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Pet Food Institute elects new officers

The Pet Food Institute elected new officers, including Dan Rajczak, senior vice president of pet care at Procter and Gamble, as chairman of PFI. Rajczak previously served as vice chairman of PFI and succeeds Bob Kelly, president of Bil-Jac Foods.

SuperZoo 2011 draws record number of exhibitors, attendees

SuperZoo, hosted by the World Pet Association, drew 795 exhibiting companies to the September 2011 pet industry trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, a 15% increase over the previous year's show. Attendance increased by 19% over the previous year, with 12,197 registered attendees.

Purina Incredible Dog Challenge to be streamed on BarkNetwork.com

The Purina Incredible Dog Challenge National Finals will take place in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, on September 30 and October 1, and will also be streamed live on BarkNetwork.com on October 1. At the National Finals, top canine athletes from around the United States will be put to the test in a range of Olympic-style events including dog diving, freestyle flying disc, head-to-head weave poles, Jack Russell hurdle racing and agility.

European Pet Food Industry Federation revises pet nutrient guidelines

The European Pet Food Industry Federation, FEDIAF, is revising its nutrient guidelines for dogs and cats. These nutrient guidelines are often used by petfood manufacturers when formulating recipes.

Crananidin aids in dog health urinary tract maintenance, Nutramax study finds

Nutramax Laboratories Inc. announced results of research that the company says supports the use of its Crananidin chewable tablet product in the maintenance of urinary tract health in dogs. The study, performed at Rutgers University, Marucci Center for Blueberry Cranberry Research, showed that Crananidin inhibited adhesion of P-fimbriated E. coli in canine urine, according to the company.

Colorado, USA natural petfood maker raises US$3.5 million

Only Natural Pet Store LLC, a Boulder, Colorado, USA natural petfood maker and distributor, raised US$3.5 million, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing made on September 16, the Boulder County Business Report said. Only Natural Pet Store CEO Martin Grosjean declined to comment at that time, saying the company will make a detailed announcement in the next few weeks.

Survey finds American dog care spending unaffected by economy

In honor of National Dog Week from September 19-25, CouponCabin.com conducted an online survey that found nearly seven in 10 (68%) of US adult dog owners said that economic challenges do not affect their dog care spending. CouponCabin.com’s survey found that more than one in five (21%) dog owners spend an average of US$100 or more per month on their dogs, for a total of more than US$1,200 per year.

USDA publishes Kenya petfood market report

The US Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service published a Global Agricultural Information Network report that highlights the growing Kenyan petfood market. The report says that Kenya's petfood market grew 27% over the period from 2006-2010, attributed to an increase in pet ownership and demand for quality petfood. Kenya's petfood imports total about US$960,000, triple the amount in 2006, according to the report.

Pets contribute significantly to economy, society, FEDIAF says

The European Pet Food Industry Federation, FEDIAF, reported updated statistics that show pet animals make a significant contribution to the economy and to society. Throughout Europe, approximately 550,000 direct and indirect jobs, such as veterinarians, breeders or connected supply industries, are created as a result of pet ownership.

Latin America pet care market grows

Pet care in emerging markets is booming as pet ownership rises among the middle class, an article in the Economist says. Specifically, Latin America’s spending on petfood and pet products increased 44% in the last five years to US$11 billion, according to Euromonitor.

AP finds US government food counter-terrorism programs have failed

An Associated Press analysis found that the government has spent more than US$3.4 billion on food counter-terrorism over the past decade, but key programs have been slowed in the government. A Senate subcommittee recently held a hearing to examine a congressional watchdog's new report that reveals federal setbacks in protecting cattle and crops since September 11, 2001.

Ingredients company expands formulation services for petfood industry

Roquette America, an ingredients processor that works with corn, wheat, potato and yellow pea, is expanding its petfood formulation services with the opening of its Innovation Center in Geneva, Ill., USA. The center gives customers access to a solutions-oriented development environment and the ability to create and enhance products through collaboration and innovation in sustainable ingredients.

Roquette America's new Innovation Center in Geneva, Ill., USA, offers a collaborative work environment for its customers.

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