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ASA challenges MPM leading brand claim

MPM Products has been cited by the Advertising Standards Authority for pitting its Applaws cat food brand against Town & Country's HiLife, according to a news report.

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Aller to sell feed mill, focus on petfood

Danish petfood manufacturer Aller Petfood has announced its decision to sell Aller Moelle A/S, a feed mill serving the Danish market, to Dan Aller Holding, which is part of the DLA Group. The company now wants to focus exclusively on Aller Petfood. Aller Petfood has three other factories, one in Denmark and two in Russia.

Pet gets a second chance to live

Alice, an 8-year-old domestic cat, was given up because her owners could not combat the effects of the dangerous 24 pounds she had become, according to a news report. She received the much-needed care at the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Purina launches food for older dogs

Purina ONE is launching a petfood that enhances the brain function in older dogs, according to a news report. Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Senior dry dog food formula contains a blend of botanical oils to improve brain function in older dogs and provide nutritional benefits.

Petco and TerraCycle to recycle petfood bags

Petco and TerraCycle are testing a petfood bag recycling program in Petco locations in New York and New Jersey, according to a news report.

Earthquake victims' pets get kennels

Italian petfood company Conagit-Giuntini has donated 30 dog kennels to the Veterinary Crisis Unit of the Italian Civil Defense Department to help rehabilitate L’Aquila earthquake victims’ pets, according to a news report.

Purina launches product with dog dinner parties

Purina will introduce its new line of dog food, Chef Michael’s Canine Creations, with a series of nationwide dinner parties on Aug. 16.

The Philippines gets Animal Planet endorsed petfood

According to a news report, Nature’s Plan, a natural US petfood approved by television channel Animal Planet, will now be available in the Philippines. The company has tied up with local petfood maker Pet One Inc., to distribute its products.

Supreme Pet Foods launches debate over industry standard

Supreme Pet Foods is seeking an industry standard to guarantee quality and consistency in the production, packaging and marketing of small animal pet food, according to a new report. The standard will define claims about nutritional content and commonly used marketing terms such as complete, complementary and beneficial fiber, along with the implementation of quality process controls in the production of petfoods.

Simmons Pet Food to expand Arkansas plant

According to a news report, Simmons Pet Food Inc. is adding a processing unit to its Decatur plant to serve its private-label customer base better.

Dibevo show may draw larger crowds

The organizer of the 68th Dibevo show, the Dutch pet supplies sector organization, is expecting a successful show from Oct. 18-20 in Gorinchem, according to a news report. The report quotes a press release saying more companies have registered as exhibitors this year compared with last year.

Fuji Robots names Chantland top distributor

Fuji Robotics has recognized Chantland MHS as the prime distributor of Fuji Robots in North America for the third consecutive year.

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