Mocon Inc. has opened in-house package testing laboratories in the US, Germany and China to provide clients with a pre-purchase testing environment.
The labs have instrumentation to analyze package types, substrates and components, including flexible structures, rigid bottles, foil seals, pouches, aseptic boxes, trays and lidstock, according to the company.
Mocon is a provider of instrumentation and consulting and laboratory services to medical, pharmaceutical, food and other industries worldwide.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Royal Canin launches special diet for Pugs
Royal Canin has launched Pug 25, which is formulated exclusively for Pugs over 10 months of age, according to a news report.
The product is easy for Pugs to grasp and chew, Royal Canin says, and has balanced protein and fat content to help maintain a healthy body weight. It also has nutrients that limit irritation in the Pugs’ loose, folded skin, according to the company.
Pug 25, along with Royal Canin's other breed-specific diets, is "Intelligent Nutrition for the Purebred Dog," the company says. It is available in 2.5 and 10 lb. bags at pet specialty retailers.
The product is easy for Pugs to grasp and chew, Royal Canin says, and has balanced protein and fat content to help maintain a healthy body weight. It also has nutrients that limit irritation in the Pugs’ loose, folded skin, according to the company.
Pug 25, along with Royal Canin's other breed-specific diets, is "Intelligent Nutrition for the Purebred Dog," the company says. It is available in 2.5 and 10 lb. bags at pet specialty retailers.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
PFI annual meeting schedule announced
Pet Food Institute’s (PFI) Annual Industry Meeting will be held October 13-15 in Washington DC, USA.
The first day’s petfood program will be held at the PFI office. For the next two days, the meeting’s venue will be the Omni Shoreham hotel.
Registration can be done on the PFI site.
The first day’s petfood program will be held at the PFI office. For the next two days, the meeting’s venue will be the Omni Shoreham hotel.
Registration can be done on the PFI site.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Mars tours nationwide, offers new line samples
Mars Petcare is sampling its new restaurant-style dog food meals with a national campaign at more than 125 dog parks and beaches through October.
The tour, called "Share the Love," promotes the Cesar Canine Cuisine Bistro brand and is meant to tap into consumers' needs to vacation while staying close to home and affording small indulgences for their pets, according to Brandweek.
"With the 'Share the Love' program, we are happy to provide support with gourmet meals and a restaurant-inspired dining experience for small dogs," said marketing director Anne Herrington in a statement.
The tour, called "Share the Love," promotes the Cesar Canine Cuisine Bistro brand and is meant to tap into consumers' needs to vacation while staying close to home and affording small indulgences for their pets, according to Brandweek.
"With the 'Share the Love' program, we are happy to provide support with gourmet meals and a restaurant-inspired dining experience for small dogs," said marketing director Anne Herrington in a statement.
Monday, August 31, 2009
PetSmart lowers annual profit estimates
PetSmart Inc. announced lowering profit estimates for the full year, according to The Associated Press.
Despite profits being 5% higher in the second quarter than what analysts projected (shares were $0.31 each versus a projected $0.29), PetSmart lowered its earnings forecast to between $1.37 and $1.45 per share from a prior range of $1.42 to $1.52.
Despite profits being 5% higher in the second quarter than what analysts projected (shares were $0.31 each versus a projected $0.29), PetSmart lowered its earnings forecast to between $1.37 and $1.45 per share from a prior range of $1.42 to $1.52.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Sergeant's buys MGP Ingredients production facility
Sergeant's Pet Care Products announced its acquisition of a Kansas City, Kansas, USA, production facility from MGP Ingredients, effective August 21, 2009. The sale of the facility includes all equipment used for the production and packaging of pet-related products, which includes extruded plant-based resins and finished pet treats.
"Our purchase of the Kansas City facility from MGPI allows us to expand production of our formulated pet treats, some of which include Sergeant's SteakHouse, Sniffers and DentaFresh,” said Bob Scharf, CEO of Sergeant's. "This acquisition marks the continuation of the tremendous growth we've experienced over the last several years."
"Our purchase of the Kansas City facility from MGPI allows us to expand production of our formulated pet treats, some of which include Sergeant's SteakHouse, Sniffers and DentaFresh,” said Bob Scharf, CEO of Sergeant's. "This acquisition marks the continuation of the tremendous growth we've experienced over the last several years."
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Canada imposes new rules on petfood industry
The Canadian government has imposed new rules to prevent a rerun of the 2007 petfood recalls, according to a news report.
The new rules require import permits for all petfood and individual ingredients entering the country. Also, petfood containing ingredients from US cattle requires FDA inspection. The consequences of violations of any law now include plant closings or criminal prosecution.
CFIA inspectors have also been given the authority to run surprise checks at any Canadian petfood manufacturing unit. They also now need to inspect, at least once every year, plants that manufacture petfood items for export.
In 2007, tainted petfood led to the deaths of hundreds of cats and dogs in North America. The event led Mississauga-based Menu Foods to recall 60 million cans and pouches of US-made premixes that were found to contain wheat gluten from China contaminated with melamine.
The new rules require import permits for all petfood and individual ingredients entering the country. Also, petfood containing ingredients from US cattle requires FDA inspection. The consequences of violations of any law now include plant closings or criminal prosecution.
CFIA inspectors have also been given the authority to run surprise checks at any Canadian petfood manufacturing unit. They also now need to inspect, at least once every year, plants that manufacture petfood items for export.
In 2007, tainted petfood led to the deaths of hundreds of cats and dogs in North America. The event led Mississauga-based Menu Foods to recall 60 million cans and pouches of US-made premixes that were found to contain wheat gluten from China contaminated with melamine.
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