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"Human food grade" to stay on petfood labels

"Human food grade" to stay on petfood labels 2007-11-12 Earlier this year, the Ohio Department of Agriculture refused to grant a license to The Honest Kitchen to sell its petfood products in the state, citing the fact that the labels were misleading because they describe the company's petfoods as "human food gr

"Human food grade" to stay on petfood

After a six-month lawsuit, the court has ruled in favor of the Honest Kitchen, citing the company's right to truthful, commercial free speech.

1 Year Later: Changes in China

Contamination fallout leads to more rules, inspections

1 Year Later: Improvements in traceability

Protect and empower your brand by establishing a new recipe for trust

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1500 Chinese dogs dead after eating melamine-tainted food

The raccoon dogs were fed a product that contained melamine and developed kidney stones, according to a veterinary professor

1st Annual Mexican Forum on Pet Food: Seminar and Workshop

A high level seminar for the petfood industry, which will cover interesting topics like: market, nutrition, process, sanitary regulations, export and others, all taking place in Mexico.

2 Traveling Dogs LLC Your Dog's Diner mutt meatballs treat mix

2 Traveling Dogs LLC offers Your Dog's Diner mutt meatballs treat mix, a dry mix made with all organic ingredients that allows you to make your dog fresh meatballs right from your kitchen.

2 Traveling Dogs LLC Your Dog's Diner mutt soup mix

2 Traveling Dogs LLC offers Your Dog's Diner dry mutt soup mix for dogs.

2013 Food Safety and Sanitation for Food Plants 2013 Packaging Conference 2nd Annual Pet Industry’s Top2Top Conference 2013 3M Food Safety Molecular Detection System

3M Food Safety's Molecular Detection System detects pathogens like Salmonella, E. coli O157 and Listeria.

5th Annual BlogPaws Social Media & Pet Bloggers Conference 2013 6 steps to successful exporting

APHIS can help US exporters meet the import requirements of other countries

A breed apart

Its cutting-edge processing and safety technology makes Stella & Chewy's stand out - and not just in the raw petfood sector

A dietary treatment for osteoarthritis

Gelatin hydrolysate can alleviate symptoms of this canine joint disease

A Dog's Life LLC Double Cheeseburger treats

Double Cheeseburger dog treats from A Dog's Life LLC have no corn, wheat or soy and are 100% natural, according to the company.

A Dog's Life LLC organic dog treats

A Dog's Life offers an organic line of dog treats, in the flavors of Steak Frites and Quattro Formaggio.

A fresh idea

With the goal of revolutionizing the way dogs are fed, Freshpet sinks its teeth into a US market ready for something innovative

A functional petfood future

Exploring the imminent roles prebiotics and probiotics will play in the market

A promise worth keeping

With a mission to support US farmers, natural petfood Pet Promise was born

A&AG S.r.l. Div. Nutrexa

A&AG S.r.l. Div. Nutrexa is an Italian petfood manufacturer.

AAFCO updates dog and cat feeding trial protocols

Changes have been made to clarify ambiguities and close loopholes.

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. H.B. Fuller model M450 Liquamelt case erector

H.B. Fuller’s model M450 Liquamelt case erector from A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. uses a soy-based adhesive that offers a sustainable alternative to traditional petroleum-based hot melt.

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. Model 101 case packer

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. Model 101 case packer offers quick-change features for packagers running multiple sizes and packs of bottles.

ABC Packaging Machine Corp. model 108 depalletizer

ABC Packaging Machine Corp. offers the model 108 depalletizer that maintains container/handle orientation as bottles or jugs are transferred from the bulk transfer table to the bottle conveyor.

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. Model 136HM sealer

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. offers the adhesive top case sealer, Model 136HM.

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. model 206 automatic case packer

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. offers the model 206 automatic case packer, which can pack many styles of cartons, cans and semi-rigid containers, in single or multipacks, into RSC, HSC, HSC display cases or trays.

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. Model 330 series case erectors

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. offers the Model 330 series case erectors.

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. Model 330T case erector/bottom sealer

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp.'s Model 330T case erector/bottom sealer features a channel steel box frame construction, mechanical main drive and solid walking beam case transfer.

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. model 36C flap memory relaxer

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. offers the model 36C flap memory relaxer.

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. Model 450

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. Model 450 is a heavy-duty unit built for speed.

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. model 72A palletizer

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. offers the model 72A palletizer.

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. Model 72AE palletizer

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. offers the Model 72AE palletizer, designed with the economy and accessibility of a floor level palletizer and speeds of high-level machines, according to the company.

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. model 800T

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. offers the model 800T, a case packer that runs a wide range of products with servo-controlled product loading.

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. pallet dispenser/stacker

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp. offers a pallet dispenser and/or pallet stacker.

Accraply DM6 Door Machine

Accraply offers the DM6 Door Machine for the narrow-web shrink sleeve and wraparound label markets for petfood packaging applications.

Accraply Model 5203LE publication labeler

Accraply offers the Model 5203LE publication labeler, which is designed for high-speed application of pressure-sensitive labels.

ACS Valves Aero-Flow Series rotary feeder

The ACS Aero-Flow Series of rotary feeders uses a proprietary, dual-induction endplate design to introduce pressurized air from both endplates into the rotor pockets carrying process material, the company says.

ACS Valves BT series blow-through feeder/airlock

The BT series blow-through feeder/airlock from ACS Valves is designed to ensure optimal bulk density and throughput of hard-to-convey materials such as fine powders and flakes that, in high-pressure pneumatic conveying applications, can over-aerate and reduce material feed efficiency.

ACS Valves BT Series feeder/airlock

The BT Series from ACS Valves is a blow-through feeder/airlock.

ACS Valves cast iron rotary airlock valves

ACS Valves offers cast iron rotary airlock valves.

ACS Valves CI series rotary feeder valves

ACS Valves CI series of rotary feeder valves are designed for bulk material processing of harsh or abrasive materials.

ACS Valves MD Series rotary feeder valves

ACS Valves' MD Series of rotary feeder valves are material metering valves.

ACS Valves QC cast iron rotary airlock valves

ACS Valves offers a line of QC cast iron rotary airlock valves.

ACS Valves Quick-Clean rotary airlock valves

ACS Valves offers Quick-Clean series rotary airlock valves.

ACS Valves quick-clean series rotary airlock valves

ACS Valves offers a line of quick-clean series rotary airlock valves designed specifically for sanitary applications, such as food processing, pharmaceutical processing or medical device manufacturing.

ACS Valves Run-Clean Series rotary airlock valves

The ACS Run-Clean Series of rotary airlock valves from ACS Valves are available in 304 or 316 stainless steel, in sizes from 6 inches to 18 inches, with pressure differentials up to 20 PSIG and a temperature tolerance up to 750 F.

ACS Valves SD Series rotary valves

The SD Series from ACS Valves is a series of rotary valves designed to provide increased bulk material throughput efficiency in feeding and metering applications.

ACT Fastening Solutions metal detectable cable ties

ACT Fastening Solutions has a line of metal detectable cable ties that help manufacturers comply with the FDA’s HACCP standards and EU regulations by preventing contamination.

Action filed to compel FDA investigation into petfood poisonings

On August 9, an action was filed to compel another FDA investigation into the petfood poisonings of companion animals.

Adept Technology Inc. Viper s1700D

Viper s1700D six-axis robots are ideal for material handling, machine tending, packaging, cutting and assembly.

Adifo NV Bestmix software

Adifo NV offers Bestmix lab data management software.

Adragna Alimenti Zootecnici

Adragna Alimenti Zootecnici is an Italian petfood manufacturer.

Advanced Pet Care of Australia

Advanced Pet Care of Australia manufactures its own brands as well as private labels. Advanced Pet Care currently exports about 70% of its products to Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Singapore and the Philippines.

Advances in Material Handling & Compaction Technologies for Dry Powders seminar 2013 Advancing pet nutrition

Researchers evaluate the status of companion animal nutrition and the role of the industry

Affinity for growth

Relying on expanding distribution, global leader Affinity Petcare SA focuses on its mission to ensure the well-being of dogs and cats worldwide.

Affinity Petcare SA

Affinity Petcare, which is owned by Agrolimen Group, is the leading company in dog and cat nutrition in Spain, and the third in the European ranking for dry food. In addition to its Barcelona headquarters, Affinity has offices in Rungis, France and Milan, and a research and palatability center in Barcelona. Its three production facilities export product to more than 20 countries.

AFIA and PPFC plan petfood conference

The American Feed Industry Association and the Poultry Protein & Fat Council will sponsor a Conference on Petfood Ingredient Quality

AFIA elects chair, chair-elect, board members; promotes Epperson

Also at the May 17 board meeting, sixteen nominees were elected to the AFIA Board of Directors

AFIA Purchasing & Ingredient Suppliers Conference 2013 AFIA to address changes in webcast technical symposium

AFIA is offering its next webcast technical symposium "Navigating the Feed Ingredient Approval Process: Successful Routes and Pitfalls"

AFIA to host dialogue on import ingredient safety

AFIA will be hosting a national dialogue on Import Ingredient Safety on November 28-29

AFIA-KSU Feed Manufacturing Short Course 2013 Aflatoxin basics

Penicillin's deadly cousin - past and present

Aflatoxin insurance

A clay called HSCAS can help petfood manufacturers avoid a crisis

Aging pets stay healthy with proper nutrition

A proper diet can delay the onset or lessen the severity of various age-related signs and diseases

Agras Delic

Agras Delic is an Italian petfood manufacturer.

Agro Gums cassia gum powder

Agro Gums offers cassia gum powder, a gelling agent and thickener used in wet canned petfood products to improve texture and stability.

Agro Gums guar gum powder

Agro Gums offers guar gum powder, a thickener, gelling agent, stabilizer, bonding agent, emulsifier and natural dairy fiber.

Agro Industrias Baires

Agro Industrias Baires produces several lines of petfood in its Argentine plant.

Agromed Austria OptiCell

Agromed Austria OptiCell is a lignocellulose product made from fresh wood, processed to an ultra-fine particle size and used as a dietary fiber source in animal nutrition. It combines non-fermentable and fermentable dietary fiber, providing prebiotic activity, according to the company.

Agro-Trust Ltd. Dalmi Dog Salami

Agro-Trust Ltd. Dalmi Dog Salami contains a raw protein minimum of 12% and also includes cereal, vegetables, egg and egg products and minerals.

Agro-Trust Ltd. Rex sausage

Agro-Trust Ltd. Rex sausage for dogs is poultry flavored and has 12% protein content.

AIB-KSU HACCP short course 2013 Ainsworth Pet Nutrition

Ainsworth Pet Nutrition has experienced tremendous growth recently, doubling its sales since 2006 as a result of some key acquisitions, including Back to Basics and ARKAT Animal Nutrition in 2010. The 77-year-old, privately owned company continues to be operated by descendants of the company's original founder.

Ainsworth Pet Nutrition Back to Basics dog food

Back To Basics from Ainsworth Pet Nutrition is available in an Open Range formula.

Ainsworth Pet Nutrition Dad's Pet Care Gnawin' Forever treat

Gnawin' Forever is a chew treat and dog toy from Ainsworth Pet Nutrition's Dad's Pet Care.

Ainsworth Pet Nutrition Rachael Ray Nutrish for dogs

Ainsworth Pet Nutrition's Rachael Ray Nutrish for dogs line includes four dry dog food varieties: Real Chicken & Veggies, Real Beef & Brown Rice, Healthy Weight with Real Turkey and Veggies, and just 6 Lamb Meal & Brown Rice.

Airflow Systems Inc. DC series dust collection system

Airflow Systems Inc. offers DC series dust collection systems for high-volume, facility-wide collection of airborne dusts generated during bulk material processing and packaging operations.

Airflow Systems Inc. E-Z Arm high flow contaminant extractor arm

Airflow Systems Inc.'s E-Z Arm high flow series of contaminant extractor arms provides source-point collection and removal of dusts, powders, fumes, smoke, odors and other contaminants before they can migrate throughout the facility to disrupt worker breathing zones, cause damage to sensitive equipment and settle on finished goods.

Airflow Systems Inc. PCH Series portable dust collection systems

PCH Series portable dust collection systems from Airflow Systems Inc. provide source-point collection of airborne contaminants and prevent contaminants from migrating throughout the petfood facility to settle on equipment and fixtures, contaminate product or present physical hazards to personnel.

AKC puppy training treats

AKC premium puppy training treats are made with real liver and come in a 6oz. resealable bag to maintain freshness.

Aker Biomarine Vit2Be QRILLOX 3D

QRILLOX 3D dried Antarctic Krill (Euphausia superba), is a sustainable and pure marine source of highly bioavailable EPA and DHA and the natural antioxidant astaxanthin, says Aker BioMarine and Vit2Be.

Alcan Packaging CEO top woman executive

Ilene S. Gordon, president and CEO of Alcan Packaging, has been named to Fortune magazine's "Global Power 50"

Alcan Packaging creates customer service center

Alcan's customer service teams with the existing research & development organization

Alcan Packaging introduces new bag in Europe

The new bag, which is the only one of its kind in Europe, offers a number of benefits

Alfalfa: A smart choice for dog and cat food?

Alfalfa is found in a number of cat and dog foods, but its safety and nutritional benefits are still being debated.

Alicorp

Alicorp is a manufacturer of an array of mass consumption products, industrial supplies, and petfood. Alicorp aims to become one of the 250 largest Latin American companies by 2015. The market share of Alicorp's two dog food brands reached 36% in 2011, with sales increasing by more than 15%. In 2011, the company developed new equipment and processes at its Lima plant to manufacture soft chicken-flavored pellets.

Alimentos Balanceados Pigue

Alimentos Balanceados Pigue produces petfood and other animal feed in Argentina.

Alisul Alimentos

Alisul Alimentos manufactures a full line of animal feed, including petfood, in five factories throughout Brazil. The company, which owns the Supra brand, also operates 16 distribution facilities.

All American Pet Company Chewies protein treats

All American Pet Company offers Chewies 25 percent protein treats.

All Packaging Machinery Corp. vertical band sealer

All Packaging Machinery Corp. offers a vertical band sealer for stand-up pouches (model VCBS 1/8 -TX-6x5).

Allana Alpets Pet Food dried buffalo meat jerky

Allana Alpets Pet Food offers dried buffalo meat jerky for dogs.

Aller Petfood

Aller Petfood is mainly a private label manufacturer, but does produce a few of its own brands as well. Aller has headquarters and one manufacturing facility in Denmark, plus two manufacturing plants in Russia. The company holds 50% of the market share for private label foods in Russia, producing more than 40,000 tons of feed in its two plants there.

AlliedFlex Technologies Inc. FLX mini fill seal system

AlliedFlex Technologies Inc. FLX mini fill seal system is a low- to moderate-speed standup pouch packaging system ideal for a pilot plant or entry-level production.

AlliedFlex Technologies Inc. Mespack SC Series

AlliedFlex Technologies Inc. offers Mespack's SC Series of pre-made pouch filling machines.

AlliedFlex Technologies Inc. Velteko flexible packaging machinery

AlliedFlex Technologies Inc. is distributing Velteko flexible packaging machinery in a variety of models capable of producing many styles of petfood and pet treat bags, including pillow, QuadSeal with and without zipper and memory strip reclosure application system.

Allpax Products energy and sustainability room retort audit program

Allpax Products provides an energy and sustainability room retort audit program for petfood manufacturers.

Allpax Products high-speed retort product delivery system

Allpax Products provides a high-speed retort product delivery system for small footprint retort rooms that utilize four-, six- and eight-basket horizontal retorts for the preparation of shelf-stable food.

Allpax Products Hyper-Loader

Allpax Products offers a retort basket loading system called the Hyper-Loader

Allpax Products Maintainer software

Allpax Products Maintainer software automatically tracks and alerts personnel when critical retort components are scheduled for maintenance. Maintainer also provides retort room personnel with quick access to machine documentation, maintenance tech notes and 3-D views of retort components, according to the company.

Allpax Products Shaka 1600 high-speed agitation retorts

Shaka 1600 high-speed agitation retorts from Allpax Products are single-basket retorts with a 1 ton capacity.

Allpax Products Shaka 2402 multimode R&D retort

Allpax Products' Shaka 2402 multimode R&D retort can handle cans, bottles, pouches, cups, trays, double seam film and foil enclosures, and more.

Allpax Products Shaka production retort

Allpax Products' 1300 Shaka production retort has a 52-inch diameter and holds a single basket that can be loaded and unloaded by a single operator.

Allpax Products vertical retort parts

Allpax Products supplies hard-to-find and replace parts for vertical retorts.

Allpax Products waste-steam recovery system for retorts

Allpax Products says its waste-steam recovery system for retorts is designed to lower energy costs, reduce consumption of water and improve overall sustainability in a manufacturing plant.

Alltech 2013 North American Lecture Tour: Stay Curious Alltech 29th annual International Symposium Alltech North America Mycotoxin Management Summit 2013 Almo Nature

Almo Nature manufactures natural petfood and has locations in Italy, Germany, Switzerland, France, Great Britain, and Canada. Manufacturing operations are located in Uruguay, Thailand, UK, France and Austria.

Almo Nature lands in Canada

The launch of products for the Canadian market is scheduled for March 2008

Alternative approach to pal assessment

Examing the cognitive method for measuring food preference

Alternative petfood sales booming in the US and Canada

According to the report, Fresh Pet Food in North America: The Raw/Frozen, Refrigerated and Homemade Wave, the fastest growing sector of the alternative petfood market is organic food

Amandus Kahl GmbH & Co. extruder OEE

Amandus Kahl GmbH & Co. offers an extruder OEE.

America’s Family Pet Expo

For more information, please visit www.petexpowa.org

American Dehydrated Foods Inc. spray-dried liver

American Dehydrated Foods Inc. offers spray-dried liver hydrolysate for adding protein, enhancing palatability and hypoallergenic diets.

American Health Kennels Bark Bar

American Health Kennels offers Bark Bar.

American Key Food Products petfood thickeners and texturizers

American Key Food Products provides a range of petfood thickeners and texturizers including potato, tapioca and pea starches.

American Nutrition

American Nutrition is a private label manufacturer with seven facilities in the U.S. The family-owned and -operated company's capabilities include multi-color, multi-shape dog and cat foods; meal or real meat-based products; baked dog foods and dog biscuits; canned dog and cat foods in various price ranges; custom formulas; testing; logistics; and packaging. American Nutrition manufactures premium-quality products for private label, contract brands, and its own brands. The company specializes in meat included, grain-free, natural and low carbohydrate diets.

American-Newlong Inc. 3CM-5 series bagging machine

American-Newlong Inc. offers the 3CM-5 series of automatic bagging machines designed for tight spaces and low cost.

Ampac Packaging BioFlex Pack laminate for dry products

Ampac Packaging offers BioFlex Pack biodegradable laminate for dry products.

Ampac Packaging LLC Inno-Lok

Ampac Packaging LLC's Inno-Lok is a method of applying a reclosable zipper transversely to packaging films to produce a pre-zippered roll stock film that can be used in form, fill and seal packaging applications.

Ampac Packaging LLC No. 2 recyclable pouch

Ampac Packaging LLC developed the No. 2 recyclable pouch as a stand-up pouch made primarily of high-density polyethylene.

Ampac Packaging LLC Pour & Lok

Pour & Lok by Ampac Packaging LLC is a foldable zipper applied to film in the side-gusset area of a package.

Ampac Packaging LLC Totani pouching machine

Ampac Packaging LLC offers the Totani pouching machine (model BH-80HVLLLS-M).

An aisle seat

Top tips towards trade show success

Analyzing amines

Evaluating potential toxicity in petfood ingredients

Analyzing Asian markets

China, India and Thailand are among the fastest growing global markets

Andritz Sprout appoints new head

Peter Fuchs has been appointed head of the Feed and Biofuel Business Area of the Andritz Group

Anduro Manufacturing Durofab double-fold bottom BOPP bag

Anduro Manufacturing's Durofab BOPP packaging line includes a double-fold bottom BOPP bag for petfood manufacturers.

Angell Petco fish treats for dogs

Angell Petco offers 100% natural fish treats for dogs.

Animal diseases

Impact of infectious disease on international trade

Animal Lovers B.V. Wellness dog biscuits

Wellness dog biscuits from Animal Lovers B.V. come in an assortment of varieties, all packed in a 250-gram foil package.

Animal Lovers BV Dogsnacks

Dogsnacks from Animal Lovers BV are treats for dogs in a candy bar-like shape that can be broken into small pieces.

Animal Nutrition Science LifeStages nutritional supplements

Animal Nutrition Science offers LifeStages nutritional supplements for dogs of various life stages: Grow & Glow, Happy & Healthy and Active Aging.

Animal Planet Crunchy and Chewy dog treats

Animal Planet offers dog treats as Crunchy Biscuits in a 16-ounce bag and Chewy Treats in a 6-ounce bag.

Animal Tech Labs Inc. OVN Vitamins

Animal Tech Labs Inc. offers OVN Vitamins, a line of supplement products in an effervescent vitamin formula for dogs.

Animalzone Petline hamster, rabbit food

Animalzone Petline offers petfood for hamsters and rabbits that includes roasted maize, roasted soybeans, roasted green peas, alfalfa, vegetables and vitamins.

Antioxidant options

Pros and cons: Which ones are right for your products?

Antioxidants: elixirs of health?

Yes and now - have much to learn about their pros and cons in petfoods

Anver Corp. VT-Series carton lifter

The VT-Series carton lifter can be modified with a variety of pick-up heads for handling cartons weighing up to 400 pounds, according to Anver Corp.

Anver Corporation vacuum tube lifter

Anver Corporation offers a vacuum tube lifter.

APPMA celebrates 50 years in 2008

Today, APPMA is made up of over 1,000 pet product manufacturers, their representatives, importers and livestock suppliers

APPMA survey

Pet owners provide petfood purchasing information