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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.

Purina introduces new treat for cats

Purina has recently launched its Fancy Feast Appetizers for cats, according to a news report. Purina claims it took a team of 40 about 3.5 years to develop a cat food and introduce it to the $17 billion U.S. petfood industry. The company is launching a national ad campaign beginning next month to market the product as a premium brand.

PFI to hold China export training program

The Pet food Institute is holding a special training session for its members and others from the U.S. petfood industry on China’s facility certification and product registration requirements on July 30 in Washington.

Arenus inks sponsorship pact with DockDogs

Animal health company Arenus, the petfood and pet care division of Novus International, has signed an exclusive sponsorship agreement with the Ohio-based DockDogs, an independent governing and sanctioning body for regional, national and international dock jumping performance sports, according to a press release.

Petfood home delivery a hit in India

Pet owners in New Delhi, India, can now get petfood delivered to their home for free, according to the Indo-Asian News Service.

People less likely to switch pet brands

A recent poll by ICOM found 59% of people surveyed switched from national brands to private labels for food and household products in the last six months.

AFIA launches website for safe feed program

The American Feed Industry Association launched a new website that provides details about the Safe Feed/Safe Food Certification Program.

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