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Call for papers announced for Petfood Forum China 2013

A call for papers is now open for Petfood Forum China 2013, scheduled for August 23 in Shanghai. The content advisory board is seeking noncommercial oral presentations on topics including the petfood market in China, Asia and around the world; nutrition and ingredients; packaging; safety and regulatory issues specific to China or export countries; processing; company profiles and case studies; and new product development.

AKC/Eukanuba National Championship dog show to be held December 12-16

Thousands of dogs will compete in a variety of dog sporting competitions, December 12-16, in Orlando, Florida, USA, as part of the American Kennel Club/Eukanuba National Championship. The dog competitions have more than 15,500 combined entries for the events at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, which includes agility, obedience, showmanship and other competitions.

Purina joins Human Animal Bond Research Initiative Foundation committee

Human Animal Bond Research Initiative Foundation president, Bob Vetere, named John Saguto, vice president, Pet Specialty Group at Nestlé Purina PetCare, as a member of the organization’s Steering Committee. Purina joins 13 additional Steering Committee members all in support of achieving recognition of the human-animal bond and the positive roles animals have on human health.

Food safety, preventative controls paper offered by Eurofins

Leavitt Partners and Eurofins have collaborated on a paper for the industry, as a result of the Food and Drug Administration's shift to a proactive approach to food safety due to enactment of the Food Safety Modernization Act. The paper covers:Who needs to prepare for FSMA and what preventive controls entail

Live talk about petfood, pets' mealtime to be hosted December 11

On Tuesday, December 11, executive chef Amanda Hassner and animal enthusiast Lloyd Wideman will host a live talk to share the latest trends in petfood, including food trucks for dogs, and pets' mealtime rituals. Viewers will learn how to enter a sweepstakes to support dog-friendly food truck communities in the US, as well as:

Aller Petfood buys shares of its Russian subsidiary

Danish petfood manufacturer Aller Petfood purchased the shares of the Investment Fund for Central and Eastern Europe in its Aller Petfood Russia business. Aller Petfood is now the sole proprietor of the Russian subsidiary, which was established in 2004 and manufactures private-label petfood products.

Woof Gang Bakery to offer Bistro Bites dog treats

Small Dog Wonders Bakery LLC, a maker of all-natural treats created especially for small dogs, has reached an agreement with Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming to sell Bistro Bites on all of Woof Gang’s retail shelves. Woof Gang Bakery is a regional chain operating 29 stores in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas, USA, with expansion planned soon into South Carolina and Arizona, USA.

Kibbles 'n Bits dog food Facebook contest offers free petfood

Kibbles ‘n Bits dog food is celebrating the special bond and excitement shared between dog owners and their dogs with the “Bits of Love” Facebook contest. Beginning January 3, 2013, through February 10, 2013, dog owners are encouraged to share how their dog shows its love at meal time.

Market Trends and Reports

Wellness, Daily Kibble host sweepstakes to feed homeless pets

WellPet LLC, maker of Wellness brand dog and cat food, is teaming up with pet information site Daily Kibble to help homeless pets and give one contest winner free petfood. As part of the “Spread the Love (and Good Health!)” Sweepstakes, one subscriber to the Daily Kibble email newsletter will win the opportunity to choose an approved nonprofit pet shelter or rescue to receive US$1,000 worth of Wellness petfood.

Market Trends and Reports

PetCareRx.com, DogWork.com give away free petfood

PetCareRx.com, an online retailer of pet medications, petfood and pet supplies, and DogWork.com, an online pet video site, are offering the chance to win free petfood in celebration of the “work” that pets do. Through December 1, dog owners can submit a photo of their pet "working" for a chance win a one-month or a one-year supply of free petfood.

Iams petfood brand launches Keep Love Strong ad campaign

Iams petfood brand launched a new advertising campaign, Keep Love Strong, to showcase the unconditional bond of love shared between people and their pets. As part of the advertising campaign, the petfood company asked consumers to vote on stories via Iams' Facebook page that best showed the emotional bond between owners and pets.

AIB International updates Consolidated Standards for Inspection

AIB International has completed an update of four of its 11 Consolidated Standards for Inspection. AIB says the update was needed as a result of regulatory developments, including the US Food and Drug Administration Food Safety Modernization Act, and other industry best practices impacting the food and petfood industry.

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