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Victam, FIAAP 2014 tradeshows focus on animal feed, petfood ingredients

Victam International general manager and former feed mill owner, Henk van de Bunt, said that sales for the FIAAP, Victam and Grapas Asia 2014 trade shows continue to increase thanks to the shows' focus on ingredients used in animal feed and petfood. The shows will be held April 8-10, 2014, in Bangkok, Thailand.

Sensient Colors focuses on sustainability

Sensient Colors LLC, a business unit of Sensient Technologies Corporation, is focusing on its commitment to applying sustainable practices to secure quality raw material and create sustainable color solutions. The company says its global supply chain is managed regionally for optimal monitoring and to ensure a collaborative relationship with the grower of raw ingredients to improve growing standards, produce stable botanical sources and optimize food quality.

Alltech names petfood company as first Chinese partner of World Equestrian Games

Alltech has announced Jinkangbao as the first Chinese company to become an Alltech Official Partner of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 in Normandy. The Alltech Official Partner Program is a strategic partnership with horse feed and animal health and nutrition companies around the world.

Biorigin to expand Brazil feed ingredients plant

Biorigin, Brazilian producer of natural ingredients for foods and animal feeds, began expansion of its unit located in Quatá, Brazil, aiming at doubling its production capacity in 2014. The US$120 million investment to expand the plant includes plans for the Fermentation, Pure Culture, Autolysis and Drying sectors.

Raw petfood: Is it safe enough?

The discussions both for and against a raw petfood diet are long-familiar to the industry. Proponents cite unmatched health benefits for pets and the way the diet simulates how animals would eat in the wild; while detractors point out the risk of pet illness, contamination and public health issues if proper food safety measures aren't taken.

Raw petfood poses a special challenge, but even petfood products that have a kill step are going to have to manage recontamination risk.

Nutrition trends: Allergen-free petfoods and alternative ingredients

Surprisingly, dogs and cats aren’t naturally allergic to most of the ingredients usually listed on labels with a ‘Free’ right behind them or a bold, red ‘No’ in front. Beef, dairy, chicken, corn, wheat, soy and yeast are simply the ingredients most commonly used in petfood recipes and, therefore, the most likely to be fingered first since they are the foods companion animals are most frequently exposed to at the bottom of their bowl.

Whether a pet has ingredient intolerance, allergic reaction or just a finicky stomach, plenty of petfood and treat manufacturers offer products made to get animals feeling better.

Making good with Mister Buck's Pet Food

Mister Buck’s Genuinely Good Pet Food Co. offers holistic natural petfood to consumers while promoting local community philanthropy. According to Jon Kitto, founder of the Indiana-based company, sales of Mister Buck’s petfood have enabled the company to donate tens of thousands of dollars to local animal welfare groups.

Jon Kitto and Alonso Saldivar, founders of Mister Buck's (with some four-legged friends), were inspired to create their company by a rescue dog.

Filling empty petfood bowls with relief

When disaster strikes, our family and friends are often what help us make it through the tough times. Most pet owners include their beloved dogs and cats in this important network of support, but what happens when they need help feeding, sheltering or simply keeping their pets when a catastrophe has left them without a roof over their head? Recently, some petfood companies have been teaming up with charitable organizations or starting networks of their own to lend a helping paw to pet parents who find themselves in need.

The simple act of donating petfood not only saves companion animals' lives, but it also keeps families together when they've already lost so much.

FDA to investigate Salmonella in petfood

As the moderator for the sessions on petfood safety at the 2013 Petfood Forum, I can say without fear of contradiction that Salmonella control was a very hot topic. Multiple speakers addressed the subject, and the information conveyed to the manufacturers in the audience was indeed timely.

Pet Food Product Database

Malt Products Corporation malt and molasses petfood ingredients

Malt Products Corp

Pet Food Ingredients

Biorigin Selemax organic selenium

Biorigin Brazil

Pet Food Ingredients

Kemin Industries Palasurance SP Dog Dry–Granulated palatability enhancer

Kemin Industries

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