Sentences with phrase «pet food companies say»

(No matter what the pet food companies say, dry food does not clean the teeth!)

I hear many pet food companies say their food contains no soy.

For one thing, you can not always believe what a pet food company says about itself — you need to look at their ingredients and their manufacturing processes.

Not exact matches

Anheuser - Busch birthed the global beer industry and Purina the worldwide pet food market; Energizer batteries and the largest car rental company, Enterprise, launched in St. Louis; and say what you want about GMO crops pending your politics, but St. Louis - based Monsanto has ensured for a generation of food production while global farmland dissipates and worldwide population numbers soar.

«This co-investment funding is urgently required to upgrade and modernise SPC Ardmona's fruit and vegetable processing operations and transform it from a cannery into a modern food company, which will enable the business to develop innovative products, be more competitive and build export market potential,» SPCA managing director Peter Kelly said.

«The initiatives are a first significant step in making the company a major player in producing and distributing organic premium - quality branded food products,» Australian Dairy Farms chief executive Peter Skene said in a statement.

The New York State Attorney General's Office says former State Fair Director Peter Cappuccilli Jr. received cut - rate deals for food at his daughters» fairgrounds weddings from the company that held the fair's catering contract — an arrangement that short - changed taxpayers.

Co-author Nancy Rawson from AFB International, a pet food flavor company, said: «We confront the challenge of «finicky cats» every day.

As people become more aware of the benefits of eating well — from weight management to maintaining a strong immune system — they are seeking similar benefits when it comes to pet food and treats, says Vilma Livas, senior director of marketing and innovation for Dogswell, a Los Angeles - based premium pet food and functional treat company.

«This shift in the cat parent profile changes how cat food is bought,» says Chanda Leary - Coutu, senior marketing communications manager for WellPet, a natural pet food company based in Tewksbury, Mass. «Research has also shown Millennial pet parents have a keen interest in natural foods, which presents an opportunity for us to innovate in the category and experiment with treat flavors, forms and textures that cats will undoubtedly enjoy.»

But as pet parents face a growing number of choices in pet food, many companies use the term «natural» loosely,» says Brad Johnson, chief marketing officer, at the St. Louis - based Nature's Variety.

«A pet food company that has taken the time and money to have feeding trials performed on their food has essentially proved that their diet works as they claim it does,» Miller says.

Leary - Coutu says as the demand for limited - ingredient products has grown, she's seen more natural pet food companies adding these formulas to their product offerings, with some offering novel protein sources like lamb and duck, along with grain - free options.

«We start by determining a consumer need, which means identifying that the food is something that is truly going to help the pet,» says Mark Shuster, the company's vice president of marketing.

Still, raw food companies say that with so many pet owners embracing the trend, independent retailers have much to gain by joining the raw movement — and many already have.

Again, because the company doesn't provide a great deal of information about the company's pet products or how they are manufactured, it is difficult to say definitively whether this is a good food brand.

Jim Gorrell, brand manager for Healthy Pet in Ferndale, Wash., said that his company is in the process of renovating its CareFresh line of small mammal foods to appeal to pet owners looking for healthful choices.

It's important for pet owners to know what they are feeding their furry four legged family members and when a cat food company lists the ingredients in such detail I am more inclined to buy that brand than one that says our food contains chicken, and rice.

With that said, dog food companies have certainly shaped pet owner purchasing habits over the last 20 years.

This included the «True Blue Test,» which NAD said conveyed the message that competing «big name» pet food companies were deceiving consumers.

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I have to say that Primal makes it easier to analyze their pet food than probably any other pet food company I've encountered.

«Research tells us that the natural trend in pet food is growing in all segments,» said Grace Long, DVM, director of technical marketing for the company's therapeutic diets.

«Other more specific trends are that raw pet food sales, whether freeze dried, frozen or refrigerated, are growing briskly — still from a small base but strong growth in sales, and products and companies entering the market,» she said.

I do work for a pet food company, and I have to say, I would never slam the competitor... Not every diet is good for every pet, just like humans, what works for one may not always work for another.Every diet has it's pros and cons, depending on the breed, the health and the environment that the dog lives within.

For the short term, you can get away with it, but the long term you can't,» says Jeffrey P. Bennett, president and CEO of Nature's Recipe, which is a health - oriented pet food company with projected sales this year of $ 46 million.

To say the least, a premium pet food company always abides by their high - quality ingredients and safe manufacturing processes.

Blue Buffalo takes pains to mention in the press release that although other pet food manufacturers will be affected by this gaffe, they distinguish themselves by saying «Although pet food companies are not required to inform consumers of an incident such as this, where no safety or nutritional issues exist, the Blue Buffalo way is to be transparent with you.

Company spokesman Keith Schopp, quoted on petfoodindustry.com, said: «Despite this admission, Blue Buffalo has still not informed consumers of the presence of poultry by - product meal in Blue Buffalo pet food, refuses to accept responsibility for the product it sold and is instead blaming its suppliers.»

PetsWell Pantry, a local company that makes fresh pet food and operates a food truck for dogs, was on hand to reward good behavior, even though Lien Alsup, founder of the company, said her food truck's engine wouldn't start on Saturday morning.

With premium pet food being found across channels these days, Davis said some pet food companies are rebranding to stand out.

If a pet food company chooses the method to say their product is nutritionallly adequate, the label will read something similar to, «This brand of dog food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Maintenance.&rafood company chooses the method to say their product is nutritionallly adequate, the label will read something similar to, «This brand of dog food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Maintenance.&rafood is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Maintenance.&raFood Nutrient Profiles for Maintenance.»

If a pet food company chooses the feeding trial method to say their product is nutritionallly adequate, the label will read something similar to, «Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures substantiate that Brand Y Adult dog food provides complete and balanced nutrition for maintenance of adult dogs.»

This awareness first sparked with the pet food scare of a few years ago, says Dave Colella, co-owner of earthdog, a Nashville, Tenn. - based company that makes collars, leashes, beds and toys from hemp.

«At Bravo Pet Foods, we believe that the quality and nutritional value of the treats pet parents give to their dog is just as important as the quality of the food they feed,» said Melinda Miller, the company's CEO.

«We pride ourselves on carrying the largest selection of holistic and natural pet foods around,» says Weston Smith, the director of operations and one of the three partners at the privately owned company.

«I have reps that can come into the store and help set it up,» says Sher, whose company manufactures pet foods for dogs and cats.

Rob Cadenhead, vice president of sales and marketing for Performance Pet Products, a Mitchell, S.D. - based company, which makes Spring Naturals brand pet food, says that some pet owners have found that switching to a grain - free diet improves their pet's overall health.

Grain - free will continue to be an important part of natural pet food growth, says Scott Whipple, co-founder of CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company, based in Norco, Calfood growth, says Scott Whipple, co-founder of CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company, based in Norco, CalFood Company, based in Norco, Calif..

«Say someone purchases a bag of pet food,» says Joanna Kennedy, senior marketing analyst for Salt Lake City - based Tomx Corporation, a company that provides a retail - specific loyalty software program called Retail.net.

Merrill Lehrer, the company's vice president of merchandising, says that Pet Food Express works with rescue groups and other adoption agencies in the area to «develop a relationship with consumers when they first get their pets.

«The company was ahead of its time; promoting pet food and products with advanced nutritional benefit,» says vice president Joshua Roth.

«Our company was founded on the simple idea that fresh, less processed foods are healthier for us and the pets in our lives,» says Scott Morris, co-founder and president of Freshpet.

«All the customers have to do is add water, and they have a fresh, raw pet food,» Johnson says about the Sojos Complete line, noting that these diets have since driven a majority of the company's rapid growth.

Amy Chamberlin, product development and nutrition specialist with Oxbow Animal Health, says the company's new Natural Science line consists of premium fortified foods for adult rabbits and guinea pigs, as well as five hay - based supplements with focused support in five categories of wellness for many species of small pets, including rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, rats and others.

Bryan Nieman, brand director for the company, which specializes in small - batch, artisan recipes for dogs and cats, says pet owners are also looking for more food and flavor varieties, as well as higher - quality products.

«With over 500 homes destroyed, unfortunately many pets were evacuated and displaced during the disaster,» said Holly Sher, owner of Evanger's Dog and Cat Food Company.

The company began marketing pet food for dogs and cats in 1949, says owner Tom Nieman, adding that, in 1939, the company introduced the first canine distemper vaccine to the market.