet owners in Mexico are reportedly protesting after the country’s Finance Ministry proposed tax changes that would include a 16 percent sales tax on petfood. The government’s tax reform plan opted out of applying the sales tax to food, instead proposing the petfood tax.

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