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C&D Foods to let go of 29 employees

Irish petfood manufacturer C&D Foods announced it will eliminate nearly 30 positions due to the effect of weak sterling on its export business, according to a story from www.independent.ie.

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Vegans say cats need some meat

According to a recent article on www.examiner.com, even vegans say that cats need at least some meat in their diets, despite the recent article in The New York Times suggesting cats should stick to a vegan diet to protect fish.

Pet company's stock numbers down

Central Garden & Pet Co. released their numbers on February 4 and the stock is at about a 51/49% revenue split, according to an article on the market review website, www.seekingalpha.com.

PetSmart sends relief to flood victims

In response to the flooding in Fargo, North Dakota, USA, PetSmart Charities is sending an Emergency Relief Waggin' trailer stocked with at least 16 tons of much-needed petfood and supplies, as well as a back-up trailer loaded with essential care items, according a press release by the company.

Cesar launches petfood with dog newspaper

To celebrate the release of its newest product line Cesar Sunrise, a breakfast-flavored petfood line for small dogs, Cesar Canine Cuisine developed The West Highland Herald newspaper to go along with the new pet breakfast line, according to a press release from the company.

UK owners 'unconcerned' at fat pets

Nine out of 10 UK pet owners are unconcerned about their animals' size despite an increase in overweight pets, a survey suggests, according to an article on www.bbc.co.uk.

India's growing pet industry

Pets are becoming big business in India, a country of more than a billion, and industry figures said they see no slowdown in annual growth of 10 to 15%, according to an article by the French Press Agency (AFP).

Former stray on cat food label

Asia-Veau, who lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA with her owner, Margaret Karpen, is the cat pictured on Purina Friskies' new senior-formula canned food, as the face of Friskies’ new line, according to an article by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Evidence destruction claim rejected in Menu Foods case

Allegations that Menu Foods destroyed evidence are the basis of motions in several court cases, according to an article on www.consumeraffairs.com.

Durbin: Humane Senator of the Year

Illinois Democrat Sen. Richard J. Durbin's efforts to crack down on puppy mills and improve petfood safety earned him the title of 2008 Humane Senator of the Year, according to an article by The Washington Times.

Canidae introduces Velcro closures on bags

Canidae All Natural Pet Foods began rolling out its easy-open, easy-pour bags featuring Velcro closures in March, according to a press release by the company.

Banfield: Don't skimp on petfood

Although many pet owners struggle to find ways to save on pet care, petfood should not be skimped on, suggests an article on www.dogchannel.com.

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