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Royal Canin launches special diet for Pugs

Royal Canin has launched Pug 25, which is formulated exclusively for Pugs over 10 months of age, according to a news report.

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P&G sets October 24 date for Iams headquarters closure

Procter & Gamble Co. plans to shut down its Iams-Eukanuba petfood business in Vandalia about October 24, according to a news report.

PFI annual meeting schedule announced

Pet Food Institute’s Annual Industry Meeting will be held October 13-15 in Washington DC, USA.

Mocon offers in-house package testing laboratories

Mocon Inc. has opened in-house package testing laboratories in the US, Germany and China to provide clients with a pre-purchase testing environment.

FDA urged to implement online process in phases

The National Grain and Feed Association, National Oilseed Processors Association and Pet Food Institute have urged FDA to phase in the implementation of its portal, Reportable Food Registry, through which facilities will be required to report food- or feed-product safety incidents, according to a news report.

Mars tours nationwide, offers new line samples

Mars Petcare is sampling its new restaurant-style dog food meals with a national campaign at more than 125 dog parks and beaches through October.

PetSmart lowers annual profit estimates

PetSmart Inc. announced lowering profit estimates for the full year, according to The Associated Press.

Sergeant's buys MGP Ingredients production facility

Sergeant's Pet Care Products announced its acquisition of a Kansas City, Kansas, USA, production facility from MGP Ingredients, effective August 21, 2009.

Nutro introduces stricter checks, reintroduces recalled products

Nutro has reintroduced its dry cat food after the voluntary recall in May, according to a news report.

Naturediet expands in Europe

Naturediet announced its new partnership in Europe in the bi-lingual (Dutch and French) market, where it has joined forces this summer with Belgian pet product distributor Vadigran.

Canada imposes new rules on petfood industry

The Canadian government has imposed new rules to prevent a rerun of the 2007 petfood recalls, according to a news report.

TowerStar, RFG Distributing sign pet feeder distribution deal

TowerStar Pets has announced a distribution agreement with RFG Distributing, Crystal, Minnesota, USA, to sell Neater Feeder to pet supply retailers, veterinary hospitals, kennels and breeders, according to a news report.

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