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Nature's Wellness named petfood of the Year

Iams Nature’s Wellness Cat Food was been named petfood of the Year in last week’s Product of the Year awards. Iams said the award recognizes the product’s healthy balance and the company’s commitment to the long-term health of cats, according to an article by Glee Wire (UK).

Legal action launched over factory blast

Civil action has been launched in the Australian Supreme Court over the explosion that destroyed the BestCare Foods Limited’s pet factory at Gunnedah, in northwest New South Wales, six years ago, according to an article on Australian Broadcasting Corp.

Grupo Dibaq acquires Rodi Petfood Group

The Spanish Grupo Dibaq, a leading manufacturer of petfood and aquaculture feed in Southern and Eastern Europe, acquired 80% of the controlling entity of Rodi Petfood Group, a leading manufacturer of petfood, snacks and biscuits in Central and Northern Europe, according to a press release.

Extrusion short course trains petfood personnel

The 19th Annual Feeds & Pet Food Extrusion Short Course, organized by the Food Protein Research & Development Center of the Texas Engineering Experiment Station, went on without a hitch the week of February 1-6 in College Station, Texas.

American Nutrition recalls baked dog treats

As a result of the expanded recall by the Peanut Corp. of America’s Blakely, Ga., facility, American Nutrition Inc. has issued a voluntary recall for certain baked dog treats containing peanut paste supplied by PCA.

Possible lawsuits against Canidae, Nutro; Canidae responds

Two law firms are gearing up for possible class action lawsuits against Canidae and Nutro, whose products allegedly caused pet illnesses, according to a story from Consumer Affairs.

Taiwan says petfood meets safety standards

To ease public concern over possible health threats in pet food, the Taiwan Council of Agriculture said February 4 that its recent tests of the aflatoxin levels in about 100 types of dog and cat food showed that all products were safe for consumption, according to an article by the Taipei Times.

Sales down at Central Garden & Pet

The Central Garden & Pet Company has announced that its net sales in the quarter have declined by 7% to $293 million, compared to $314 million in the comparable fiscal 2008 period, according to a press release by the company.

Petfood recalls actually boosted sales

The recalls of contaminated petfood in the spring of 2007 encouraged owners to convert to higher-priced foods that were perceived to be safer. This trend to premium helped boost dollar sales for the category not only in 2007, but to a smaller extent last year, despite the dramatic downturn in the economy, according to an article by MediaPost Communications.

Petfood maker set to begin payouts

If court approval is granted as expected in the United States, Menu Foods of Ontario, Canada will start to pay out $24 million (U.S.D.) in settlements to pet owners whose animals died or were hurt in last year's petfood scandal involving melamine, according to an article by The Mississauga News.

Non-Chinese nutrients now available

NaturaPet announced this month 100% of their ingredients will come from trusted, non-Chinese suppliers, according to an article by www.Examiner.com. Natura became the first petfood company in the industry to test and guarantee that all of its products are free from melamine and cyanuric acid.

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