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Alltech builds algae plant, expands Latin America production

Alltech is constructing a Latin America algae production plant on the same premises as Alltech Sao Pedro. This US$63 million investment in Brazil will generate more than 200 direct and indirect jobs, and it will increase Alltech’s Latin America production by 58%, according to the company.

Colorado university vets: Do not feed pets raw diets

Adherents to the raw petfood diet trend claim that pets eating raw diets have shinier coats, healthier skin, cleaner teeth, improved immunity and easier weight management, but Colorado State University veterinarians say there is no evidence to support such claims. There are, however, real risks.

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Biocatalysts enzyme development and manufacturing service

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Petfood brands turn focus on desire to make pets' meals at home

A growing market in the petfood industry revolves around a pet parent's desire to have a hand in making their pet's meals. Companies are launching premium-priced products that require humans to refrigerate, freeze, dice, heat and/or mix in additional ingredients such as meat and vegetables.

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Petfood trends at Interzoo: grain free, BARF and insects

Last week’s Interzoo, the 33rd edition of the largest pet trade show in the world, saw not only increased numbers from the last edition in 2012 but also hundreds of new petfood products. Grain free petfoods were ubiquitous, and BARF (biologically appropriate raw foods) and similar fresh-meat products abounded, too.

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Guide to Petfood Forum China 2014: Focus on pet nutrition

Experts will provide the latest information on the petfood product and ingredients market and key ingredient categories for meeting pets’ nutritional needs.

Jonker Petfood offers new petfood using insects as protein source

Jonker Petfood BV, a private label petfood manufacturer based in the Netherlands, is offering a new dog food with insects as the only animal source of protein, the company says. The new product, launched at Interzoo 2014, has a "base of 100% insect protein," Jonker says.

Global GMO Free Coalition launched

The Global GMO Free Coalition launched on May 20, 2014, bringing together GMO Free groups across six continents with a partner membership of more than 4.5 million people. The Global GMO Free Coalition, with more than 60 partner organizations, is the first globally coordinated network to address the genetically modified (GM) food and crop industry in both the media and in public and government advocacy areas.

Blue Buffalo officially files lawsuit against Nestle Purina

The Blue Buffalo Company Ltd. officially filed a lawsuit against Nestlé Purina PetCare Company on May 14, 2014. The lawsuit, in response to a lawsuit filed by Purina against Blue Buffalo, claims defamation, unfair competition, false advertising and violations of trade practice statutes.

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Propylene glycol: When, where and how should it be used

Consumers and the media say they want petfoods that are fresh, natural, inexpensive, perfectly formed and appealing to the eye, taste great, and are constantly available to the market regardless of season or supply. The retailers and distributors want petfoods that will last on the shelf for years, appeal to consumers, are encased in beautiful packaging and don’t degrade or get buggy.

Lawsuit against American Pet Food Manufacturing Company claims supplier money owed

Georgia-based food supply company Foodpros Marketing Inc. has filed a lawsuit against pet treat manufacturer American Pet Food Manufacturing Company (APFM) for allegedly failing to pay for US$155,000 worth of chicken breasts and other items it had ordered. Foodpros filed the complaint on May 1, 2014, in US District Court in London.

Petfood Forum China 2014 to focus on nutrition, ingredients, formulation

Petfood Forum China 2014 marks the third annual edition of this premier, exclusive conference for the Chinese petfood industry. This year it will focus on Nutrition, Ingredients and Formulation—the foundation for all petfood products and for new product development.

Petfood Forum China offers a chance to network with peers and with leading petfood industry suppliers.

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