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Food manufacturing equipment auction to be held November 14

GoIndustry DoveBid, a global provider of surplus asset management, auction and valuation services, will be conducting a one-day online auction featuring an assortment of late-model food manufacturing, packaging and processing equipment from a major food distributor, including: product blending, vacuum frying and dehydration systems. Bidding on more than 150 items opens Wednesday, November 14 at 11 a.m. Potential buyers can register online for the auction event.

Brand Insights

Sustainability Starts with the Formula: How Smarter Formulation Is Shaping the Future of Pet Food Production

Datacor (formerly Format Solutions)

Discover how pet food manufacturers are reducing emissions and driving sustainability through ingredient innovation and eco-friendly nutrition.

Sustainability Starts with the Formula: How Smarter Formulation Is Shaping the Future of Pet Food Production

Market Trends and Reports

Instinct offers variety-pack of grain-free canned cat diets

Instinct, a natural and grain-free petfood brand, has introduced a variety pack with its Instinct grain-free canned diets for cats. This package offers 12, 5.5-ounce cans in three different proteins: Chicken Formula, Duck Formula and Salmon Formula.

Pet market worth US$49 billion in 2012, Mintel reports

According to the latest report by Mintel, the pet market is worth more than US$49 billion in 2012, up 15 percent since 2007, despite a turbulent economy. Spending on petfood and pet supplies continues to grow as pet ownership becomes more widespread, with 64 percent of Americans currently owning a pet.

Recall: Charlee Bear Products' Protein Crunch Bar dog treats

Charlee Bear Products is recalling certain lots of its Protein Crunch Bar dog treat products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The following products are being recalled and were distributed throughout the US in September and October:

Animal health professionals attend PET-VET Asia Expo 2012

Veterinary practitioners in Asia-Pacific region recently attended PET-VET Asia Expo 2012, which coincided with conferences of Asia Pacific Veterinary Conference, Asian Federation of Laboratory Animal Science, and Asian Society of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. The three conferences and one exhibition under the name, "Asia Pacific Animal Health Summit & Expo," were held together, October 10-12.

Wellness recalls select Small Breed Adult Health dog food bags

Wellpet LLC in recalling one of its Wellness dog food recipes because a portion of the recalled product was found to have a high moisture content, which may cause the petfood to mold before its expiration date. The recall applies to 12-pound bags of Wellness Small Breed Adult Health dry dog food, marked with a "Best By" date of August 18, 2013.

Norway ranks as top spender on dog food in Europe

According to Euromonitor International, eight of the 10 countries that spend the most money on dog food are in located in Europe, with Norwegians ranking as number one. People in Norway spend the equivalent of US$639 per year, per dog on petfood, which is nearly 50 percent more than second-place Switzerland.

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.

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