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Mars sends animal rescue unit to Northeast US after Hurricane Sandy

Petfood manufacturer Mars Petcare has sent a mobile animal rescue unit toward the Northeast US coast to help with relief efforts after Hurricane Sandy makes landfall. The 82-foot-long truck named “Lucy” will help with efforts to rescue animals that are expected to be displaced due to the hurricane's damage.

PIJAC urges California, USA, to vote down petfood labeling proposal

In the elections on November 6, residents in California, USA, will have the chance to vote on a proposal that could impact petfood labeling requirements in that state. Proposition 37 is a labeling initiative aimed at providing consumers with information about "genetically engineered food," including petfood.

Paralympian medalist to keynote Petfood Forum 2013

Kerri Morgan, who won two bronze medals at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, will deliver the opening keynote for Petfood Forum 2013 on Tuesday, April 16. She will appear with her public access dog Twix, who accompanies her almost everywhere she goes.

Kerri Morgan, 2012 Paralympian and bronze medalist, and her public access dog Twix. Morgan will give the opening keynote for Petfood Forum 2013.

SPF holds petfood palatability seminar in Shanghai

SPF held a petfood palatability evening seminar in Shanghai, China, October 10 for about 70 petfood professionals attending Pet Fair Asia and Petfood Forum China 2012 that week.

Veterinarian addresses common petfood myths

Because pet owners can receive misguided information on the Internet about what they should be feeding their pets, Dr. Trish Kirby, a veterinarian, is dispelling some common myths about petfood ingredients and selecting the best petfood. Dr. Kirby says a common myth is that pet owners believe they should avoid all petfood diets that include by-products.

Royal Canin offers new petfood to relieve stress in dogs, cats

Royal Canin has introduced a new Veterinary Diet Calm petfood with three ingredients designed to help relieve stress in small dogs and cats under 33 pounds. The Calm petfood formula combines three ingredients: L-tryptophan, the amino acid found in turkey and other meats that creates a sense of well-being by creating more serotonin; alpha-casozepine, a peptide found in the protein in milk that calms nerve receptors; and nicotinimide, also known as niacin or vitamin B3, which has the same calming effects as alpha-casozepine.

Research and Markets offers 'Dog Food in the US' report

Research and Markets has added a "Dog Food in the US" report to its offerings. The report found improved performance in the US market for dog food in 2012, thanks to sales of premium petfood products.

'Pet Care in China' report finds rise in petfood sales

A new market research report from Euromonitor International, "Pet Care in China," found that the total pet population and share of prepared food for dogs and cats has risen over the review period, driving sales of petfood in terms of volume and value. The report found growth in the pet care market also driven by the rising need for companionship, humanization of pets and the trend of consumers trading up to premium petfoods.

Cesar donates to therapy dogs in new social media campaign

Cesar brand dog food has launched the "Share a Story and Share the Love" initiative, a social media campaign to help support and spotlight therapy dogs and therapy dog organizations. To support these exceptional therapy dogs, Cesar will donate US$100,000 to three therapy dog organizations whose services assist people in need around the US: American Humane Association's Animal Assisted Therapy programs, Intermountain Therapy Animals' Reading Education Assistance Dogs program and the Good Dog Foundation.

Wildwood Seed & Specialties recalls bird, small animal foods

Wildwood Seed & Specialties is recalling a limited supply of its Sleek and Sassy brand bird and small animal foods that contain raw in-shell peanuts. These products contain peanut ingredients recalled by Sunland Inc., which have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Petfood manufacturer Nestlé reports 20 percent pet care sales increase

Petfood manufacturer Nestlé reported more than a 20 percent increase in sales its petcare segment for the first nine months of 2012. In the Americas, petcare maintained positive growth, with good performances in the cat category from Friskies and Fancy Feast, as well as the Beneful line for dogs.

Cambrian Pet Foods to invest in new petfood production line

Cambrian Pet Foods is investing £1.4 million (US$2.2 million) to expand its petfood production line and create 22 new jobs. With help from a £500,000 (US$801,104) through the Economic Growth Fund, the petfood company will install a new petfood production line to expand into the growing market for premium petfood in convenience packaging.

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