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Pet Food Market

AAFCO plans another Pet Food Labeling Workshop

Two-day event designed for pet food industry newcomers as well as those wanting a refresher course.

Those who missed AAFCO’s August 2017 Pet Food Labeling Workshop will have a second chance to attend in January 2018. | treenabeena.Fotolia

Pet food supplier expanding flexible packaging facility

Simmons Pet Food has broken ground on a facility expansion at its Flexible Packaging Facility in Kansas.

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Pet food producer improves automated packaging line

Wagg Foods has increased its overall equipment efficiency by 30 percent with OAL Connected, a modular suite of packaging line software.

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Pet Food Packaging

Why pet food packaging must convey safety, accountability

Pet parents are paying more attention than ever to every facet of their pet’s food, including what it comes in.

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6 Petfood Industry blogs for October 2017

In October, bloggers for Petfood Industry shared insights on pet food spending, labeling and product claims.

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Pet Food Ingredients

Carrots used in nearly half of canned dog foods

An analysis of the Dog and Cat Food Ingredient Center database explored the prevalence of carrots in pet foods.

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Pet Food Market

New US pet food label is closer to reality, expert says

Work to update and improve pet food labels is progressing, and the changes could help pet owners better understand the pet food ingredients in each product.

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Pet Food Market

Navigating pet food product claims, part 1: scientific

To make pet food label claims that make your product or brand unique, you need to understand the different types and levels of claims and their requirements.

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Pack Expo Las Vegas 2017 breaks attendance record

PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO 2017 welcomed nearly 1,000 more attendees than 2015, making it the largest PACK EXPO Las Vegas in history.

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Pet Food Market

AAFCO pondering new approach for ‘human grade’ claims

Several issues with the current guidance could be eased with a proposed new, verification avenue.

AAFCO is considering third-party verification as an option for human grade claims as it revisits current substantiation methods. | Andreykuzmin, Dreamstime

3 AAFCO rulings on dental pet treats, carbs and tigers

Three decisions affecting the pet food industry were made at the 2017 Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) annual meeting.

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Pet food labels: rules for natural versus organic

While federal and state regulations define the requirements for labeling pet food as organic, but natural pet food labeling lacks that legal clarity.

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