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Topics and speakers announced for Petfood Forum and Workshop 2014

Petfood Forum 2014’s conference program has been confirmed and includes industry experts addressing the latest research and information on pet nutrition, petfood safety, processing, marketing, retailing, regulatory issues and more.

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Top 30 petfood companies highlight new global leaders

The Top Petfood Companies Database on www.petfoodindustry.com has been expanded with more than 190 new listings and, in some cases, more complete data. On these pages, you will find information on the top 10%—or top 30 global petfood companies by annual revenue, based on 2012 sales data where available. This list highlights some new players that are growing via acquisitions, new product sales and other means.

The list of the top 30 global petfood companies highlights some new players that are growing via acquisitions, new product sales and other means.

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How global business leaders view sustainability, including consumer influence

"You can't compartmentalize sustainability anymore everything is interrelated." So said Richard Edelman, CEO of his namesake public relations firm, as part of the "UN Global Compact Accenture CEO Study on Sustainability 2013," conducted by the United Nations and Accenture (a

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New for Petfood Forum 2014: discussion sessions

All new for Petfood Forum 2014: thought leaders in pet nutrition, pet retailing/marketing and petfood regulatory/safety will head discussions that wrap up the concurrent session part of Petfood Forum. These discussion sessions will each feature several industry experts offering perspective on the issue, then open up to the floor for full audience participation and Q&A.

Registration opens for Petfood Forum Asia 2014

Registration is now available for Petfood Forum Asia, which will be held April 9, 2014, at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre, in conjunction with Victam Asia/FIAAP Asia 2014.

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Delca Corp. think!dog peanut butter holiday dog treats

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Betsy Farms jerky treats for dogs

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Merrick Pet Care to provide petfood for pets at PAWS Chicago

PAWS Chicago and Merrick Pet Care are partnering to provide quality nutrition for homeless pets in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Starting December 1, Merrick Pet Care will provide petfood for the dogs and cats at the PAWS Chicago and PAWS Chicago North Shore shelters.

Greg Shearson, CEO of Merrick, feeds dogs at PAWS Chicago.

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2014 human food trends that could affect petfood

At last week's Food Ingredients Europe in Frankfurt, Germany, an annual show described by organizer's as the "global meeting place for all stakeholders in the food ingredients industry," Innova Market Insights introduced its top 10 food and beverage trends for 2014. While not all apply to petfood (and only five of the 10 included descriptions), some might be worth considering for petfood manufacturers and marketers.

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Data from GfK show 28 percent spike in grain-free petfood sales

In the latest evidence that natural alternatives are driving the petfood market, GfK data for the past year show a 28 percent spike in grain-free food sales at US pet stores. Through its Retail and Technology division, GfK tracks sales in more than 11,000 US pet outlets, including national and regional chains, as well as neighborhood pet shops.

Bailey's Choice expands number of states affected by dog treat recall

Bailey's Choice Dog Treats LLC of Waleska, Georgia, USA, has once again expanded its recall of dog treats to include the states of Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Delaware and Tennessee, USA. This expanded recall due to the potential for Salmonella contamination applies to the Teriyaki Chicken Treats products.

Facebook group warning pet owners not to buy jerky treats from China

A Facebook group called Animal Parents Against Pet Treats and Food Made in China is warning pet owners about jerky treats from China that are under investigation by the US Food and Drug Administration. The group is attaching warnings to packages of these treats in stores that read: “Beware! FDA investigates pet treats from CHINA. Thousands of complaints filed. Hundreds of deaths reported.”

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