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US panel indirectly supports organic petfood

The recent US President’s Cancer Panel Report, which urged consumers to minimize their cancer risk by eating organic food, gave an indirect boost to the organic petfood trend, according to Zootoo.

Ameri-Pac earns top rating from AIB, expands floor space

Ameri-Pac Inc. has earned the “Superior” rating from the American Institute of Baking as a result of its recent GMP facility audit.

AFIA hosts importing, exporting seminar

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) will hold its first-ever Import & Export Seminar in Arlington, Virginia, USA, Sept. 27-28.

Market Trends and Reports

Something to Chew On: If you can't beat 'em …

According to recent reports from the American Pet Products Association and Packaged Facts, the US pet industry stared down the recession and won, gaining 5% last year to a total of US$53 billion. The US petfood category also grew 5%, to US$17.56 billion.

Bil-Jac to produce dog treats for Veteran's K-9 Corps

America’s VetDogs Veteran’s K-9 Corps has licensed Bil-Jac Foods Inc. for dog treats.

Mars Veterinary to conduct US mutt census

Mars announced that this year, mixed breed dogs in the US will have the chance to be counted with the nation’s first ever Mars Veterinary National Mutt Census.

All American Pet launches snack bar

The All American Pet Co., maker of super-premium Grrr-nola Natural Dog Food, recently launched its Grrr-nola Food Bar – the first snack bar specifically targeted at pets.

Global spending on pet supplies pushes US$77 billion

Worldwide spending in 2009 on pet supplies totals to €56.8 billion (US$76.9 billion), according to Euromonitor International.

Canidae receives exporting award, partners with petfood bank

Canidae Pet Foods has received a 2010 Exporter of the Year award from Commercial News USA, the export magazine of the US Department of Commerce.

Pet industry grows 5.4% in 2009

The American Pet Products Association released its annual review of spending data and reports, which shows that overall spending in the pet industry grew by 5.4% from 2008 to 2009 and is projected to increase by 4.9% in 2010 to US$45.4 billion.

Seattle petfood tax proposed

Proposed legislation in Seattle, Washington, USA, would tax petfood distributors an additional US$0.03 cents per pound, according to King 5 News.

Pet Food Product Database

American Dehydrated Foods Inc. spray-dried liver

ADF-American Dehydrated Foods Inc

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