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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.

PetSmart reports total sales of US$1.6 billion in second-quarter 2012

Petfood and pet supplies retailer PetSmart Inc. reported earnings of US$0.71 per share, up 31 percent compared to US$0.54 per share in the second quarter of 2011. Net income totaled US$79 million in the second quarter of 2012, compared to US$61 million in the second quarter of 2011.

FDA responds to letter from US animal feed, ingredient, grain groups

Three major US grain, animal feed and feed ingredient processing organizations commended the Food and Drug Administration for clarifying its enforcement policy for implementing several key sections of the Food Safety Modernization Act, which was signed into law in January 2011. Among other things, the Food Safety Modernization Act specifies a July 3 effective date for requirements that grain, feed, feed ingredient, grain processing, milling and other sectors of the commercial food and animal feed industry conduct hazard analyses and implement preventive controls.

Central Garden & Pet reports 10 percent third-quarter net sales increase

Central Garden & Pet Company announced the financial results for its fiscal third quarter of 2012, reporting net sales of US$533.8 million, a 10 percent increase from the same period a year ago. Third-quarter operating income was US$49 million, up 34 percent from US$36.6 million in the third quarter of 2011.

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Mexico Pet Expo draws more than 1,300 visitors from 10 countries

NürnbergMesse North America announced that its first Mexico Pet Expo & Conference was a success with 123 exhibitors from eight countries and a total of 1,352 visitors from 10 countries. Mexico Pet Expo also cooperates with the Mexican association of food manufacturers, La Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Alimentos A.C., which organized the “2nd Mexican Forum on Pet Food” that was held in conjunction with the show and aimed at petfood manufacturers.

Horizon Pet Nutrition, Pet Planet donate petfood to homeless dogs

Pet Planet health stores and Horizon Pet Nutrition provided more than 1,000 pounds of petfood to Dogs With No Names. Established in 2011, Dogs With No Names is a scientific pilot program working to combat the number of homeless dogs on First Nations reserves in southern Alberta, Canada, through the use of contraceptive implants.

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Tractor Supply Co. to give away year's supply of Purina petfood

Tractor Supply Company will giving away prizes and gift cards to lucky winners as part of its second annual Pet Appreciation Week, August 15-19. At each store, customers will have the chance to win prizes including a one-year supply of Nestle-Purina petfood or a veterinary services rebate from Hills Science Diet petfood brand.

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