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AFIA hosts seminar on petfood ingredient trade requirements

The American Feed Industry Association recently hosted its Import/Export Seminar, in Arlington, Virginia, USA, which provides opportunity for discussion and education on trade requirements for feed, petfood and ingredients. Key speaker Suzanne Heinen, administrator of the US Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service, delivered an overview of the Foreign Agricultural Service, whose strategy, according to Heinen, is comprised of four criteria: trade policy, market development and export assistance, market intelligence and analysis, and international development.

New distribution concept for Iams, Eukanuba petfood brands in Germany

Petfood manufacturer Procter & Gamble will introduce a new sales and distribution concept in Germany for its Eukanuba and Iams petfood brands, beginning January 1, 2013. Procter & Gamble will assume responsibility for the order, shipping and billing function and for key account management.

Petfood market in China shows potential for growth

The Chinese pet care market, valued at US$1.3 billion in 2012, shows potential for the global petfood industry, with petfood sales accounting for just 37 percent of the provisional pet care market total, according to a blogfrom Euromonitor International’s head of pet care research, Paula Flores. China is home to one of the world’s highest pet populations, Flores says, with 27.4 million dogs and more than 11 million cats in 2012.

FDA issues warning for Nature's Deli Chicken Jerky Dog Treats

The US Food and Drug Administration is advising pet owners not to feed Nature’s Deli Chicken Jerky Dog Treats to their pets because the dog treats may be contaminated with Salmonella. The chicken jerky dog treats are made, packaged and distributed in the US by Kasel Associated Industries Inc., although the company has declined to voluntarily recall the products at this time.

Pet supplies manufacturer seeks innovative pet product submissions

Fetch... for pets!, manufacturer of innovative pet supplies, is launching a new division within the company. The "Fetch... for Innovation" division focuses on finding new inventions by recruiting individuals with unique concepts and products for pets.

Nestle Purina contest seeks most pet-friendly workplaces

Petfood manufacturer Nestle Purina PetCare is conducting a nationwide search to find America's most pet-friendly workplaces in the "Purina Pets At Work Contest." Contest entrants can submit a story and photos about how their company is pet friendly, and Purina will select one winning business to become even more pet friendly and donate to a local pet welfare organization.

Fire damages dryer at petfood manufacturing facility in Canada

A petfood manufacturing facility for Champion Petfoods recently caught fire in Morinville, Alberta, Canada. The fire damaged a dryer at the petfood plant, but no employees were injured.

'National Dog Show Presented By Purina' earns high rating in 2012

"The National Dog Show Presented By Purina" earned its best rating in eight years, when the two-hour special from the petfood brand delivered a 4.9 rating and an 11 share for NBC during the 12 pm. to 2 p.m. time period on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 22, according to The Nielsen Company. The rating is an 11 percent increase over 2011's rating, competing against NFL football, and the best since the broadcast did a 5.3 national household rating in 2004.

ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge saves more than 56,000 pets

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals announced that a total of 56,232 pets found homes during the 2012 ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge, a three-month competition where 50 US shelters worked to increase the number of animals saved in order to win a portion of the more than US$500,000 in prize grants from ASPCA and petfood brand Rachael Ray. Shelters competed to place more animals in homes, either by adoption, alternative placements or being reunited with their original owners.

AAFCO, FDA extend petfood, animal feed ingredients agreement

The Association of American Feed Control Officials and the US Food and Drug Administration have agreed to extend the organizations' Memorandum of Understanding until September 1, 2015. The American Feed Industry Association says it has worked with Congress, FDA and industry stakeholders to insert the AAFCO Official Publication into the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to counter the effects of the Food and Drug Administration Act of 2007, which used the term “ingredient standards” and told FDA to develop rules for petfood ingredient standards.

Food animal veterinarian shortage in US could affect food quality

Food animal veterinarians are in short supply in the US, a trend that is expected to continue and could have an effect on food quality, according to a recent article. The American Veterinary Medical Association says that just 17 percent of veterinarians work in food animal medicine.

FDA suspends Sunland Inc. food facility's registration

The US Food and Drug Administration has suspended a food facility’s registration for the first time since being granted power under the Food Safety Modernization Act, according to the American Feed Industry Association. Byletter dated November 26, FDA ordered the suspension of Sunland Inc.’s food facility in Portales, New Mexico, USA, effective immediately.

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