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North Carolina clarifies law regarding pets in restaurants

North Carolina has clarified a long-standing rule banning non-service animals from restaurants by adding a caveat to exclude outdoor seating areas from the restriction. Animals in restaurants are regulated as part of health inspections, said Larry Michael, head of the food protection branch of the state's Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

The Honest Kitchen promotes variety for pet diets

The Honest Kitchen is working to dispel the idea that table scraps—and variety—are off the menu for pets with its line of natural, human-grade petfood. "There is nothing wrong with table scraps as long as they are healthy and given in moderation," said Honest Kitchen CEO Lucy Postins.

Petco, Natural Balance team up to support National Guide Dog Month

Petco and Natural Balance Pet Foods will team up during September to support National Guide Dog Month. One dollar for each bag of specially marked Natural Balance dog food purchased in September will be donated to participating guide dog schools, up to $50,000.

'Pet fest' distributes 70,000 pounds of petfood to struggling families

A "pet fest" held in Louisiana resulted in 70,000 pounds of petfood distributed to help pet owners struggling in the wake of the recent US oil spill. Local companies and individuals donated time and products to make the event a success, according to organizers.

FDA official to be keynote speaker at Feed and Pet Food Conference

Michael Taylor, the deputy commissioner for foods at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will be the keynote speaker at the Feed and Pet Food Joint Industries Conference. Taylor will speak on FDA's plans to implement a preventive and risk-based approach to petfood and feed safety.

PetSmart releases second quarter numbers

PetSmart has released its second quarter fiscal year numbers. Total company sales rose by 6.2% from the previous year to US$1.4 billion.

P&G investigates possible illness connected to petfood recall

Pet owner Steve Brandell of Ohio said his mixed-breed Golden Retriever became sick after eating Proctor & Gamble Co. (P&G)'s Eukanuba brand dry dog food. The particular type of food, Naturally Wild, became part of a voluntary recall by P&G on July 30 when the company became concerned that certain products might have been contaminated by Salmonella.

Food can celebrates its 200th anniversary

Cans, the packaging staple of human food and petfood alike, are celebrating their 200th anniversary. The can was first patented in 1810.

Today there are more than 600 sizes and styles of cans being manufactured.

Report released on Austrian petfood and drink market

The latest Other Pet Food - Austria - Market Report has been released and is available for purchase. The report highlights 2010 trends and their comparison with the trends of 2009, as well as provides retail data from 2005 through 2009.

2011 Victam International event combines three shows in one event

The 2011 Victam International event will feature three, co-located shows in one event. The exhibition includes the Victam International event for animal feed processing and biomass pelleting; FIAAP International event for animal feed ingredients, additives and formulation; and GRAPAS International event for flour milling, grain processing and pasta production.

US bipartisan committee reaches compromise on food safety

A US Senate bipartisan committee reached a compromise on the groundwork of a new food safety bill that sets the stage for the full Senate to fill in the details later this year. The bill would give the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the power to order a food recall, as opposed to just requesting one.

The bill would give the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the power to order a food recall, as opposed to just requesting one.

PetAg creates Safety Education Program

PetAg created a Safety Education Program to inform and educate consumers about pet nutrition safety, as well as proper storage of its KMR and Esbilac powdered milk products for infant animals. As part of the program, consumers can sign up on PetAg’s website to receive E-mail updates on product information and educational materials.

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