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Natural petfood company announces success of retailer loyalty program

Nature’s Logic announced that its ongoing retailer loyalty program has so far led to over 50% growth, compared to the first quarter of 2010, for qualifying retailers. The program includes rebates and employee rewards for retailers, as well as coupons and a frequent purchase plan for pet owners.

Pet Food Talk provides online dog food coupons to consumers

Pet Food Talk Inc. released its dog food coupon website, which the company says condenses its petfood consultation business model into a fully integrated website to help consumers save money. Pet Food Talk's Dog Food Coupon website, which the company says is updated daily, lists dog food brands along with the latest coupons being offered by that company.

Britain spends £15 billion annually on pets

Britain's 26 million pet owners spend roughly £15 billion (US$24.7 billion) per year on their pets, an average of £11.04 (US$18.19) per pet per week, according to a recent survey. But the economic downturn has owners trying to find ways to cut costs.

FDA issues regulations for importing petfood ingredients

In May, the Food and Drug Administration announced two new regulations to help ensure the safety and security of foods and petfoods in the US. The rules are the first to be issued by FDA under the authorities granted by the Food Safety Modernization Act, signed into law by President Obama in January. Both rules will take effect July 3, 2011.

Market Trends and Reports

The Honest Kitchen offers 'Recipie Wheel' to help consumers select petfood

The Honest Kitchen introduced its "Recipe Wheel," designed to aid consumers in selecting a petfood from among its six most popular recipes. The Recipie Wheel allows customers to choose from among several pet needs, including life stage, health needs, allergies or activity level, in one window, and displays a set of recommended recipes in the facing window.

The Honest Kitchen's Recipie Wheel attaches to store displays as an aid for consumers selecting petfood.

Palm kernel meal in UK petfood contributing to deforestation

British pets and other animals consume 10% of all palm kernel meal—a byproduct of palm oil—produced in the world, which may be contributing to the destruction of the rainforests where the oil is found. The UK imported a total of 643,400 metric tons of palm oil and 663,300 metric tons of palm kernel meal in 2009, according to "Mapping and understanding the UK palm oil supply chain," a report completed for the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Hill's Pet Nutrition, 'Biggest Loser' host team up to help pets lose weight

Hill's Pet Nutrition and "Biggest Loser" host Alison Sweeney are inviting pet owners to join the "Science Diet Million Pound Pledge" — a national call-to-action to help the estimated 54% of overweight or obese dogs and cats in the US shed pounds and live a healthy, happy lifestyle. To participate, owners can visit www.petfit.com and pledge to help their pet lose weight.

Animal rescuers lend aid to pets affected by storms in southern, Midwest US

Animal rescuers from all over the U.S. are lending their efforts to help pets affected by the recent storms in the South and Midwest, according to reports. Volunteers and organizations are providing supplies, transportation and shelter to dislocated, lost and injured animals.

Pet Food Express says petfood antitrust lawsuit dismissed by US District Court

Pet Food Express announced that Royal Canin’s antitrust lawsuit against Pet Food Express was dismissed by Judge Marilyn Patel of the US District Court, Northern District of California. The case focuses on a 1997 distribution agreement between the two companies that was signed by Royal Canin’s predecessor Pet Products Plus, but that Pet Food Express claims was violated when Mars Inc. purchased Royal Canin and sold the petfood to PetSmart stores.

Canidae anticipates increased international petfood orders at Zoomark

Canidae Pet Foods Inc. will attend the upcoming 2011 Zoomark International Trade Fair for Pet Supplies and Services in Italy, where the company says it anticipates an increase in international petfood orders. Canidae says that Manny Rosillo, international sales manager, will be onsite for the tradeshow at the Canidae exhibit located in the U.S. Pavilion, Hall 22, Stand 24.

Canidae Pet Foods will exhibit at Italy's 2011 Zoomark in May.

Market Trends and Reports

Illinios, USA, petfood maker recalls pig's ear treats over possible Salmonella contamination

Keys Manufacturing Co. Inc. recalled pet chews made of pig's ears because of possible Salmonella contamination. The Paris, Illinois, USA, petfood maker's Pig Ears for Pet Treats were distributed in the following US states: Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia.

Global analysis looks at consumers' most trusted pet info channels

"The Pet Market," an analysis by Adem Lab of Parma University, looks at the global market for petfood and pet products, as well as how consumers access information on pet ownership and care through different retail channels. A global overlook of the pet market shows that sales of petfood and pet care products are surging in Latin America, led by the Brazilian market.

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