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AFIA reiterates FSMA costs trump benefits

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has submitted comments to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)'s supplemental proposed animal food rules, flagging the cost as the lead concern if the rules are implemented as-is.

Pet Food Market

PetSmart to be bought by BC Partners for US$8.7 billion

Pet supply retailer PetSmart Inc. has made an agreement to be bought by a private equity consortium led by BC Partners Ltd. for US$8.7 billion.

Pet Food Market

Update on US pet population and ownership trends

Packaged Facts’ new study on Pet Population and Ownership Trends reports that 65 million American households have pets of any type, for an overall total of over 200 million pets. Pet owners make up roughly 55% of households, including 45 million households with dogs and 30 million with cats.

In 2014 as in previous years, dogs were the predominant type of pet in the US in number and percentage of overall and pet-owning households.

Vital Essentials announces 2015 resolution focusing on pet health

Vital Essentials has announced its 2015 resolution—to encourage American pet parents to feed healthier diets.

Euromonitor releases trends in pet nutrition video

In September 2014, Euromonitor International presented the results of its annual pet care research at the National Pet Industry trade show organized by PIJAC Canada. The video (first in a series) presented discussed some of the trends in pet nutrition that featured prominently at the show and reflect well trends observed in petfood retail in the US and Canada.

Natural pet products to exceed US$7 billion in 2014

Natural pet products are expected to exceed US$7 billion in 2014, and premiumization has been a primary driving force behind it, according to a Packaged Facts report.

AFIA addresses FDA on Food Safety Modernization Act

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) addressed the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) during a Nov. 13, 2014 public meeting on the four re-proposed Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rules.

Feeding practices of US and Canada dog breeders

Veterinarians should take a more proactive role in directing dog breeders toward scientifically substantiated sources of diet information.

Pet Food Market

Freshpet raises US$156 million in initial public offering

Freshpet Inc., a US-based maker of premium petfood for cats and dogs, raised about US$156 million in its initial public offering after its IPO was priced at US$15 per share, above the expected price range of US$12–$14.

Pet Food Market

Petfood sales to reach US$33 billion in 2018

Driven by increased focus on pet health and the increasing impact of the human-animal bond, US sales of petfood will rise 16% between 2015–2018 to reach US$33 billion, according to Packaged Facts in "Pet Food in the US, 11th Edition."

Pet Food Market

PetSafe indigo treats now available in Canada

PetSafe has announced that its indigo line of dog treats is now available in Canada.

Dr. Tim, Dr. Tim's Pet Food, wins America's favorite vet award

The American Veterinary Medical Foundation has named Dr. Tim Hunt of Bayshore Veterinary Clinic as the 2014 winner of the "America's Favorite Veterinarian" contest.

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