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PetSmart reports 5.3 percent increase in sales in second-quarter 2013

Petfood and supplies retailer PetSmart increased its sales by 5.3 percent in the second quarter of 2013 to US$1.7 billion. Comparable store sales, or sales in stores open at least a year, grew by 3.4 percent.

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Petfood Forum China brings knowledge, networking to Chinese petfood industry

More than 100 petfood professionals from China and other countries networked and learned from industry experts during Petfood Forum China 2013, held August 23 in Shanghai. It was the second edition of this exclusive conference for the Chinese petfood industry, held in conjunction with Pet Fair Asia.

Petfoods with plant-derived proteins may contain more mycotoxins, researcher says

Petfoods with plant-derived proteins may also contain more harmful toxins than petfoods with traditional fish and meat proteins, according to new research from the University of Guelph. "A shift in petfood ingredients is on," says animal and poultry science professor, Trevor Smith, who has spent 35 years researching mycotoxins at Guelph.

Zuke's launches online training program for sales partners

Zuke's Pet Performance Nutrition is launching a new online training program for its sales partners that will educate sales reps and retail sales associates and help encourage better product sell-through. Through this training and incentive program, 3point5.com, Zuke’s will provide pet product distributors and retailers with brand and product knowledge needed to provide customers with product recommendations and earn customer loyalty, increasing the probability of repeat purchases.

Kemin to launch three feline health supplements under RESOURCES brand

Kemin will introduce three feline health supplements under the RESOURCES brand at the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association's annual conference on August 24-27 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. These products, which include Feline Urinary Tract Support, Feline Immune System Support and Protegrity GI, will now be available as highly palatable chews.

No further FDA extensions allowed on FSMA deadlines, judge rules

The US Food and Drug Administration can no longer extend deadlines on releasing policies mandated by the Food Safety Modernization Act, according to a judge's ruling in the US District Court of Northern California. In the Center for Food Safety's lawsuit, originally filed in August 2012, Judge Phyllis Hamilton sided with the Center for Food Safety in her ruling against FDA over FSMA deadlines, which were originally ordered by Congress to be completed in July 2012.

Indian petfood market to see double-digit growth in fiscal 2013

Indian dog food companies will likely see double-digit growth in sales in the current fiscal year with growth expected to continue in future years, according to an industry official. "While the world petfood market is worth US$65.8 billion and registered a 4 percent growth, the Indian petfood market has been showing a rapid growth," said Awral Beri, the founder of Kennel Kitchen, a dog food brand of Gitwako Farms (I) Pvt Limited.

Pre-registration opens for 2014 International Production & Processing Expo

Attendee and exhibitor pre-registration and hotel registration for the 2014 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is now open. The show will be held Tuesday-Thursday, January 28-30, 2014, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Watt Publishing Co. announces name change to WATT Global Media

Watt Publishing Co. recently announced the company will begin operating under a new name and will be known as WATT Global Media, effective immediately. The company also unveiled a new corporate identity and logo.

Market Trends and Reports

P&G recalling Iams, Eukanuba dry petfood brands for potential Salmonella contamination

Procter & Gamble Company is recalling a number of lots of its Iams and Eukanuba dry petfood brands because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. These recalled dry dog and cat food products were made during a 10-day window at a single manufacturing site and distributed throughout the US.

'Pet Care Packaging Market in Poland to 2017' report available to purchase online

A new report, Pet Care Packaging Market in Poland to 2017, is available online from MarketResearchReports.biz. The report provides a detailed understanding of packaging consumption by individual product categories.

Market Trends and Reports

Nestle reports higher sales for first six months of 2013 with growth in pet care division

Nestle reported sales up 5.3 percent to CHF45.2 billion (US$48.8 billion) for the first six months of 2013 with growth in both North and Latin America, including the company's Purina pet care division. The company reported strong growth specifically in cat food and treats in North America.

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