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Logistics issues for petfood companies in growth mode

Even recalls due to circumstances beyond a company’s control, or stemming from a problem initiated by a vendor, are unwelcome. A recall can damage valuable assets such as brand image and integrity, both of which are only earned after years of hard work, and of course the petfood industry is no stranger to recalls. Not only can brand image be damaged, the financial consequences can be devastating. Whether you transport the product back to your facility or have it destroyed, multiple complicated logistical elements need to fall in place.

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Plasma: A Multi-Faceted Ingredient Supporting Health, Formula Functionality, and Nutrition in Pet Food

APC Inc

Discover how plasma protein supports pet health, boosts palatability, and improves pet food functionality and processing performance in modern formulations.

Plasma: A Multi-Faceted Ingredient Supporting Health, Formula Functionality, and Nutrition in Pet Food

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Witt Gas Controls Oxybaby mobile gas analyzer

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Witt Gas Controls PA 7.0 oxygen and carbon dioxide analyzer

AFIA to host feed, ingredients export seminar on January 29, 2014

On Wednesday, January 29, 2014, the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) will host a seminar to provide insight to the complex process of exporting feed and feed ingredients into the United States. The "How to Export Feed and Feed Ingredients to the US" seminar will be held during the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

German petfood manufacturer to construct third production site

Petfood manufacturer Markus-Mühle announced it’s currently completing a third company complex in Germany. “We will now have the capacity to produce 50,000 (metric tons) of petfood per year on site,” says managing director, Markus Olberts.

New report on ‘Other Pet Food in the US’ by Euromonitor available

FastMarketResearch.com now offers Euromonitor International’s report on Other Pet Food in the US. According to the report, other petfood faced a challenging environment in 2012, with the bird and fish populations declining slightly as high upfront investment costs associated with exotic fish and birds dissuaded new pet owners from acquiring such pets.

Del Monte Foods to focus on Pet Products division, sell Consumer Products business

Del Monte Foods has reached an agreement to sell its Consumer Products business to Del Monte Pacific Limited for $1.675 billion to focus on its Pet Products division and ensure both segments are positioned for growth in their markets. Upon closing on the deal, Del Monte Foods will change its name to better reflect its new focus on the pet market.

Mars Poland invests in expansion of animal feed mill

Petfood maker Mars Poland will invest more than 250 million zł (US$80 million) in the expansion of its animal feed factory in Kożuszki Parcel, Poland. The decision to expand the animal feed mill was made to meet growing demand for prepared animal feeds in Poland and abroad.

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Infrabaker International Roller Cooker for round objects

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Bindicator redesigned point level product line

US government shutdown delays release of FSMA Preventative Controls for Animal Food proposed rule

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) furloughed 68 percent of its staff as a result of the US government shutdown, which impacts the monitoring of foodborne illnesses and contaminants and delays indefinitely the release of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Preventive Controls for Animal Food proposed rule.

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BinMaster Level Controls RL Level Sensor

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