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US pet product supplier Central Garden & Pet reports Q1 results

US pet product supplier Central Garden & Pet Company reported 2014 first-quarter net sales of US$290.5 million, compared with US$292.5 million in the first quarter of 2013. The company's first-quarter operating loss improved to US$8.4 million, compared to an operating loss of US$13.1 million in the comparable period of 2013, according to the company.

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Pro-Pet recalls dry dog, cat food on possible Salmonella contamination

Pro-Pet LLC, St. Marys, Ohio, USA, has initiated a voluntary recall of a limited number of dry dog and cat foods for possible Salmonella contamination. A single field test indicated products manufactured during a two-day period, on a single production line may have the potential for Salmonella contamination.

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Petfood companies need to define sustainability for their markets

In yet another trends list for the year (and yes, I’m guilty of issuing one of those lists, too), Leslie May, founder of Pawsible Marketing, identifies one of the top trends for the pet industry as “quality, healthy, made in the US, green, eco-friendly.” Whew! That one trend covers a lot of ground. But I agree with May that the general concept that pet owners increasingly are seeking pet products, including petfood, that they believe are healthier for their pets and the planet.

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Lows and highs in pet nutrition spending

American shoppers are not yet willing or able to throw their wallets open, and this reality has been evident in pet market performance. PetSmart is estimating comparable store sales growth of 3%-3.5% for fiscal year 2013.

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Riding the grain-free petfood wave

Pet owners spent US$1.7 billion on grain-free petfood products at US pet specialty stores from September 2012 to September 2013, according to GfK. That represents a 28% spike in sales at the 11,000+ US outlets tracked by GfK, which includes national and regional pet store chains and independent pet shops.

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Petfood experts to share latest research during Petfood Forum Asia 2014

With countries in Asia such as Thailand, India and China among the fastest growing pet care markets globally, and Japan ranking as the fourth-largest pet care market worldwide, the region will continue to have an increasing impact on the petfood and pet care industries. Petfood Forum Asia 2014 comes at a critical time for petfood manufacturers looking to extend their influence and improve their operations and businesses.

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Report looks at trends in UK pet ownership

There has been nearly a 10% increase in the number of pet shops in the UK over the past two years, according to a report. Euromonitor says the amount spent on petfood and pet products is up 4% from last year, and it expects that growth to continue at the same pace for the next five years.

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Increase in abandoned dogs blamed on Mexico's 'luxury tax' on petfood

A new 16% "luxury tax" on petfood in Mexico could lead to more abandoned and neglected dogs in Tijuana, according to a report. The tax is meant to help ease Mexico's budget woes. A new 16 percent “luxury tax” on petfood in Mexico could lead to more abandoned and neglected dogs in Tijuana, according to a report. The tax is meant to help ease Mexico’s budget woes. Pet ownership is viewed by the government as a luxury, therefore making the petfood tax a “luxury tax.”

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Caru Pet Food Company stews and treats

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Sensient Colors LLC Natural Brown

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Pet Fair Asia 2014 adds new petfood and other exhibit areas

Pet Fair Asia 2014 (PFA), being held August 21-24, at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, is expanding with three new exhibiting areas: petfood suppliers row, veterinary products and food and accessories for small-sized pets. The 2013 show had 600 exhibiting companies from 23 countries, up 20% year-on-year.

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Petco partners with Pet Industry Sustainability Coalition

The Pet Industry Sustainability Coalition (PISC) recently interviewed Jim Thomas, vice president sustainability, safety & environmental health at Petco, to discuss why sustainability is so important to the pet product retailer. Petco is the first retailer to join the PISC.

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