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Tyson optimistic about future

Tyson Foods Inc. COO Jim Lochner and CFO Dennis Leatherby told investors at the CLSA AsiaUSA investor conference that Tyson has improved its chicken business over the past year and believe the changes the company has made, along with favorable market conditions, should bring good returns in the 2010 and 2011 fiscal years.

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Taiwanese officials warn against illegally imported petfood

The Taiwan Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine has advised the public against bringing petfood into the country, as some of the products may include ingredients that are barred from entering Taiwan.

Report: Pet industry to continue growth

The U.S. Pet Market Outlook 2010-2011: Tapping into Post-Recession Pet Parent Spending from Packaged Facts predicts that the pet industry will rise from US$53 billion in 2009 to over US$70 billion in 2014.

PetSmart's profits fall, sales rise in Q4

PetSmart reported that its fourth-quarter profit fell 4% from US$78.3 million in the year-ago period to US$75 million, while its sales rose 3.4% to US$1.4 billion.

FDA recalls hydrolyzed vegetable protein products

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalled products containing hydrolyzed vegetable protein paste and powder after the agency confirmed the presence of Salmonella in the manufacturer’s processing equipment.

Del Monte's refinancing costs overshadow profits

Del Monte Foods Co. said its profit from the fiscal third quarter declined to US$59.4 million from US$60.5 million in the year-ago quarter due to greater refinancing costs, offsetting improved sales of the company’s products.

Column: Meat pet diets impact environment

In The Green Lantern, a weekly environmental column, author Nina Shen Rastogi debated the impact of the carnivorous diets of pets on the environment.

Clextral sees positive 2009

Clextral, a petfood extrusion and drying specialist, achieved a US$61.8 million turnover in 2009 with its subsidiaries: 80% in export sales and 70% in sales in the non-Euro area.

Canidae's pet blog celebrates first anniversary

Canidae Pet Foods Inc.’s Responsible Pet Ownership blog recently celebrated its first anniversary.

CRN, GOED and fish oil company say nothing is wrong with product

In response to the lawsuit filed against fish oil supplement manufacturers and retailers due to alleged polychlorinated biphenyl contamination, the Council for Responsible Nutrition, the Global Organization for EPA and DHA omega-3s and the Omega Protein Corp. are assuring consumers that the lawsuit is unfounded.

Vegan petfood increases in popularity

Owners are starting to favor vegan diets for their pets, believing that it is healthier for them and sales are reflecting the increasing popularity of the trend.

Fish oil supplement makers face lawsuit over contamination

A lawsuit recently filed in California, USA, claims some fish oil capsules sold as health supplements have illegally undisclosed and unnecessary high levels of contamination with polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) compounds.

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