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Organic petfood to see more sales growth than organic human food

"Natural" and organic petfood sales are expected to hit US$2.6 billion by 2014, up from about $1.7 billion in 2009, according to the Boston Globe.

Dogswell's charity event raises money for pet foundation

Natural petfood company Dogswell reported that its first WAG Awards was a success, raising $6,600 to support Four Legged Friends Foundation, a non-profit organization that offers financial support and education for animals and their guardians.

Stella & Chewy's offers extra security against petfood contamination

Raw petfood company Stella & Chewy's has developed a patent-pending SecureByNature system to guard against food contamination throughout the manufacturing plant.

Pet snack bars, pet beverages to be opportunities in 2010

Euromonitor International’s Emily Woon, head of global pet care research, examined how manufacturers are reinventing the very nature of their offerings to pet owners.

All American Pet launches snack bar

The All American Pet Co., maker of super-premium Grrr-nola Natural Dog Food, recently launched its Grrr-nola Food Bar – the first snack bar specifically targeted at pets.

Proposed California petfood tax to fund animal abuser registration

The Animal Legal Defense Fund and Senate Majority Leader Dean Florez recently proposed legislation that would require California law enforcement to begin formally registering people convicted of animal cruelty or abuse.

Global spending on pet supplies pushes US$77 billion

Worldwide spending in 2009 on pet supplies totals to €56.8 billion (US$76.9 billion), according to Euromonitor International.

Biomin to build on YouTube success

In order to address the ingestion of feed contaminated with mycotoxins, Biomin in August 2009 launched the Mycotoxin Channel on YouTube.

AFIA hosts Feed Industry Institute conference

Every two years, the American Feed Industry Association’s Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Committee hosts the Feed Industry Institute, a four-day event of educational programming about all aspects of the feed industry.

Nestlé exceeds 2009 sales forecast

Nestlé expects higher sales growth this year after beating 2009 forecasts through strong growth in North America and developing markets helped by lower commodity prices, according to Reuters.

Menu Foods reports increased net income

The Menu Foods Income Fund reported net income for its fiscal year 2009 as US$13.7 million, a substantial improvement compared to a loss of US$6.8 million in 2008.

How consumers view petfood ingredients

Megan Gill, territory manager for Hill’s Pet Nutrition, and Dr. Megan Williams, a veterinarian with Clear Lakes Animal Wellness, explained how consumers view ingredients.

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