New report on ‘Other Pet Food in the US’ by Euromonitor available

FastMarketResearch.com now offers Euromonitor International's report on Other Pet Food in the US.
According to the report, other petfood faced a challenging environment in 2012, with the bird and fish populations declining slightly as high upfront investment costs associated with exotic fish and birds dissuaded new pet owners from acquiring such pets. 
The report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level with retail sales data 2008-12. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market, as well as provides forecasts to 2017 illustrate how the market is set to change. The report covers the market for bird food, fish food, and small mammal and reptile food. 

IBIS World offers report on prepared animal, bird feed manufacturing

IBIS World offers a new report on Prepared Animal and Bird Feed Manufacturing Industry in Australia, which found the industry's performance is closely related to both agricultural and social trends. 


“Variations in weather patterns, herd stocks and outbreaks of disease often dictate the well-being of stockfeed operations within the industry, as do pet ownership levels for petfood manufacturers,” said IBISWorld industry analyst, Ryan Lin. 


Despite these uncertainties, the industry has remained resilient over the five years through 2012-13, while also facing highly volatile commodity prices and waning profit margins.  


According to the report, while the prepared animal and bird feed manufacturing industry has a number of small to medium-sized companies, the majority of revenue is generated by major companies. IBISWorld estimates that the top four manufacturers will account for approximately 54 percent of industry revenue, representing a growing rate of concentration over the past five years. The petfood segment remains more concentrated as it demands higher brand and customer loyalty.   


Over the next five years to 2017-18, growth in the prepared animal and bird feed manufacturing industry is expected to be limited by the global economic recovery. An increase in pet ownership levels, advancements in technology and food safety are expected to help alleviate some of the risks associated with weather and potential disease outbreaks. The increase in pet ownership along with rises in disposable incomes are expected to drive demand for petfoods.  

BIRD FOOD RECALL: Magnolia Bird Farm recalls bird seed mixes containing peanuts

Magnolia Bird Farm Inc. is recalling Raw and Roasted In-shell Peanuts and Magnolia Bird Farm Bird seed mixes that contain peanuts, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The peanuts in the mixes are among those being recalled by Sunland Inc.
Specific products included in the recall are 2-, 3-, 5-, 10-,25- and 50-pound bags of Sunland Peanuts in Shell, Hulled Peanuts, Magnolia Bird Farm Conure Mix, Magnolia Bird Farm Large Hookbill, Magnolia Bird Farm Hookbill Supreme and Magnolia Bird Farm Parrot Mix.
The bird seed and peanut products were distributed in the US from October 12, 2011, through October 12, 2012. Peanuts in the original Sunland yellow mesh bag will have either "best by" dates from October 12, 2012, through October 12, 2013, on the packaging, or a “Crop Year” marking on the package of 2011 or 2012.
No illnesses have been reported to date. Consumers who have purchased these recalled products are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of them immediately. Consumers with questions may contact Magnolia Bird Farm at +1.714.527.3387 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +1.714.527.3387 end_of_the_skype_highlighting, Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST.

RECALL: Wildwood Seed & Specialties recalls bird, small animal foods due to Salmonella

Wildwood Seed & Specialties is recalling a limited supply of its Sleek and Sassy brand bird and small animal foods that contain raw in-shell peanuts. These products contain peanut ingredients recalled by Sunland Inc., which have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
The Sleek and Sassy products are sold in 16- and 32-ounce jars and bags ranging in size from 2-40 pounds. The products were distributed to retail pet food stores in Oregon and Washington, USA.
The products affected by this recall are identified with the lot codes 01148 through 01241 and have the following UPC codes:


• Garden Conure: 0-1253111602-0, 0-1253111604-4, 0-1253111620-4 and 0-12531-11640-2
• Garden Large Hookbill: 0-1253113102-3, 0-1253113104-7, 0-1253113120-7 and 0-1253113140-5
• Garden Large Hookbill No Sunflower: 0-1253113202-0, 0-1253113204-4, 0-1253113220-4 and 0-1253113240-2
• Garden Parrot: 0-12531 12103-1 and 0-12531 12125-3
• Nutty Garden & Grain: 0-1253115502-9, 0-1253115504-3, 0-1253115520-3 and 0-1253115540-1
• Garden Macaw: 0-1253115602-6, 0-1253115604-0, 0-1253115620-0 and 0-1253115640-8
• Garden Complete Pellet: 0-1253115702-3, 0-1253115704-7, 0-1253115720-7 and 0-1253115740-5
• Fortified Large Hookbill: 0-1253111402-6, 0-1253111404-0, 0-1253111420-0 and 0-1253111440-8
• Fortified Large Hookbill No Sunflower: 0-1253111502-3, 0-1253111504-7, 0-1253111520-7 and 0-1253111540-5
• Fortified Parrot: 0-1253113003-3 and 0-12531 13025-5
• Fruit Veggie Nut Treat: 0-1253114302-6, 0-1253114304-0, 0-1253114320-0, 0-1253114316-3 and 0-1253114332-3
• Garden Small Animal: 0-1253113902-9, 0-1253113904-3, 0-1253113920-3 and 0-1253113940-1
• Garden Guinea Pig/Rabbit: 0-1253113502-1, 0-1253113504-5, 0-1253113520-5 and 0-1253113540-3
• Small Animal: 0-1253112902-0, 0-1253112904-4, 0-1253112920-4 and 0-1253112940-2

No pet or consumer illnesses from this product have been reported to date. Consumers who purchased the recalled products should stop feeding them to their pets and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. For further information, contact the company at +1.541.847.6126, from 10 a.m. — 4 p.m., PST, Monday through Friday.

RECALL: ZuPreem bird food recalled for high calcium levels

Premium Nutritional Products Inc. is recalling several formulas of its ZuPreem line of bird food due to calcium levels higher than the recommended amount, which can pose a health threat to birds.
The recalled bird food products include ZuPreem Medium/Large and Large FruitBlend With Natural Fruit Flavors. The affected products have an expiration date of November 13, 2013, or November 2013, and are marked with lot numbers 598405052 or 598405072.
Those who have purchased the recalled bird food should discard the unused portion and return the packaging to the place of purchase. For more information, contact the company at +1.800.345.4767.

RECALL: PMI Nutrition recalls small animal, bird food

PMI Nutrition International has initiated a voluntary recall of four varieties of the LabDiet and Mazuri animal feed products, due to the potential for an elevated vitamin D level in these products.
Recalled products were manufactured at the Richmond, Indiana, USA, feed plant and were distributed throughout the US and to a few international customers. Recalled products, including formula number, item number, description and lot number include:

• 5025 0001330 Guinea Pig Diet 50# APR17122
• 56A6 0001452 Mazuri Small Bird Maintenance 25# APR15123
• 5MA2 0040996 Mazuri Primate Maintenance Biscuit 25# APR22122
• 5MD9 0011482 Mazuri Maned Wolf Diet 33# APR21122
The recall was initiated after receiving customer complaints involving animal illness and small bird deaths. Customers who purchased the product will receive a full refund. For more information on the product recall, contact the company at +1.855.863.0421, x 224, from 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. EDT, Monday through Friday.

Animalzone launches parrot food in UK made with roasting process

Animalzone launched a non-extruded parrot food in the UK that is manufactured with a unique roasting process, according to the company's marketing director, Richard Davies.
First, fresh grains are put through a roasting process that exposes them to a temperature of 184 C (363.2 F) for fifteen minutes. The company says this process creates a well-cooked, more digestible product than most extruded ones. While still hot, the grains are shaped through a process less-aggresive than extrusion.
During the second part of the manufacturing process, the roasted grains are mixed in different ratios, some with either dried vegetables or dried fruits, and shaped again into pellets. This is done at a low temperature, according to Davies, which allows the company to add in a variety of products like natural plant extracts.  
"This is a unique manufacturing process with phase one being a hot process and phase two being a cold process, therefore this gives us the opportunity to manufacture a food where the nutritional value is in some instances higher than with extrusion, a much more natural product where the natural texture of the raw materials are kept, resulting in a variety of natural looking grains, which is more appealing to the bird owner and the bird itself," Davies said.