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Hill's Pet Nutrition granted 10-year property tax break

Hill's Pet Nutrition has been granted a 10-year break on property taxes related to its new, 500,000-square-foot facility opened in early 2010. The Emporia, Kan., City Council granted the abatement after Hill's met specific requirements, including more than $100 million in real property improvements and the creation of 100 area jobs.

Halo, Ellen DeGeneres donate 1 million meals to shelter pets

Ellen DeGeneres and Halo, Purely for Pets teamed up to donate 1 million meals to shelter dogs. The initiative was originally announced March 17, 2010, on DeGeneres' show.

FDA seeks comment on establishment of network for tracking petfood diseases

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking comment on issues related to a proposed Pet Event Tracking Network (PETNet) for detection of petfood-related illnesses. FDA is seeking public comments on the paperwork and regulatory burdens associated with the proposed establishment of PETNet, which would be "a system for sharing information between FDA, other Federal agencies, and the States about food-borne illness outbreaks in companion animals," according to FDA.

Burns Pet Nutrition saves UK pet shop from closing

When John Burns, owner of Burns Pet Nutrition, took over the lease of Pets Corner in early December, he saved the only pet shop in the town of Carmarthen, UK. The shop's previous owner, Grace Jones, ran the pet shop for 22 years before announcing her retirement and the closing of Pets Corner.

Research and Markets offers global petfood market report

Research and Markets offers a new report for the petfood industry entitled, "Pet Foods - Global Strategic Business Report." The report analyzes the global petfood market according to the product segments of cat food, dog food and other food.

Eagle Pack sponsors sweepstakes to Alaska for 2011 Iditarod

WellPet LLC's Eagle Pack, named "official dog food" of the 2011 Iditarod, is sponsoring a sweepstakes to send one winner and their guest to Alaska, USA, to watch the dog sled race. The "Win a Trip for 2 to Alaska for the 2011 Iditarod" contest can be entered online and will accept entries until Jan. 21, 2011.

PackTV provides webTV outlet for packaging industry

PackTV is a recently-launched webTV channel targeting manufacturers and retailers, including those in the petfood industry, looking for new product packaging ideas. PackTV broadcasts new packaging options and its "10 of the Best" weekly, as well as interviews with industry leaders.

PackTV broadcasts new packaging solutions

AFIA commends Congress on enacting landmark food safety legislation

The American Feed Industry Association is commending Congress for its diligence in enacting the sweeping changes in FDA oversight of American food safety in more than 70 years. The Food Safety Modernization Act of 2010 carries several firewalls to ensure human food regulations are not inappropriately applied to animal feed and petfoods and gives FDA first-time mandatory recall authority, but with administrative protections for regulated industry.

Appeals court rules in class-action petfood lawsuit

A 3rd District US Court of Appeals ruled that a US$24 million class-action lawsuit settlement over melamine-contaminated petfood was a "fair, reasonable and adequate" deal, but sent the case back to a New Jersey district court judge for more information. The appeals court sent the case back to New Jersey US District Court Judge Noel Hillman, who originally approved the deal in November 2008, for more information supporting the purchase-claim limit of US$250,000.

Senate unanimously approves food-safety overhaul legislation

The Senate unanimously approved a food-safety overhaul bill that would give the US government greater authority to set and enforce safety standards for farmers and food processors. The legislation would affect nearly all whole and processed foods, including petfood, with the exceptions of meat, poultry and some egg products that are regulated by the US Department of Agriculture.

Kroger recalls select petfoods in 19 states

The Kroger Co. recalled select petfood packages in 19 states due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with aflatoxin, a chemical by-product from fungus that could be harmful to animals. The recall involves select bags of Pet Pride Cat Food, Pet Pride Kitten Food, Old Yeller Chunk Dog Food, Kroger Value Cat Food and Kroger Value Chunk Food.

Purina sponsors 'Project: Pet Slim Down' to fight pet obesity

In an effort to fight pet obesity, Purina Veterinary Diets has put together "Project: Pet Slim Down," a nationwide program that unites veterinarians and pet owners in helping pets lose weight. The online program, which allows owners to get advice for and track their pet's weight loss, focuses on shrinking the growing number of overweight cats and dogs in the US.

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