News & Newsletters: Page 883

UK premium petfood market could slow in 2009

The value of the UK petfood market increased 7% last year to just under £2 billion (US$3 billion), according to the Pet Food Manufacturers Association’s annual report.

Brand Insights

Rethink minerals to boost pet health and build lasting loyalty

Zinpro®

What if essential nutrients already required in pet diets could become your brand’s key differentiator? See how to get a competitive edge with pet-proven performance minerals.

Rethink minerals to boost pet health and build lasting loyalty

Pet 'soup kitchen' to spread across US

Pet 'soup kitchens' are becoming more popular in order to establish a cheap, community-based means of supporting pet owners in need, according to an article on www.zootoo.com.

Pedigree taps niche markets with vegetarian products

Mars International India, manufacturer and marketer of Pedigree, is seeking to tap niche areas of the petfood market in India by introducing new products, according to an article on www.mydigitalfc.com.

Food tips given for Obamas' new dog

Holistic vet Dr. Randy Kidd, veterinary adviser of Rainbow Light Nutritional Systems, recently offered advice to the Obamas on the care of their dog Bo, according to a Rainbow Light press release.

CPI article prompts EPA to evaluate pet pesticides

The Environmental Protection Agency's announcement April 16 that it would intensify evaluation of spot-on pesticide products for pets comes on the heels of the Center for Public Integrity's Perils of the New Pesticides project, according to a CPI press release.

Thermo Fisher offers free seminars

Thermo Fisher Scientific is hosting a series of free seminars in the US and Canada on the following topics:

Soy may aid in canine cancer therapy

Researchers at North Carolina State University say soy may increase the benefits of canine cancer therapy.

Pet expert gives tips for first dog

Celebrity pet expert Andrea Arden, dog trainer to Norah Jones, Robert De Niro and Conan O'Brien, and star of Animal Planet's "From Underdog to Wonder Dog," says the Obamas will succeed with their new dog, Bo, if they establish a routine of superior nutrition, exercise and regular veterinary check-ups right from the start, according to a press release.

Petfood sector still hot in sluggish economy

Marco Giannini's Los Angeles-based Dogswell LLC is poised to hit sales of US$20 million this year, which is more than double its sales from 2007, according to a story from Reuters.

Tyson, Kemin open new manufacturing operation

Tyson Foods Inc. and Kemin Industries Inc. announced the opening of a new manufacturing operation that is producing petfood flavor enhancers known as palatants under the Palasurance brand, according to a press release by Kemin.

CVM to launch GRAS program for petfood

Starting late this summer, the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine is planning to allow animal ingredient suppliers to tap the Generally Recognized As Safe notification process, according to the April edition of the FDA’s Food Chemical News.

US petfood pantries on the rise

Given the current economic climate, an increased number of petfood pantries are opening across the US, according to a story from Zootoo.

Page 883 of 897