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Interpets 2012 draws record number of visitors, exhibitors

In 2012, the Japanese pet industry show Interpets drew more visitors than its first show in 2011, with 46,883 visitors in 2012 compared to 39,481 in 2011. Among those who attended Interpets, which took place August 23-26, were 9,836 pet industry professionals.

Nestle expands Purina petfood production facility in Hungary

Petfood manufacturer Nestlé is investing more than CHF54 million (US$56.3 million) to expand its Purina petfood production facility in Hungary. The expansion at the company's plant in Bük will create about 150 new jobs by the end of this year.

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SuperZoo 2012 to host 871 pet product, services exhibitors

The World Pet Association has announced that its pet industry trade show SuperZoo 2012 has increased booth space by 18 percent over last year's show, with 871 exhibiting pet product and services companies. The show, which will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, September 11-13, will feature new pet market trends like all natural and organic products, high-tech accessories like programmable feeders and automatic doors, mobile services for seniors and their pets, and more.

Bil-Jac recalls dry dog food for possible mold contamination

Dog food manufacturer Bil-Jac Foods is recalling one batch, 256 cases, of 6-pound Adult Select Formula Dog Food from retailers’ stores and warehouses due to a few reports of mold in bags from the batch. The recall includes a total of 1,024 bags of dry dog food marked with batch number 1792-02 and an expiration date of December 27, 2013.

Groups commend FDA, AAFCO for ingredient definition process extension

Five major US grain, animal feed, feed ingredient and petfood organizations commended the US Food and Drug Administration and the Association of American Feed Control Officials for extending the current Memorandum of Understanding between the two parties, entitled Memorandum of Understanding Between the US Food and Drug Administration and the Association of American Feed Control Officials. "This 12-month extension is vital to the continued success of the AAFCO ingredient review process.

FDA failing to protect pets from jerky treats, nonprofit claims

Food & Water Watch, a US nonprofit organization that works to ensure safe and sustainable food and water, issued a statement, in which the organization claims that the US Food and Drug Administration is failing to protect pets from potentially toxic chicken jerky treats made in China. According to Food & Water Watch executive director, Wenonah Hauter: "Since 2007, thousands of American dogs have fallen ill or died after eating jerky treats made in China.

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Swedish dog food company appoints new marketing director

Swedish petfood company Lantmännen Doggy has appointed Anette Rosengren, currently the company's communication director, to replace Hans Nilsson as head marketing director. Lantmännen Doggy has been struggling with falling profits for some time now, which has been difficult, the company says.

Research and Markets offers new global petfood market report

Research and Markets added the Pet Food Market - Global Scenario, Trends, Industry Analysis, Size, Share And Forecast, 2011-2017 report to its offering. The report identifies factors that will drive the petfood market and sub-markets in the next few years, with an analysis of the petfood industry, current market trends, industry drivers and challenges for better understanding of market structure.

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PetFlow ships US$2.5 million in petfood, supplies in July

PetFlow.com, an online petfood retailer, set a record in July by shipping more than US$2.5 million in petfood and pet supplies, and the company projects it will generate more than US$30 million in sales by the end of the year. The online petfood retailer has seen much growth since its founding a little more than two years ago, now stocking more than 100 premium petfood brands, as well as a variety of other petfood brands and pet supplies.

All American Pet Company launches new protein dog treat line

All American Pet Company Inc. has launched a new super-premium protein treat for dogs called CHEWIES. The semi-moist 1/4-ounce chunks are of the same all-natural formula as the company's NutraBar.

CHEWIES are a line of super-premium protein treats for dogs, available in a variety of flavors.

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Hill's Pet Nutrition petfood truck for dogs on tour across US

The Pet Cafe, a food truck sponsored by petfood maker Hill’s Pet Nutrition is touring the United States to promote the company’s Science Diet Ideal Balance line of dog and cat foods and treats. At each stop, free samples are given out to dogs and cats, while their owners receive coupons for petfood discounts.

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Petfood brand launches rewards program at pet specialty stores

DNA Pet Food Inc. has launched “Real Rewards,” an online points program that rewards independent pet specialty store employees and their customers with free petfood. Each employee can earn up to US$120 in free dog or cat food every month by giving away offers to try a free bag of DNA pet food to consumers.

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