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Former Pets.com CEO explains reasons behind company's shutdown

Former Pets.com Chief Executive Julie Wainwright discussed why Pets.com shut down, after a recent sfgate.com article made the comparison between Wainwright's pets.com and startup company, PetFlow.com. In her comments , Wainwright said that her company did not go out of business because it was selling petfood for below cost, as the article claimed, and pointed out that the company's average order was around US$37, only half of which included petfood.

Consumers still concerned with source of petfood ingredients

Despite increased regulation in the petfood market, consumers are still concerned with the safety of their pet's food and where the ingredients are sourced from, according to a Baltimore Sun article. Knowing where products come from may offer consumers the best chance at making informed choices when selecting a petfood.

Iams, Eukanuba under new leadership with P&G vice chairman retirement

Procter & Gamble Co.'s re-organization in the wake of the departure of Vice Chairman Rob Steele means new leadership for its pet care segment, including its Iams and Eukanuba brands. Steele, 55, will retire from P&G on September 1, the company announced February 1.

Central Garden & Pet Co. reports first-quarter fiscal 2011 earnings

Central Garden & Pet Co. announced results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2011 ended December 25, 2010, reporting net sales of US$282 million and a 5% increase over the same period one year ago. Net sales for the pet products segment were US$187 million, an increase of 3% over the same period in fiscal 2010

Greenies helps establish Veterinary Oral Health Council for pet dental products

The Nutro Co.'s Greenies oral health brand partnered with the American Veterinary Dental College to create the Veterinary Oral Health Council, an international organization that awards a Seal of Acceptance to pet oral health products meeting its criteria. VOHC is made up of board certified veterinary dentists, who establish criteria and testing protocols to rank the effectiveness of pet products in helping to control plaque and tartar. VOHC awards a Seal of Acceptance to those products in compliance with its criteria.

Victam International 2011 to include Petfood Forum Europe among events

The first Victam International show since 2007 will be held this year, and will include such events as an opening speech by the president of the European Feed Manufacturers Federation, several technical seminars and Petfood Forum Europe 2011. “It has been four years since the last Victam International exhibition and a lot has happened in the industries that this world famous exhibition serves," said Henk van de Bunt, general manager at Victam.

SPF wins 2011 Global Pets Forum Award

SPF, the global petfood palatant company headquartered in France, was announced as the winner of the 2011 Global Pets Forum Award on January 27 during the Global Pets Forum conference in Barcelona, Spain. The conference and award are organized by Pets International magazine.

Loyall premium petfood now available at select Tractor Supply Co. stores

Cargill's Loyall premium petfood line for dogs is now available at select Tractor Supply Co. stores in the midwestern and southwestern United States. The stores carry four Loyall formulas: Puppy, Active Adult, Lamb Meal and Rice, and Adult Maintenance.

Pet Food Recalls

CNBC to air documentary examining regulation in the petfood industry

On Thursday, February 10, CNBC will air a documentary that goes inside the US$16 billion dollar petfood industry to determine what caused thousands of dogs and cats in North America to become seriously ill in 2007. "Pet Food: A Dog's Breakfast," will examine regulation in the petfood industry, trying to answer the question, is petfood safe?

P&G inaugurates first wind turbine at Netherlands plant

Procter & Gamble has employed its first wind turbine at its plant in Coevorden, Netherlands. The turbine, part of the company's "P&G's 2020 enivironmental goals" initiative, is expected to produce around 5,500 megawatt-hours of energy per year, covering a third of the total electricity requirement of the plant.

Pet Food Recalls

Merrick recalls Jr. Texas Taffy treats due to possible Salmonella contamination

Merrick Pet Care Inc. has recalled its Jr. Texas Taffy pet treats due to a possible Salmonella contamination, according to the company. No illnesses have been reported in conjunction with the recall, according to Merrick.

Pet Food Safety

AFIA Pet Food Conference concludes at 2011 IFE in Atlanta

The American Feed Industry Association's Pet Food Committee was among the sponsors of the fourth annual Pet Food Conference, held Jan. 25-26 as part of AFIA's 2011 International Feed Expo in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. More than 20,000 visitors from over 100 different countries attended the 2011 Expo, which included the two-day petfood conference with a number of speakers.

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