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Simmons’ US$2.8 million insurance award upheld by judges

The judges struck down a trial court’s nearly US$600,000 award of prejudgement interest.

The same 2011 snowstorm shown here caused damage to Simmons' facilities. | photo by Tim Wall

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Pet obesity continues to rise in US

A research report released in June 2017 by Banfield Pet Hospital found that about one-third of US dogs and cats are overweight.

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Champion breaks ground on pet food facility in Canada

Canadian federal and provincial governments provided funds for the expansion and development of the pet food facility.

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American Nutrition to produce PetSmart charity pet food

American Nutrition will manufacture the pet food for PetSmart’s Buy a Bag, Give a Meal program, launched on March 1.

photo by Andrea Gantz

Mars and US mayors collaborating on pet-friendly cities

The US Conference of Mayors and Mars Petcare are teaming up to help make pets more welcome in public spaces.

photo by Andrea Gantz

Pet food labels: Made in the USA

Labeling a pet food or treat as “Made in the USA” can enhance consumers’ trust in that product and help those dog and cat foods stand out to buyers.

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Rawhide dog chews recalled in US for unapproved chemical

United Pet Group identified that manufacturing facilities in Mexico and Colombia used a quaternary ammonium compound on the dog chews.

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Champion Petfoods’ facility won pet food safety award

Champion Petfoods’ facility in Kentucky, USA, DogStar Kitchens, won the Global Markets Programme award at the Global Food Safety Conference in Texas, USA.

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Champion building pet food facility in Alberta, Canada

Alberta-based Champion Petfoods LP, maker of Acana and Orijen pet food brands, is building a new, custom-fitted kitchen in Parkland County, Alberta, Canada.

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#tbt Ups, downs of 'Made in the USA' pet food, treats

While pet food packaging designers draw consumer attention using “Made in the USA” labeling, sometimes it can draw negative attention.

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“Made in the USA” lawsuit against WellPet dismissed

The lawsuit alleged that WellPet marketed its dog food as “Made in the USA,” although some of the vitamins and minerals came from other countries, thereby misleading consumers.

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Petco, Blue Buffalo raised US$11 million for pet cancer

Petco Foundation and Blue Buffalo Foundation announced a total of US$11 million in contributions for pet cancer research and treatment since the annual campaign began in 2010.

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