News & Newsletters: Page 717

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.

Creator of Freshpet petfood ads wins award

The Terri & Sandy Solution, a strategic and creative advertising agency located in New York, USA, won the Silver Effie for its campaign on behalf of Freshpet petfood brand. The Effie recognizes advertising effectiveness. After the release of the “Protest” campaign, Freshpet sales grew 60 percent, making it among fastest-growing petfood companies in America.

UK petfood manufacturer granted funding for expansion

MPM Products was granted a £10 million (US$ 15.1 million) funding package from HSBC for significant expansion over the next two years. The manufacturer of premium dog and cat foods intends to use the development capital to expand its footprint in the petfood markets in the UK and overseas.

Natural Balance Pet Foods, Del Monte sign merger agreement

Del Monte Foods and Natural Balance Pet Foods Inc. have signed a merger agreement. As part of the agreement, Natural Balance Pet Foods, makers of super-premium dog and cat food, will join Del Monte’s pet products portfolio.

Page 717 of 908