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Petfood Forum China 2018 announces speakers

Petfood Industry representatives have released the agenda details for the 2018 edition of Petfood Forum China. The exclusive conference will be held on August 21, 2018 at the Kerry Hotel in Shanghai, China. Registration is now open with early bird savings available.

Brand Insights

Plasma: A Multi-Faceted Ingredient Supporting Health, Formula Functionality, and Nutrition in Pet Food

APC Inc

Discover how plasma protein supports pet health, boosts palatability, and improves pet food functionality and processing performance in modern formulations.

Plasma: A Multi-Faceted Ingredient Supporting Health, Formula Functionality, and Nutrition in Pet Food

Pet Food Ingredients

4 companies in mislabeled pet food ingredients case

Federal investigators have revealed more twists in their case examining how mislabeled poultry ingredients got into Blue Buffalo and other pet foods.

photo by Andrea Gantz

Pet Food Market

Trump’s metal tariffs may raise costs for canned pet food

A widening trade war with China and the potential breakdown of free trade among the US, Mexico and Canada could limit the access of US pet food brands to markets abroad.

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Radagast recalls raw cat food for E. coli, Listeria

The company discovered these lots were potentially contaminated during enhanced quality testing it conducted as a follow-up to its March 2018 recall.

image courtesy US Food and Drug Administration

Cannabis pet food ingredients were trend at SuperZoo 2018

At SuperZoo2018, a growing number of dog and cat treats promoted their use of cannabis products as functional pet food ingredients.

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Preserved raw meat pet foods may be more convenient, safe

Preserved raw meat dog and cat foods may provide the perceived health benefits of raw pet foods, yet are easier to handle for pet owners and retailers.

Photo by Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Pet Food Market

Reporting adverse pet food events: consumer advocates or fearmongers, part 2

Pet owners can report adverse pet food events directly to regulatory agencies, and it’s important for pet food companies to know the process, too.

Courtesy of Jim Galovski, co-founder of Guardian Pet Food Co.

Mars Petcare supports regulation of Australian pet food

The dog and cat food company recalled ADVANCE Dermocare dry dog food products after numerous dogs were affected by megaesophagus.

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Safety & Quality

Dave’s Pet Food recalls dog food for thyroid hormone

The products potentially contain elevated levels of beef thyroid hormone, according to the United States Food and Drug Administration.

image courtesy United States Food and Drug Administration

Market Trends and Reports

Experts address Chinese pet food market, new regulations

Pet food experts will cover the growing Chinese pet food market, new regulations, safety, key ingredients and ingredient claims at Petfood Forum China 2018.

Pet Fair Asia is a large pet trade show for the Chinese pet industry as well as pet owners. | Debbie Phillips-Donaldson

Pet Food Market

Human vs. pet food labeling: How do they differ?

Several key differences in pet food labeling requirements may prove challenging for human food manufacturers looking to enter the pet food arena.

Pet food trends may follow human food trends, but ingredient labeling requirements can be quite different between the two markets. | Photo by Andrea Gantz

Aller Petfood receives food safety certification

Aller Petfood, a Danish pet food producer, has upgraded its certification for food safety.

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