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Petfood Forum 2014 call for papers announced

The Petfood Forum 2014 content advisory board is seeking abstracts for noncommercial oral and poster presentations, due by September 16, 2013. Potential speakers are invited to submit abstracts on petfood/pet treat topics.

Japanese company stops sales of pet treats made from endangered whales

A Japanese company has stopped selling petfood made from endangered Icelandic fin whales after a campaign by conservation groups. Michinoku Farm was previously advertising jerky-like treats for dogs made from the endangered whales imported from Iceland.

Online registration now open for Pet Fair Asia 2013

Online registration is now open for Pet Fair Asia 2013, being held August 22-25 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center. The show will feature 600 vendors from 32 different countries promoting and selling their pet products across 37,000 square meters.

Euromonitor releases report on Other Pet Food in Romania

Euromonitor International released its Other Pet Food in Romania report, offering a guide to the country's petfood market at a national level. The report found that local manufacturers are becoming increasingly active due to the fact that most available products are relatively high priced.

Market Trends and Reports

Washington, USA, church breaks world record for petfood collected in seven days

Living Hope Church in Vancouver, Washington, USA, recently collected 19,600 pounds of petfood in seven days to break a Guinness world record held for seven years by a South African supermarket. The collection of petfood by the church sets a new world record for "Largest donation of pet food in seven days," according to the World Record Academy.

Small Pet Select launches Timothy Hay promotion for rabbit owners

Small Pet Select recently launched a promotional campaign in which interested customers can get an "I LOVE MY RABBIT" sticker free with a Timothy Hay order from the company. The promotion will benefit the House Rabbit Society with 10 percent of each sale donated back to the organization.

US Senate rejects bioengineered food labeling amendment

On May 23, the US Senate rejected an amendment proposed by Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont that would have allowed states to require labels on food or beverages made with bioengineered ingredients. The amendment, which was rejected during a debate on the farm bill, would have made clear that states have the authority to require the labeling of foods produced through bioengineering.

Icelandic whales exported to Japan for use in petfood

Meat from North Atlantic fin whales is being sold by Iceland to Japan to be used in pet treats, according to a report. Iceland plans to resume commercial whaling in June, which is expected to result in catching of more than 180 whales over the next few months.

Petfood, treat manufacturers use new closure technology in packaging

Two petfood and treat manufacturers are incorporating Velcro Industries' new Press-Lok closure technology into their packaging, making it easier for consumers to reseal the packages. Holland-based Paragon Pet Products is incorporating the Press-Lo closure technology, produced by Peel Plastics Products Ltd., into packages of its gluten-free, all-natural dog treats, Whimzees.

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.

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.

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