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Muyang changes brand name to FAMSUN

Muyang Co. Ltd. has changed its brand name from Muyang to FAMSUN starting May 2014. The move was prompted by the idea of better illustrating the company’s business and the farm-to-table industry chain it serves, according to the company.

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Insights for petfood in US consumers’ focus on ‘healthfulness’

A new survey on US consumers’ choices in human foods could have implications for the petfood industry, particularly in how these consumers are focusing on “healthfulness,” the sources they trust for nutrition information, their level of confidence in food safety and the information they seek on product labels. Some of the findings are good news, some not so great.

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Dogswell launches contest to raise animal adoption awareness

Dogswell has launched a national contest to raise awareness for animal adoptions in honor of National Pet Month. As of May 19, 2014, consumers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite no-kill animal shelter to win a professional photo shoot for their adoptable dogs.

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Backer's Total Pet Expo adds new features for 2014

H.H. Backer Associates is adding more features to its annual Backer’s Total Pet Expo, including a smartphone app, a Secret Shopper contest and other attractions. The changes to the 2014 pet products trade show, which will be held September 19 to 21 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in suburban Chicago, follow a revamped 2013 exhibition.

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Kenya petfood market set for growth

Kenya's petfood market is poised for growth as the country's wealthy catch up with the global trends of increased pet ownership and pet humanization, according to reports. According to the US Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service, Kenya’s petfood market grew 27% in 2006–2010, and Kenya’s petfood imports totaled about US$960,000 in 2010.

Advaxis to present study in canine osteosarcoma at American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine forum

Advaxis Inc., a biotechnology company developing cancer immunotherapies, has announced that principal investigator Nicola Mason, BVet.Med, PhD, DACVIM, of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, will present updated data from the ongoing ADXS-cHER2 study in canine osteosarcoma at the 2014 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum on June 5, 2014, in Nashville, Tennessee.

New York City launches campaign to promote initiative for domestic violence victims with pets

The Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence (OCDV) has unveiled a campaign in support of Urban Resource Institute’s (URI) People and Animals Living Safely (PALS) initiative to shelter domestic violence victims with pets. Throughout May, in recognition of Pet Safety Awareness Month, the campaign will canvass New York City via retail outlets and grassroots distribution, with the goal of raising awareness about the services now available to victims of abuse with pets.

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Big Heart Pet Brands among Nielsen 2014 US Breakthrough Innovation winners

Big Heart Pet Brands is among 14 companies to receive Nielsen's 2014 US Breakthrough Innovation Award. This is the third year that Nielsen has presented the award in the US. 2014’s product winners were all launched in 2012 and met the standards for distinctiveness, relevance and endurance in order to qualify.

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pawTree utilizes social selling approach to pet care

pawTree, a social-selling pet products start up, merges the social selling industry and the pet industry to target a mutual customer who is passionate about pets and people. The company said it aims to allow pet parents to learn about products and shop for their pets through in-home parties (called Pawloozas) and word of mouth.

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Dog food apps to help consumers control pets’ weight

Pet obesity is a steadily rising problem in the US and other developed markets; according to the latest study from the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), 52.6% of US dogs and 57.6% of US cats are overweight or obese. Fortunately, apps are available to help pet owners trying to control their furry loved ones’ weight.

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Bravo issues petfood recall on possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination

Bravo is recalling select lots and product(s) of Bravo Pet Food because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product was distributed nationwide to distributors, retail stores, Internet retailers and directly to consumers.

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