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West Virginia, USA, considers petfood package permit fee increase

The Senate Agriculture Committee of West Virginia, USA, is considering a bill that would create a pet spay and neuter fund by raising the permit fee on select petfood packages, according to a report. Senate Bill 479 establishes a Spay Neuter Assistance Fund to subsidize spay and neuter programs throughout West Virginia, USA, in an effort to decrease the number of animals euthanized in West Virginia shelters, the bill says.

Wenger Extrusion Group acquires petfood analysis systems provider

The Wenger Extrusion Group acquired Source Technology A/S, a provider of inline analysis systems used to ensure food safety in petfood production. Headquartered in Kolding, Denmark, Source Technology supplies inline sampling and analysis systems to petfood manufacturers for enhancing food safety in applications involving powders and pellets.

Hamlet Protein opens new manufacturing plant for animal diets

Hamlet Protein, a manufacturer of vegetable proteins for food for young animals, recently opened its new manufacturing facility in Findlay, Ohio, USA. Hamlet Protein says the need to expand its manufacturing capacity came from sales growth for soy protein products in North America.

Danish petfood manufacturer receives 2012 Global Pets Forum Award

Danish petfood manufacturer Vital Petfood Group was awarded the 2012 Global Pets Forum Award during a ceremony recently held in Berlin, Germany, Pets International announced. The private-label petfood maker scored highest in a series of categories to receive the award.

FDA urged to issue recall for chicken jerky pet treats from China

Pet owners and government representatives are urging the Food and Drug Administration to take action to ensure chicken jerky treats from China are removed from US store shelves, after reports of pets being sickened or killed after consuming the dog chews. "The FDA must not wait to issue a voluntary recall until it is able to definitively identify a causal agent," said Ohio, USA, Rep. Dennis Kucinich.

Petfood Forum 2012 exhibitors

Petfood Forum 2012 will feature a record number of exhibitors in the larger than ever exhibit hall. Here are the companies registered to date.

Hungary ethanol company trains 15 employees on CPM hammermill

CPM Roskamp Champion, a supplier of grinding, pelleting and cooling process technology for the petfood industry, recently trained 15 operators from Hungary’s Pannonia Ethanol on the CPM Roskamp Champion hammermill. The training was held at Highwater Ethanol in Lamberton, Minnesota, USA, an ethanol plant that’s been using the CPM Roskamp Champion Hammermill since it began production in 2009.

CPM trained 15 employees from Pannonia Ethanol in Hungary on operating its hammermill.

Frozen, fresh petfood company named to 'List of Best Pet Foods'

My Perfect Pet, a frozen and fresh petfood company in California, USA, has been added to the 2012 Truth About Pet Food "List of Best Pet Foods." The list was compiled to raise awareness of and recommend the best petfood companies based on four criteria: quality of ingredients, transparency/customer service, "things" known about the petfood industry from research, and integrity based on quality, care and concern for customers, according to the list's developer, food safety advocate, Susan Thixton.

Webinar on FDA petfood regulation to be held February 23

On Febrary 23, a 90-minute webinar training event will provide an introduction to the US Food and Drug Administration's rules governing petfood product development; formulation, manufacturing and labeling; and marketing and promotion. The webinar will by instructed by Karl Nobert, a food and drug regulatory attorney with Squire Sanders law firm in Washington, D.C., USA. Specific topics covered include: FDA's regulation of petfood products; various components of a petfood label; the process for introducing a new ingredient or feed additive to the market; differences between the Pre-Market Clearance Process, the Food Additive Petition Process and the process for having an ingredient deemed Generally Recognized As Safe; update on the status of the Proposed GRAS Self-Affirmation Notification Program; a summary of FDA's recent enforcement activity, and recent trends and areas of particular enforcement risks; FDA's regulation of those veterinary products marketed and sold as dietary supplement and nutraceutical in the US; and a brief introduction to the animal drug approval process.

Hagen Industries invests in petfood manufacturing capabilities

Rolf C. Hagen Inc. is expanding its petfood manufacturing capabilities at Hagen Industries Ltd. with a multi-million dollar investment in new equipment and products at its Montreal, Canada, facility. As part of this investment, the company installed a new petfood extruder, and further research and development into new small animal and bird foods as well as dog food and treats.

Alltech to host Animal Health and Nutrition Symposium in May

Alltech will host the 2012 Animal Health and Nutrition Symposium on May 20-23, with a focus on the "SMART Revolution": SMART ideas, SMART industry leaders, SMART use of resources, SMART business practices and SMART nutritional solutions. SMART is an acronym for specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-bound, the five criteria Alltech says a business case should encompass to increase the chance of success.

Euromonitor report examines UK pet products market trends

Euromonitor International's latest report, Pet Care in the United Kingdom, examines the changing UK pet products market, finding that the UK pet humanization trend may be playing a role in the rising pet obesity trend. The report projects that more "diet" petfood products, including low-calorie and portion-controlled petfood options, will be offered in 2012 by petfood manufacturers.

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