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Nielsen to host new product webinar on July 31

Nielsen will host a webinar at 12 p.m. ET on July 31 for industry professionals, entitled, "Breakthrough Innovation: Creating - and Sustaining - a Leader." In this free webinar, Nielsen experts will discuss new product innovation, sharing the results of its Breakthrough Innovation Report, a study of more than 11,000 new product introductions over a three-year period.

Pet Fair Asia exhibitor booths now sold out

Organizers of China's pet trade show, Pet Fair Asia, have announced that booths are already sold out for the 2012 show, taking place in Shanghai, October 11-14. With 5,641 visitors from 21 countries currently pre-registered, 12,000 visitors are expected to attend Pet Fair Asia this year.

Chicken jerky treat lab analysis released in new FDA report

The US Food and Drug Administration issued the findings of a new report about complaints of pets suffering Fanconi syndrome-like symptoms or dying after consuming chicken jerky treats imported from China. FDA collected and tested nearly 300 jerky treat samples in the US from April 2007 through June 2012, testing for bacterial contamination, mold, chemicals and heavy metals.

European Pet Food Industry Federation updates Nutritional Guidelines

The European Pet Food Industry Federation published its annually updated Nutritional Guidelines for Cats and Dogs for 2012. Based on new scientific literature and discussions with the federation's Scientific Advisory Board, adaptations were made to nutrients such as vitamins, iodine, calcium and sodium.

Iams petfood prepares for Home 4 the Holidays campaign in October

Iams petfood brand is getting ready to begin its Home 4 the Holidays campaign to fight pet homelessness and feed orphaned animals, which will run from October 1 through January 2, 2013. As part of this year's Home 4 the Holidays campaign, people will be able to visit the Iams Facebook page to participate in the Digital Dish Drive to help donate meals to dogs and cats by liking or commenting on posts during the campaign.

SPF West begins shipping palatability enhancers for petfood

SPF, a developer of palatability enhancers for petfood, officially began commercial operations in its new Guymon, Oklahoma, USA, facility. After several rounds of qualification trials, the company began shipping from Guymon in April.

SPF West opened in Guymon, Oklahoma, USA.

FDA improves Reportable Food Registry to enhance food safety

The US Food and Drug Administration has added a Rational Questionnaire incorporating additional data elements to its Reportable Food Registry, in an effort to improve the registry's information gathering capabilities and enhance food safety. The Reportable Food Registry is an electronic portal for industry, including petfood industry members such as petfood and treat manufacturers, to report when there is reasonable probability that an article of food will cause serious adverse health consequences, allowing FDA to track patterns in animal feed and petfood and target inspections.

Glenroy Inc. offers new flexible packaging technology

Glenroy Inc., a custom converter and printer of flexible packaging, has introduced a new High Performance Component tie layer technology for foil-based flexible packaging. Manufactured with what Glenroy calls state-of-the-art extrusion lamination equipment, HPC is available as a component within Glenroy’s line of foil-based flexible packaging laminations.

Pedigree, 'Annie' initiative to raise money for shelter dogs

Pedigree dog food brand has launched the "See the Show, Help a Dog" initiative in partnership with the Broadway production of "Annie The Musical" to help shelter dogs find loving homes. From now through December 31, 2013, Pedigree brand will make a donation to Pedigree Foundation for each "Annie" ticket sold, up to US$1,000,000.

CDC confirms 49 human Salmonella illnesses from recalled petfood

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that at least 49 people have been sickened since October 2011 from a Salmonella infantis outbreak linked to recalled petfood made at Diamond Pet Foods' manufacturing facility in Gaston, South Carolina, USA. In its final outbreak update, CDC increased the number of human Salmonella cases from 22, in its previous update on June 13, to at least 49 cases linked to the recalled dog food and cat food.

Sensient Colors receives food safety, management certification

Sensient Colors LLC, provider of colorings for petfood applications, recently achieved Safe Quality Food 2000 Level 3 certification, making the company able to offer its custom color solutions manufactured under highest levels of safety and quality management standards. Sensient has received third-party certification for risk management plans, manufacturing and distribution, as well as application of comprehensive assessment, screening and analytical testing programs for raw materials and finished products.

Consumer groups urge government action on food safety legislation

Ten consumer groups are urging the Obama administration to act on parts of the Food Safety Modernization Act, which gives the US Food and Drug Administration more control over food and petfood imports and the authority to set new petfood safety standards to prevent contamination. FDA regulations needed to fully carry out the Food Safety Modernization Act have been under review since December 2011 by the Office of Management and Budget, and consumer groups say there has been no explanation for the delay.

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