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Utah city drops American Nutrition citation, fine

The City of Ogden, Utah, USA, has dropped a citation and $125 fine against American Nutrition because the company agreed to comply with a city ordinance prohibiting the emission of odorous air contaminants, according to an article from Standard-Examiner.

AVMA and Hill's unite to curb obesity

The American Veterinary Medical Association and Hill’s Pet Nutrition teamed up to create a series of short videos addressing pet and owner obesity.

FDA seizes ingredients from herb supplier

The American Mercantile Corporation was raided May 7 after FDA investigators discovered evidence of rodent and insect infestation throughout the company's warehouse in March, according to a statement from the FDA.

New book explains owners' love of pets

Michael Schaffer's book One Nation Under Dog explains the reasons why Americans find devotion to pets essential, according to a review from The Miami Herald.

Hill's Pet Nutrition names Neil Thompson new CEO

Colgate-Palmolive Company recently announced the retirement of Robert Wheeler as CEO of Hill’s Pet Nutrition Inc. Neil Thompson, formerly president of Hill’s Pet Nutrition Inc. Americas, will replace Wheeler as CEO.

Thermo Fisher offers free seminars

Thermo Fisher Scientific is hosting a series of free seminars in the US and Canada on the following topics:

US petfood pantries on the rise

Given the current economic climate, an increased number of petfood pantries are opening across the US, according to a story from Zootoo.

Clyde Processing works with US petfood manufacturer

Doncaster, Britain-based Clyde Processing Solutions will supply systems to transport flour in a petfood plant on the US East Coast, according to a news release from the company.

Canadian petfood market grows

According to a recent report by Euromonitor, growth in the Canadian petfood market is expected to continue.

Pet trade show strong despite recession

February's Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida, USA is proof that the pet industry is managing to swim in a sinking economy, according to a press release by American Pet Products Association (APPA).

US pet market outlook released

Looking at the pet industry as a whole, Packaged Facts predicts steady performance in 2009 and 2010, although the market growth rate will drop back slightly due to cutbacks in some categories, according to a press release by Packaged Facts on their newly released report, U.S. Pet Market Outlook 2009-2010: Surviving and Thriving in Challenging Economic Times.

Pet Food Regulations

AAFCO mid-year report: new ingredients and label terms

Because of budget restrictions for various states in the US, attendance was down at the Association of American Feed Control Officials' (AAFCO) mid-year meeting in January. (AAFCO holds its annual meeting every August, so the January one is referred to as mid-year.) But important work was accomplished.

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