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Biomin launches Mycotoxin Risk Management app

Biomin has launched the Mycotoxin Risk Management app, a new application that allow instant access to worldwide data on mycotoxin occurrence and information on the possible risks resulting from mycotoxins. The new Mycotoxin Risk Management app is optimized for all iOS (Apple) and Android smartphones and tablets, available in the iOS App Store and on Google Play.

Biomin has launched a new mobile Mycotoxin Risk Management app.

Stella & Chewy's petfood safety process granted patent

Stella & Chewy's, a freeze-dried petfood manufacturer, received an official patent for its food safety process (Patent No. 838317 B2), invented by the petfood company's founder and chairman, Marie Moody, and food safety scientist, Dr. James Marsden. This patent was granted for the food safety process that combines high-pressure processing with an environmental pathogen-reducing treatment system, which continually sanitizes food-contact surfaces with cleansing plasma, safely and effectively destroying environmental pathogenic bacteria.

Report on market for other petfood in Saudi Arabia released

The market for other petfood in Saudi Arabia remains weak due to lack of interest from the local population and a subsequent lack of activity from petfood manufacturers, according to a new report. Euromonitor International's Other Pet Food in Saudi Arabia report said 2011's volume and current value growth rates of 6 percent and 12 percent, respectively, were below the review period compound annual growth rates of 7 percent and 14 percent.

IBIS World offers report on prepared animal, bird feed manufacturing

IBIS World offers a new report on Prepared Animal and Bird Feed Manufacturing Industry in Australia, which found the industry's performance is closely related to both agricultural and social trends. “Variations in weather patterns, herd stocks and outbreaks of disease often dictate the well-being of stockfeed operations within the industry, as do pet ownership levels for petfood manufacturers,” said IBISWorld industry analyst, Ryan Lin.

Recent petfood recalls may hurt P&G's pet care division revenue

Procter & Gamble's pet care division recalled petfood products in both its Natura Pet Products line and its new Iams Shakeables in March, which is raising concerns about the company's quality-control issues, according to reports. On March 18, P&G recalled four of its Natura petfood brands for potential Salmonella contamination in dry petfood, and shortly after, the company recalled Shakeables turkey and lamb pet treats.

Natura Pet Products expands dry petfood recall

Natura Pet Products is expanding its dry petfood recall because the petfood has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Sampling conducted by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Georgia Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of Salmonella in additional lots of dry cat food and a cat pet treat.

Primal Pet Foods offers freeze-dried petfood formula coupon

Primal Pet Foods is offering a downloadable coupon for its Canine or Feline Freeze-Dried Formula that allows consumers to also support organizations that care for pets. CommonKindness.com is an online coupon website that donates 20 percent of its coupon redemption revenues to nonprofit organizations chosen by shoppers.

Royal Canin builds wastewater pre-treatment facility

Petfood manufacturer Royal Canin USA has built a US$5 million wastewater pre-treatment facility in North Siox City, South Dakota, USA. The plant will be the sole production site for Royal Canin's domestically sold wet dog and cat foods.

Higher-fat, lower-protein diet may aid dogs' smelling skills

Dogs' smelling skills may be improved by cutting protein and adding fats into the diet, according to new research. A higher-fat, lower-protein petfood diet helps dogs return to lower body temperatures after exercise, which reduces panting and improves sniffing, researchers from Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine and Auburn University found.

Philippine imports of petfood to reach US$40 million in 2018

Petfood imports from the US grew by 12.56 percent in 2012 and are on track to be maintained for 2013, according to a report on petfood exports to the Philippines. The report on petfood exports to the Philippines says the country's imports of petfood from the US also rose in 2011, from US$19.9 million to US$22.4 million.

APPA to form Pet Leadership Council

The American Pet Products Association's board of directors voted unanimously to form the Pet Leadership Council. The Pet Leadership Council will include about 20 company leaders from all segments of the pet industry to focus on strengthening and consolidating key objectives and initiatives in the pet industry. The council will consist of mass retailers, pet retailers, non-food manufacturers, petfood and treat manufacturers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, trade associations, industry organizations and live animal suppliers, in an effort to consolidate the involvement and funding for key initiatives needed in order to promote, develop and maintain the advancement of the pet industry.

Euromonitor offers new report on UK petfood, animal feed market

Euromonitor International released an "Industrial" market report that provides a guide to the size and shape of the petfood and animal feed market in the UK. The report provides retail sales data, identifies leading petfood and animal feed companies and brands, and offers a strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market and forecasts.

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