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FDA releases proposed rule on preventive controls for human food

The US Food and Drug Administration has released the proposed rule on preventive controls that applies to many domestic and foreign firms that manufacture, process, pack or hold human food. The rule proposes firms have written plans in place to identify potential hazards, put in place steps to address them, verify that the steps are working, and outline how to correct any problems that arise.

Petfood predictions for 2013

What's ahead in the new year for petfoods? A number of issues, both at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Association of American Feed Control Officials(AAFCO) levels, seem to have lingered on for years. That's not terribly surprising, as by its nature the regulatory process is "deliberate" (i.e., "slow").

Ainsworth Pet Nutrition talks supply chain optimization on webcast

A recent webcast featuring Ainsworth Pet Nutrition and the petfood manufacturer's supply chain consultant demonstrated how the company integrated forecasting and production planning into its supply chain. Jamie Hornstein, director of Information Services at Ainsworth, and his consultant, Sumantra Sengupta of EVM Partners LLC, optimized the petfood manufacturer's supply chain with technology based on JustFoodERP.

Pet Food Processing

Microscan AutoVISION 2.0 software

Pet Food Ingredients

Van Drunen Farms drum-dried pear

Van Drunen Farms

Pet Food Processing

CEM Corporation FAST Trac analyzer

Pet Food Processing

CEM Corp

3100 Smith Farm Rd

Matthews, North Carolina 28104

Pet Food Safety

Sensient Colors LLC palm-free natural colors

Pet Food Safety

Neogen Reveal 2.0 for Salmonella

Pet Food Safety

Setalg Spray-dried Omega-3

Petfood Forum and Workshop offer learning, networking

Get up to speed on the latest research and knowledge on pet nutrition and ingredients, petfood safety,processing, marketing, packaging and much more by attending Petfood Forum 2013 and Petfood Workshop: World of Ingredients. Both conferences also offer a unique opportunity to interact with your peers, because this is the one time of year when the petfood industry comes together all in one place.

Pet Food Recalls

Is zero Salmonella in petfood possible?

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) finds Salmonella in over 10% of animal feed despite a zero tolerance for the bacteria, according to an investigation by CBC News in late December 2012. That level seems high, but is zero Salmonella practical or even possible?

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