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New report released about petfood market in India

A new market report about the petfood market in India was released from companiesandmarkets.com. It begins with a market overview, which says the market in India is currently worth about INR 876 million (US$18.8 million).

Research and Markets offers new report on Japan

Research and Markets has released a new report, "Pet Food and Pet Care Products in Japan." The new report offers a guide to the size and shape of the pet market at a national level.

AFIA hosts Feed Industry Institute for students

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) hosted the biannual Feed Industry Institute, an event offering educational programming for the feed industry.This four day event began June 14 and was hosted in St. Louis, USA, by AFIA's Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Committee.

Texas Farm Products Co. awarded 'superior' rating

Texas Farm Products CoPrecise Pet Products . was awarded a "superior" rating from the American Institute of Baking (AIB). The superior rating was given to the company'spetfood manufacturing plant.

Bemis sells two packaging operations in Alcan deal

Bemis Company Inc. agreed to sell two of its US packaging operations for US$81 million to Exopack Holding Corps.The company sold its plants in Menasha, Wisconsin, USA, and Catoosa, Oklahoma, USA, which produce plastic packaging for retail natural cheese and shrink bags for fresh meat.

Healthy Pets Northwest boycotts Natura Pet Products

Healthy Pets Northwest will stop carrying Natura Pet Products beginning June 30, according to an article from examiner.com. Natura produces the natural petfood brands California Natural, Evo, Healthwise, Karma and Innova.

Natural Balance recalls sweet potato and chicken dry dog food

Natural Balance Pet Foods Inc. recalled its Natural Balance sweet potato and chicken dry dog food. The recall applies to the 5 pound and 28 pound bags of the food.

PFI releases new publication

Pet Food Institute (PFI) is releasing a new publication, PFI Monitor. Through the release of PFI Monitor, PFI hopes to reach out to all segments of the industry, particularly suppliers, to strengthen ties and reinforce the association within the industry.

PETA protests PetSmart over animal mistreatment

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) planned to protest PetSmart amid mistreatment allegations, according to an online article from Bostonist.

Pedigree partners with Battersea Dogs and Cats Home

Pedigree and the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home have partnered up, allowing Pedigree to supply the Battersea, London, UK, shelter with food for its animals, according to Animal Friends Insurance.

Delamere Dairy launches new cat food brand

Delamere Dairy, based in Cheshire, England, UK, is launching a new brand of cat food, called TopLife, according to an online article from The Drum.

Positive growth in Italian petfood market, according to report

The annual value of growth for the Italian cat and dog food market increased 5.9%, according to a new report.

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