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Possible carcinogen found in Chinese products

Hydrolyzed leather protein, known as a possible carcinogen, was found in batches of dairy products in Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province, according to an article from The Epoch Times.

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New book explains owners' love of pets

Michael Schaffer's book One Nation Under Dog explains the reasons why Americans find devotion to pets essential, according to a review from The Miami Herald.

Naturediet partners with Imazo

The British petfood manufacturer Naturediet has announced a new distribution partnership with the Swedish company Imazo, according to news story.

Mars Petcare receives approval for grant

Mars Petcare US Inc. will receive a $25,000 Rapid Outreach grant to help pay for a planned expansion after the Ohio Controlling Board approved the grant May 4, according to an article from Columbus Business First.

Company donates 5,000 treats to Animal Rescue Inc.

Stella and Chewy’s, a natural, raw petfood company, donated 5,000 Carnivore Kisses dog treats to Animal Rescue Inc. at the recent H.H. Backer spring trade show, according to a press release from the company.

Blue Buffalo sponsors Pet Cancer Awareness Month

The Blue Buffalo Foundation for Cancer Research, a branch of the Blue Buffalo petfood company, is sponsoring Pet Cancer Awareness Month during the month of May, according to a press release from the company.

Backer trade show finds success in Baltimore

The H.H. Backer 21st Annual Pet Industry Spring Trade Show, held in early April in in Baltimore, Md., USA, drew more than 5,300 registered buyers, according to the company.

University vet hospital gets new kitchen

More than 40 different dogs and 30 different cats will benefit from the newly designed kitchen at Purdue University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, according to an article from The Exponent.

Unicharm Petcare Corp. stock prices rise

Japan-based Unicharm Petcare Corp. stock prices rose 5.5% after the petfood maker reported 27.4% growth in its operating profit for the year that ended in March, according to an article from Forbes.

Simmons tweaks palletizing operations to meet demand

As manufacturers watch the market for petfoods steadily move toward premium products, Simmons Pet Food Inc. has undertaken projects to increase the speed and efficiency of its packaging operations to meet demands, according to an article from Material Handling Management.

Petfood company sponsors 'Bow-Wow Bailout'

Dogswell, a petfood company in Los Angeles, Calif., USA, is sponsoring the nationwide Bow-Wow Bailout in order to help struggling pet owners who can’t afford to feed their pets, according to an article on www.dogchannel.com.

Nutro, FDA deny investigation

Nutro Products Inc. has denied that the company is being investigated by the FDA despite an anonymous FDA official affirming the investigation, according to an article on www.consumeraffairs.com.

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