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Does your pet product label comply with the new AAFCO calorie statement regulations?

In January 2013, the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) enacted amendments to Model Regulation PF9 regarding calorie content statements on dog and cat food labels. While AAFCO recommended a grace period for state enforcement, as of June 2015 that period has ended for any newly marketed products. In either case, though, it is prudent to take steps now to ensure labels conform to the new labeling requirements.

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Natural pet food sales soar despite fuzzy definition

Sales of natural pet food grew 15.2% annually from 2010-2014 and will rise 14.6% a year through 2019; but what does ‘natural’ really mean? Does it matter?

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Will pet food labeling studies spur further FDA action?

With FSMA regulations finally done and due to take effect this year, FDA might finally focus on pet food labeling and other regulations from a 2007 law.

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Nestle Purina responds to allegations that Beneful is harmful

Nestle Purina Petcare Co. has responded to allegations that its Beneful dog food is harmful, or even deadly, to pets.

2 new NASC websites provide information on pet supplements

The National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) has introduced two new websites focused on people making buying decisions to help ensure confidence in the products they buy and help provide credible information to animal owners.

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Helping pet owners understand and fight pet obesity

Soon all cat and dog food labels in the US have to include calorie counts. Can the petfood industry do more—perhaps looking to human foods for ideas?

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Is bad petfood advice partly the industry’s fault?

The petfood industry is missing an opportunity to be transparent and educate consumers and veterinarians about pet nutrition and how petfood is made.

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Petfood mislabeling: What you need to know

Petfood mislabeling is one of the top issues in the industry today. As consumers become more savvy about what their pets are eating, they look to—and depend on—product packaging to point them in the right direction.

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Pet Food Packaging

Petfood vignettes, graphics and pictorial representations

Petfood packaging illustrations can be especially helpful in reaching those potential customers with language or reading issues. However, improper use of graphics, not just words, also can get a company in trouble with regulators.

Freeze-dried, refrigerated/frozen petfoods continue strong growth

The natural food category, which has been driving the petfood market for over 10 years, continues to spawn trends that rise and fall on much shorter timeframes—challenging manufacturers and retailers to keep pace while making a profit, according to GfK's latest data.

Merrick releases infographic on organic petfood

Merrick Pet Care has developed an infographic for its Castor & Pollux Organix brand highlighting organic food and how much it matters to pet parents.

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What petfood can take from top 10 human food trends for 2015

Several top tends in human foods are already appearing in petfood, too, driven by consumer interest and demand.

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