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World Nutrition Forum 2014 to focus on sustainability

World Nutrition Forum 2014, being held in Munich in October, will focus on the concept of sustainability through the show's theme, "sustain:ability." Jørgen Randers of the Norwegian Business School and co-author of "The Limits to Growth," will present a view of the world to come in the next 40 years.

Pet Food Market

US petfood ingredient regulatory process faces uncertain future

One of most common questions I get from media and people outside our industry is about how petfoods and ingredients are regulated, particularly in the US. This has been a recurring question ever since the 2007 melamine-related recalls and continuing through more recent Salmonella-related recalls, passage of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and, most recently, the release of proposed preventive control rules for feed and petfood under FSMA.

Greenies brand, PetSmart partner for National Pet Dental Health Month

As a part of National Pet Dental Health Month (February) and the PetSmart "Healthy Teeth. Healthier Life." initiative, the Greenies brand team and PetSmart will be encouraging pet parents to take care of their pets' teeth in PetSmart stores throughout the U.S. Through this initiative, pet parents will be encouraged to seek professional preventive care through veterinary oral exams and teeth cleanings.

AFIA seeks comment from member companies on ingredient approvals

The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) ingredient approval process, used by 49 states, has an unclear future with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Despite a 35-year cooperative relationship, the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has learned that FDA feels specifically "the AAFCO process ultimately falls short" and "the majority of ingredients that are included in the AAFCO 'official publication' are neither approved food additives nor are they generally recognized as safe (GRAS)."

Excalibur Dehydrators launches clear-door dehydrator for homemade pet treats

Excalibur Dehydrators offers a clear-door dehydrator for homemade pet treats, which allows users to view drying progress without interrupting the process, according to the company. The doors are available in five or nine tray models with a timer, or as an add-on accessory for current owners of Excalibur dehydrators.

Petfood-focused book demonstrates healthy cuisine for dogs

Dog-gone Good Cuisine (St. Martin's Griffin), on sale February 18, focuses on cooking healthy and delicious dishes for dogs and humans alike, according to author, nutritionist and chef Gayle Pruitt. The book contains more than 100 corn-, sugar-, soy- and gluten-free recipes,

AFB to chair Association for Chemoreception Sciences meeting

At the Association for Chemoreception Sciences (AChemS) 36th annual meeting, to be held on April 9-12, 2014, AFB scientists Nancy Rawson and Susan Jojola will chair a symposium on the topic of behavioral insights into food selection and flavor preference in domestic and wild animals.

Extended interview with My Perfect Pet president and founder

Karen Scoggins discusses new products, company growth, the future

Market Trends and Reports

Consumer trends: buying petfood online

When asked to give buzzwords to describe trends in the petfood and treat market, many people—regardless if they are industry experts or pet parents—would answer with words found on many petfood packages: natural, organic, corn-free and human-grade. But perhaps the biggest trend is not what list of ingredients pets are getting from their owners, but where those pet owners are getting those popular niche food and treats.

Online pet retailers are more sophisticated in their web design and e-commerce, reaching their target audience via website usability, SEO, paid search and word of mouth via blogging and discussion boards.

Dr. Tim Hunt's exciting Iditarod videos

Petfood Forum 2011 opened this year with keynote speaker Dr. Tim Hunt's thrilling presentation about his experiences racing in the 2009 Iditarod in Alaska, USA. He also shared these exciting videos of the dogs and mushers in action during the race!

Dr. Hunt raced with 16 dogs, including Spots, More Spots and lead dog, Husky.

Pet Food Safety

Update: ingredient sourcing and traceability

A provision of the federal Food Safety Modernization Act (S. 510) recently signed in to law requires that all players in the US petfood supply chain be able to quickly trace from whom they received an ingredient and to whom they sent it. Petfood manufacturers will have to maintain that information in digital form which means consumers could tap into this information through their computers or smartphones.

Tracking technology and management of data are two things suddenly very important for all manufacturers.

Natural petfood pioneers

"We started this business before it was fashionable," declares Susan Weiss, founder of Ark Naturals, Natural Products for Pets. "We believed and still believe we can make a difference." Founded in 1995 - a time, according to Weiss, when the petfood industry was not interested in natural - the company has continued to steadily grow while sticking to their initial goals.

Founded in 1995â€”a time, according to Weiss, when the petfood industry was not interested in naturalâ€”Ark Naturals has continued to steadily grow while sticking to its initial goals.

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