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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.

Market Trends and Reports

Food truck for dogs comes to Chicago, USA

On May 7, a new food truck for dogs will hit the streets of Chicago, Illinois, USA. The truck, called Fido To Go, sells ice cream and baked cookie treats for dogs.

Packaged Facts: US pet market outlook strong for 2011-2012

A report released by Packaged Facts on the US pet market found that despite slow growth due to the recession in 2010, sales of petfood and pet products are expected to increase at a faster rate in 2011 and 2012. The report, “U.S. Pet Market Outlook 2011-2012,” looks at US pet market retail sales and trends overall and in four core categories: veterinary services, petfood, non-food pet supplies and non-medical pet services.

IML packaging may be successful for petfood manufacturers

Belgian printing company Verstraete says that the humanization of pets has led to success in IML packaging for petfood manufacturers. IML, or "in mold labeling," is a technique in which a preprinted polypropylene label is placed in a mold that is shaped like the end product.

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