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Nature's Variety issues raw diet recall

Nature's Variety has initiated a voluntary recall of its Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diet for dogs and cats with a "Best If Used By" date of 11/10/10 because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Brand Insights

Pet Food Manufacturer Thinks Outside the Box with EDL’s Double Tight Wrap Machine

EDL, as Massman Company

EDL Double Tight Wrap shrink wrapping machines use two perpendicular bands of LDPE film to tightly unitize and totally enclose a product or collation.

Pet Food Manufacturer Thinks Outside the Box with EDL’s Double Tight Wrap Machine

Consumers award Halo's products

Halo’s Liv-a-Littles Protein Treats is the Buzzillions Reviewers' Choice Award Winner for dog treats while their Spot’s Stew Dry Dog Food is a Buzzillions Reviewers' Choice Award Finalist for dog food as voted by pet owners.

Canidae receives exporting award, partners with petfood bank

Canidae Pet Foods has received a 2010 Exporter of the Year award from Commercial News USA, the export magazine of the US Department of Commerce.

Louisiana SPCA introduces 'Biggest Loser Doggie Style'

The Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is hosting “Biggest Loser Doggie Style” to help local pets lose weight, according to The Times-Picayune.

Cesar treats win petfood product of the year

Product of the Year USA announced its selection of Cesar Treats as the Pet Food Category Winner for 2010.

Central Garden & Pet tries controlling costs

Despite Central Garden & Pet Company reporting a 2% decline in net sales for pet products during its first quarter compared with the fiscal 2009 period, the company’s chairman and CEO William Brown noted that the entire company has made progress in reducing working capital, improving gross margins and controlling costs.

Anido awards announced

At the Belgian pet product show Anido in Kortrijk, awards were given for the three most interesting new products in the petfood segment.

Purina, Martha Stewart team up for US petfood tour

Purina has partnered with Martha Stewart to launch the Purina ONE's Tour for Heroes & Pet Food Giveaway.

Proposed legislation to prevent petfood contamination

After the case of the melamine-laced petfood that killed thousands of pets three years ago, US Congress is stepping in to propose legislation that will help prevent petfood contamination from happening again.

Pet industry grows 5.4% in 2009

The American Pet Products Association released its annual review of spending data and reports, which shows that overall spending in the pet industry grew by 5.4% from 2008 to 2009 and is projected to increase by 4.9% in 2010 to US$45.4 billion.

Pet helpline offers tip list to owners

In honor of Valentine’s Day, the Pet Poison Helpline has compiled a list of 14 ways pet owners can help their pets stay healthy and safe.

Tyson subsidiary launches pet treats

Tyson Pet Products Inc., a subsidiary of Tyson Foods Inc., is launching a line of dog chews to be produced at a recently reopened plant in Independence, Iowa, USA.

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