After-hours events at Global Pet Expo: the annual reception and, next door, Nutro Casino Night.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Natural Balance, Petco and Paula
At its booth at Global Pet Expo, Natural Balance showcased its program with Petco, independent pet stores and entertainer Paula Abdul to support guide dog organizations across the US.
Intro to raw diets for pet retailers
Bravo and Nature's Variety have invited their raw petfood competitors to join them in a talk with pet retailers at the H.H. Backer Spring Show in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, April 4.
It's by invitation only to 100 retailers to introduce them to the benefits of raw and all-natural diets, Bravo says.
Yes, it's a blue buffalo
Seen at, where else, the Blue Buffalo booth at Global Pet Expo.
The company is launching a new Longevity line of petfood.
Big news from Sergeant's
Sergeant's Pet Care Products launched a new behavior collar designed to mimic the pheromones of mother dogs that keep puppies in line.
In petfood news, Sergeant's announced it has acquired Chomp Inc., maker of pet treats.
Dr. Becker's new awards
Marty Becker, DVM, keynote speaker for Petfood Forum 2009 (shown here with Bob Vetere, president of American Pet Products Association), announced his Best in Show, award-winning products at Global Pet Expo.
No petfoods on the list, but he did select a new pet water fountain from Drinkwell, plus some toys and a pet grooming vacuum attachment.
New APPA report, figures
American Pet Products Association announced at Global Pet Expo that US petfood sales grew 4% last year, to US$16.8 billion.
APPA projects 3-4% growth for petfood this year and that these products will lead the economic recovery.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Ellen in the house (not quite)
Tonight Ellen Degeneres was given the Excellence in Journalism Award from the American Pet Products Association.
She couldn't accept the award in person so she sent a video thank you.
Cinnabuns for the canine set
These new dog chews look just like cinnamon rolls--a new product from Dingo.
Another new product debuting here at Global Pet Expo: a pumpkin and cinnamon mixer for dry dog food, from VetScience (co-founded by vet experts at Texas A&M).
New line from Nestle Purina
Coming soon: a new line, Chef Michael's.
This was featured in the New Products Showcase at Global Pet Expo--no word on when the actual launch will happen.
Party Animal
A new line of certified-organic dog food, from Party Animal Pet Food of West Hollywood, California, USA.
Brand new chew
In the New Products Showcase at Global Pet Expo, the very first product I came to was Smartdips, a new dog chew dipped in a "scientific vitapet coating," according to manufacturer Old West Treat Co.
Nutriara now in the US
Nutriara, the Brazil-based petfood company and eighth largRush Direct est in the world, is introducing three of its product lines in the US here at Global Pet Expo, as part Rush Direct of the booth.
Precise relaunching
Precise Pet Products has been around since 1931 and has always had natural, safe petfoods.
But now it's hired a new leader, upgraded its plant and is letting the industry know. (Read more in an upcoming issue of the magazine.)
Only in Orlando
At the breakfast buffet before Global Pet Expo, the largest pet trade show in the US.
Lots of new product introductions--next post will be from the show!
Friday, February 6, 2009
Extrusion short course
From the Feeds and Petfood Extrusion short course at Texas A&M University, Feb. 1-6, 2009.
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