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Australian competitor buys Lovitt's NZ

Petfood factory Lovitt’s NZ in Tauranga, New Zealand, shut down after being sold to an Australian competitor, according to the Bay of Plenty Times.

Brand Insights

Solving Separation and Segregation Issues in Pet Food Blends

Horizon Systems

Industry trends of using finer ingredients like starches, fillers and flow agents — also regrind and recycle materials — in greater percentages can result in ingredient separation and segregation, affecting your final product.

Solving Separation and Segregation Issues in Pet Food Blends

Canidae adds Australian distributor

Canidae Pet Foods Inc. added Holistic Pet Foods of Australia to its list of international distributors.

FSA will not prosecute processing company

The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (FSA) has decided not to take Gillard Meat Processors to court after it was accused of selling petfood made from horse meat for human consumption.

Vet recommends reduced-calorie diets for fat pets

Between 30 and 40% of New Zealand’s pets are now overweight, according to veterinarian Alex Melrose’s recent column.

Australia suspends irradiation of cat food

An outbreak in neurological disorders in cats has lead Australia to cease sterilization of cat food by irradiation.

Mars Petcare expands in New Zealand

Mars Petcare is expanding its work schedule at its New Zealand plant from three shifts into four to handle increased demands in Australia, according to an article by the Wanganui Chronicle.

Mars supports New Zealand research group

Protein Innovation New Zealand, a research consortium aiming to advance meat science for pet care, was launched by AgResearch, Mars and Massey University in Wanganui, New Zealand on May 8, according to an article on www.voxy.co.nz.

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