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AFIA opposes bill to delay commodity trading reforms

The American Feed Industry Association and a national coalition of groups representing commodity-dependent businesses and consumers announced opposition to a House bill that AFIA says would delay new trading reforms provided in 2010's Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The proposed legislation, H.R.1573, would extend the deadline for implementation and enforcement of most Dodd-Frank Act reforms of trading in the derivatives markets, including commodity futures, options and swaps markets, from July 21, 2011, until January 1, 2013, according to AFIA.

Hamlet Protein investing in new US plant

Hamlet Protein, a Denmark-based manufacturer of ingredients for the petfood and animal feed markets, is expanding to the US with a new plant in Findlay, Ohio, in early 2012. First producing products for the pig and dairy markets from the area’s large soybean crops, the plant will also soon produce petfood ingredients, said Ole Hansen, business development director, during Victam International 2011 in Cologne, Germany.

Charlee Bear Products adds new dog treat flavor, joins Facebook

Charlee Bear Products launched its latest dog treat flavor, Chicken Soup & Garden Veggie, in addition to a revamped website and Facebook page. The Chicken Soup & Garden Veggie flavor comes in a 16-ounce zip pouch with more than 400 treats, made of real chicken broth, garden vegetables and chicken liver, according to the company.

Buhler Group acquires Dutch pellet die manufacturer

The Buhler Technology Group acquired the company Tijdhof Persmatrijzen with headquarters in Oldenzaal, Netherlands, in April 2011. This manufacturer of dies and rollers for feed pellet mills and petfood will be integrated into Buhler's Feed & Biomass business unit.

Nature's Logic petfood hits store shelves in Seattle, Washington, USA

Nature’s Logic announced that its petfood lines will soon be available in nine All The Best Pet Care stores in the Seattle, Washington, USA, area. Nature's Logic said that its all-natural kibble, canned and raw frozen petfoods will be available in the stores by May 6.

Canidae PRO blog announces free petfood winner

Canidae Pet Foods Inc. sponsors the Responsible Pet Ownership blog, which recently awarded free petfood to the winner of a quarterly drawing for all new blog subscribers. Canidae awarded six months worth of free petfood to the first-quarter drawing winner, Dana G. of Beaufort, North Carolina, USA.

Market Trends and Reports

Hill's Pet Nutrition offers treats for small, toy dog breeds

Hill's Pet Nutrition recently added Hill's Science Diet Simple Essentials Treats to its line petfoods for small and toy breed dogs. The product line is available at PetSmart, Petco and pet specialty stores in three varieties: Skin & Coat Adult Small Biscuit, Light Adult Small Biscuit and Oral Care Adult Small Nugget.

Dog deaths linked in South Africa petfood scare

The Pet Institute of South Africa reported that at least 21 dogs have died from eating contaminated dry dog food. The dogs were diagnosed by the Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute in Gauteng, South Africa, as having died of aflatoxocosis.

Kemin to purchase ADF's petfood technology, equipment

Kemin Industries Inc. and American Dehydrated Foods Inc. have reached an acquisition agreement that allows Kemin to purchase property, equipment and assets related to ADF’s spray drying technology for petfood products. The transaction is expected to close on June 30.

Kansas State University opens animal health center

Kansas State University officially opened the Center for Animal Health Innovation at its Olathe, Kansas, USA, campus. The program started with a US$1 million seed grant from the Kansas Bioscience Authority.

Nature's Variety announces consumer petfood referral program

Nature’s Variety announced a referral program,“Transform a Life,” offering rewards to consumers who purchase the company's petfood. The company said the program will reward consumers who recommend Nature’s Variety to their friends with up to US$5.00 in coupons if their friends sign up and request a free sample of the Prairie dog food line.

Cascadia offers 'Pet Industry Overview' 2011 report

Cascadia Capital published its bi-annual report, "Pet Industry Overview." The report, compiled by Bryan Jaffe, senior vice president of Cascadia’s Middle Markets practice group, provides insight into the market forces changing the pet industry in 2011.

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