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Petfood market shows steady expansion

The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) hosted its eighth annual Petfood Conference January 27, 2015, as part of the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, Georgia.

Richard Ten Eyck, AAFCO president, provides an industry update at AFIA conference.

AFIA food safety seminar clarifies FSMA regulations

The American Feed Industry Association hosted a full-day seminar on the US Food Safety Modernization Act at the International Production & Processing Expo in Atlanta, Georgia, Jan. 28.

Henry Turlington, AFIA director of quality and manufacturing regulatory affairs, talks compliance at the Food Safety Modernization Actâ€”Building a Foundation for Compliance seminar.

Silliker offers promotion on petfood process validation studies

Silliker is offering a 10% off promotion on Pet Food Process Validation Studies contracted before June 1, 2015, with the company's Food Science Center team.

AIB International releases free FSMA guide

AIB International is offering its updated What You Need to Know About FSMA guide as a free download from its Facebook page through February 8, 2015.

J.J. Fuds recalls petfood on Listeria concerns

Indiana-based J.J. Fuds is recalling a select lot and product of J.J. Fuds Chicken Tender Chunks Pet Food because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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China denies link between US pet sickness, Chinese treats

Pet treats made in China have no connection to pet illnesses in the US, according to China's top quality supervisor, who said there has been no direct evidence found to link the two.

Market Trends and Reports

Speakers and topics announced for Petfood Forum Europe 2015

Conference for and about the European petfood industry will include the latest research on pet nutrition, petfood processing, safety and packaging.

Pet Food Safety

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FDA warns Nestle Purina plant about 'significant violations'

FDA sent a warning letter to a Nestle Purina PetCare manufacturing facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania, after an inspection in September 2014 revealed significant deviations from regulations.

Petfood community reacts to recent consumer-funded testing

Recent consumer-funded petfood testing coordinated by the Association for Truth in Pet Food has drawn responses from the petfood industry, which is questioning the methods used and the relevance of the results.

AAFCO announces minerals proficiency-testing program

The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) has announced its fourth proficiency-testing program: the AAFCO Minerals Program.

Market Trends and Reports

Petco stops selling China-made pet treats

Petco has announced that it has completely removed all China-made dog and cat treats from shelves at more than 1,300 retail stores throughout the US, including Unleashed by Petco stores and online at Petco.com.

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