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DuPont completes tender offer for Danisco stock shares

DuPont, through its wholly-owned subsidiary DuPont Denmark Holding ApS, announced that it successfully completed its tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of Danisco for DKK 700 (US$131.38) cash per share. All shares that were properly tendered have been accepted for purchase, according to the company.

NASC honors pet companies with awards for commitment to quality

National Animal Supplement Council hosted its inaugural awards dinner at its annual conference on May 12 in San Diego, California, USA. Fifteen companies and individuals were honored for going above and beyond in their commitment to quality, education and improving the standards of the animal health supplement industry.

Alltech to stream live sessions from upcoming Animal Health Symposium

Alltech will host its 27th Annual International Animal Health and Nutrition Symposium on Sunday, May 22, in Lexington, Kentucky, USA. Dedicated to exploring "The Game Changers" for business and the animal health and feed industries, Alltech says the program includes The Economist’s Tom Standage, Nestlé’s Hans Jöhr, Chick-fil-A’s Brian Coan, J. O’Callaghan of JBS USA and more.

Biomin survey finds mycotoxins present in raw materials and feed

Biomin conducted a survey on the presence of mycotoxins in raw materials and animal feed, which found that mycotoxins are, more often than not, present. Out of the more than 3,300 samples tested during the 12-month period from January to December 2010, 78% tested positive for mycotoxin presence.

Diamond America Corp. provides extruder to Texas, USA, petfood manufacturer

Diamond America Corp. announced that Doggie Lunchies/Corazz Corp. of Missouri City, Texas, USA, installed a Diamond America extruder to automate and increase production of its Doggie Lunchies product line. The company says its product line is supplied in a recyclable kit that includes a resealable pouch with a water compartment, a package of Doggie Lunchies petfood and a dog cookie.

Pedigree signs UK digital product advertisement deal

Petfood manufacturer Pedigree signed a "digital product placement deal” with Sky. The deal sees posters and billboards advertising Pedigree Dentastix digitally transposed into Sky 1 HD’s documentary series, "A Different Breed," post-production.

Halo petfood sponsors Pets for Patriots celebration event

Pets for Patriots, an organization that connects shelter pets with service and veteran members of the US military, named Halo, Purely for Pets as the exclusive petfood sponsor of its "Be A Pet’s Hero Celebration" event. The May 25 event takes place in Washington, DC, and serves as the charity’s inaugural celebration and fundraiser in partnership with the Washington Humane Society.

PetSmart's 2010 financial results indicate continued growth in 2011

Although other specialty retailers have struggled in the tough economy, PetSmart's financial results have proved that Americans are not scaling back on spending money on their pets, according to financial analysts at seekingalpha.com. Part of PetSmart's success is due to the fact that the company has little "direct" competition.

DuPont survey reveals sustainability as greatest packaging challenge

DuPont recently conducted an online global survey of consumer packaged goods companies and packaging converters, which found that the desire for greater sustainability dominates the packaging industry. More than 500 packaging professionals were surveyed and over 40% cited sustainability as the toughest challenge, while 33% named cost as a major factor (see figure).

Animal health company launches DVMdiets Network for veterinarians

AHD, an animal health marketing and technology company, launched the DVMdiets Network, created for veterinary professionals. AHD says its DVMdiets Network provides comprehensive nutritional education for veterinary practices, along with an online home delivery platform for clients that offers more than 70 brands of specialty and prescription diets.

Spectrum Labs raises money for animals affected by Japanese disaster

Spectrum Labs will spend the months of May and June raising money for Japan Earthquake Animal Rescue and Support, a collaboration of three Japan-based no-kill animal rescue groups that are helping animals affected by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. During May and June, Spectrum Labs will donate US$1 for each new follower on its Twitter page, for each new “like” on its Facebook page, for each new veterinary clinic that chooses to receive its newsletter electronically instead of on paper, and to any attendee of the CVC East conference who swipes a card at Spectrum Labs' booth 211.

Two petfood companies issue pig ear dog treat recall

Two additional petfood companies issued recalls for pig ear dog treats after Illinois, USA-based supplier, Keys Manufacturing, found that a batch of the pet chews tested positive for Salmonella. Boss Pet Products recalled its Diggers Natural Treat Pig Ear pet treats, which were distributed from November 2010 through April 2011, in the following states: Montana, California, Washington, Oklahoma, Tennessee, New York, Kansas, Ohio, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Oregon, Utah, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana and Minnesota, USA.

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