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Mutt Madness contest for animal organizations

Talk-show host, celebrity cook and face of the Nutrish line of dog food, Rachael Ray, has announced a Mutt Madness Award Program, which began August 6 and aims to disburse more than US$200,000 as proceeds to nonprofit animal organizations, according to a news report.

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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

Decreasing net sales at Central Garden & Pet

Central Garden & Pet has registered a 2% decline in net sales in the third quarter ended June 27 compared with the same period in fiscal 2008, according to a news report.

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New petfood consulting service announced

Petfood Industry Strategic Consulting offers broad industry experience and services

P&G looks to petfood to add to earnings

Procter & Gamble has registered an 18% drop in fourth-quarter profit, Bloomberg reported. The company’s net income for the period ended June 30 dropped to US$2.47 billion. P&G shares have slid 13% this year.

Natura Pet Products launches 98% recyclable bags

Natura Pet Products has launched a 98% recyclable packaging for its Karma organic dog food.

IPE/IFE preregistration opens online

Online preregistration for the 2010 International Poultry Expo and International Feed Expo is open. Sponsored by U.S. Poultry & Egg Association and the American Feed Industry Association, the joint Expo is scheduled January 27-29, at the Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Ga. The preregistration fee is US$35. The preregistration deadline is January 8. On-site registration is US$60.

Australia withdraws irradiation option for petfood treatment

Australia will not allow importers to irradiate imported cat food to reduce microbial hazards, according to a news report. The decision follows reports of possible links between irradiated food and neurological damage.

Owners spending on pet care despite recession

With more than 65% of American families having a pet, pet care—including food, accessories, veterinary services and grooming—is big business, according to a news report.

Lily's Kitchen to debut at Glee Petindex

Lily’s Kitchen, recently named the Best Pet Food Company in the U.K. 2009 by the Ethical Good Shopper Guide, will make its debut at the Glee Petindex in September, a news report stated.

Colgate's second quarter sales, revenue fall

Colgate-Palmolive’s second-quarter results have shown a decline in revenue, partly because of declines in its Hill's petfood division, Reuters reported. The fall in the share prices wiped out gains from the past two weeks.

AFIA concerned about climate-change legislation

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has written a letter to senators, stating its views on climate-change legislation and cap-and-trade issues. The Senate will take up the issue later this year.

AFIA comments on food safety bill

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted on H.R. 2749, a legislation designed to enhance consumer confidence in food safety, according to a press release. The Senate will be presented the bill later this year.

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