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Eukanuba brand awarded 'Superbrand' status in three markets

Proctor & Gamble Pet Care's Eukanuba brand was recognized with “Superbrand” status in the three markets of Croatia, Hungary and South Africa. The award honors a market’s strongest brands for exceptional achievements, excellence in branding and outstanding credibility.

AFIA calls for FDA revision of Reportable Food Registry

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to revise its Draft Guidance for Industry on its Reportable Food Registry to ensure the registry legally recognizes standard commercial feed industry practices for ensuring the safety of its ingredients. Further, AFIA said FDA must establish regulations for when actions taken to ensure human food safety should be applied to animal feeds.

Research and Markets offers new report on pet supplies industry

Research and Markets has published a new report, 2010 US Pet & Pet Supplies Stores Industry Report. The report features 2010 statistics and 2011 forecast estimates on industry size, financial ratios, number of firms and payroll estimates.

London rolls out first ice cream van for dogs

The first ice cream van for dogs has made its debut at a Boomerang Pets Party in London, according to an article from the London Evening Standard. The van offered two flavors of ice cream: the Dog Eat Hog World flavor, a gammon and chicken sorbet, and the Canine Cookie Crunch flavor, dog biscuits mixed with ice cream.

Packaged Facts offers report on natural and organic pet products

Packaged Facts has published a new report, Natural, Organic and Eco-Friendly Pet Products in the U.S., 3rd Edition. The report covers both food and non-food products in the natural and organic pet market.

Muscatine Foods forms Kent Nutrition Group Inc

Muscatine Foods Corp. has combined its livestock and pet nutrition subsidiary companies to form the Kent Nutrition Group Inc. The Kent Nutrition Group is made up of a feed division and a pet division.

Del Monte CEO predicts growth in its petfood business

Richard Wolford, chief executive of Del Monte Foods, predicted growth in the company's petfood business, according to a report by The Washington Post. Del Monte recently lowered its sales outlook to 2% - 4%, from 3% - 4%.

AFIA commends CFTC on new derivatives trading regulations

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) commended the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Senate on a recent vote to approve an overhaul of the country's financial regulations regarding derivative trading. This new law affects trading of agricultural commodities, including many petfood ingredients, which fall under CFTC regulation.

Nestle Purina brand ranks among top cat foods

Nestle Purina topped the list of cat treats sold this year thanks to its Fancy Feast Appetizers line, according to the market research firm ACNielson. The company earned US$25 million in domestic sales of its Fancy Feast product just one year after it was launched.

Spending increasing in Latin America petfood and pet care market

Latin Americans are spending more money on products and services for their pets despite the poor economy, according to an online article from The Independent. A July 15 report from Euromonitor International indicated that Latin American and Caribbean pet owners are spending more money than previously on pet care goods and services, such as petfood, toys, fashion accessories, health care and grooming.

MarketResearch adds new report on natural pet products

MarketResearch added a new report by Packaged Facts, titled “Natural, Organic and Eco-Friendly Pet Products in the U.S., 3rd Edition.” The report divides the market into two classifications: petfood and pet care.

Feline's Pride recall expanded due to Salmonella concerns

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded the recall of Feline's Pride cat food due to concerns about Salmonella contamination. The previous recall, issued on July 1, included only the 2.5 pound bags of Feline's Pride Natural Chicken Formula raw food produced on June 10, 2010.

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