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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.

Tainted petfood case ends in fine, probation

Stephen and Sally Miller, the couple who imported tainted melamine from China that killed thousands of pets in 2007, were recently sentenced in Missouri, USA, according to the The Kansas City Star.

FDA seizes petfood stored in unsanitary conditions

The US Food and Drug Administration confiscated more than 1,500 cases of human and animal food products stored at Mid-States Closeouts, a distribution warehouse in Ellsworth, Wisconsin, USA, under a federal warrant investigating pest contamination.

China to regulate petfood

The Executive Yuan of China has passed the eighth draft amendment to its Animal Protection Law to regulate petfood products and suppliers, according to The China Post.

UK domestic cat and dog population larger than thought

A new study has found that the UK domestic cat and dog population is larger than previously reported by industry figures.

9Lives finds cats not getting proper nutrition

A survey commissioned by 9Lives of US cat owners found that 94% are confident they feed their cats the most nutritious meals possible.

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