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Pet journalist Steve Dale announced as opening keynote for Petfood Forum 2014

Steve Dale, a leading pet journalist, has been announced as the opening keynote speaker for Petfood Forum 2014. He will kick off the 22nd edition of this exclusive conference for the global petfood industry on April 1, 2014, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Schaumburg, Illinois, USA.

Popular pet journalist Steve Dale will open Petfood Forum 2014 with his keynote address.

FIAAP, VICTAM to organize pavilion at Animal Farming Ukraine 2013

Victam will organize a FIAAP/VICTAM Pavilion within the Animal Farming Ukraine 2013 exhibition. Victam says it chose to support Animal Farming Ukraine again as the show presents the entire range of products in the field of animal farming and directly related businesses.

Women in the Pet Industry Network honors women entrepreneurs at recent conference

Women in the Pet Industry Network, an organization focused on women entrepreneurs who want to grow their pet businesses, announced the recipients of its first Woman of the Year Awards. The winners were named during a special ceremony at the group's The Start of Something Big! Conference & Awards Show in Portland, Oregon, USA, on August 24.

Freshpet teaming up with veterinarian for National Pet Obesity Month in October

Freshpet is teaming up with TV and radio personality and veterinarian Dr. Katy Nelson to educate pet owners during National Pet Obesity Month in October. Dr. Nelson will join Freshpet to educate owners about the importance of feeding fresh food to their pet and regularly exercising their pet.

Goldenfeast recalls exotic bird food blends for possible Salmonella contamination

Goldenfeast Inc. is recalling several exotic bird food blends due to possible Salmonella contamination from parsley flake ingredients supplied by Specialty Commodities Inc., an outside supplier to Goldenfeast. The recall involves the following Goldenfeast brands: Australian Blend, Bean Supreme, Caribbean Bounty, Gardenflora, Petite Hookbill, Schmitts Original, Basics Plus Finch and Basics Plus Parakeet.

Goldenfeast is recalling several exotic bird food blends for potential Salmonella contamination.

SupplySide Animal Nutrition Insights offers free report on animal nutrition market

SupplySide Animal Nutrition Insights offers a free report, Animal Nutrition Market Poised for Growth, which details how ingredient suppliers and petfood and feed manufacturers have been trying to stay ahead of the changing market. Among highlights, the report notes companies like Prinova, which acquired Crest Feed Flavors in 2009 and committed to manufacturing palatability-enhancement compounds for the livestock, equine and pet markets.

Next FSMA Friday from SafetyChain Software to be held September 27

SafetyChain Software's continues to host its FSMA Fridays series with Dr. David Acheson and his team, which most recently focused on the Foreign Supplier Verification Programs for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals and Proposed Rule on Accreditation of Third Party Auditors on August 23. Due to the high level of interest and information surrounding these two important topics, the discussion will continue during FSMA Fridays' next session on September 27.

Market Trends and Reports

Petco to carry CANIDAE Life Stages, Grain Free PURE petfood formulas in US

CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company announced today that as of October 1, its Life Stages and Grain Free PURE petfood formulas will be available at all US Petco and Unleashed by Petco stores online, making Petco the first and only national retailer to carry the line. "We’re proud to partner with a company that shares our core values and beliefs in caring for pets’ overall well-being,” said Frank Hon, vice president of global sales for CANIDAE.

Market Report: Pet Care Packaging Market in Hong Kong to 2017 now available

MarketResearchReports.biz offers a new market report, Pet Care Packaging Market in Hong Kong to 2017. This data-only report provides detailed time-series consumption data on primary and outer packaging in the pet care market.

Kemin opens new US$16.7 million Molecular Advancement Center

Kemin Industries recently dedicated its new, state-of-the-art, research-and-development facility at its corporate headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa, USA. The US$16.7 million, 46,300-square-foot Molecular Advancement Center includes two general labs, six shared labs, three pilot labs, a sensory lab, a test kitchen and a personal care application research lab.

Kemin recently dedicated its new, state-of-the-art Molecular Advancement Center.

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.

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.

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