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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 Market

Is it time to ‘modernize’ pet food labels?

A newly formed group indicates the potential for changes down the line.

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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Pet Food Processing

How to boost profits by looking at moisture in pet food

Pet food manufacturers track maintenance costs and sometimes energy costs, but rarely do they track the costs associated with over drying. Frequently, the dryer isn’t even considered until yields are visibly reduced. The good news is a pet food manufacturer can easily find opportunities to make improvements just by looking closely at the drying step. The return can be especially high.

#tbt Uncertainty looms over pet food ingredient approvals

The federal regulatory framework that monitors the inclusion of novel ingredients may be reaching a troubling tipping point after nearly a decade of uncertainty.

American alligators are one of many novel ingredients being included in pet food. | Burton Robert, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Pet Food Market

Uncertain future for pet food ingredient approvals?

The pet food ingredient approval process in the US may be approaching a tipping point, especially for ingredients currently used in pet foods and treats.

Pet Food Regulations

FSMA pet food facility inspector training begins

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will conduct its first training pet food facility Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) inspectors in the third week of October.

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Cesar Classics Filet Mignon Flavor wet dog food recalled

Customers have found the plastic pieces in their dogs’ food, but no injuries or illness have been reported, yet.

Courtesy Mars Petcare US

Pet Food Market

‘Human grade’ pet food labels tricky for manufacturers

With the new definition and guidelines for use locked in, some pet food manufacturers are eager to use the label. But implementation is proving challenging.

Blue Buffalo by-product supplier’s claims reduced by judge

On September 27, a US District Judge upheld claims against the broker that allegedly sold ingredients adulterated with chicken by-product meal to Blue Buffalo, reported Law 360.

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