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Natural petfood market in the US grows

According to consumer research firm Packaged Facts, the US petfood market grew 20.9% between 2004 and 2008, Omaha.com reported.

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Mars opens production line in Russia

Mars Inc. has opened a new production line in Ulyanovsk, Russia, according to a news report.

Hill's announces Culinary Creations contest

Hill's Pet Food has announced its Culinary Creations Creative Presentation and Sweepstakes contest, according to a news report.

FDA issues guidance document for food registry portal

The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a guidance document for submitting reports of reportable food safety incidents through the electronic portal, Reportable Food Registry.

Australian petfood market overview available

Researchandmarkets.com has added the "Snapshots Australia Pet Food 2009" report to its website, Reuters reported.

US pet and owner statistics reported

Examiner.com quoted American Veterinary Medical Association statistics to state that about 60% of all households in the US have a pet. Other data reported include:

Texas A&M offers short course on petfood extrusion

The one-week Practical Short Course on Feeds & Pet Food Extrusion will be presented Jan. 31- Feb. 5, 2010 at Texas A&M University by staff, industry representatives, and consultants.

Royal Canin studies strategies for feline weight loss

Royal Canin has conducted a study to find diets and strategies to help obese client-owned cats lose weight, according to a news report.

Provimi reports a drop in profits

Provimi Group has reported a 12.3% decline in profit from operations before other operating income and expenses to €49.1 million (US$70.2 million), according to a news report.

Kemin hosts petfood safety symposium

Kemin will host Food Safety in Petfoods and Petfood Ingredients at the Renaissance Suites Hotel on Oct. 6-7 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Golden Acres, Verm-X to provide internal parasite control

Golden Acres Pet Food Partners (based in Preston, England, UK) and Verm-X (Somerset, England, UK) have joined hands to provide petfood companies the opportunity to add natural internal parasite control to their range of petfoods or treats, according to a news report.

Dechra to expand petfood line

Dechra, a veterinary products company, will expand its petfood range to help owners who have pets with human-like ailments such as obesity, arthritis and allergies, according to a news report.

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