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Halo petfood sponsors Pets for Patriots celebration event

Pets for Patriots, an organization that connects shelter pets with service and veteran members of the US military, named Halo, Purely for Pets as the exclusive petfood sponsor of its "Be A Pet’s Hero Celebration" event. The May 25 event takes place in Washington, DC, and serves as the charity’s inaugural celebration and fundraiser in partnership with the Washington Humane Society.

Canadian petfood company launches dry dog food line with all fresh ingredients

CARNA4 Inc., a Canada-based petfood start-up, says it has created the first dry dog food to use real food ingredients that are all grown in the US and Canada, without vitamin and mineral pre-mixes or other additives. The company says its dog food is made with fresh, table-grade chicken, wild salmon, eggs, whole produce and sprouted seeds, all baked to preserve authentic flavors and nutrients.

Dr. Tim's adds three US petfood distributors

Dr. Tim’s announced it added three distributors that will sell the company's petfood to retailers throughout the United States. K& W Distribution, located in Clyde, Ohio, USA, will cover distribution in the USA states of: Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and West Virginia.

UK petfood company secures funding for expansion

UK-based petfood company MPM Products recently secured funding of £3m (US$4.9 million) to help the company expand its business. The company reported that its revenues have grown from £4m (US$6.5 million) to £10m (US$16.3 million) in under two years and MPM said it aims to increase the figure up to £50m (US$81.4 million) by 2014.

Natural petfood company announces success of retailer loyalty program

Nature’s Logic announced that its ongoing retailer loyalty program has so far led to over 50% growth, compared to the first quarter of 2010, for qualifying retailers. The program includes rebates and employee rewards for retailers, as well as coupons and a frequent purchase plan for pet owners.

Canidae anticipates increased international petfood orders at Zoomark

Canidae Pet Foods Inc. will attend the upcoming 2011 Zoomark International Trade Fair for Pet Supplies and Services in Italy, where the company says it anticipates an increase in international petfood orders. Canidae says that Manny Rosillo, international sales manager, will be onsite for the tradeshow at the Canidae exhibit located in the U.S. Pavilion, Hall 22, Stand 24.

Canidae Pet Foods will exhibit at Italy's 2011 Zoomark in May.

Nature's Logic petfood hits store shelves in Seattle, Washington, USA

Nature’s Logic announced that its petfood lines will soon be available in nine All The Best Pet Care stores in the Seattle, Washington, USA, area. Nature's Logic said that its all-natural kibble, canned and raw frozen petfoods will be available in the stores by May 6.

Canidae PRO blog announces free petfood winner

Canidae Pet Foods Inc. sponsors the Responsible Pet Ownership blog, which recently awarded free petfood to the winner of a quarterly drawing for all new blog subscribers. Canidae awarded six months worth of free petfood to the first-quarter drawing winner, Dana G. of Beaufort, North Carolina, USA.

Market Trends and Reports

Something to Chew On: How quickly is petfood following human food?

A professional with 35-plus years’ experience in companion animal nutrition and petfood remarked recently that trends in our industry are now only three months behind human food trends. Petfood used to follow human food by at least six months, he said.

Market Trends and Reports

Natural Balance adds Platefulls cat pouches to petfood offerings

Natural Balance Pet Foods Inc. announced that the company will add Platefulls cat pouches to its petfood offerings in May. The Platefulls pouches come in eight, grain-free formulas, including four indoor varieties and four regular formulas.

Petco becomes first US chain retailer to offer Holistic Select petfood

Petco announced it will become the first and only national retailer to sell Holistic Select petfood at its retail stores. Previously, Holistic Select was only sold in pet specialty stores, but it will now be available in all Petco and Unleashed by Petco stores.

Innova holistic petfood hits Petco store shelves in May

Innova will launch its line of holistic petfood products in all Petco and Unleashed by Petco stores in May 2011. Innova says its natural, holistic petfood is available as dry food, canned food and treats, for both dogs and cats.

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