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Market Trends and Reports

Speakers and topics announced for Petfood Forum Europe 2015

Conference for and about the European petfood industry will include the latest research on pet nutrition, petfood processing, safety and packaging.

Brand Insights

Pet food ingredient insights for new product development

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Pet Food Safety

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FDA warns Nestle Purina plant about 'significant violations'

FDA sent a warning letter to a Nestle Purina PetCare manufacturing facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania, after an inspection in September 2014 revealed significant deviations from regulations.

Petfood community reacts to recent consumer-funded testing

Recent consumer-funded petfood testing coordinated by the Association for Truth in Pet Food has drawn responses from the petfood industry, which is questioning the methods used and the relevance of the results.

AAFCO announces minerals proficiency-testing program

The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) has announced its fourth proficiency-testing program: the AAFCO Minerals Program.

Market Trends and Reports

Petco stops selling China-made pet treats

Petco has announced that it has completely removed all China-made dog and cat treats from shelves at more than 1,300 retail stores throughout the US, including Unleashed by Petco stores and online at Petco.com.

Consumer-funded testing finds 11 of 12 petfoods contaminated

A number of petfood brands have tested positive for potentially harmful bacteria and other contaminants, according to a project funded by a group of pet owners and coordinated by the Association for Truth in Pet Food.

Pet Food Market

Jerky pet treat investigation: where’s the update?

FDA has issued no updates on its China-made jerky pet treat investigation since May 2014. Has the petfood market moved on?

Market Trends and Reports

Petfood Forum features new location, schedule, keynotes

Exclusive conference and trade show offers premier learning about the latest petfood research and developments, networking and business opportunities.

Wenger to host petfood processing safety seminar

Corporate Project Services, a division of Wenger Mfg., will host the Food Safety Seminar Focused on Pet Food Processing on March 31–April 3, 2015, in Kansas City, Missouri, at the Hampton Inn & Suites—Country Club Plaza.

Barkworthies recalls dog chews on Salmonella concerns

Barkworthies of Richmond, Virginia, is recalling select lots of its Barkworthies Chicken Vittles dog chews because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

AIB International, Kansas State University to host FSMA workshop

AIB International and Kansas State University’s IGP Institute have joined forces to help petfood companies meet new federal regulations.

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