Petco to carry CANIDAE Life Stages, Grain Free PURE petfood formulas in US

CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company announced today that as of October 1, its Life Stages and Grain Free PURE petfood formulas will be available at all US Petco and Unleashed by Petco stores online, making Petco the first and only national retailer to carry the line.
"We're proud to partner with a company that shares our core values and beliefs in caring for pets' overall well-being," said Frank Hon, vice president of global sales for CANIDAE. "Making our products available at Petco will provide widespread and convenient access to our customers and give us the ability to direct more funding to continued nutritional advances, new product launches and more consumer discounts. We're excited about this new partnership and we remain strongly committed to the pet specialty retail market."
"We're thrilled to add CANIDAE to Petco's industry-leading assortment of natural petfood brands," said John Sturm, Petco's vice president of merchandising for food and treats. "Like Petco, we know CANIDAE is committed to providing pet parents with high-quality, natural products to keep pets healthy and happy." 

Canidae reformulates grain-, gluten-free PURE dog, cat food formulas

Canidae Natural Pet Food Company announced it is reformulating its grain- and gluten-free PURE dog and cat food formulas. Along with reformulated foods, the company updated the petfood packaging and will launch two new grain-free treat varieties for dogs, under the PURE Heaven name, and two grain-free treat varieties for cats, under the PURE Taste name.
The new petfood recipes are made using seven to 10 key ingredients, including fresh meat or fish, and whole foods like sweet potatoes, chickpeas and peas. The reformulated foods also include Canidae's HealthPLUS Solutions, applied on the kibble after cooking to ensure live probiotic cultures that support healthy digestions, plus omega 6 and 3.
Formulas include PURE Elements made with fresh lamb for dogs and fresh chicken for cats, PURE Land for dogs made with fresh bison, PURE Sky for dogs made with fresh duck, and PURE Sea for dogs and cats made with fresh salmon. All Grain Free PURE dry dog recipes are now formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials' Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Maintenance. All Grain Free PURE dry cat recipes are formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages. 
According to Frank Hon, vice president of global sales: "We're proud to be bring this new standard in grain-free nutrition to market. Our new recipes were carefully formulated at our own research and development center, Ethos Pet Nutrition, in Brownwood, Texas. During the process, we conducted extensive studies and testing to ensure optimal transition for pets to the new formulas. The results are great taste, superior nutrition and a smooth transition leading to an overall improvement in stool quality."
New products will begin to appear on retailers' shelves in August.

Canidae Natural Pet Food Co. unveils new manufacturing facility

Canidae Natural Pet Food Company announced its unveiling of a new petfood manufacturing facility named Ethos Pet Nutrition located in Brownwood, Texas, USA.
In March 2011, the petfood company purchased an existing extrusion plant and, according to director of operations, Frank Hon, spent the last year "...completely re-building the facility to be the most modern natural petfood plant of its kind."
The new plant features an onsite quality and safety laboratory and an advanced automated extrusion system. Ethos Pet Nutrition facility will run final production tests in May. 
More information about the company's new facility will be made available after the final quality assurance trials are completed, Canidae says.

Canidae pet food founders honored with entrepreneur award

Canidae petfood founders John Gordon and Scott Whipple were presented the Inland Empire Spirit of the Entrepreneur award.

Canidae was recently named among recipients of the Inland Empire Spirit of the Entrepreneur award. 

The natural pet food company was started by John Gordon and Scott Whipple as a way to keep their pet food store in business after a national petfood chain store moved into the neighborhood. Today, the company's products are sold by more than 7,000 pet food retailers worldwide.
The annual awards ceremony, organized by the Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship at Cal State San Bernardino in California, USA, recognized the top winners from a pool of 25 finalists and more than 140 nominees. 
Mike Stull, Inland Empire Center director and founding organizer of the event, said the awards are a way to recognize inland California businesses and inspire others. 
“It reinforces that we do have a good region,” Stull said. “In spite of the economic challenges, there are a lot of good things happening.”

Holistic petfood company hosts bike raffle for pet cancer research

Canidae Pet Foods will host a charity raffle to win a pair of Felt Beach Cruiser bikes, with all proceeds benefitting the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation to help in the fight against pet cancer.
The raffle will take place during the 2011 Amgen Tour of California, offering the chance to purchase raffle tickets near the finish line at each stage of the race. The race's first stage begins on Sunday, May 15, in South Lake Tahoe, California, USA, and the final stage ends on Sunday, May 22, in Santa Clarita, California, USA. Raffle tickets will be priced at two dollars for one ticket and five dollars for three tickets. Canidae says all proceeds from the company's multi-day charity raffle will benefit the AKC Canine Health Foundation to fund cancer research in pets. The grand prize winner of the raffle will receive a pair of Felt Beach Cruisers donated by Canidae.

Canidae Natural Pet Food Co. announces support of Pink Ribbon Puppies calendar

Canidae Natural Pet Food has announced its support of the 2011 Pink Ribbon Puppies calendar created to aid in the fight against breast cancer.
The calendar is a fundraising project; funds raised will go toward breast cancer research. "We are thrilled to share with you a wonderful and inspiring project that has been put together by a long-time member of the Canidae breeder program," said Suzanne Alicie, Canidae Responsible Pet Ownership blog author. "While the Pink Ribbon Puppies website may appear to be just an adorable site with puppies on it, there is a serious and touching story behind it."
The calendar features a litter of Canidae-fed lab puppies, born in September. When one of the co-owners of the litter's dam was diagnosed with breast cancer, the other co-owner decided to support her friend via this project. More information on the calendar can e found at the Pink Ribbon Puppies website.

Canidae pet foods launches new single grain protein food

Canidae Pet Foods announced it will begin shipping its newest product, Single Grain Protein Plus, to distributors in North America during the fourth quarter of this year.
Single Grain Protein Plus is the first product in Canidae's new line of natural and holistic petfoods. The company says the nutritional focus of its Single Grain Protein Plus is to offer 29% total protein from chicken, turkey, lamb and fish meals and restrict grains sources to a combination of brown and white rice.

Canidae offers new horse feed line at World Equestrian Games

Canidae Pet Foods, maker of dog and cat foods, will offer its new Equidae line of horse feed at the Candiae Pet Foods, maker of dog and cat foods, will offer its new Equidae line of horse feed at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.Canidae is an official animal health and nutrition partner for the games, which will be held in Lexington, Kentucky, USA, September 25 to October 10.
Canidae is an official animal health and nutrition partner for the games, which will be held in Lexington, Kentucky, USA, September 25 to October 10. The new Equidae horse feed is produced using a steam extrusion process and is available in two formulations: Equidae Alfalfa Plus and Equidae Coastal Plus.
"This is an opportunity for us to expose the public to our new Equidae line of superpremium horse feed. As horse owners ourselves, we understand how critical proper nutrition is for the long term performance and health of our horses," said Mike DeNunzio of the Canidae Small and Large Animal Division.

Canidae continues to donate to The Pongo Fund

Canidae Pet Foods Inc. expanded its partnership with the Pongo Fund Pet Food Bank in Portland, Oregon, USA, to distribute superpremium petfood to those in need.
The petfood bank began operations last year with a donation from Canidae of US$125,000 worth of petfood. The petfood manufacturer continues its support of the Pongo Fund with ongoing premium petfood donations, including a recent shipment of US$20,000 worth of its Snap-Biscuit treats for dogs.

Canidae to attend pet expo, make donation to shelter

Canidae Pet Foods Inc. will attend the 5th Annual West Michigan Pet Expo on April 24-25 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA.
Canidae sales manager James Brown has arranged for one of the show's animal shelter attendees, Golden Years Alaskan Malamute Rescue, to receive a donation of Canidae Platinum formula dog food.

Canidae’s pet blog celebrates first anniversary

Canidae Pet Foods Inc.’s Responsible Pet Ownership blog recently celebrated its first anniversary.
The daily blog began as a way for Canidae to help dedicated owners learn everything they need to know about pet care, including proper petfood nutrition, grooming, training, exercise and health and behavioral issues.

Canidae receives exporting award, partners with petfood bank

Canidae Pet Foods has received a 2010 Exporter of the Year award from Commercial News USA, the export magazine of the US Department of Commerce.
The company has also recently partnered with the Pongo Fund Pet Food Bank in Portland, Oregon, USA, to distribute superpremium petfood to anyone in need. Beginning with a donation of US$125,000 last year, the petfood company continues to assist the Pongo Fund by ensuring that families are able to feed their pets.

Canidae to award US$10K in veterinary medicine scholarships in 2010

In an effort to assist veterinary students from the United States and Canada with the increasing cost of a veterinary medicine degree, Canidae All Natural Pet Foods will offer four scholarships in 2010 to first- and second-year graduate students.
The company will award four individual $2,500 doctor of veterinary medicine scholarships.
“One of our most important goals at Canidae is to raise awareness of the responsibilities of pet ownership which includes making sure that pets receive proper veterinary care,” said Jason Castillo, controller for Canidae. “To compliment this effort we established veterinary scholarships in 2008 and offered them again in 2009. Going into our third year of doing so, we are excited to help another group of four deserving students follow their dream of helping animals."
A strong history of academic achievement and dedication to the wellbeing of animals are among the criteria that will determine which four applicants receive the scholarships. Applicants' essays on responsible pet ownership also will be a deciding factor.
The scholarships are open to full-time, first- and second-year graduate students currently enrolled in a doctorate of veterinary medicine program at an approved college of veterinary medicine within the US or Canada.
For detailed application criteria and requirements, visit www.canidae.com/scholarships. The application period is January 15-April 15, 2010. Winners of the scholarship will be announced on the Canidae Web site approximately 60 days after the close of the application period.

Canidae helps launch petfood bank

Canidae Pet Foods has donated USD$125,000 worth of petfood to the Pongo Fund, allowing the fund to open what it says is the nation's largest petfood bank on November 8.
The Pongo Fund Pet Food Bank, located in Portland, Oregon, USA, provides a two-week supply of free petfood to those in need, along with nutritional information and tips for safely transitioning their dogs to an all-natural, premium diet.
"Our first day was exceptional, a perfectly joyful opportunity to help the community," said Larry Chusid, founder of the Pongo Fund. "Our goal is to be able to provide 8 tons of free premium petfood every month."

Canidae to help raise cancer funding

Canidae Pet Foods Inc. will be at the American Kennel Club Meet the Breeds event October 17-18, 2009, at the Javits Center in New York City, where it will help to raise funds for cancer research in pets.
Continuing its mission of supporting responsible pet ownership and helping animals in need, the company will have a charity raffle with all proceeds benefiting cancer research in pets. One grand prize winner each day will receive a Felt X-City 5 bicycle.
Tickets for the raffle are US$2 for one, or US$5 for three. All proceeds, including the cost of the Felt bicycles supplied by Canidae, will be donated to the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation for cancer research in pets.
The Meet the Breeds showcase is a chance to get to know 160 breeds of dog and 41 breeds of cat. Each breed will be presented in its own designated space, decorated to reflect its heritage, characteristics and unique attributes as a pet.