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Thomas & Betts Corp. Russellstoll Interconnection Systems

Global Food Safety Initiative recognizes scope extension for feed

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) board of directors has announced that SQF has successfully added the scope of feed to the scopes for which they have already achieved recognition against the GFSI Guidance Document Sixth Edition. This is the first GFSI-recognized scheme to cover the scope of feed, which includes the production of animal feed and the processing of petfood products.

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Larson Electronics LLC Magnalight WCDE-4-4X300W LED mobile light tower

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Uniqair, Purdue University odor lab develop odor sampling procedure

A special odor sampling procedure with nitrogen dilution has been developed by Uniqair and Purdue University's odor lab for odor samples with high humidity from fishfeed and petfood dryers. The nitrogen will preserve the odor and prevent condensation for more accurate odor concentration test results, according to the developers.

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Mocon Inc. OX-TRAN Model 2/21

A cause to consider: promoting the benefits of pet ownership

Evidence that owning a pet provides human health benefits continues to mount: A recent study by Rebecca Johnson, an associate professor at the University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing, College of Veterinary Medicine and director of the school's Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction, shows that having a pet can lower cortisol, the stress hormone, in aging adults, while increasing oxytocin, prolactin and norepinephrine (hormones related to joy, nurturing and relaxation).

Market Trends and Reports

MPM Products sells 100 millionth unit of wet cat food

MPM Products, manufacturer of the Applaws and Encore petfood brands, is celebrating after selling its 100 millionth unit of wet cat food worldwide. The Manchester, England-based company is seeing sales of its brands continue to grow and is on track to reach its target of £24 million (US$39.1 million) turnover by the end of 2013.

Wenger to present petfood processing safety seminar April 29-May 2, 2014

Wenger Manufacturing's Corporate Project Services division will host a Food Safety Seminar Focused on Pet Food Processing on April 29-May 2, 2014. The petfood processing safety seminar will take place at the Hyatt Place Hotel-Kansas City Airport in Kansas City, Missouri, USA.

Webinar on controlling cross-contamination in petfood plants to be held December 12

ExtruTech and MAC Process will sponsor a webinar, presented by WATT Global Media, on “Control Strategies for Cross-Contamination in Pet Food Plants” on Thursday, December 12 at 9 a.m. CT. This webinar will cover sources, points of cross-contamination and re-contamination of Salmonella in petfood processing environments, as well as introduce Advanced Oxidation Technology, a novel strategy, as a part of an integrated approach to control this bacterium in petfood manufacturing facilities.

ExtruTech and MAC Process will sponsor a webinar, presented by WATT Global Media, on 'Control Strategies for Cross-Contamination in Pet Food Plants' on Thursday, December 12.

Three tips for petfood manufacturers to prevent contamination

According to the US Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, more than 48 million Americans are stricken with food borne illness every year. The US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) attempts to help control this; but, companies may be rushing to meet the deadlines, says Polymer Solutions International, and gaps leave companies still not fully prepared to respond to and prevent the risk of contamination.

Skinners Pet Foods adds production lines at dog food mill in UK

A recent article in Grain & Feed Milling Technology features Skinners Pet Foods and the company's new production lines at its dog food mill, which has been in operation since 1688. Challenged with recent increases in demand for its petfood products, the family owned company automated its manual bagging operation with equipment designed and installed by Pacepacker Services.

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