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Pedigree donates 500 pounds of petfood

Friday Night Live, a Corning, California, USA, teen group who helps out local seniors, discovered the seniors were sharing part of their Meals on Wheels food with their pets because they could not afford to buy petfood, according to Corning Observer.

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Nestlé launches first research unit in Japan

Nestlé S.A. announced the launch of the company’s first Japan-based research unit for scientific research May 20 in a company press release.

Mars Petcare expands in New Zealand

Mars Petcare is expanding its work schedule at its New Zealand plant from three shifts into four to handle increased demands in Australia, according to an article by the Wanganui Chronicle.

Greenies restricted to veterinarians, specialty retailers

Nutro Products Inc. has restricted the sale of Greenies, canine and feline dental chews, to veterinary hospitals and pet specialty retailers, according to a FAQ section on Nutro’s website.

Canidae plant runs on wind power

Canidae All Natural Pet Foods is going green by manufacturing its Snap-Biscuits and Snap-Bits dog treats at a wind-powered facility in Oklahoma, USA, according to a company press release.

AVMA and Hill's unite to curb obesity

The American Veterinary Medical Association and Hill’s Pet Nutrition teamed up to create a series of short videos addressing pet and owner obesity.

Natura sponsors SPCA-LA award to heroic dog

For saving her family’s life in December 2008, Miley has been honored as the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles’s winner of the 27th Annual National Hero Dog Award, according to a Natura Pet Products press release.

Maine votes on tax increase for petfood

Maine's Senate Agriculture Committee has passed a preliminary proposal to increase the petfood tax by 1%.

Purina sponsors launching of AOL pet website

Purina ProPlan petfood sponsored the recent launching of www.pawnation.com, a new AOL website that lets pet owners share pet photos and stories, read the latest animal news and find pet tips and information, according to a press release from AOL.

Purina plant uses solar power

Nestlé Purina PetCare officially unveiled and dedicated the company’s new solar-panel array May 14 at the company’s petfood plant in Denver, Colorado, USA, according to an article from the Denver Business Journal.

Petfood manufacturer sponsors vet fund

ZuPreem, an exotic pet and animal food manufacturer, announced the sponsorship of the Ben Cote Veterinary Scholarship Fund in a company press release.

Petfood manufacturers combat price increases

Manufacturers and distributors are between in a difficult position as customers mistakenly blame them for intentionally petfood prices increasing when in reality production costs are going up, according to an article from The Greeley Tribune.

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