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Research and Markets releases two new reports

Research and Markets announced the addition of the Global Pet Food and Pet Care Products: Surviving a Global Economic Downturn report and the Pet Food and Pet Care in Italy report to its collection of market research.

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The 2 AM Formula Crisis: Why Pet Food Professionals Are Burning Out

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What keeps pet food professionals up at 2 AM? It’s not just Salmonella, ingredient shortages, or missed deliveries. It’s the rising pressure from a new generation of pet owners who expect perfection and demand it fast.

The 2 AM Formula Crisis: Why Pet Food Professionals Are Burning Out

Pet Carousel issues pet treat recall

Pet Carousel is recalling its pig ears and beef hoof pet treats because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, according to The Associated Press.

Ireland company expands with exports

Ireland-based Mackle Petfoods announced it is investing £250,000 (US$406,267) in the extension of warehouse premises and construction of an effluent plant in order to support new contracts with supermarket retailers in England, which are expected to increase annual turnover by up to £5 million (US$8.1 million), according to the Belfast Telegraph.

H.H. Backer event moves to September

Beginning in 2013, H.H. Backer’s Annual Pet Industry Christmas Trade Show will be held in September instead of October.

FDA launches pet widget

The US Food and Drug Administration recently launched a pet health and safety widget for consumers as part of an ongoing effort to provide timely public health information.

Companies offer free processing webinar

K-Tron Process Group announced its collaboration with Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems to present a complimentary technical webinar, “Innovations in Continuous Processing,” that offers pharmaceutical and food processors the latest detailed process information about continuous mixing and loss in weight feeding.

Novus announces acquisition

Acquisition will strengthen Novus’s portfolio in the livestock feed industry

Del Monte to increase pet product marketing

Del Monte Foods announced plans for a new pet product marketing strategy by increasing spending by 55% to 65% over the next year.

CANIDAE announces photo contest winners

After CANIDAE Pet Foods launched a pet photo contest in October inviting pet owners to submit their favorite photos of their pets for a chance to win free petfood for a year, the company has chosen the winners.

AFIA embraces use of social media

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) now has accounts with Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to disseminate news, information about AFIA issues, events, job openings and more.

Hilary Swank to help pets find homes

Iams' Home 4 the Holidays program recently announced actress Hilary Swank will serve as the drive's 2009 ambassador.

Zooplus sees higher profits

Zooplus AG, a German online pet product retailer, has released its financial figures for the first nine months of the 2009 fiscal year.

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