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AFIA Equipment Manufacturers Conference to be held in Arizona

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA)’s 2010 Equipment Manufacturers Conference will be held at Lowe’s Ventana Canyon Hotel in Tucson, Arizona USA, Nov. 4 - 6. The event is open to designers, builders and installers of equipment used in the production of livestock feed, petfood and related ingredients.

Mars Petcare US makes cat food donation to Gulf Coast

Mars Petcare US donated more than 15,000 pounds of cat food to southeastern Louisiana USA's Gulf Coast. This was the second donation by Mars to aid the Gulf Coast outreach efforts of the Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (LA/SPCA).

New report available about US petfood manufacturing industry

A new report, titled "Pet Food Manufacture," is available from First Research Inc. The report highlights the US petfood manufacturing industry, in which the 50 largest companies hold almost 100% of the market share.

Spending increasing in Latin America petfood and pet care market

Latin Americans are spending more money on products and services for their pets despite the poor economy, according to an online article from The Independent. A July 15 report from Euromonitor International indicated that Latin American and Caribbean pet owners are spending more money than previously on pet care goods and services, such as petfood, toys, fashion accessories, health care and grooming.

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More from paws with a cause

America's VetDogs Veteran's K-9 Corps has licensed Bil-Jac Foods, Inc. for dog treats. America's VetDogs Dog Treats launched at the Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida, USA.

AFIA hosts Feed Industry Institute for students

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) hosted the biannual Feed Industry Institute, an event offering educational programming for the feed industry.This four day event began June 14 and was hosted in St. Louis, USA, by AFIA's Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Committee.

Bemis sells two packaging operations in Alcan deal

Bemis Company Inc. agreed to sell two of its US packaging operations for US$81 million to Exopack Holding Corps.The company sold its plants in Menasha, Wisconsin, USA, and Catoosa, Oklahoma, USA, which produce plastic packaging for retail natural cheese and shrink bags for fresh meat.

Nutro begins inititative to enhance dog parks

The Nutro Co. began the Room to Run dog park appreciation project to enhance dog parks across North America.

FDA in need of change, government report says

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is in need of an overhaul and cannot properly protect Americans from foodborne illness, according to a report by the Institute of Medicine (IOM)

Canadian group buys Beefeaters' parent company

Petra Pet Inc., owner of pet treat manufacturer Beefeaters, was sold to the Canadian Imperial Capital Group, according to The Wall Street Journal.

International Safe Feed/Safe Food Certification Program now available

The American Feed Industry Association, the creator and sponsor of the Safe Feed/Safe Food program that has operated in the US since 2004, is now administering the international version of the program in cooperation with its counterpart in Europe, the Feed Additives and Premixtures Association.

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Get in-depth with the Top 10 global petfood players

Since 2007, petfood and pet product sales have continued to rise during one of the bleakest global economic climates in decades. Despite the recession and recalls, American Pet Product Association's 2008 research shows pet supply distribution has reached a US$4.2 billion total. Worldwide retail sales of dog and cat food reached nearly US$53 billion in 2008, according to data from Euormonitor International. That's a total growth of 34% from the 2004 amount of US$38.9 billion.

With bold strategies like new products, flashier packaging and exotic ingredients, it's no wonder the industry keeps growing.

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