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Hartz Mountain Corp. recalls Naturals Real Beef Treats for dogs

Hartz Mountain Corp. recalled its Naturals Real Beef Treats for dogs after a random sampling by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found Salmonella contamination in at least one bag. The recall affects nearly 75,000 packages of the company’s dog treats.

Provimi reports strong performance through first half of year

The Provimi Group recently released a trading update on its consolidated results for the first six months of the year, with sales up 7% over the previous year. The company's petfood segment experienced strong performance in its core markets in the first half of the year, with continued expansion into new markets, a successful diversification of product offerings into higher margin segments and the strengthening of relationships with retailers across Europe.

Global petfood market forecast to reach US$56.4 billion by 2015

The petfood market is expanding at a steady rate worldwide and is considered one of the fastest-growing food industry segments, according to “Pet Foods: A Global Strategic Business Report,” a report from Global Industry Analysts Inc. Market size and outlook are determined by factors such as number of pet households, consumer preferences, regional economic scenario and spending propensity of pet owners.

Evermore Pet Food launches Yappy Gourmet line

Evermore Pet Food Inc., an independent, Brooklyn, New York, USA-based company, is now making Yappy Gourmet, its cooked food for dogs. The company drew on the trend of consumer awareness of dietary choices for self and the environment.

Joe Inglis launches Vet’s Kitchen petfood

Vet’s Kitchen, a new range of petfood created by Joe Inglis BVSc MRCVS, was inspired by natural, high-quality foods, and the packaging, designed by Embrace Brands, was designed to evoke professionalism, veterinary expertise, nature and health. Inglis is the veterinarian on the BBC’s ‘One Show.'

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New petfood designed to change with the seasons

Seasons Natural Petfood offers pet owners a diet that changes with the seasons—just like animals' metabolism seems to. A 2006 study conducted by the US National Research Council reported that the metabolic energy requirements of pets change with the weather.

Authors address nutrition needs of small dogs

There are many factors that have to be taken into consideration when determining the proper diet for a small dog, according to Susan Lauten, PhD, of Pet Nutrition Consulting and Liz Palika, author of The Ultimate Pet Food Guide. Here are eight guidelines owners of small dogs should keep in mind when figuring out how much to feed.

P&G adds to recall of Iams dry cat food bags

Procter & Gamble (P&G) recalled additional bags of its Iams Proactive Health Indoor Weight & Hairball Care dry cat food, due to concerns about potential Salmonella contamination. The company reports that the affected product was sold through a single retailer in the following states: Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

Tractor Supply sees growth in petfood sales

Tractor Supply Co. has seen an increase in its petfood sales as non-traditional customers come in looking for a deal in the current economy. According to the company, its second quarter same-store sales surged by 6.1% due to core consumable categories, which include animal and pet-related products.

Fatwa leads to ban of pet ads in Iranian media

The Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance has released a statement banning all Iranian media from publishing any advertisements about pets or pet-related products in response to a fatwa issued by Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi. According to Advertisement and Information Dissemination Office Director Alireza Karimi, publishing any ad about keeping, buying or selling pets is now forbidden.

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.

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