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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.

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.

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.

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