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Biomin releases Mycotoxin Survey Program 2012 findings

Biomin released details on the distribution of mycotoxins according to region of origin and commodity type in its latest Mycotoxin Survey Program 2012. The survey confirmed that mycotoxins are a persistent problem around the world, with 82 percent of analyzed samples showing presence of at least one mycotoxin and more than one mycotoxin in 50 percent of the samples.

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

Zip-Pak opens new packaging closure facility in Brazil

Zip-Pak began commercial operations at its newest plant, a 46,000-square-foot facility in Cabreuva, São Paulo, Brazil, in February. The facility produces a selection of resealable solutions, including string zippers, double-track zippers and flange zippers, which can be used in petfood packaging.

PetSmart reports first-quarter 2013 earnings

PetSmart Inc. reported earnings of US$0.98 per share, up 15 percent compared to US$0.85 per share in the first quarter of 2012. Net income totaled US$102 million in the first quarter of 2013, compared to US$95 million in the first quarter of 2012.

Online dog sitting community conducts dog owner travel survey

As the summer travel season begins, online dog sitting community Rover.com conducted a third-party consumer survey of nearly 1,000 dog owners in the US to identify their travel habits and pet care needs while on vacation. According to the survey, about 75 percent of people are planning to travel this summer, but not all will be bringing their dog.

Market Trends and Reports

Evanger’s to open new petfood facility near Chicago, Illinois, USA

Evanger’s Dog and Cat Food Company is planning to open a new facility in the Chicago suburb of Markham, Illinois, USA. With the goal of achieving LEED certification, the petfood facility incorporates a number of sustainable practices.

FDA releases third Reportable Food Registry Report

The US Food and Drug Administration has made its third annual Reportable Food Registry Report available. The Reportable Food Registry Report summarizes the Registry’s third year of operation, from September 8, 2011, to September 7, 2012).

FDA extends comment period on proposed food safety rules

The US Food and Drug Administration extended comment periods on proposed rules for Preventative Controls and Produce Safety under the Food Safety Modernization Act. The comment periods have been extended until September 16.

American Feed Industry Association elects new directors at spring meeting

The American Feed Industry Association’s board of directors recently met to discuss issues of concern during the spring meeting in Washington, D.C., USA. At the meeting, the board also recognized Al Gunderson, Vita Plus, for his leadership as chairman over the past year, as well as welcomed his successor, Jeff Cannon, Diamond V Mills, and 16 new directors and elected 8 new members to the organization’s Executive Committee.

Iams petfood brand to host Doggie Jam concert in Canada on June 8

On June 8, Iams petfood brand will host a concert for dogs in Canada in celebration of the launch of Iams SO GOOD! dog food. The Iams So GOOD! Doggie Jam will bring together nearly 5,000 dogs and their owners to celebrate the love between people and pets.

Market Trends and Reports

Merrick introduces 21 new cat food recipes as part of ‘Real Food Revolution’

Merrick Pet Care is continuing its “Real Food Revolution” with the introduction of its new Purrfect Bistro menu of 21 recipes offering a variety of high-protein, canned and dry cat foods. Purrfect Bistro recipes are formulated to nourish kittens, adult and senior cats, featuring deboned meat as the number one ingredient, in flavors such as chicken, salmon, tuna, duck, turkey and beef.

Research and Markets adds Petfood Manufacturers (Global) report to offerings

Research and Markets added the new report, Petfood Manufacturers (Global), to its offerings. Plimsoll Publishing's Petfood Manufacturers (Global) analysis provides a detailed overview of the worldwide petfood manufacturing market and delivers a comprehensive individual analysis on the top 200 companies, including San Miguel Foods, Continentale Nutrition and Pet Valu Canada.

Market Trends and Reports

Meow Mix contest to award free cat food to grand-prize winner

Meow Mix cat food brand is looking for cat owners to enter the “Meow for Mealtime” contest, in which pet owners can create their own version of the Meow Mix jingle with their cat for the chance to win US$10,000 plus a lifetime supply of Meow Mix cat food. Cat owners can enter the contest on the company’s Facebook page or website through June 9.

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