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Market Trends and Reports

Why the freeze-dried pet food market continues to grow

Freeze-dried pet food is making an industry mark with technology, safety and product development opportunities.

Freeze-dried pet food is carving out a space for itself in the industry as more consumers become interested in higher-end products that look more like the food they themselves eat. | Courtesy The Scoular Company

Pet Food Safety

High-meat pet food formulas may increase safety risks

Tripling the amount of raw meat in a pet food formulation also triples the safety risk exposure, said an industry professional at Petfood Forum 2016.

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Pet Food Safety

BPA found in dogs fed canned pet food, says study

After eating canned dog food for two weeks, dogs had higher levels of the controversial chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in their blood.

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FSMA hazard analysis training seminar at 2017 IPPE

The American Feed Industry Association will also launch a hazard analysis tool at IPPE.

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Rabbit feed recalled after death from vitamin D overdose

Intermountain Farmers Association is recalling its 50-pound bags of rabbit pellets manufactured between March 14 and September 15, 2016.

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Natures Menu recalls raw turkey pet food in UK and Norway

The bags affected by the recall were produced in September 2016. Of that lot, 280 bags were sent to Norway, and 600 individual bags have been distributed in the UK.

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Pet Food Product Database

Reading Thermal SCORPION Software (SV8) Food Safety Module computer program

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Mercury levels in cat, dog food may depend on fish species

The mercury concentrations in more than 100 dog and cat foods were measured by scientists. Some foods had levels above those considered safe for other animals.

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Dubai to host pet food and animal feed conference

The first Dubai International Animal Feed/Pet Food Safety conference will occur November 23, reported WAM Emirates News Agency.

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Pet food extrusion: specialty processing flexibility is key

As trends such as specialty ingredients and high-meat formulations grow in the pet food market, extruders are innovating to ensure success for themselves and their customers.

Extrusion in pet food continues to put innovation and flexibility at the forefront of its success. | iStockPhoto.com/Sasha Radosavljevic

3 natural pet food preservatives from fungi and bacteria

Naturally occurring preservatives extracted from bacteria and fungi can protect dog and cat food from pathogenic microorganisms and slow spoilage from oxidation.

Aspergillus niger colony on an agar plate | Pelooyen | BigStockPhoto

Pet Food Market

Chewy.com may sell frozen raw pet food online

Chewy.com may be preparing to sell frozen raw pet food, speculated Ellyce Rothrock, editor-in-chief of Pet Product News in her blog.

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