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016PET2&3.indd 2 1/13/2006 1:43:37 PM Features January 2006 Volume 48, Number 1 6 TopT10 10 By Jenny Kvamme,DVM Profi les of the top petfood manufacturers worldwide, including market data from various sources. 18 Corporate profiles A special ADVERTISING SECTION devoted to bringing you useful information about suppliers to the global petfood industry. 46 Cat food trouble By Anton Beynen,PhD One study indicates that some cat foods are seriously low in omega-3 fatty acids. Departments 4 Editorial Notes By Jenny Kvamme,DVM The future of nutrition: Nestlé Purina meeting focuses on research. 16 Petfood Insights By David Dzanis,DVM,PhD Glucosamine & chondroitin: Time to fi sh or cut bait? 52 Ingredient Issues By Greg Aldrich,PhD Yeast: Why and which one? 56 European Report By Peter Best Hungary grows as an exporter. Allergies join the British agenda. 55 — Meeting Planner 62 — Market Place 58 — Industry News 66 — Advertisers’ Index

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Editorial Notes BY JENNIFER KVAMME, DVM The future of nutrition Nestlé Purina meeting focuses’ on research

t’s been a busy season for companion animal nutritionists. Most recently I was able to attend The long-term goal the 2005 Nestlé Purina Nutrition IForum in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. The of nutrigenomics is event featured three days of scientifi c presentations as well as a poster session. personalized nutrition. On the fi rst day, Bill Heacock gave a full afternoon session on how to enhance teaching skills. It was interesting how — J. Kvamme the concepts he presented could be applied to everyone from teachers to transcriptomics (gene expression research with Alaskan sled dogs showed supervisors to those giving industry analysis), proteomics (global protein that vitamin E supplementation may presentations. I learned quite a bit about analysis)’ and metabolomics (metabolite have some significant benefits to how to try to keep an audience awake, profi ling) to defi ne a healthy phenotype. animals at risk from high levels of free attentive and interested. The long-term goal of nutrigenomics is radical exposure. personalized nutrition for maintenance Finding disease genes and improvement of individual health 2006 in Switzerland On Friday morning, Dr. Michael and prevention of disease. The 2006 Nutrition Forum is Zody of the Broad Institute of MIT The subject of omics continued with scheduled for October 9-10, 2006 in presented on the current status of the a discussion by Dr. John Milner of Lausanne, Switzerland at the Nestlé canine genome sequence project and the US National Cancer Institute. He Research Center. The topic for 2006 will its implications for finding disease said that expanding the knowledge be “Advances in Veterinary Nutrition genes. The Broad Institute is currently about the physiological consequences for Dogs and Cats.” Veterinarians, collecting samples from dogs affected of nutrigenomics should help identify nutritionists and other scientists with osteosarcoma, hemangiosarcoma, those who will and will not respond to are invited to submit proposals for melanoma, mammary carcinoma, dietary intervention. Adding proteomic consideration for presentation. The lymphoma and mast cell tumors. They measurements should help identify deadline for submission of topics and are also interested in older unaffected vulnerable populations arising from a short description is January 31, 2006. dogs to use as controls. For more dietary change. While more research For more information, contact Dr. information on participating in the is needed to capitalize on “nutritional Dottie Lafl amme at E-mail: Dorothy. research go to www.broad.mit.edu/ preemption” of disease processes such as lafl [email protected]. mammals/dog. cancer, the available evidence serves to Look for research abstracts from propel the science of nutrition forward. this meeting to appear in future issues The “omics” of the Petfood Industry E-newsletter Dietary antioxidants Later in the day, Dr. Martin Kussmann and magazine in Research notes. ● of the Nestlé Research Centre in France and stress discussed applying the various “omic” A very interesting presentation by disciplines to nutrition research. He Dr. Arleigh Reynolds from Nestlé Dr. Kvamme is the associate editor noted that the major methodological Purina PetCare Research in Alaska, of Petfood Industry magazine. She challenge of nutrigenomics (how diet USA reviewed the various infl uences can be reached at 122 S. Wesley affects gene transcription, protein on free radical production, how the Ave., Mt. Morris, IL 61054 USA, Tel: expression and metabolism) is body responds to and may be aided +1.815.734.5637, Fax: +1.815.734.5649, integrating genomics (gene analysis), in its response to free radicals. His E-mail: [email protected].

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0601PETEditorialNotes.indd 5 1/13/2006 10:58:46 AM he global petfood and pet care products market reached nearly US$53 billion in 2004. Growth in this market was not as rapid as 2003, but it did exceed the growth seen in 2001/2002. Value growth was supported by the trend favoring premium and superpremium products, especially in the mature markets of North America and Western Europe. Particularly rapid growth was seen in the healthcare subsector, mainly as a result of consumer awareness of pet health. According to Euromonitor International’s 2005 report on The World Market for Pet Food and Pet Care Products, the ongoing humanization trend is proving instrumental in sustaining growth in even the most saturated markets. Humanization was also evident in emerging markets such as China and South Korea during the past year.

Challenges and opportunities Globally, the sales of petfood and pet care products are forecast to grow by about US$7 billion over the 2003-2008 period to reach US$57 billion, according to Euromonitor. A key obstacle to growth is that the market remains highly concentrated. North America and Western Europe accounted for 76% of value sales in 2004. Thus, manufacturers face the struggle to increase penetration of prepared petfood in already saturated developed markets, as well as in emerging markets like Eastern Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacifi c. Manufacturers must also meet rising demand for functional petfood products, the rising population of smaller animals and the increasing popularity of convenience products (i.e., easy-to-open, easy-to- dispose-of). At the same time, potential also exists in the segmentation of the market according to lifestage, age, level of activity, breed, medical condition or gender. On the same level with this segmentation is the trend for BY JENNIFER KVAMME, DVM human-grade ingredients, the use of natural/wholesome ingredients and concern over food safety. In the rest of this article, we will highlight each of the top 10 global petfood players. We will include information derived from various sources, as well as the companies themselves—when available.

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0601PETTop10Manufacturers.indd 6 1/13/2006 11:58:14 AM Top companies worldwide Mars Inc. Table 1. Market shares and value petfood sales (retail US$) of the top petfood companies worldwide. Source: Euromonitor International. Market Retail sales In 2004, the top spot in the global dog and cat food sector share % (US$ billions) was claimed by Mars. The 2004 acquisition of Del Monte’s Company 2003 2004 2003 2004 veterinary brands IVD, Medi-Cal and Techni-Cal helped to Mars Inc 24.6 24.6 8.68 9.63 boost the company’s North American potential. Nestlé SA 24.1 24.1 8.50 9.45 Mars operates its three core businesses—snack food, pet Procter & Gamble 6.8 6.8 2.42 2.68 care and main meal food—under the Masterfoods USA Colgate-Palmolive Co 6.2 6.2 2.20 2.42 umbrella in most parts of the world. Masterfoods USA Del Monte Foods Co 3.0 2.8 1.06 1.09 manufactures and markets complete diets for cats and dogs, Nutro Products Inc 1.5 1.3 0.52 0.51 a variety of pet snacks and treats and a complete line of Agrolimen SA 1.3 1.3 0.45 0.49 prescription diets. Masterfoods is the leader in the wet dog S&M NuTec LLC (treats) 0.5 0.8 0.18 0.31 food category, wet pouch segment and cat snacks segment. Meow Mix Co 0.9 0.8 0.31 0.31 Uni-Charm Corp 0.8 0.8 0.27 0.31 The company also manufactures the top-selling dry dog Nisshin Flour Milling Co Ltd food item within the petfood industry. Masterfoods USA 0.5 0.5 0.19 0.21 Nippon Pet Food Ltd 0.5 0.5 0.18 0.19 has national offi ces in Hackettstown, New Jersey, USA and Sunrise Co Ltd 0.4 0.4 0.14 0.16 Vernon, California, USA. Maruha Corp 0.4 0.4 0.13 0.15 Masterfoods USA focuses on innovation. In June 2005, Kraft Foods Inc 0.4 0.4 0.14 0.14 Masterfoods USA introduced a major packaging innovation in Nutriara Alimentos Ltda 0.3 0.3 0.10 0.13 the mainstream dry dog food category. The exclusive Pedigree Mogiana Alimentos SA 0.3 0.3 0.09 0.13 Slide-Rite® Zipper Bag, featuring a patented slider zipper Vitakraft-Werke closure, is available on all of the brand’s 15- to 22-pound Wührmann & Sohn 0.3 0.3 0.09 0.11 Pet Line Corp 0.3 0.3 0.09 0.10 bags of dry dog food. Heinz Co, HJ For the second consecutive year, Masterfoods USA was 0.3 0.2 0.09 0.09 Total Alimentos SA 0.2 0.2 0.07 0.09 recognized for its Functional Focus Category Management Yamahisa Pet Co Ltd 0.2 0.2 0.08 0.09 study that highlighted how merchandising functional products Doggy AB 0.2 0.2 0.08 0.09 together in a set can increase the fastest-growing, most DoggyMan Hayashi KK 0.2 0.2 0.07 0.08 profi table segment of the dog treats category. The study proved Süd-Chemie AG 0.2 0.2 0.07 0.07 that by better positioning dog treats in the functional treats Sunshine Mills Inc 0.2 0.2 0.07 0.07 section, new and incremental purchases resulted—which Inaba Pet Food Co Ltd 0.1 0.1 0.05 0.06 grew the category by 9.6%. The new shopping set (plan-o- Palmera SpA 0.1 0.1 0.05 0.06 gram) made it easier for shoppers to locate treats and 84% Provimi BV 0.1 0.1 0.05 0.06 of shoppers polled agreed that the new set would make them Smack Co Ltd 0.1 0.1 0.04 0.05 Yeaster Co Ltd 0.1 0.1 0.04 0.04 more likely to try a new item. Morando SpA Masterfoods USA expects to see 2-4% overall growth in 0.1 0.1 0.04 0.04 Monge & C SAS 0.1 0.1 0.04 0.04 sales in 2006. Iris Aoyama Co Ltd 0.1 0.1 0.03 0.03 DBF Petfood Co Ltd 0.1 0.1 0.03 0.03 Mars facts: Private label 11.5 11.5 4.06 4.50 Others 13.1 13.3 4.63 5.22 • Mission statement —“We will enhance pet feeding by Total 100% 100% $35.34 $39.23 creating innovative food products to delight every dog, cat and owner every day” • World headquarters —McLean, Virginia, USA Forecast growth • Approx. 2004 global pet retail sales —US$9.6 billion; Table 2. Dog and cat food: Forecast growth indices of major players— 2005 dollar sales were down 2.2% versus 2004 fi gures value 2004/2009. (company-supplied data) Projected growth index • Key officers—John Curtiss, president Petfood, Masterfoods Company 2004/2009 USA; Serge Dube, VP, Sales, Petfood, Masterfoods USA; Agrolimen 136.4 Chris Jones, VP, Marketing, Petfood, Masterfoods USA Mars Inc. 128.3 • Top brands—Pedigree; Waltham; Cesar; Sheba; Whiskas; Nestlé SA 122.4 Kitekat Del Monte Foods Co. 119.0 • New products—Scmackos® (launching in January 2006) Procter & Gamble Co. 116.7 • Website(s)—www.waltham.com; www.pedigree.com; various Colgate-Palmolive Co. 114.6 brand sites Nutro Products Inc. 111.3 • Number of plants/locations—15 worldwide Note: Euromonitor’s forecast growth index is calculated by taking each company’s sales in each • Employees—7,000 subsector in each country, calculating how much that subsector in that country is forecast to grow over the 2004/2009 forecast period, summing this up globally and re-basing it as an index. As such, it is an indicator of growth of markets that the company has already entered, and does not take account of any future strategic moves. Source: Euromonitor. January 2006 l Petfood Industry l 7

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Nestlé SA driven by a deep understanding of the pet and the pet owner. Advanced consumer understanding allows the company to Nestlé, with headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland, was discover unmet needs and fi ll them with new and innovative founded in 1866 by Henri Nestlé and is today the world’s products. A relentless focus on quality sets Iams apart. The biggest food and beverage company. Nestlé USA, which company’s plant locations routinely receive superior ratings includes Nestlé Brands Company, Nestlé Prepared Foods from the American Institute of Baking and its systems and Company, Buitoni North America and Nestlé Purina PetCare processes are designed to check quality at every turn. Company (St. Louis, Missouri, USA), is a part of Nestlé SA. The biggest challenges at Iams are choosing from the Nestlé’s acquisition of Ralston Purina (in 2002) reinforced literally hundreds of ideas that come from the suggestion pool. its position as one of the top two petfood manufacturers Opportunities exist in continuing to anticipate and understand in the world. Pet Products International markets Purina® pet owner needs and to continue to create meaningful, new- brand petfoods in 75 countries around the world through to-the-world products that enhance pet well-being and the a network of 11 production facilities. human-animal bond. The future looks great at Iams as pets continue to play a more important role in the family. Nestlé SA facts: Colgate-Palmolive Company • World headquarters —Vevey, Switzerland • Approx. 2004 global pet retail sales —US$9.5 billion Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. (Topeka, Kansas, USA) is a • Key officers—Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, chairman/CEO subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive Company. Hill’s was founded • Top brands—Dog Chow, Cat Chow, Puppy Chow, Kitten Chow, over 50 years ago by veterinarian, Dr. Mark L. Morris. Pro Plan, Purina ONE, Beneful, Fancy Feast, Friskies, Alpo, Hill’s offers many clinically-proven petfood formulas. It is Mighty Dog, Felix, Come ‘N Get It, Chef’s Blend Hill’s aim to continually validate its products through Hill’s • Website(s)—www.purina.com; www.nestle.com “Evidence-Based Clinical Nutrition™”—the integration of research evidence with clinical expertise. Hill’s was also the Procter & Gamble fi rst petfood company to combine the science of nutrigenomics with the clinical proof of a product in the area of canine The Iams Company (Dayton, Ohio, USA), a division of joint mobility. Procter & Gamble, describes its keys to growth as exceptional Colgate-Palmolive facts: quality, branding and innovation. Iams produces dog and cats foods under the Iams and Eukanuba brand names, along with • Mission statement —“To enrich and lengthen the special the Eukanuba veterinary diet line. Iams’ strong culture of “pet relationships between people and their pets” passion” that permeates the organization enhances dog and • World headquarters—New York, New York, USA cat well-being and drives innovation. • Distribution—more than 85 countries worldwide R&D, product development and promotion at Iams are • Approx. 2004 global retail sales—US$2.4 billion Procter & Gamble facts: • Key officers—Robert Wheeler, Hill’s CEO; Neil Thompson, Hill’s president International; Justin Skala, Hill’s president North America; Karen Padgett, Hill’s chief of the Veterinary Business • Mission statement —“To enhance the well-being of dogs and Channel cats by producing world-class quality petfood and pet products • Keys to growth—“Building and strengthening relationships that delight the consumer and promote the human-pet bond” in the veterinary profession and continuous innovations and • World headquarters—Cincinnati, Ohio, USA improvements in wellness and therapeutic petfood nutrition” • Distribution—Primary markets: USA 75%; International 25%. • New products—Prescription Diet Canine j/d; Science Diet Key markets include US, Canada, UK, Italy, France, Japan Indoor Cat; Prescription Diet z/d • Approx. 2004 global retail sales—US$2.7 billion • Website(s)—www.hillspet.com; www.hillsvet.com • Key officers—Jeffrey Ansell, president; Dan Rajczak, general • Number of plants/locations—5 facilities and over a dozen manager, NA; Diane Hirakawa, VP, R&D; Bill Toler, general offi ces worldwide manager, Japan, Asia, Latin America, Australia; Briain de • Employees—2,500 people, more then 170 veterinarians Brutelier, general manager, Europe; Marty Walker, general manager, Infl uencer • New products—Iams Smart Puppy; Iams Multi-Cat Formula; Beyond nutritional management, Hill’s is committed to Iams Savory Sauce; Iams Select Bites; Eukanuba Small Breed providing the entire veterinary health care team with extensive • Website(s)—www.iamsco.com; www.iams.com; www. support. Hill’s takes an active role in continuing education eukanuba.com in clinics, at conferences and within veterinary schools. • Number of plants/locations—6 plants worldwide in North Sioux City, South Dakota, USA; Leipsic, Ohio, USA; Lewisburg, Continuing innovations in pet nutrition offer Hill’s an exciting Ohio, USA; Henderson, North Carolina, USA; Coeverden, Holland; future for managing pets with disease, as well as maintaining Pilar, Argentina healthy pets. At Hill’s Pet Nutrition Center, a dedicated staff • Employees—2,200 of veterinarians and board-certifi ed specialists work to ensure high standards in research and development.

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In terms of internal value sales growth, Colgate-Palmolive the pet marketplace. The company understands that dogs and was the fastest growing manufacturer in the top fi ve in 2003 as cats are an integral part of a growing number of families and a result of advertising spending, veterinary endorsement and that their owners are committed to providing them with a high- successful new product introductions like Hill’s Science Diet quality diet. With the businesses added in 2002, top-selling Advanced Protection and Hill’s Science Diet Nature’s Best. products such as Kibbles ‘n Bits®, 9 Lives®, Pounce® and Pup-Peroni® pet products joined Del Monte’s center stage and Del Monte Foods Company enhanced the company presence in the grocery aisle.

The Del Monte corporate umbrella has undergone signifi cant Del Monte facts: modifi cation, especially during the last 25 years of intense merger and acquisition activity within the US food industry. • World headquarters —San Francisco, California, USA Late in 2002, the company completed its largest ever transaction • Approx. 2004 global pet retail sales —US$1.1 billion by acquiring the US StarKist seafood, North American petfood • Key officers—Richard G. Wolford, chairman/CEO; and pet snacks, US infant feeding, College Inn broth and US Todd R. Lachman, executive vice president private label soup businesses from the HJ Heinz Company. • Top brands—9 Lives; Cycle; Gravy Train; Kibbles ‘N Bits; Nature’s Recipe; Reward; Skippy; Jerky Treats; Canine Carry Outs; Merging these businesses into the company more than doubled Meaty Bone; Pounce; Pup-Peroni; Snausages; Wagwells its size and elevated its preeminence in the food and pet products • Website(s)—www.delmonte.com; various brand sites business. Over 75% of Del Monte’s North American revenues are branded—two-thirds of which are number one brands. Del Monte Foods today operates 17 production facilities and Nutro Products, Inc. 18 strategically located distribution centers in North America and state-of-the-art food and petfood research facilities Nutro Products serves the primary markets of the US and in Walnut Creek and Terminal Island, California, USA. Canada. The company has new and growing markets in Europe Additionally, Del Monte has operating facilities and distribution and Asia. One of the main keys to company growth is to continue c e n t e r s i n A m e r i c a n S a m o a , E c u a d o r a n d V e n e z u e l a . to develop the “fi nest in superpremium foods for dogs and cats Over one quarter of Del Monte Foods’ net sales comes from and to expand our product lines to meet consumer demand in key

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areas, such as specialized products to meet the needs of large breed 1963 as a joint venture 50% owned by Ralston Purina Company dogs, indoor cats and growing interest in holistic foods.” and 50% by Agrolimen, with the aim of marketing agricultural Nutro is proud of its people, its products and its dedication products. In 1976, it launched its fi rst dog food, and by May to the pet specialty market. The company reports that it is 1996 it was 100% dedicated to the petfood business. America’s top seller of lamb and rice dog food in pet stores In January 2002, Agrolimen agreed to purchase 50% of the and large breed adult dog food in pet stores. Opportunities Ralston Purina-owned Gallina Blanca Purina, together with are to be found for Nutro in international markets. Ralston Purina’s shares in Premium in Italy and Greece— the aim being to form a single entity. The acquisition was Nutro facts: completed in March 2002. Finally, in July 2002, Agrolimen purchased Boxco following the divestment decision relating • Mission statement—“Our goal is to make the best petfoods in to the acquisition of Royal Canin by Masterfoods. Affi nity is the world, and to fi nd new and better ways to elevate the quality of now the third largest European producer of dry petfood. Key the foods available for dogs and cats” markets for Affi nity’s products include the UK, France, Germany, • World headquarters —City of Industry, California, USA Italy, Denmark and, in particular, its domestic market, Spain. • Approx. 2004 global pet retail sales —US$514 million Affi nity offers a wide range of products, from special veterinary • Key officers—Jerry Sicherman, CEO; David Kravis, president; Ladd Hardy, senior vice president, Marketing; Mike Satterwhite, diets to superpremium foods and high-quality, affordable nutrition. senior vice president, Sales There are six key Affi nity brands: Advance, Advance Veterinary • Top brands—MAX, Natural Choice and Ultra; MAX Cat Gourmet Diets, Brekkies, Brekkies Excel, Premium and Special Care. Classics; Natural Choice Complete • Website(s)—www.nutroproducts.com; www.ultraholistic.com Agrolimen SA facts: • Number of plants/locations—3 • World headquarters —Barcelona, Spain Approx. 2004 global pet retail sales — Agrolimen SA • US$495 million • Key officers—Carlos Argenté, CEO • Top brands—Advance; Advance Veterinary Diets; Brekkies; Agrolimen SA was founded by Lluís Carulla Canals in 1937. Brekkies Excel; Premium and Special Care It now operates 28 production units and is represented in more • Website(s)—www.affi nity-petcare.com than 80 countries. It produces consumer goods and employs • Number of plants/locations—28 a total of 10,000 people. Affi nity Petcare was established in

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The Meow Mix Company Seattle, Inc.—a subsidiary producing canned dog food for Uni-Charm Corporation. This led to numerous name The Meow Mix Company is a privately-held company changes and identity revisions until the UniCharm Pet Care based in Secaucus, NJ. The new company was founded on Company was established in 2002. The pet care business February 1, 2002 after Nestlé purchased Ralston Purina is now operated by a consolidated subsidiary, UniCharm and was ordered by the FTC to divest the Meow Mix and Pet Care Co., Ltd. Alley Cat brands. The Meow Mix Company is owned by the In Japan, a demographic shift towards an older population Cypress Group, LLC, a New York-based investment fi rm and an increasing pet population represents a promising and the Meow Mix management team and employees. market in the medium to long term. Thus, the company Meow Mix is the maker of Meow Mix® brand cat food. has focused on two business categories aimed at pet health The company manufactures dry and wet foods as well as a and longevity, the Food and Toiletry Divisions. Based on new line of moist and tartar control treats for cats. Meow the business philosophy of providing pets with a healthy, Mix manufactures and markets Alley Cat® brand dry cat clean and comfortable life, UniCharm has endeavored to food. The Meow Mix Company owns a manufacturing expand operations in the pet care business. facility in Decatur, Alabama, USA. This plant is the only In the Food Division, the company has provided new petfood plant in the United States that is 100% dedicated value to its products and promoted sales, particularly in to making dry cat food, according to the company website. differentiated category products such as Aiken Genki Gin The company acquired the 200,000-square-foot facility in no Sara dog food and Neko Genki Silver Spoon cat food. August 2002 and invested US$12 million to renovate and reorganize the plant and equipment. The plant started full Uni-Charm facts: production of Meow Mix Original and Meow Mix Seafood Middles brand cat food products in January 2003 and • World headquarters —Tokyo, Japan Meow Mix Hairball Control Formula in August 2003. The • Approx. 2004 global pet retail sales —US$305 million plant began producing Alley Cat brand cat food products • Key officers—Toshio Takahara, chairman; Gumpei Futagami, during the fi rst quarter of 2003. president/CEO • Top brands—Aiken Genki Gin no Sara; Neko Genki Silver Spoon; The Meow Mix Company ships to all national Oshikko no Atoni Kaoru Suna and regional grocery chains, specialty stores, mass • Website(s)—www.uc-petcare.co.jp merchandisers and other retail organizations through a • Number of plants/locations—2 in Japan network of fi ve distribution centers strategically located • Employees—180 throughout the country. In April 2004, the Company acquired a distribution center in excess of 100,000 square feet in Portland, Oregon, USA. Nisshin Seifun Group Inc.

Meow Mix facts: Nisshin Petfood Inc. is owned by Nisshin Seifun Group Inc. of Japan. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company • Mission statement—“Keeping Cats Happy” serves mainly Japanese markets (99%). The company • World headquarters —Secaucus, New Jersey, USA produces cat and dog food under the brand names of Carat • 2004 fiscal year sales —US$249 million (cat food), Run (dog food) and Lovely. According to the • Key officers—Richard Thompson, CEO; Richard Kassar, company, it holds a 14% market share in the dry cat food senior VP/CFO; Michael Larney, senior VP Sales; category in Japan, a 6% share of the dry dog food category Scott Morris, VP Marketing; Sam Noto, VP Special Markets; John Phelps, VP Business and International Development; and 10% of the wet cat food category. Vir Narula, VP Operations Sales of petfood in 2005 were US$120 million, up US$7 • New products—Indoor Formula (dry); Kitten L’il Nibbles (dry); million from 2004. The company estimates sales in 2006 Marine Attraction (wet); On a Wing and a Prawn (wet); to increase 4%. Surf ‘n Turf (wet); GoFish (treat); Kitty Catch (treat); On the Range (treat) Nisshin Seifun Group facts: • Website(s)—www.meowmix.com

• World headquarters —Tokyo, Japan Uni-Charm Corporation • 2005 fiscal year sales—US$120 million; up from US$113 million in 2004 (65% cat; 30% dog; 5% other; company-supplied data) Uni-Charm Corporation entered into the petfood and • Key officers—Takao Masui, president pet care business in 1986 with the launch of the Freshy • New products—Run; Carat; Lovely; Multi Balance Aiken dog food line. In 1987, the company launched the • Website(s)—www.nisshin-pet.co.jp Aiken Genki wet dog food and Freshy Neko Genki dry • Number of plants/locations—One plant in Kanagawa, Japan cat food lines. In 1998, petfood operations were acquired • Employees—75 from Aijnomoto General Foods, Inc. and Uni-Charm

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0601PETTop10Manufacturers.indd 14 1/13/2006 12:44:11 PM Doane Pet Care Company

Doane Pet Care Company represents the majority of private label petfood sales worldwide. As the largest manufacturer of store brand petfood and the second largest manufacturer of dry petfood overall in the US, the company sells to approximately 650 customers worldwide and serves reprints many of the top petfood retailers in North America and Europe. It offers a full range of petfood products for dogs and cats, including dry, wet, semi-moist, soft dry, treats and biscuits. Doane Pet Care has been the primary supplier of store brand petfood for Wal-Mart since 1970, manufacturing Would you like to have reprints made and distributing a variety of products direct to their stores, including Wal-Mart’s store brand Ol’Roy—the largest of articles that have appeared in selling brand of dry petfood by volume in the United States. The company also produces petfood for such nationally- PETFOOD INDUSTRY? recognized grocery chains as Kroger, Albertson’s, Winn- Dixie, Safeway, Food Lion, Bruno’s and Bi-Lo, who market the products under their own store brands. InOctober,2005,Teachers’PrivateCapital,the private investment arm of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Call Ginny Stadel or Dee Henson today! Plan Board, completed the acquisition of beneficial ownership of substantially all of the outstanding capital Tel: +1 815 734 4171 or Fax: +1 815 734 5663 stock of Doane Pet Care Enterprises, Inc., the company’s parent corporation. ● E-mail: [email protected] Doane Pet Care facts:

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regulations Petfood Insights BY DAVID A. DZANIS, DVM, PhD, DACVN

Glucosamine & chondroitin Time to fi sh or cut bait? ’

art of my job as a consultant is to explain to companies the regulatory rationale behind the There seems to be little rules, guidelines and policies need for concern at Pof the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Association of American their present levels of Feed Control Offi cials (AAFCO). As a use in petfoods. former FDA employee, I understand— and can at least appreciate, if not actively support—the reasons behind the bulk — D. Dzanis of them. However, one issue with which I respectfully can’t agree is the current petfoods provided certain conditions are substance was a “drug” with no legitimate and anticipated future policies regarding met; namely, that the label does not bear animal feed use. I am aware of subsequent the use of glucosamine and chondroitin “drug”’ claims relating to their inclusion, correspondence with FDA by another sulfate in petfoods. minimum guarantees are declared and party that in my opinion did offer suffi cient The other day I assisted a client with a “not an essential nutrient” disclaimer evidence of a nutritional role; but as I a notice from a state feed control offi cial accompanies the guarantees. One state understand it, such argument did not sway fl atly informing the company that these imposes additional restrictions on species, FDA’s original opinion on the matter. ingredients were not allowed in the lifestage and inclusion rates and, although While all this has been going on, product, implying the need to remove I’m unsure of any other states with similar there do not seem to be any safety issues them from the formulation. Although expressed policies, a few informally to have come to the surface regarding the product was not reformulated, we follow the same restrictions. use of glucosamine and chondroitin in prepared a response that hopefully will Although not perfect, I think most petfoods. While there’s a lot of theoretical satisfy the state’s concerns. Unfortunately, petfood companies are willing to live with safety concerns (e.g., bleeding disorders, this is not an isolated incident. I can’t count these provisions if they’re applied fairly insulin resistance, allergic reactions), I the number of times I’ve dealt with this and consistently. Unfortunately, there haven’t seen any reports in the veterinary matter for various clients and with various always seem to be some new development literature regarding documented cases regulators. Frankly, I’m tired of it. I know that upsets this informal arrangement. of adverse effects of these substances many of my clients don’t like it, and I get Over the past few years, several states over the years. The FDA Adverse Drug the impression that most regulators would have attempted crackdowns on the use Experiences report from 1998 identifi ed rather not deal with it, either. So, why are of glucosamine and chondroitin. I don’t two cases of adverse effects associated we still haggling over this issue? think any of these efforts ever went too with glucosamine, at least one of which far, but the continued precarious nature of a fatal bleeding disorder was apparently Background the regulatory status of these ingredients observed. However, the nature of these Neither glucosamine nor chondroitin still manages to cause a great deal of angst reports does not allow for a causal sulfate are codifi ed as GRAS (generally among the industry. relationship between the substance recognized as safe); approved as food Establishing AAFCO definitions and the effect to be determined with additives; defined by AAFCO; or for glucosamine and chondroitin— any reliance—especially with just a otherwise sanctioned by an authoritative with submission of data sufficient to case or two. Also, acceptable animal body for use in animal feeds, including demonstrate safety and utility for their feed ingredients containing inherently petfoods. However, they have been widely intended use—would be the ideal solution high amounts of these substances (e.g., and routinely added to petfoods for at least to this dilemma. However, efforts to date some animal protein products) have been the past 10 years, perhaps closer to 15 have proved unsuccessful. In fact, it was fed for many decades without apparent years. Most states have reached a policy FDA’s conclusion from the submission ill effect. position to allow for their inclusion in of a petition for glucosamine that the Admittedly, my familiarity with the

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016PetfoodInsights.indd 16 1/13/2006 10:42:27 AM safety of these substances is limited drug may carry additional burdens not contains inherently high concentrations of to that information which is publicly required for a feed, such as a need to follow either of these substances, could indicate available (some of which I may have pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing intent to offer the product as a drug. In missed), so there may be significant Practices, to be “drug listed” and to fact, even a guarantee for either substance problems of which I’m not aware. For label the product so as to be devoid of could be used as evidence of intent. A example, there is a trade organization any implication that the product has prohibition of a guarantee would be totally that is reportedly collecting adverse any nutritional value or purpose. While contrary to the current policy of most event data from its members, which burdensome for all petfood manufacturers, states, where a guarantee is required. includes companies who manufacture compliance would be totally infeasible for Space limits further discussion on the products containing glucosamine and/or a producer of a petfood in conventional reasons I’m concerned. In short, I humbly chondroitin. However, I’m not privy to form (e.g., complete and balanced petfood, suggest that in the cases of glucosamine that information. If there are data on the dog or cat treat product). This causes and chondroitin, an effort be made to matter that someone could share with an unfair discrepancy in the regulation overlook the reported shortcomings in me, I’ll report it. However, based on the of conventional foods versus those in documented utility and safety and to information at hand, I would opine that supplement form. Under this scheme, rely on the notable history of apparent considering the very widespread use of a glucosamine pill or powder might be safe use so that AAFCO may define these substances for the past decade or able to pass muster, but a complete and them for use in petfoods. After all, their more without apparent problems, there balanced food with the same ingredient very longstanding inclusion in petfoods seems to be little need for concern at their couldn’t. True, the Dietary Supplement with the tacit sanction by feed control present levels of use in petfoods. Health and Education Act (DSHEA) offi cials may very well constitute de facto makes a similar distinction between acceptance as a legitimate feed ingredient Future policy changes dietary supplements and conventional already. Attempting to implement stricter It seems every week I receive a query foods, for human consumption. However, control by regulating them as drugs or hear a new rumor regarding the pending in my opinion that’s one of the biggest at this juncture seems ill advised. So, changes in the regulatory status of these problems with DSHEA, and just because unless a realistic safety concern can be ingredients. I’m open to be corrected, Congress made the error with human documented, I plead for swift resolution but as I have been led to believe, the foods that doesn’t justify compounding so that priority can be given to more prevailing plan is to regulate glucosamine the problem with animal feeds. important regulatory matters. ● and chondroitin, along with herbs, Further, I have been told that even the botanicals and similar novel ingredients use of alternative sources of glucosamine Dr. Dzanis is a writer and independent as “unapproved drugs of low regulatory and chondroitin, such as some animal consultant for the petfood and animal feed priority.” I won’t comment on these other protein products, will be indirectly affected industries on matters related to veterinary substances at this time, but at least with by this policy. For example, any attempt nutrition, labeling and regulation. He respect to glucosamine and chondroitin, to claim the presence of glucosamine or can be reached at Tel: +1.661.251.3543, I think it’s a bad idea. chondroitin in a petfood, even if sourced Fax: +1.661.251.3203, E-mail: dzanis@ Status as a “low priority,” unapproved from an AAFCO-defi ned ingredient that aol.com.

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016PetfoodInsights.indd 17 1/13/2006 10:42:37 AM Take this opportunity to learn more about suppliers to the petfood industry Beginning on the next page is a SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION devoted to bringing you information about suppliers of ingredients, equipment and services to the global petfood industry. Each one-page description of the supplier’s organization and activities has been submitted by the company itself, to inform you of the products and services they offer. For ease of reference, the company profi les listed here are presented in alphabetical order. See the page number indicated for that company’s profi le.

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Our professionals trusted to work closely with clients to Just as the relationship Just as the relationship Whether it is an AAFCO lifestages study or a two- develop protocols tailored tailored develop protocols of to the individual needs your business. and between pet owners their pets has changed the over the years, so has between the relationship Ridge animals at Summit sur- Farms and the people have strived to provide We them every day. rounding that is socially rich for our animal— an environment at Summit Dog rooms both physically and mentally. issues that can impact the accuracy of a test. resolve con- partner who can deliver timely, a trusted are We and accurate data. cise, thorough day palatability test, Summit Ridge Farms will strive to the “right animals” and the “right people” in provide with the “right answers.” you to provide order Summit Ridge Farms: hanna, PA 18847-0131 USA, Tel: +1.570.756.2656, 18847-0131 USA, Tel: hanna, PA Fax: +1.570.756.2826, E-mail: [email protected] Special Advertising Section Advertising Special c uence the formulation he relationship between a family and their pets a family and between he relationship over the past 50 years. has changed dramatically Knowledgeable clients demand the facts; facts about Knowledgeable clients demand the facts; can only Accuracy and reliability T Summit Ridge Farms Ridge Summit Terms like “companion animals” or “superpremium animals” or “superpremium like “companion Terms back then. Making not in the mix petfood” were Because pets dramatically. petfood has also changed are pet owners like a part of the family, more are their dogs affect of many nutritional issues that aware stool quality, issues, palatability, and/or cats. Health of the concerns just some are obesity and lifestages when deciding what to feed pet owners think about their pets. that impact dogs and cats. Summit life situations real the impor- Ridge Farms recognizes answers to questions tance of reliable performance and test- about product that those an- also realize ing. We swers will infl of petfoods, along with the consum- of that food. perception er’s plan- careful be achieved through ning. Our experience has taught us are that successful testing procedures obtained by developing a scientifi to the overall testing pro- approach cess. Our personnel make the differ- ence. 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22 CORPORATE Profiles See adonpage23 A American DehydratedFoods,Inc. customer’s need(s),thedesired results andtheapplica- implemented intothefi and performance,withtheresults from thosetests Tests are performedtoevaluateproduct expectations cifi work alongsideeachcustomertoestablishthespe- them tobringnewopportunitiesmarket. unique businessobjectivesandapplications—helping developing products andprocesses thatmeettheir professional staff workswithindividualcustomersin our associates,customersandsuppliers.ADF’s credits itssuccesstobuildingstrong relationships with grade eggproducts. and weare aworldleader intheprocessing offeed- dients tothepetfoodandanimalindustryworldwide, a leaderinproviding high-quality protein andfatingre- higher-quality ingredients. Today, ADFisrecognized as ed basemixes;and weight” hydrolysate products; pelleted egg; top professionals intheindustry. fi can InstituteofBaking(AIB)certi- ing anddryingplantsare Ameri- product andqualityrequirements. AllofADF’s process- a varietyofcapabilitiestomeetourcustomers’specifi ADF nowoperatesninefacilitiesinsixstates.has value. high-quality foodingredients ofsignifi cialized processing, transformingthosematerialsinto utilized agriculturalrawmaterialsand,through spe- needs. Hisplanhasbeenrefi develop value-addedingredients thatmettheirunique phy instilledbyBillasheworkedwithcustomersto Missouri, USA.Oursuccessowesmuchtothephiloso- ed “Superior,” andstaffed with c “testingdesign”and timetable forcompletion. In developingnewproducts, ourresearch scientists Now celebratingover25yearsofoperation,ADF At ADF, webelievethebestproducts beginwith •Chicken fat. •Extruded protein complexesandcustomer extrud- •Broths; •Spray-dried “lowmolecular •Spray-dried liver; •Spray-dried chicken; •Spray-dried granulatedand Our products include: Starting withoneplantinVerona, Missouri,USA, ed in 1978 by William H.(Bill)DarrinSpringfi ed in1978byWilliam merican DehydratedFoods,Inc.(ADF)wasfound- nal product. Knowledgeofa ned byidentifyingunder- Special AdvertisingSection cant nutritional cant eld, c in Springfi depends onwhatyouare made of.” the overallsuccessofourcompany. Afterall:“Success throughout eachorganization directly contributesto satisfaction—before andafterthe sale. the valueoflong-termrelationships built oncustomer “best value.”Ourbottomlineisourcommitmentto ers, ensuringthattheyreceive thebestproduct atthe constant andopencommunicationswithourcustom- etary products. Throughout thisprocess, wemaintain to provide recommendations and/ortodeveloppropri- tion ofresources availableenableourresearch scientists Ltd., Japan;andBitek,SouthAfrica. plee, Thailand;Tai SangFeedCo.,HongKong;Chori CIMA NutritioninWaregem, Belgium;Innovet,Bang- Carolina; andTexarkana, Texas. souri (twoplantsandR&Dfacility);Lillington,North Circle, Georgia;PrincessAnne,Maryland;Verona, Mis- in Hanceville,Alabama;Cummings,Georgia;Social www.adf.com +1.417.881.4963, E-mail:[email protected], Website: fi ing, POBox4087,3801East Sunshine, Spring- Gregg Griffi American DehydratedFoods,Inc.(ADF): eld, MO65808USA,Tel: +1.417.881.7755, Fax: ADF isaprivately-heldcorporationheadquartered ADF understandsthatthequalityofpeopleworking Global distributionofourproducts iscarriedoutby eld, Missouri,USA,withUSplantslocated n, directorofsalesand market- /320 11:07:18 AM 11:07:18 AM 1/13/2006 0106PETCorporateProfiles18-25.indd 023 1/13/2006 11:07:43 AM 16ECroaerfls82.nd024 024 0106PETCorporateProfiles18-25.indd

24 CORPORATE Profiles A Alcan Packaging dadcae lsisand c l fi e s o l llu ce d n ed and coated a plastics scientifi customers, drawingextensivelyontheresources and cations andprovide technicaldevelopmentsupportto plants. Ourengineersconcentrateonproduct appli- mented bythetechnicaldepartmentsinvarious ment projects. a full-scalepilotplantandpackaginglabfordevelop- USA, whichhas center locatedinNeenah,Wisconsin, da andMexico,aswelltheresearch andtechnology there are 29plantslocatedthroughout theUS,Cana- cago, Illinois,USA.Inadditiontotheheadquarters, ity, competitiveness andprofi providing innovativesolutions forincreased productiv- anywhere intheworldneed most—astrategicpartner rial, Alcanunderstandswhatsuccessfulcustomers annual revenues. More thanjustasupplierofmate- countries—accounting formore thanUS$3.5 billionin employees andisaglobalforce with180facilitiesin26 national customers. also enableustoimprove ourabilitytoservemulti- presence. Thenewcombinedpackaginggroup will because ithasareinforced technologicalandglobal customers’ needsforinnovativesolutionsandservice is evenbetterpositionedtomeetandexceedpetfood the acquisitionofPechineyPlasticPackagingin2004, pharma andcosmetics.Today’s AlcanPackaging,with Our product portfolio includes a full range ofprint- afullrange includes portfolio product Our The technologycenteriscomplementedandsupple- Food PackagingAmericasheadquartersare inChi- The newAlcanPackaginghasmore than34,000 and aglobalpackagingleaderinfoodfl lcan isamulti-national,market-drivencompany ccompetenciesofthetechnical center. tability. Special AdvertisingSection lms, papers papers lms, exibles, alcanpackaging.com [email protected], Website: www. +1.773.399.3648, Fax:+1.773.399.8099, E-mail: Bryn MawrAvenue, Chicago,IL60631USA, Tel: Alcan Packaging: both solventlessandsolventadhesive,aswellextru- complex. USA Minnesota, apolis, Minne- our from serviced primarily is the industry our facilities, but aging atmany of pack- ture petfood manufac- can We and aluminumfoil. vure printing.Otherfeatures availableinclude: stock, withhigh-impactdigitalfl ferred packagingpartner. to putourassetsworkforyouandbeyourpre- packaging linelevel.We wouldbepleasedtoable Alcan produces fi •Gas fl •Easy-open andstraight-tearlaserscoring; •Zippers; •Holographic fi •Embossing; •Shapes; Packaging materialisavailableaspre-made or roll- •Die-cut liddingandlidstock. •Forming andnon-formingwebs; We alsoprovide customertechnicalsupportatthe co-extruded plasticfi sion lamination.We alsoproduce mono-and stock; pet treats andfoodincludes: comprehensive rangeofspecial products for tions andmetallizedplasticfi ushable. •Quad-seal bags; •Stand-up recloseable pouches andpouch- •Large bags; •Mid-size bags; •Pillow pouches; •Retort lidstockandpouches; lms; lm, paperandfoillaminatesby Mike Dennis,8770West lms forspecialapplica- exographic or rotogra- See adonpage25 lms in-house.Our /320 11:07:58 AM 11:07:58 AM 1/13/2006 0106PETCorporateProfiles18-25.indd 025 1/13/2006 11:08:22 AM 16ECroaerfls63.nd26 26 0106PETCorporateProfiles26-33.indd

26 CORPORATE Profiles I bi-pro marketinglimited al, Quebec,Canada.Allthree facilitiesare servedby Ingersoll, OntarioandMontre- located inGuelph,Ontario; housing facilities,whichare loading, storageandware- services through itsbulktrans- wide varietyofcustom and products; tives; dients. bi-pro’s sixserviceareas are: update availableproduct linesandthe range ofingre- needs, bi-pro’s specializedserviceareas continuously products include: which are widelyusedinthepetfood trade.These ucts derivedfrom: Theseincludeprod-mand forhealthieralternatives. pro’s already extensiveproduct linetofulfi nutritional valuetofulfi bi-pro hasfocusedonproviding ingredients withmore what theyfeedtheircompanionanimals;therefore, efi in premium petfoodproducts withaddedhealthben- ts. Petownersare becomingincreasingly aware of doing thesameforyourpet? f youare watchingwhatyoueat,shouldn’t yoube bi-pro offers a •Custom services. •Food ingredients; •Grain andgrainby- •Bird foodandfeedaddi- •Proteins, fatsandoils; •Petfood ingredients; To keeppacewithchangingcustomerandsupplier •Among others. •Linseed meal;and •Soybean meal; glutenmeal; •Corn •Canola meal; bi-pro alsomarketsvegetable proteins andgrains, •Many more. •Herbs andspices, •Flax, •Garlic, •Mushrooms, •Carrots, •Cranberries, •Peas, Innovative ingredients havebeenintroduced inbi- In thepastfewyearswe’veseentremendous growth llapet’s dietaryrequirements. Special Advertising l te de- the ll Section Website: www.bi-pro.com +1.519.824.9472, E-mail:[email protected], knowledge andsalesforce havestrengthened andput ket share. Asaresult ofthismerger, bi-pro’s industry pro hasincreased itsgeographiccoverageandmar- and Anamaxfrom Green Bay, USA, bi- Wisconsin, nies, whichalsoincludesSanimalInc.from Montreal pany operatesinthemarketplace.Theseinclude: values andguidelineswhichrepresent howthecom- are equipped direct raillinkandmajortransportationhighways, By becomingpartoftheSanimaxgroup ofcompa- •Service excellence. •Team unity;and •Creating dynamicrelationships; •Integrity andethicalconduct; bi-pro’s successovertheyearshadbeendrivenbyits •Packaging. •Blending; and •Container loading/unloading; •Warehousing; •Bulk storage; •Bulk transloading; ADA, Tel: +1.519.824.2381, tooffer thefollowingservices: Guelph, OntarioN1H7M7CAN- 370 SpeedvaleAvenue, W., bi-pro marketinglimited: consin, USA. additional offi Manitoba, Canada;andan bec, Saskatchewanand the companyinabet- ter positiontomeet fi ces locatedinQue- all ofitscustomers’ See adonpage27 needs. with branchof- celocatedinWis- tario, Canada, quartered inOn- bi-pro ishead- Fax: /320 11:09:09 AM 11:09:09 AM 1/13/2006

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28 CORPORATE Profiles observed; performance: developed itsownexpertisetomeasure palatability assessment byexpertandconsumerpanels.SPFhas only includepalatabilitytestsbutalsorely onaroma the bestmarketresponse. Ourdevelopmentsnot cats anddogsacceptedbytheirownerstoachieve to industrialapplication. products understrictconfi understanding ofpalatabilityandtodevelopinnovative and analyticaltoolsallowthemtoachievethebest that coverallaspectsofpalatability. Specifi veterinarians) workinteamsonresearch themes (fl laboratories, aswellpilotplants.Ourexperts Our Research Centerisequipped withapplication with performanceandqualityasconstanttargets. with palatabilitymethodicallyandthoroughly system. approach” forthesuccessof ourcustomers’palatability we havea“fullpalatability solutions. Inotherwords, and effi to provide themosteffective and themarketenvironment fi the industrialequipment, We takeintoconsideration and share theirexpertise. specifi our customerstoworkon lasting relationships with team hasdevelopedlong- professionalism andconfi and itsowners. the aroma conceptiontoitsassessmentbytheanimal to catanddogfoodpalatabilitywithstrictcontrol from is oneofthefewcompaniesthattotallycommitsitself order tomeetourcustomers’expectations.Today, SPF knowledge andasenseofinnovationinpalatability past 20years,wehavebeendevelopingastrong petfood andtreats inlinewithpetfoodmarkettrends. D’TECH fordogsoffer solutionsfordrypetfood,wet palatability enhancers.RangesC’SENSforcatsand industries. SPFproduces innovativeliquidanddry of naturalingredients forfoodandpharmaceutical S SPF nl rdc specifi product nal avorists, microbiologists, statisticiansand •Panels ofcatsanddogstrained andindividually SPF isaware thatproducts mustbeapproved by We continuallystrengthen ourR&Dtodeal Palatability iscrucial,andmustbeapproached with As thepartnerofpetfoodmanufacturers forthe Diana-Ingredients, oneofthemajorsuppliers groupPF isthepetfooddivisionofinternational c aaaiiy targets palatability c cet palatability cient cations dentiality. Ourexpertsales dentiality from conception Special AdvertisingSection c methods c the results. and behavior; always beclosertoourcustomers. locally. We pursueourindustrialdevelopmentto product rangewiththesame consistencyproduced transfer mastery, weare abletooffer aworldwide GMP+). Thankstoourexperienceandindustrial committed toquality(HACCP, ISO9001,14001, America and1plantinPacifi Europe, America,3plantsinLatin 2plantsinNorthern spfaus.com, [email protected] spf-hungary.com; Pacifi [email protected], spf@ spf-diana.com, [email protected], [email protected]; Europe:contact@ [email protected], [email protected], America: [email protected], North America:[email protected];Latin com [email protected], Website: www.spf-diana. +33.2.97938080, Fax:+33.2.97938474,E-mail: SPF: Preferences are thusvalidatedbydogsandcats •Test repeatability andaccuratestatisticalanalysisof •Qualifi •Adapted protocols includingstudiesonanimal Aware ofourcustomers’expectations,weare totally Za duGohelis,Elven56250FRANCE,Tel: ed teamsguaranteeingpets’well-being; c Asia: contact@ over theworld—5plantsin Elven, France. Research Centerlocated in are international: team andindustrialnetwork each market.Thusoursales essential tobecompetitivein wet, treats). for alltypesofpetfood(dry, themselves inareliable way, •Production facilitiesall •Corporate offi Proximity andreactivity are cAsia. See adonpage29 c and ce /320 11:09:37 AM 11:09:37 AM 1/13/2006 0106PETCorporateProfiles26-33.indd 29 1/13/2006 11:09:48 AM 16ECroaerfls63.nd30 30 0106PETCorporateProfiles26-33.indd

30 CORPORATE Profiles and Orafti’s RaftiFeed lated mineralintheUSA— erals—the numberoneche- I Trouw NutritionUSA tion byQualityAssurance achieved OrganicCertifi try. InJune 2005,Trouw companion animalindus- tures exclusivelyforthe Highland plantmanufac- to production aswell.Our edge philosophyextends matter where youare. it canmeetyourneedsno Trouw is aglobalcompany, at asuperiorlevel.Because help positionyourproducts innovative ingredients will able through Trouw. These specialty ingredients avail- are justafewofthemany inulin andoligosaccharides petitive edge. crowd, givingyouacom- help youstandoutina ucts andingredients that and uniqueconcepts,prod- stantly searching fornew business. Theyare con- 100% dedicatedtoyour panion animalteamis novation innutrition. of thecompanionanimalindustrybyproviding in- USA-based companyhasmetthenutritionalneeds gredients incompanionanimalnutrition. creating, manufacturingandsupplyingthebestin- determination Trouw deliversday-inandday-outin a 10-letterword. Itisadescriptionofthedogged nnovation Trouw Nutrition’s cutting- OPTiMIN Trouw Nutrition’s com- For more than25years,theHighland,Illinois, ® . ForTrouw NutritionUSA,it’s more than chelatedmin- ca- ® Special AdvertisingSection numerous ratingsandcertifi Trouw’s attentiontoqualityhasearned dedicated tothecompanionanimalindustry. The Highland,Illinois,USAplantis100% quality andmeetingthecustomer’s needs. Nutrition employeesarecommitted to From ingredientsourcingto delivery, Trouw with aSuperiorratinginitsfoodsafetyprogram. No Institute ofBaking(AIB)awards Trouw Nutrition (QAI).YearInternational afteryear, theAmerican cations. trouwnutrition.com com, Website: www. chuck.hayden@nutreco. +1.618.654.1818, E-mail: +1.618.654.2070, Fax: IL 62249USA,Tel: Drive, Highland, 219, 115Executive Chuck Hayden,POBox Trouw NutritionUSA: That’s how. That’s Trouw. Nutrition USA.Innovation. tional edge,considerTrouw needs acompetitivenutri- petfood business. solely tothecompany’s marketing teamdedicated sales, customerserviceand trition USAhasagrowing by thefactthatTrouw Nu- the greatest, innutrition. not onlythelatest,butalso plant, meanyoureceive and humidity-controlled ity, alongwithadrug-free These assurancesofqual- tifi is assured bytheFeedCer- allowed inourplant,which restricted-use proteins are cto Isiue (FCI). Institute cation So whenyourproduct Your serviceisenhanced See adonpage31 /320 11:09:59 AM 11:09:59 AM 1/13/2006 >ÌÕÀiÊ >ÃÊ>Êy>ˆÀÊvœÀÊ`iÌ>ˆ°

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32 CORPORATE Profiles A Aeroglide Corporation panies hasproduced animpressive depthandbreadth turer intheworld.Combiningthesetwodryingcom- making Aeroglide thelargestconveyordryermanufac- of NationalDryingMachineryCompanyinApril2004, ented pulsedfl include rapidheattransfervibratoryfl eration. Aeroglide’s latestnewproduct introductions their customersandimprove dryereffi tinues toinnovateindesignandprocessing toassist dardized ontheAeroglide dryerdesign,Aeroglide con- drying usingindependently-controlled zones. tially-zoned dryertooptimizecontrol ofeachphase ple-pass petfoodconveyordryer, andthefi product moisture uniformitywiththeworld’s fi responded tothepetfood industry’s newchallengesof petfood producers worldwide.Inthe1990s, Aeroglide became thepremier confi fi oneered continuousdrying ofpetfoodwiththeworld’s ing andcooling.Beginninginthe1960s,Aeroglide pi- tribution control inconveyordryersandcoolers. designs foroptimumsanitationandenhancedairdis- uct changeover, Aeroglide offers innovativeinternal thepetfoodprocessors’ needforfrequentWith prod- step upinoperationalcleanlinessofpetfooddryers. troduction ofnewsanitationfeatures, takingthenext and naturaltreats. treats—including co-extruded,formed drying extrudedproducts andpet petfood andaquaculture markets— Aeroglide servestheneedsof heat.” Itiswiththisuniquefocusthat rst two-pass,dual-plenumconveyordryer. Thisdryer Aeroglide continueditsgrowth withtheacquisition While severalmajorpetfoodcompanieshavestan- Aeroglide’sWith growth, theirfocusremains ondry- Aeroglide beganthemillenniumwithanotherin- ment isto“remove moisture and eroglide’s corporatemissionstate- uidbedsystems. guration forallleading Special AdvertisingSection uid bedand pat- ciency andop- rst sequen- rst rst tri- rst Lumpur, Malaysia. Pennsylvania, USA;Stamford, EnglandandKuala and serviceregional offi North Carolina, USA.Aeroglide hassales,parts sales offi rate management,engineering,manufacturingand drying andcoolingneedsofitscustomers.Corpo- Aeroglide isunmatchedinfocusingontheunique erence forAeroglide dryersworldwideissimple: practice. Thisintensiveinstructionondryingprovides the sciencebehinddrying,andputtheoryinto year andworldwidetohelpcustomersunderstand the evaluation. in additiontohands-oncustomerparticipationduring bal overviewanddetailedwrittenreport are provided, process analysisofanymakeorbranddryer. Aver- duct acompletemechanicalinspectionand cessors anexperiencedfi at ahighoperatingeffi ment thatmeetsthespecifi industries. Aeroglide isunmatchedinproviding equip- of equipmentandservicestothepetfoodfeed com [email protected], Website: www.aeroglide. +1.919.851.2000, Fax:+1.919.851.6029, E-mail: Box 29505,Raleigh,NC27626-0505USA,Tel: Aeroglide Corporation: Aeroglide’s DryerSeminarsare heldthroughout each The Aeroglide DryerEvaluationProgram offers pro- addition toclassroom instruction.Inaddition hands-on experimentsonlaboratoryunits,in velopment programs tokeepontopof petfood nology, aswell asAeroglide’s research andde- center includesallofthelatestindryingtech- explore newoptionsindrying.The technology ogy forprocessors totest theirproducts and to anexcellentcombinationofdryingtechnol- commodates theDryerSeminars,butishome components. to-day maintenanceofdryersandassociated Aeroglide nowoffers acoursefocusedonday- to thissuccessfuldryingprocess-based class, processors’ future requirements. ces forAeroglide are locatedinRaleigh, The Aeroglide technologycenter notonlyac- The reason forthepetfood industry’s pref- ciency. eld engineeringgroup tocon- ces locatedinPhiladelphia, c processing requirements processing c Paul McKeithan,PO /320 11:10:28 AM 11:10:28 AM 1/13/2006 CORPORATE Profiles 33 1/13/20061/13/2006 11:10:40 AM 11:10:40 AM ow sens- ow ve tons. lters, day owmeter. owmeter. A steel with sizes 150 ranging from kg to fi Other peripheral components in- feed- clude screw ers, drag con- veyors, belt con- veyors, diverters, slide gates and bulk bag unload- ers. Dry fl avorings. The simplic- The avorings. owmeters. oor space than their competitors. The oor space Kendall Wilcox/Terry Stemler, 1201 N. Stemler, Kendall Wilcox/Terry Ribbon mixers come fabricated in mild or stainless Ribbon mixers come fabricated in mild or An optional loss-in-weight or volumetric powder An optional loss-in-weight Well established in the petfood industry, APEC con- established in the petfood industry, Well ingredient scales with the standard rollover-type scale rollover-type scales with the standard ingredient applica- or optional indexing scale vessel for those Available contamination. no cross tions that require con- in 4- to 24-bin clusters, the APEC micro-scale sumes less fl accuracy optional TSS feeder drive system achieves of 0.01 pounds. Automated Process Equipment Corporation Automated Process (APEC): Lake Odessa, MI 48849 USA, Tel: Fourth Avenue, +1.616.374.1000, Fax: +1.616.374.1010, E-mail: www.apecusa.com [email protected], Website: veyor gently mix and allow the product to rub against allow the product veyor gently mix and the quality of further increases one another which the Mistcoater with the coating. APEC compliments designed especially for the ap- a complete package enzymes and mold such as plication of microliquids inhibitors. tack application of powders feeder allows for the gravy or fl such as digest, whey, it a logical ity and versatility of the machine make micro- offers choice for liquid application. APEC also full range of liquid handling equipment completes any system package. This includes pumps, fi fl tanks and coreolis-type line in order and expand its product tinues to improve to best serve their customer base, while branching out into other industries. ing equipment includes weigh screw and weighbelt ing equipment includes weigh screw conveyors plus the CentriFlow mass fl - ung out Special Advertising Section Advertising Special rawing on their previous experiences in the experiences in the their previous rawing on group feed industries, a core petfood and animal The goal of APEC is to be the world leader in the The goal of APEC is APEC easily the APEC is primarily known throughout the dry disk in a cascading The material falls off of employees founded APEC in 1992. APEC has of employees founded one of the industry into what is now steadily grown equipment for material handling leaders in providing facilities. First feed production petfood and animal pole barn,occupying a medium-sized APEC is now facility. production housed in a 66,000-square-foot Michigan, USA, APEC is in Located in Lake Odessa, Midwest. the heart of the industrial and of integrated process design and manufacturing in a way that will be mutually benefi systems control cial for their customers and themselves. APEC will con- cial for their customers and themselves. APEC tinually strive su- to provide perior-quality and products services to their clients. serves a global marketplace. equip- Current ment and con- installa- trol tions include the United States, Canada, Central and South America, France, Spain, Russia and Aus- The Netherlands, Greece, tralia. Some of our major accounts include Pet Care Purina, Cargill, Doane’s Iams, Hill’s, and Agribrands. petfood industry for the Mistcoater liquid an attractive alterna- This unit provides applicator. tive to the open-ended drum and spray nozzle ar- rangements typically associated with coating sys- tems. The Mistcoater is a totally enclosed machine that utilizes spinning disks to atomize the liquid(s) The product and apply it to a cascading dry product. to be coated enters the machine and falls onto a “dry disk.” rotating the liquid is pumped helical pattern. Simultaneously, onto spinning disks located in the center of the cas- This liquid is atomized and fl cading product. into the falling dry material. Internal prevent scrapers build-up on the walls of the coating cham- product ribbon and paddle con- An optional twin screw ber. 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36 CORPORATE Profiles meat analogs,TVP, modifi als, snackfoods,caseinate,babyfood,instantdrinks, shrimp feed.Clextralextrudersprocess breakfast cere- tion processes, veterinaryproducts, animalfeed,fi meaty petfoodsproduced byproprietary protein fi systems fordrydogandcatfoodtreats, moistand this growing market.Today, Clextral suppliesextrusion tral openedoffi totraditionalprocessing,alternative andin1985,Clex- States. petfood production intheUnited in breakfast cereal, snackfoodand cereals,RTE toexplore opportunities Simon FoodEngineers,specialistsin In theearly1980s,Clextraljoined in twinscrew extrusionmultiplied. major successinEurope, andinterest bread (alsocalledcrispbread) wasa ful foodbytwinscrew extrusion.Flat ated thefi T Clextral Incorporated throughput (compared toextrudersofsimilarsize) innovative designthatdelivers dramatically-increased trusion processing lines.Evolum®extrudershavean food processors achieveexceptionalresults from ex- performance twinscrew extrudersdestinedtohelp multiple products onthesameequipment. that givefeedprocessors theopportunitytoproduce easy-remove diesandswing-opencutterassemblies tral extrudersemployquick-clampbarrel segments, product change,sanitationandreconfi slide-open barrels, savingcountlessman-hoursduring and isstilltheonly, manufacturer tooffer automatic tion. Clextralwasfi any product confi L/D ratiosforvirtually designs, withspecifi truders havemodular throughput. Clextralex- 35,000 poundsperhour tion systemssurpassing R&D unitstoproduc- tion, from benchtop forefront ofinnova- bright visionofthefuture. coming anindependentcorporationwitha managers withsecured fi In 2001,Clextralcompletedabuy-outbytop and manyotherproprietary foodproducts. The popularityoftwinscrew extrusiongrew asan In 1999,Clextralintroduced alineofultrahigh- Clextral twinscrew extrudersare onthe in 1969whenClextralSAcre- he foodindustrychangedforever rt commercially-success- rst ces nearTampa, Florida,USAtoserve gura- rst, c nancial backing, be- ed starch, fl Special AdvertisingSection avors guration. Clex- guration. sh and bra- United States,Chile,Singapore andChina. parts andengineeringsupportfrom offi network ofrepresentatives, withfullsalesandservice, for completeproduction. extruders plusafullcomplementofancillaryequipment centers forourcustomers.Thepilotplantsoffer eight vided byClextral. ing, fabrication,installationandtrainingare alsopro- Complete extrusionprocessing linesincludingengineer- speeds andensure accurate temperature regulation. of dryandliquidingredients, maintainoptimumscrew with computerizedcontrol toensure precise metering energy, easily-digestiblefeed.Operationisautomatic, and ensures higherthroughputs whileprocessing high- www.clextralgroup.com orwww.clextrusion.com E-mail: [email protected], Website: +1.813.854.4434, Ext.107,Fax: +1.813.855.2269, 14450 CarlsonCircle,Tampa, FL33626USA, Tel: Clextral Incorporated: Clextral servescustomersworldwidewithanextensive Clextral operatestwopilotplants—inFirminy, France sight andvisionthatgeneratenewprofi food, plasticandpaperpulp.It’s thisin- knowledge inextrusionprocessing for for processing solutions,theydraw from concepts. WhenClextral’s expertssearch explore newproduct andproduction ers are encouragedtosay “what if”and designed foranimalfeedmanufacture boasts fi hallmark oftheEvolumline—which technology madeeasytouseisthe new breed ofextruder. Advanced performance enhancementsofthis accuracy inheatingandcoolingare trol systemsthatprovide pinpoint speeds andnewtemperature con- gearbox designs,increased screw quality. More powerfulmotors,new while maintainingasuperiorproduct The EvolumLT 145wasspecifi vemodelssofar. LaurentGarcia,VPsales, expertise. Custom- ativity andtechnical where wemeldcre- technical centersare Our fully-equipped extruded products. ing andreformulating ers increating, refi assisting ourcustom- USA—dedicated to and Tampa, Florida, ces inFrance, /320 11:13:29 AM 11:13:29 AM 1/13/2006 cally n- t CORPORATE Profiles 37 1/13/20061/13/2006 11:13:55 AM 11:13:55 AM ning nd peo- cation units; See ad on page 59 See ad on c needs and put to- nd an energetic sales staff staff nd an energetic sales • Pneumatic conveying systems; densifi • Product equipment; and • Dust control extruders. • Remanufactured you will fi At Extru-Tech You today. Contact Extru-Tech ow control system for maximum ow control 100 Airport Road, Sabetha, ple who are knowledgeable, highly ple who are service oriented and experienced. and The sales, service and research exper- provide development staffs tise in a variety of backgrounds, including extrusion technology, management, plant production design, engineering and market- committed to provid- ing. All are ing customers with the best service possible. will fi that can assist you in defi your specifi ow II technology provides the industry’s the industry’s provides ow II technology Extru-Tech also manufactures and distributes the manufactures also Extru-Tech Extru-Tech Other major components supplied by and horizontal coolers; • Vertical systems; • Batch and continuous enrobing nished product quality while improving drying ef- improving quality while nished product ciency. Airfl control. nished product Extru-Tech, Inc.: Extru-Tech, KS 66534 USA, Tel: +1.785.284.2153, Fax: KS 66534 USA, Tel: +1.785.284.3143, E-mail: extru-techinc@extru-te- www.extru-techinc.com chinc.com, Website: speed feeder screws; dual-shaft conditioning cylinders; dual-shaft conditioning speed feeder screws; assemblies. and variable-speed knife Pass dryer/cooler systems. AirFlow II Dual and Triple to improve The exclusive design enables customers fi fi most advanced airfl fi include: compatible with gether an extrusion system precisely sales people will work with those needs. Extru-Tech’s stay the installation process—and you right through in touch after the equipment is up and running—to complete customer satisfaction. ensure Special Advertising Section Advertising Special rst entered the ed corporation commit- nished product quality ow prior to extrusion. The two counter-ro- xtru-Tech, Inc. is a diversifi xtru-Tech, development of extrusion ted to the technological ciency while maintaining the Extru-Tech is involved in a continual research and is involved in a continual research Extru-Tech screw an exclusive line of single offers Extru-Tech A majority of the extruders Ex- A complete line of ancillary equipment designed Founded in 1985, Extru-Tech, Inc. fi Founded in 1985, Extru-Tech, Extru-Tech, Inc. Extru-Tech, E extrusion industry by supplying rebuilt extrusion equip- supplying rebuilt extrusion industry by technology to innovative extrusion ment and providing feed and petfood industries. the human food, aquatic become one of the to grown The company has quickly suppliers of new and remanufactured leading industry’s equipment. systems and related extrusion processing that is driven by an experienced development effort fo- and development are Research engineering staff. existing equipment design cused on both improving design to for better performance, and new equipment operational characteristics and cost. improve vary from cooking extruders with capacity rates that the massive From 300 lbs. to 36,000 lbs. per hour. capacity 600 horsepower Maxx- im™ Extrusion System, to the exacting fi of the E525 System, Extru-Tech has established the industry stan- performance and value. for dards All extrusion cooking systems are distribute to properly engineered levels be- gelatinization starch tween the dual-shaft condition- ing cylinder and extruder barrel compo- to optimize both barrel nent performance and energy effi nutritive integrity and palatability being produced. of the products dual- feature produces tru-Tech shaft conditioning cylinders that continuous blending of provide the dry steam, dyes, fats or meat slurries into water, material fl tating shafts turn enabling the at equivalent speeds, maximum uniform intermeshing beaters to provide times blending. The unique design enables retention 1 to 5 minutes depending on the model of con- from ditioning cylinder used. to work in conjunction with cooking extruders is also available. These include: Live bottom bins; variable- processing equipment. Through continuous research, research, continuous equipment. Through processing engineering and superior manu- development, sound a worldwide customer provides facturing, Extru-Tech to extrusion produc- answers base with cost-effective tion needs. 0106PETCorporateProfiles36-45.indd0106PETCorporateProfiles36-45.indd 37 37 16ECroaerfls64.nd38 38 0106PETCorporateProfiles36-45.indd

38 CORPORATE Profiles America, CentralandSouth America, Asia,Europe es, railcarsoroverseastocustomers throughout North fessionals. Products are shippedin bags,trucks,barg- from ourqualityproducts toourteamoflogisticspro- customer base. custom blendandmanufacture products toabroad byproduct mealandCookie Meal fat, chickenturkeymeal, companies inthecountry. to propel thecompanyas one ofthelargestrendering products andunparalleled customerservicecontinue quarters inColdSpring,Kentucky, USA.Innovative southeast andsouthwestUnitedStateswithhead- throughout theMidwest, ed intoover30locations acquisitions havetranslat- petfood industry. Steady bakery byproducts forthe quality fats,proteins and tribution ofthehighest- in theproduction anddis- nized agribusinessleader nutritional value.Griffi enhance palatabilityanddigestibilitywhilemaximizing Griffi our uniquely-patentedmanufacturingprocesses allow try. Consistent rawmaterial,selectiveprocessing and by Griffi S Griffi Griffi The highest-qualityandmostconsistentpoultry n toprovide customerswithqualityproducts that Industries isarecog- ince 1943,Griffin n’s commitmenttocustomerserviceextends n Industries specifi Industries n n Industries,Inc. n alsoprovides thefl cally forthepetfoodindus- Special AdvertisingSection ® are manufactured exibility to exibility total qualityassurance. models forenvironmental stewardship excellenceand products andprocesses are routinely recognized as petfood industrytoachievethisdesignation,Griffi operative SanctuarySystem.Astheonlysupplierto rate operationsthrough AudubonInternational’s Co- Griffi ary qualityassuranceandsafetyprogram. Inaddition, company tocertifyallplantsthrough thisrevolution- Food program, Griffi or exceedanyandallindustrystandards. each plantlocation,furthervalidateproducts willmeet class centralizedlaboratory, alongwithsatellitelabs at the moststringentqualitystandards are met.Aworld- maintain strictguidelinesonprocess control, ensuring trol Pointsfoodsafetymodel. Allproduction facilities programs defi istheimplementationofprevention-basedcornerstone commitment tobiosecurityandqualityassurance.The cess inproducing consistent,high-quality products isa delivered whenandwhere needed. customers thepeaceofmindthattheirorders willbe ate. Theendresult isanintegrated systemthatgives prompt, reliable deliveryatacostcustomersappreci- tainers. Griffi handle theexportationofliquids,bulkcargoandcon- Rosellen, witha5,000-metric-toncapacitythatcan and Africa.Griffi Website: www.griffi +1.859.572.2575, E-mail:sales@griffi Spring, KY41076USA,Tel: +1.859.781.2010,Fax: tor ofMarketing,4221AlexandriaPike,Cold Griffi Finally, asacharter memberofAFIA’s SafeFeed/Safe The foundationthatsupportsthecompany’s suc- n hascertifi n Industries,Inc.: n Industries’logisticsexpertiseensures nedbytheHazard AnalysisCriticalCon- ed itsproduction facilitiesandcorpo- ns at fl vast n’s n isproud tobethefi nind.com eet includesourship,The RickGeise,Direc- nind.com, rst rendering /320 11:14:09 AM 11:14:09 AM 1/13/2006 n’s CORPORATE Profiles 39 1/13/20061/13/2006 11:14:31 AM 11:14:31 AM manufacturer, manufacturer, it is to be your packaging man- For all ufacturer. your packaging one needs from to 100-lb. pa- per and plastic: Billie McBride, ed to the ISO ed to All of Hood Pack- offspring company, company, offspring Hood Global. facilities are aging’s certifi 9001:2000 standard. A quality manager at each location keeps our quality the best in Packaging the industry. provided engineers are at no cost to our cus- tomers. Not only do our engineers know bags, they know your packing equipment rst plant in 1959, we have grown to become one rst plant in 1959, we have grown There comes a time when you want a packaging comes There Hood Packaging Corporation: 390 E. Henry Street, Suite 202, Spartanburg, +1.864.577.0422, Fax: SC 29302 USA, Tel: +1.864.577.0283, E-mail: bmcbride@ www. hoodpackaging.com, Website: hoodpackaging.com tomers the latest in packaging innovations, including tomers the latest in laminated hybrid bag, surface- the paper to polyester and alterna- beam lacquer application printed electron our through outsourced tive woven poly packaging, productivity of improving track record and have a great are in our customers’ facilities. We and waste control in the industry of having the our reputation of proud of help for our customers’ needs. best sources That’s for your money. more supplier who provides opening the time to consider Hood Packaging. Since our fi Our mis- in the industry. of the largest manufacturers necessarily to become the largest packaging sion isn’t “Consider it done at Hood Packaging Corporation.” lm lm at- Special Advertising Section Advertising Special lms which sup- lm. This addition lm converting capa- machine for resealable fi machine for resealable ® lm for your petfood packaging. cient fi isit any of our plants and you will see the Hood our plants and you isit any of of A unique combination Packaging difference. lm. Improved graphics quality translates to better graphics quality lm. Improved The world’s third largest producer of paper packag- of paper largest producer third The world’s Hood Packaging capable of •A state-of-the-art W&H co-extruder, •The addition of a 10-color PCMC quick-changeover •The addition of a 10-color PCMC quick-changeover •The expansion of our plastic fi •The addition of a W&H pinch bottomer with state- cus- Hood Packaging is excited to offer Additionally, people, quality and technology, all of our Hood Pack- technology, people, quality and exceeding your ex- dedicated to aging associates are on our ability—and re- pride ourselves pectations. We any demand you have with any sponsibility—to meet is built Hood Packaging within our company. resource our customers. around top 50 US suppliers of consumer ing and one of the Packaging Corporation can plastic packaging, Hood and plastic petfood packaging meet all your paper needs. With paper and plastic plants through- out North America, we can furnish your pack- a location aging from that best serves you. is constantly looking in the for new trends petfood market. We to bring- committed are ing the best and newest innovations to our cus- to continue tomers. We test ways to make our customers’ package costs. Some of our most better and help them control include: improvements recent fi manufacturing up to a three-layer allows us to offer innovative barrier fi allows us to offer you with a port the down-gauging of sheets, providing effi more for super high-impact graphics on plas- printing press tic fi shelf appeal and potentially higher sales. bilities with the addition of a Ro-An Pouch machine for bottom pouches; a manufacturing side-gusset, rolled Hudson-Sharp Inno-Lok Hood Packaging Corporation Packaging Hood V rollstock; and a Dri-Tec laminator for additional fi and a Dri-Tec rollstock; laminating capacity. bottom/ultrasonic seal capability for of-the-art mitered from and protection sift-resistance stability, increased The fl and grease. contamination, oxygen, moisture bottom bag shape also allows for additional graphics on the bottom of the bag, as well as improved area stability on a pallet. 0106PETCorporateProfiles36-45.indd0106PETCorporateProfiles36-45.indd 39 39 16ECroaerfls64.nd40 40 0106PETCorporateProfiles36-45.indd

40 CORPORATE Profiles on providing sourcing andsolutionsin: quality ofingredient atthebestvalue.We focus and relationships ensure wecanprovide theright cally andinternationally, ourvastsupplynetwork in tunetoyourneeds.Sourcing bothdomesti- a fi so wecanorchestrate know yourbusiness, listen andgetto industry. Ourpeople cused onthepetfood How dowethis? solutions thatsavetime,aswellcreate value. custom blending,warehousing andsupplychain trate youringredient solutionsthrough sourcing, knowledge, expertiseandexperiencetoorches- I ProteinsInternational Corporation Industrial FoodIngredients/ made for as thepetsthey’re “solutions asunique petfood industry, with the needsoftoday’s •Vegetable proteins andoils; •Seafood digest; •Fibers/fl •Animal protein andfats; •Hydrocolloids; •Marine proteins andfats; •Starch/starch derivatives; IFI andIPCare fo- Staffed withindustryveterans,wehavethe key servicestomeet FI andIPCprovide nal solutionthatis TM ours; .” Countonit. Special AdvertisingSection of TheScoularCompany. ing andprocessing. IFIandIPCare businessunits your source foringredient procurement, blend- right blendingandwarehousing facilitiestomeet your products’ value,andwecanprovide the ent solutionsdevelopmentservicestostrengthen offer acombinationofprocurement andingredi- your applicationisessentialforbusiness.We gredients todeliverthedesired characteristicsin stand thatselectingtheproper functionalin- com Website: www.industrialfoodingredients. MN 55401USA,Tel: +1.800.875.7870, Marquette Avenue, Suite1050,Minneapolis, site: www.ipc-usa.com MN 55401USA,Tel: +1.800.875.8905,Web- quette Avenue, Suite1050,Minneapolis, ProteinsInternational Corp.: Industrial FoodIngredients: blend? We under- meat; and Creating anew •Grain products. •Frozen fi •Wheat gluten; ment solutions. and riskmanage- ing/re-packing custom packag- services include your needs.Other See adonpage57 IFI andIPCare 250 250Mar- s and sh /320 11:14:41 AM 11:14:41 AM 1/13/2006 CORPORATE Profiles 41 1/13/20061/13/2006 11:14:53 AM 11:14:53 AM Ryan Don- Kemin Nutrisurance, Inc. was initially launched in Kemin Nutrisurance, Inc. was initially launched ment that this commitment requires. 1996 as the Petfood Nutrisurance Division of Kemin Industries and became a separate operating unit of Kemin in 2001. The establishment of this Kemin sub- ex- sidiary allowed the division to focus its resources clusively on the petfood industry and the industry’s in Des suppliers. Kemin is headquartered ingredient manufac- Moines, Iowa, USA and has global research, operations. turing and commercial vation Center dedicated to petfood industry research. to petfood industry research. vation Center dedicated de- is actively involved in the program Our research of important new products velopment of a number including the petfood industry, and technologies for methods, unique, natural antioxidants, new delivery process as well as innovative petfood manufacturing Kemin is committed to continued lead- improvements. and products ership in the development of innovative R&D invest- technologies and is making the aggressive Kemin Nutrisurance, Inc.: Suite 600-D, Des 600 E. Court Avenue, nelly, +1.515.559.5100 or Moines, IA 50309 USA, Tel: +1.877.890.1462, E-mail: Ryan.Donnelly@kemin. www.kemin.com com, Website: ca- Special Advertising Section Advertising Special emin manufactures and markets a complete line markets a complete and emin manufactures for the global petfood of antioxidant formulations Kemin has a team of scientists in the Kemin Inno- Kemin has made a long-term commitment to the Kemin has made a long-term commitment cious, value-added products to petfood manufactur- cious, value-added products suppliers. These products ers and petfood ingredient in facilities that meet the highest manufactured are internal subject to regular of quality and are standards together Outstanding products, and external reviews. that includes service program with a comprehensive extensive technical expertise, laboratory services and on-site assistance, have helped Kemin earnthe repu- most trusted tation as one of the petfood industry’s and valuable partners. The Kemin “team” includes account managers, technical service managers, in- specialists, laboratory services personnel and gredient the globe, customer service managers located around fresh- all working together to develop comprehensive programs ness, nutritional and palatability protection for its customers. pany also markets Palasurance™ brand palatants in pany also markets Palasurance™ brand Europe. effi petfood industry and is devoted to providing industry and provides a range of customer laboratory a range industry and provides include Na- These products services to support them. brand PET-OX® brand natural antioxidants; turox™ brand antioxidants; and TER- antioxidants; RENDOX™ introduced Kemin recently MOX™ brand antioxidants. con- antioxidants for ingredients brand PARAMEGA™ omega-3 fatty acids. The com- taining high levels of K Kemin Nutrisurance, Inc. 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42 CORPORATE Profiles effi proven trackrecord foraccuracy, reliability, price solids handlingproducts andsystemsthathavea and continuestoadvanceaward-winning bulk closely withitscustomers,AccuRatehasinvented of marketsthroughout theworld.Byworking vibratory feedersandcontrols toawidevariety mass fl ingredient batchingsystems,weighfeeders, metric andgravimetricfeedingsystems,multi- performance levels. the worldinorder toconfi systematically testedfree ofchargeforcustomersallover ceuticals, plasticsadditivesandothermaterialshavebeen over 9,000different foods,petfoods,chemicals,pharma- ible-walled feederwasintroduced more than40yearsago, material testingservices.Sincethefi when otherscannot. tomer-specifi team, AccuRatehasbeenabletomeetcus- astrongents andproducts. engineering With have ledtonumerous designawards, pat- tom, order-specifi The Year inthe stateofWisconsin. ufacturing awards includingManufacturer of AccuRatenumerousearned designandman- a company-widecommitmenttoTQMhave SCHENCK Process. ISO9001certifi in Whitewater, USAorbyitsGermanparent, Wisconsin, trols) suppliedbyAccuRate are manufactured atitsfacility support tocustomersworldwide. SCHENCK affi Rate andother Germany. Accu- in Darmstadt, cess, located SCHENCK Pro- of 125-year-old ly-owned affi has beenawhol- 1994, AccuRate nizationally, since er support.Orga- matched custom- equipment, outstandingapplicationsexperienceandun- provide thesolutionsyouneedemployingstate-of-the-art family ofcompaniesworldwide,AccuRateisprepared to F AccuRate Today, asanISO9001-certifi Special attentionhasalsobeengivento Product developmentengineering andcus- Over 90%ofallproducts andsystems(including con- ciencyandquality. a leadingmanufacturer andsupplierofvolu- or more than40years,AccuRate owmeters, bulkbagdischargingsystems, c designandapplicationrequests liate liates provide sales,serviceandengineering c engineering departments AccuRate rm confi rm ed memberoftheSCHENCK ® companyheadquarters. Special AdvertisingSection cation and cation gurations and2sigma ® rt fl rst hasbeen ex- Mechatron supplier topetfoodmanufacturers worldwide. ® consistencies inthefl manufacturers ofpetfoodhave beenabletoreduce thein- equipment thatprovides ahigherlevelof feedingaccuracy, cise feedingofmajors,minorsanddrypalatants.Byoffering supplied equipmenttopetfoodmanufacturers forthepre- FeederSpreadingAdditives. AccuRate accuratefeeders.com [email protected], Website: www. +1.877.498.2670, Fax:+1.262.473.4384, E-mail: Street, Whitewater, WI53190USA,Tel: fi look forandfi verify selectionsmadepreviously. AccuRatecontinuesto titscustomers’uniqueapplicationneeds. Sales supportteamsmadeupofregional salesmanagers, equipment confi products intheindustry, AccuRateensures thebest tion. Foryears,AccuRatehasspecifi with commissioningortofi to answerquestions,provide on-sitetraining, assist engineers andspare partsspecialistsare standingby Mexico andCanada)alone.Afterasale,fi sentative organizationsinNorthAmerica(including network ofmore than30independentsalesrepre- to provide time-effi sales engineersandapplicationare inplace Offering thewidestrangeof bulksolidsmetering ® : Kevin Geye,746E.Milwaukee nd waystomatchtheproper equipmentto avor andqualityoftheproducts they guration foryourparticularapplica- cient supporttocustomersanda equipment confi used toselecttheproper als. Thisinformationisthen and otherbulksolidsmateri- shear strength ofpowders hopper anglesanddirect helps determinemassfl The useofthesheartester & JohansonShearTester. porates theuseofaJenike pabilities, AccuRateincor- ll requests forspare parts. has becomeatrusted cuRate, thecompany range offered byAc- perience andproduct theyearsofex- With application needs. feeders tomeetthose approved drymaterial line of3-AandUSDA- ment, AccuRatehasa sanitary-grade equip- erations thatrequire As partofitstestingca- produce. Additionally, forop- cally designedand guration or guration eld service eld /320 11:15:03 AM 11:15:03 AM 1/13/2006 ow CORPORATE Profiles 43 1/13/20061/13/2006 11:15:17 AM 11:15:17 AM c Rim. Ted Beaty, 225 Rock Industrial Beaty, Ted cally designed for use in the feed industry. It designed for use in the feed industry. cally Tapco’s mission is to provide the highest-quality prod- the highest-quality mission is to provide Tapco’s Tapco is continuously researching new technolo- is continuously researching Tapco No. 1 Norway, No. 3 Eclipse, Fanged and Pointed No. 3 Eclipse, Fanged No. 1 Norway, 38 sizes Fanged elevator bolts are available in and three materials. Tapco Inc.: Tapco Park Drive, St. Louis, MO 63044 USA, Tel: +1.314.739.9191, Fax: +1.314.739.5880, E-mail: www.tapcoinc.com [email protected], Website: company’s state-of-the-art processing technology en- technology state-of-the-art processing company’s to meet the customized needs of its diverse able Tapco customers. focus ucts and services at the best price. The company’s is on building and maintaining “solid and reputable” with its customers. Withrelationships our experienced Most serve your needs promptly. able to we are staff, of you, our proud and are we appreciate importantly, to serving you for many look forward customers. We years, and welcome any suggestions on how we more can serve you better in the future. izes in the production of injection-molded polyurethane polyurethane of injection-molded izes in the production buckets give the utmost in buckets. Injection-molded to make required high pressures long life. The extremely guarantee very dense, long- injection-molded buckets selected by Tapco polyurethane wearing surfaces. The is specifi ingredients is compounded to withstand abrasion from distributors commonly used in animal feeds. Stocking strategically in the Western Hemisphere, located are and the Pacifi Europe Australia, Western in the gies to better serve our customers. Innovations Special Advertising Section Advertising Special ll a void in the elevator bucket industry. ll a void in the elevator bucket industry. apco Inc. was conceived in the early 1970s by Paul conceived in the apco Inc. was executive vice Beaty, W. and Ted president, D. Taylor, Tapco stocks the largest inventory of elevator buck- Tapco The name Tapco is derived from “Ted and Paul’s Com- and Paul’s “Ted is derived from The name Tapco 7,000-square meter corporate headquarters 7,000-square meter corporate headquarters located in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. New Tapco CC-XD (Xtreme Duty) elevator buckets New Tapco available in nylon, polyurethane and polyethylene. T Tapco Inc. Tapco buckets in the most expedient manner and with the buckets in the most expedient manner control. quality greatest buckets ets and bolts in North America—some 750,000 that you have the products and 11 million bolts. We high-density want, when you need them. Along with special- polyethylene and nylon elevator buckets, Tapco At that time, there were only a small number of non- only a small number were At that time, there the world. All the in metallic buckets manufactured or pressed fabricated made from other buckets were steel buckets, and of steel. Withproblems the inherent existing polyethylene styles, the the limited range of the time was right for Tapco. been in its own 7,000-square- Our company has pany.” This has allowed than 20 years. meter facility for more for better us to bring our injection molding in-house has eight injection Tapco cost effectiveness. and control a 150-ton to a 1,000- molding machines ranging from range of This allows us to make our entire ton press. president, to fi president, 0106PETCorporateProfiles36-45.indd0106PETCorporateProfiles36-45.indd 43 43 16ECroaerfls64.nd44 44 0106PETCorporateProfiles36-45.indd

44 CORPORATE Profiles D. Baldwin agri-food products inmore than90countries. Thisin- strategic locationsaround theworld. ally, Wenger isrepresented byindependentagentsin the UK;Taiwan; Brazil;Belgium;andChina.Addition- ate from offi which maybecomputerized,integratedandautomated ers, enrobing equipmentandancillary hardware—all of ers andtoastingovens,verticaldry- and manufactures horizontaldry- hour. Inaddition,Wenger designs capacities ashigh22tonsper single screw andtwinscrew—with cludes 14sizesofextruders—both duction. the premier choiceforpetfoodpro- around theworldandrecognized as Wenger extrusionsystemsare used ers were marketedin1956.Today, The fi grain andfeedmillingindustries. ducing equipmentforthecereal W Wenger Manufacturing,Inc. Wenger servesproducers of hundreds ofdifferent The company’s equipmentlinein- rst commercial Wenger extrud- began businessin1935,pro- enger Manufacturing,Inc. ces inSabetha;KansasCity, Missouri, USA; Special AdvertisingSection service personneloper- the world.Salesand search centersaround of universitiesandre- available atanumber sion research sitesare ters. Wenger exten- Kansas, USAheadquar- company’s Sabetha, tive facilitiesare inthe search andadministra- ing, manufacturing,re- management. for completeprocess Wenger engineer- [email protected], Website: www.wenger.com +1.816.891.9272, Fax:+1.816.891.8969, E-mail: Springs Parkway, Kansas City, MO64153USA,Tel: Northpointe CircleI,Suite510,7505NWTiffany Wenger Manufacturing,Inc.: Wenger’s production isexportedfrom theUnitedStates. manufacturing Wenger equipment.More than60%of square metersofplantspaceare nowdevotedto (Sabetha, Kansas)aworldwidepresence. Over24,000 tomer downtimeataminimum. parts are maintainedforprompt shipmenttokeepcus- operational needs.Extensiveinventoriesofreplacement tor trainingandon-siteattentiontoqualitycontrol and pre- andpost-installationengineering assistance,opera- Wenger isuniqueinthatithasgivenasmallUStown ment refi product developmentandequip- perimental andR&Drunsforitsown year. Wenger alsoaverages400ex- search anddemonstrationrunsper plex, averaging1,500product re- 2,500-square-meter research com- country intheworld. and servicedineveryindustrialized Wenger production systemsare sold starch products andmeatextenders. snack foods,breadings, industrial well asready-to-eat cereals, pastas, feeds andspecialtyfeedproducts, as cludes marketersofpetfood,aquatic Wenger technicalsupportincludes Wenger’s Technical Centerisa nementprogram. Doug Baldwin, /320 11:15:29 AM 11:15:29 AM 1/13/2006 CORPORATE Profiles 45 1/13/20061/13/2006 11:15:40 AM 11:15:40 AM Dr. Dr. ” to life. 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EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids must be present in feline diets. A defi ciency of either nutrient will eventually lead to clinical signs. In spite of this, we found 14 out of 15 commercially-available senior cat foods to be much lower in EPA and DHA than what is considered ideal. In certain this article, a range is proposed for in turn are substrates for the formation products, marketed as complete diets, the ideal levels of EPA and DHA in of eicosanoids—a wide range of there was no EPA detectable. These cat foods. biologically active compounds. diets are nutritionally inadequate and, The initial steps in LA and ALA depending where they are sold, violate Vital polyunsaturated conversion towards eicosanoids involve regulations and laws. fatty acids enzymes that desaturate and elongate Unlike other mammals, felines Polyunsaturated fatty acids PUFA. As to PUFA metabolism in require the omega-3 polyunsaturated (PUFAs), in particular linoleic acid relation to eicosanoid synthesis, the fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (LA),alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) cat differs from other mammals. The (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid and DHA, are incorporated into cat lacks desaturase enzymes so that (DHA) in their diets. In addition, membranes. DHA is abundant in it also requires AA and EPA rather there is evidence that the ideal intake nervous tissue. LA, ALA and DHA than the parent fatty acids only. As a of EPA is higher than that necessary are required for the physical properties consequence, the cat is unique in that to prevent defi ciency symptoms. High of membranes such as fl uidity and the fatty acids AA, EPA and DHA are intakes of EPA may have benefi cial barrier characteristics. Furthermore, essential nutrients in addition to LA and effectsonkidneyfunctionand LA and ALA may be converted into ALA. A dietary defi ciency of EPA and/ on infl ammatory skin disorders. In arachidonic acid (AA) and EPA, which or DHA leads to abnormalities in cats.

Requirements or allowances? Table 1. Physiological requirements and recommended allowances of AA, EPA and DHA for adult cats. The values are expressed per MJ of metabolizable energy or as weight % for a dry, reference diet containing 1.5 MJ/100 g. AA, g/MJ AA, % EPA, g/MJ EPA, % DHA, g/MJ DHA, % Requirement 0.02 0.03 0.01 0.02 0.02 0.03 Allowance 0.02-0.04 0.03-0.06 0.01-0.5 0.15-0.75 0.1-0.7 0.2-1.0

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Eicosanoids: A new respectively. Unlike plants, mammals acids as indicated in Figure 1. AA can frontier cannot synthesize LA and ALA. be synthesized from LA and EPA and The parent PUFAs of the omega-6 However, they can, except for cats, DHA from ALA. Cats, and possibly and omega-3 series are LA and ALA, desaturate and elongate these fatty other felines as well, lack delta (D)- 6, D-5 and D-4 desaturase enzymes, and thus must obtain not only LA and Inflammation control ALA with their diet, but also AA, EPA and DHA. AA only occurs in Dietary PUFA precursors determine if eicosanoids are pro- or anti- foodstuffs of animal origin, rendering infl ammatory. This diagram shows the metabolic pathways of desaturation the cat an obligate carnivore. and elongation of the parent fatty acids, LA and ALA. In cats, unlike other AA and EPA are precursors mammals, the activities of desaturase enzymes are negligible. Therefore, for the eisosanoids, which include cats cannot produce AA, EPA and DHA—so they are essential dietary the prostaglandins, thromboxanes nutrients for felines. AA only occurs in foodstuffs of animal origin, and leukotrienes. More than 250 rendering the cat an obligate carnivore. eicosanoids have been described and they have been shown to be Notable fatty acids biologically active in different •PUFAs, polyunsaturated fatty acids, are incorporated into cell test systems. membranes. As a rule of thumb, the •Eicosanoids are a wide range of biologically-active compounds. eicosanoids derived from AA and •LA, linoleic acid, is incorporated into cell membranes. EPA are considered to have opposite •ALA, alpha-linolenic acid, is incorporated into cell membranes. effects. For example, eicosanoids •AA, arachidonic acid, is a precursor for eicosanoids. It only occurs produced from AA tend to have an in foods of animal origin. infl ammatory activity; eicosanoids •EPA, eicosapentaenoic acid, is a precursor for eicosanoids. derived from EPA tend to have an •DHA, docosahexaenoic acid, is abundant in nerve tissue. anti-infl ammatory activity. The ratio of AA to EPA may determine the net biological effect. The production of omega-6 family omega-3 family the two types of eicosanoids appears to be determined by the intake of their precursors. Consequently, it is C18:2n-6 (LA) C18:3n-3 (ALA) possible to infl uence processes such as platelet aggregation and infl ammation D-6 desaturase by the intake of PUFA. C18:3n-6 C18:4n-3 Sources of AA, EPA and Elongase DHA C20:3n-6 C20:4n-3 LA is abundant in various plant oils, including soybean, sunfl ower and corn D-5 desaturase oil. ALA also is present in those oils, C20:4n-6 (AA) C20:5n-3 (EPA) but at much lower concentrations. LA Elongase and ALA occur in animal products, but only after their ingestion and C22:4n-6 C22:5n-3 incorporation into the animal fat. Only D-4 desaturase small amounts of AA, EPA and DHA usually occur in products of animal C22:6n-3 (DHA) origin. Fish oils are particularly rich in EPA and DHA. It should be stressed that fish oils vary widely in their Figure 1. Except for felines, these are the metabolic pathways of desaturation and elongation composition. By feeding fish oil of the parent fatty acids, LA and ALA. These pathways produce eicosanoids—a wide range of instead of other oils to cats, the levels biologically-active compounds, including the prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes. of EPA and DHA in their adipose More than 250 eicosanoids have been described and they have been shown to be biologically tissue will increase markedly (Van active in different test systems. Eicosanoids produced from AA tend to have an infl ammatory activity; eicosanoids derived from EPA tend to have an anti-infl ammatory activity. The ratio Niel and Beynen, 1997), indicating of AA to EPA may determine the net biological effect. that the EPA and DHA status of cats can be modulated.

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Cat food trouble ❯ Study indicates some cat foods are seriously low in omega-3 fatty acids

AA, EPA and DHA or DHA deficiency will produce cat health. Because the eicosanoids requirements similar abnormalities. synthesized from AA and those from The requirements of AA, EPA and ’ EPA generally have opposite effects, DHA by cats are not well defi ned. The Beneficial effects it would appear that low, but suffi cient National Research Council 2003 draft of Apart from preventing signs of intakes of AA are to be advised. An the Nutrient Requirements for Dogs and deficiency, omega-3 PUFAs have arbitrary proposal for the ideal AA, Cats lumps EPA and DHA together, but benefi cial effects when mentions that the DHA requirement may ingested at high doses. be higher than that of EPA. In cats with allergic skin AA only occurs in LA is an indispensable membrane disease, the associated component. LA deficiency in cats inflammation, pruritis foodstuffs of animal produces low growth rates, poor skin and dermatitis are origin, rendering the cat and coat condition, fatty liver and ameliorated after the high rates of transepidermal water administration of fish an obligate carnivore. loss (Frankel and Rivers, 1978). For oil (Harvey, 1993). the cat AA also is an essential nutrient The eicosanoids because the animal cannot convert resulting from EPA metabolism have EPA and DHA contents of diets for LA into AA. Cats require AA in their anti-inflammatory activity, which adult cats is given in Table 1. In order diet for normal platelet aggregation explains the positive effect of fi sh oil to attain an EPA level of 0.1 g/MJ, a (MacDonald, et al., 1984a). In female on infl ammatory skin disease. dry cat diet should contain about 1% cats, suffi cient AA is necessary for A recent retrospective study’ indicates of a type of fi sh oil containing 15% adequate reproduction (MacDonald, that a high intake of EPA is necessary of EPA. et al., 1984b). The intake of omega- for enhanced survival of cats with chronic renal failure (Plantinga et al., EPA and DHA in 3 PUFA is essential for normal commercial petfoods development of nervous tissue and the 2005). Although there is no direct retina. A defi ciency of omega-3 PUFA evidence, it is reasonable to suggest that In a recent study, 15 commercially- has been shown to reduce visual acuity a high intake of EPA may contribute to available, complete senior foods for cats in monkeys and to diminish learning the prevention of renal failure in cats were analyzed (Plantinga and Beynen, behavior in rats. It is reasonable to (Beynen, 2004). This would be relevant 2003). Table 2 shows that, except for diet suggest that in cats ALA, EPA and/ as chronic renal failure is a common 15, all diets contained less EPA and DHA clinical condition in cats, than is considered optimal by this author. the prevalence reaching Even more striking is the observation More omega-3 please 30% in animals over 15 that fi ve diets did not contain EPA, one years old. The protective of these diets also lacking DHA. When Table 2. Analyzed composition of commercially effect of EPA, if any, an EPA-or DHA-free diet is given to available feline senior diets. The amounts expressed could be mediated by the adult cats as sole source of nutrition, EPA were calculated on the basis of chemical analysis. When and DHA may be released from storage a cat food is marketed as a complete food, but it does production of eicosanoids not contain EPA and/or DHA, the manufacturer is with anti-infl ammatory, sources, but in the long run an EPA or breaching the law because a complete food must provide anti-aggregatory and/or DHA defi ciency will occur. As indicated all essential nutrients. hypotensive activity. In above, abnormalities of the retina and ● Diet AA, g/MJ EPA, g/MJ DHA, g/MJ dogs, supplemental fi sh oil nervous tissue may develop. 1 0.03 0.02 0.04 has been shown to reduce References 2 0.08 0.02 0.09 the signs of osteoarthritis Available upon request. Contact 3 0.02 n.d. 0.01 (Schoenherr, 2005) and Dorothy Randecker at E-mail: 4 0.15 0.03 0.04 to increase survival in [email protected] or Tel: 5 0.03 n.d. 0.02 patients with cancer +1.815.734.5645. 6 0.29 n.d. 0.02 (Ogilvie et al., 2000) 7 0.06 0.02 0.05 or chronic heart failure Dr. Beynen is professor of 8 0.03 0.05 0.06 (Freeman et al., 1998). Veterinary Nutrition at the Faculty 9 0.04 n.d. 0.01 Cats must not only of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht 10 0.05 0.06 0.06 1 1 0.06 0.05 0.06 ingest sufficient EPA University, The Netherlands, Tel: 12 0.04 0.02 0.05 to prevent signs of +31.30.253.4002, Fax: +31.30.253.1817, 13 0.06 0.01 0.03 deficiency. It is also E-mail: [email protected]. He 14 0.02 n.d. n.d. evident that high intakes teaches nutrition and his research 15 0.16 0.24 0.38 of EPA have additional, focuses on the dietary control of in- beneficial effects on termediary metabolism.

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0601PETOmega3EPA.indd 51 1/13/2006 11:01:30 AM nutrition Ingredient Issues BY GREG ALDRICH, PhD Yeast Why and which one?

east is included in almost every petfood brand in the Nutritionists may also claim that incorporating yeast into market. For an industry that spends a great deal of the diet is necessary for fortifi cation of naturally occurring effort differentiating products from competitors along B-vitamins. Yeast is a very rich source of B-vitamins, with “good” ingredient “bad” ingredient lines, a consensus anywhere from 5-100 times the amount of individual B-vitamins Yon a particular ingredient is quite rare; even the vegan and raw of rice or corn. However, from an economics perspective, this feeders seem to agree. Why are most in agreement that yeast doesn’t quite wash: The synthetic and intentionally fermented needs to be part of the equation? B-vitamins are a more cost effective vitamin source. Much of the research in the past several years has gone Why a consensus? beyond these reasons and begun to focus on yeast as a rich Most pet nutritionists, if pressed, would say they add yeast source of digestive enzymes, nucleotides, nucleosides, beta-1,3 for palatability. The effect yeast has on palatability apparently glucans, trehalose, mannans, oligosaccharides, glutathione and transcends the topical fl avors. It may be due to some more yet “unidentifi ed nutritional factors.” Further, yeast has also primordial appetite that yeast addresses. So, while on the been attributed with the ability to improve nutrient utilization, surface, palatability sounds like a nice reason, there may support gut health, enhance immunity and improve skin and be something deeper to the yeast story that makes it such a coat condition. While the rationale for adding yeast likely lies unanimous ingredient choice. somewhere in this mix, for now, the more practical question is, which yeast to choose? Yeast options: Which one? There is a staggering array of yeast products, co-products and components available; at least nine, by defi nition, in the 2005 AAFCO Offi cial Publication. The options include primary dried yeast, dried yeast, active dried yeast, Torula dried yeast, Candida dried yeast and yeast extract. There are also mineralized yeast products, enriched with selenium, zinc and other trace elements, and a number of yeast co-products such as yeast cell wall materials enriched with mannanoligosaccharides. As might be predicted, the yeast species, subspecies, growth medium and processing conditions can make a big difference. While each of these options may have a specifi c place in the health and nutrition of dogs and cats, brewers dried yeast and yeast culture are the primary yeast products used in petfoods. Brewers dried yeast Brewers dried yeast is the most commonly found yeast on petfood labels. It is defi ned as “the dried, non-fermentative, non- extracted yeast of the botanical classifi cation Saccharomyces resulting as a by-product from the brewing of beer and ale and must contain at least 35% crude protein” (AAFCO Offi cial Publication, 2005). The residue remaining after beer and ale fermentation is spray or drum dried to make handling easier. This yeast is “spent” or inactive. Since it has participated in the conversion of sugars to ethanol, the amount of starch is low. Corresponding nutrients like protein and fat are more concentrated than in the active baker’s yeast used to leaven bread. Most brewers dried yeast products are about 45% protein, less than 10% fat

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and about 25% carbohydrate, mostly in purchased for (palatability, B-vitamins in such a manner as to preserve the the form of starch and simple sugars. The or other), so that this variation can be fermenting activity of the yeast” (AAFCO B-vitamins are at a level comparable to monitored. While brewers dried yeast Offi cial Publication, 2005). According to active baker’s yeast. is the “gold standard” as a palatability AAFCO rules, yeast culture suppliers Since brewers dried yeast is a by- enhancer, there can be substantial must identify, on their labels, the media product of the brewing industry, the variation among suppliers. the yeast are grown. However, this is not supply is dependent upon the practices required on the petfood label itself. The of the individual brewery. This may be Yeast culture growth media may contain corn, wheat, the reason for the variation found in the By defi nition, yeast culture is “the rice and by-products. For an elimination composition of the yeast. The challenge dried product composed of yeast and diet, the yeast culture should not be is knowing what the yeast is being the media on which it was grown, dried used if the growth medium contains an excluded ingredient. Yeast culture differs from brewers dried yeast in that it is not a by-product, but rather, intentionally produced from fermentation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and other yeast species, on defi ned media. The entire fermentation broth, yeast and all, is dried at low temperature to preserve its activity. Yeast culture has a lower nutrient density than brewers dried yeast (12-15% protein and about 1% fat), due to dilution of the yeast with the growth media. Yeast culture has a high level of B-vitamins, enzymes, and cell wall constituents, although in a lower concentration than brewers dried yeast. Yeast culture is promoted to improve digestibility and increase palatability. While supporting evidence is limited, there are a few supplier technical bulletins showing that, when compared to standard brewers dried yeast, dog and cat diets supplemented with yeast culture were fractionally more palatable, and that fat digestibility was improved in the dog. Other benefits While brewers dried yeast is the more common yeast found in petfood, a few companies have begun to use yeast culture in their foods. Typical inclusion levels for both are around 1% of the diet. Beyond palatability and the B-vitamins, research fi ndings may continue to show that yeast has other benefi ts that support its inclusion in the diet. ●

Dr. Aldrich is president of Pet Food & Ingredient Technology, Inc., whose focus is to facilitate innovations in foods and ingredients for companion animals. He can be reached at Tel: +1.785.271.0238, Fax: +1.785.271.6238, E-mail: [email protected].

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news European Report BY PETER BEST’

Hungary grows as an exporter Are you thinking that there might It declares petfood be a market for your petfood products manufacturing to have in Hungary? Hungarian data have characterized households nationally become “the driving as having 1.9 million cats and 1.8 force of Hungary’s million dogs, making this one of the few European countries with agricultural exports.” almost equal dog and cat numbers. The excellent website of the national — P. Best petfood association illustrates a similar balance. It quotes 2004 survey results from market research institute GfK than’ a wet food. The national federation top fi ve agrifood items exported to Hungária, citing cats are kept in 1.6 refers to a TGI Hungary database on Hungary from Canada. The entry of million of the national total of 3.75 this, in which 15% of the population is supermarket chains from other parts of million households while dogs are in reckoned to buy dry cat food, and 14% Europe has drawn in the EU-25 petfood 1.5 million households. wet cat food. That is said to compare suppliers. However, an even bigger Yet national sales of petfoods hardly with a 25% dry and 22% wet split for fl ow of exports has developed since refl ect such equilibrium. According dog foods. 2000, anticipating Hungary joining the to the statistics, product for dogs still In money terms, expenditure on European Union in 2004. accounts for over 70% of the total buying petfoods in Hungary now Its size can be judged by comparing volume of petfood sold annually to exceeds €110 million annually. On the reported 70,000-tons/year market domestic customers. valuation this puts inside the country with the Hungarian Sources put these the local market federation’s estimate that its members sales at about ahead of that today produce over 250,000 tons of 70,000 in Greece, petfoods per year. It declares petfood for example, manufacturing to have become “the and not driving force of Hungary’s agricultural too far exports,” noting that the national behind the value petfood industry quadrupled the value attributed to sales of its annual exports in fi ve years to in Portugal. We are 2003, even before EU membership being advised to watch took effect. out for Hungary moving Moves by international companies up the rankings within testify to Hungary’s emergence as Europe in the coming years, a regional production center. It is a as the country’s membership manufacturing base in the center-Europe to the European Union will region for Masterfoods subsidiary develop consumer incomes. Effem Hungary Corporation at Bokros Although, it should also be mentioned and for Nestlé. Provimi has expanded metric tons per that the majority of dog and cat owners similar interests through its acquisition year at present. There is defi nite room nationwide live in rural areas and do of private-label company Pet Hungária. for growth, they declare. Probably no not compare with the town-dwellers on Meanwhile, exporting ambitions have more than 20% of all cats in Hungary petfood purchases. grown for local manufacturers such as receive manufactured food, whereas However, the Hungarian facts and Agro-Alfa and Pamax. the average for the former 15-member fi gures that have the greatest impact It is no wonder, therefore, that European Union is nearer to 50%. may be those relating to cross-border Hungary’s claim to fame in the pet Surprisingly, the Hungarian purchasing trade. To take an example on imports, sector has changed fundamentally for a cat, is more likely to choose a dry dog and cat foods are among the over recent years. It used to be the

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016PETEuropeanReport.indd 56 1/13/2006 10:41:07 AM place where every second family had a “there is also an ever-growing range of association obviously believed they dog or a cat. Now it is the country that hypoallergenic diets which do state all were less than scientific. It told can claim its domestic purchases of ingredients clearly to the benefi t of pet newspaper pbwnews that the evidence prepared petfoods are growing at 10% owners and vets.” was just anecdotal. ● per year, whereas its petfood exports The response from the PFMA in several recent years have grown by was short and to the point. Foods to Peter Best is the European editor more than 40%. address any dietary sensitivity are for Petfood Industry magazine. He Allergies join the British clearly marked for easy identifi cation invites comments and suggestions agenda and the legislation on labeling is from all readers about future topics comprehensive. As for those comments for his column. He can be contacted

A war of words broke out in the about pets’ food intolerances, the at [email protected]. UK towards the end of last year, between the Pet Food Manufacturers Association and a British insurance company. It started after the insurer

surveyed 1,700 pet owners and 350 veterinarians by mail in June 2005. Setting out the results in October, the company claimed that almost one in 10 cats and ’ dogs now suffered from food intolerances. What is more, it proclaimed, 55% of veterinary practitioners were seeing The company claimed that almost one in 10 cats and dogs now suffered from food intolerances.

a growth in pet illnesses relating to ’diet. Another fi nding was reported to be that 87% of UK veterinarians were recommending more specialist diets for pets than fi ve years ago. However, the battle with the association was initiated mainly by a call for petfood manufacturers to use “better, more accurate labeling,” to assist in the diagnosis and prevention of food intolerances. Unlike with human food, the insurer complained, petfood producers in the UK are not obliged to name actual ingredients 1930 2006 on the label. Some petfood labels use loose terms such as “meat by-products” and “cereal or animal derivatives.” A quote from a veterinary nurse was included in the statement, alleging that “normal petfood is often poorly labeled.” However, the nurse added that

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Doane reviews third fi scal 2005 was further affected by introduction. Positively impacting quarter the restructuring activities and related sales was increased volume from new In recent 10-Q reporting, Doane asset impairments. products in the pet snacks and dry dog Pet Care Company reported that it businesses, including Kibbles ‘n Bits New Canadian pet Homestyle Beef and Meaty Bone Denta has entered into certain initiatives to industry trade show reduce its cost structure and to increase Delicious. Pet Products operating operating efficiencies, beginning PIJAC Canada announces the income increased 5.7% from US$31.5 with the closure of its Cartersville, addition of a new pet industry trade show million in second quarter fi scal 2005 Georgia, USA manufacturing facility for 2006. The Calgary Pet to US$33.3 million in second quarter in the second quarter of fi scal 2005. Industry Trade Show will fi scal 2006. In addition, in the third quarter of be on Sunday, April 23, 2006. Held near downtown Greenies top dog treat in fi scal 2005, the Company announced US again the closure of its Hillburn, New Calgary at Stampede Park York, USA and Delavan, Wisconsin, in the Big Four Building, the format Greenies® is the No. 1 dog treat USA manufacturing facilities; the of the exhibition will be similar to the in the United permanent shutdown of the dry petfood three other PIJAC Canada trade shows. States for the production lines at its Portland, Indiana, Open to trade only, the show hours second straight U S A m a n u f a c t u r i n g f a c i l i t y a n d a will be from 9 am to 5 pm with PIJAC year. S&M NuTec, LLC, the creator 7% reduction of its US corporate Canada certifi cation seminars taking of Greenies, listed 2004 domestic salaried workforce. place on the previous day at the nearby retail sales of the product at US$315 In the third quarter of fiscal Carriage House Inn. million dollars. S&M NuTec is a small 2005, Doane’s net sales decreased independent business headquartered 7.8% to US$231.4 million from Del Monte sales in second in North Kansas City, Missouri, USA, US$251.0 million in the third quarter quarter announced employing fewer than 100 people. Both of fiscal 2004. This decrease was Del Monte Foods Company recently Greenies and new Feline Greenies primarily due to domestic cost-sharing reported sales results for the second are multi-functional dental treats that arrangements, and the related impact quarter ended October 30, 2005. Pet reduce plaque and tartar, freshen breath of passing through a portion of lower Products net sales were US$208.8 and clean teeth. commodity costs, and lower domestic million—a decrease of 4.0% versus Burns Pet Nutrition fined sales volume, partially offset by higher the prior year period. The decline European sales volume. The company’s in Pet Products net sales was driven UK petfood producer Burns gross profit increased 13.1%, or primarily by an expected decrease Pet Nutrition Ltd, and its company US$4.3 million, from the third quarter in volume from existing products as secretary John Burns, have been fi ned of fi scal 2004 primarily as a result of compared to the prior year period, for making medical claims about lower global commodity costs, partially which included the positive volume two of their petfoods. According to offset by the above factors affecting net impact of the fi scal 2005 9 Lives restage European Law, any product intended sales. Net loss for the third quarter of and Kibbles ‘n Bits wet new product for animals making medical claims is considered to be a veterinary medicine. All veterinary medicines placed on the market in the UK are required to be authorized by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). The case was brought after Burns failed to comply with advice given by the VMD on the appropriate marketing of the petfoods. Upon being found guilty, Burns Pet Nutrition Ltd was fi ned a total of £2,000 and ordered to pay costs of £5,181. Mr. Burns was fi ned a total of £1,000 and ordered to pay costs of £5,181.

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016PETIndustryNews.indd 58 1/13/2006 10:45:50 AM Nutro adds foods to line compared from year to year and across commonly known as the “Bioterrorism for indoor cats different categories and industries. Act.” Following two AFIA webcasts on Nutro Products, Inc. has broadened these rules, the Compliance Guide was AFIA issues bioterrorism prepared by AFIA’s legal counsel and its line of indoor cat foods with the Compliance Guide introduction of two new formulas— covers all four regulations. Natural Choice® Complete Care® The American Feed Industry The Compliance Guide is available Indoor Kitten and Indoor Weight Association (AFIA) has issued a on AFIA’s website at www.afi a.org/ Management. According to Nutro, the Compliance Guide for the feed industry Bioterrorism_Act.html, as well as an new Natural Choice Complete Care on four FDA regulations issued on the order form for a CD of the bioterrorism Indoor Weight Management provides Public Health Security and Bioterrorism webcasts. A Question and Answer a formula with 30% less fat content Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, document from FDA on the regulations while retaining all of the excellent taste and natural ingredients with essential vitamins and minerals contained in its other Indoor foods. New address for Delta Society The Delta Society has a new address. The organization, led by Lawrence J. Norvell, president/CEO, can be reached at: Delta Society (includes Pet Partners® Program, National Service Dog Center), 875 124th Avenue, NE, Suite 101, Bellevue, WA 98005-2531 USA, Tel: +1.425.226.7357, Fax: +1.425.235.1076, E-mail: [email protected], Website: www. deltasociety.org. Consumers rank HJ Heinz Company number one HJ Heinz Company scored the highest of any company on the American Consumer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), issued November 15 by the University of Michigan. Heinz has been the index’s top-rated food company for six consecutive years. And, in this latest survey, it scored the index’s highest- ever rating of 91 (out of 100), which was up three points from the company’s score of 88 in 2004. The index is produced by the University’s Ross School of Business in partnership with the American Society for Quality and CFI Group, a consulting firm. The contents of the annual survey are based on data obtained from consumer telephone interviews regarding various products and services. The survey model is designed so customer satisfaction levels about various companies can be

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is available at www.cfsan.fda.gov/ since 1991 developing, manufacturing Aflatoxin prompts petfood ~dms/recguid.html. and distributing superpremium ferret recall The Guide focuses on the foods worldwide. Diamond Pet Food recently recordkeeping rule effective December Totally Ferret will be sold and discovered afl atoxin contamination in 9, 2005 for firms with over 500 produced by Bosch for Europe according a product manufactured at its facility employees. For firms with 10-500 to standards set by Performance Foods, in Gaston, South Carolina, USA. As a employees, the compliance date is June Inc., USA under the brand name Totally result, the company recalled Diamond 9, 2006, and for fi rms with fewer than Ferret-bosch™ in all of the European Pet Food cat and dog food products 10, the compliance date is December market. The introduction of Totally formulated with corn that were 9, 2006. Ferret-bosch on the European market produced out of the Gaston facility. For more information, contact will be made at the Interzoo 2006 in “Our highest priority right now AFIA’s Richard Sellers at rsellers@ Nürnberg/Germany. is the health and well-being of our afi a.org. customers’ pets,” general manager International Ingredient Mark Brinkmann of Diamond Pet Performance Foods, Inc. Corporation relocates Foods said. “We are committed to forms alliance International Ingredient Corporation keeping our customers informed and Performance Foods, Inc. and Bosch has announced its corporate office are taking aggressive steps to resolve Tiernahrung GmbH & Co., Blaufelden, relocation, effective December 5, this issue. We’re proud of our long Germany, have entered into an 2005. New contact information: history of producing high-quality and agreement on license and partnership International Ingredient Corporation, safe products and deeply regret that this of Totally Ferret® for the European PO Box 26377, 150 Larkin Williams situation has occurred.” market effective December 2005. Industrial Court, St. Louis, MO 63026- Diamond Pet Foods opened a toll- Performance Foods, Inc. is a privately- 0377 USA, Tel: +1.636.343.4111, Fax: free Customer Information Center to held corporation, based in Broomfi eld, +1.636.349.4845, E-mail: Personal provide up-to-date information for pet Colorado, USA and has been in business E-mails remain unchanged. owners that may be affected by the

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016PETIndustryNews.indd 60 1/13/2006 10:46:27 AM recall in the eastern US. According to emphasized that they intend to maintain Fullerton, California; Skokie, Illinois; Brinkmann, the Information Center Nutro’s exclusive commitment to the Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA; and is a vital link to answering customer pet specialty store channel. Monterrey, Mexico. questions and providing them with All of these Narrow Web locations the assistance they need to protect the WS Packaging Group have been under the leadership of health of their pets. announces acquisition Bill Harper who will remain with “We want to make sure our WS Packaging Group, Inc., ES Packaging in that same capacity. customers receive complete assistance headquartered in Algoma, Wisconsin, In operation for over 30 years, the and get all their questions answered USA, recently purchased the Fullerton facility is the largest supplier as quickly as possible,” Brinkmann Renaissance Mark Narrow Web in the country of printed labels for the said. “The Customer Information division, which includes facilities in fresh berry market. ● Center allows customers to speak directly to a veterinarian who can answer health-related questions and provide complete information about the products included in the recall. You Need a Better Response We’re committed to providing the most up-to-date information we receive, and will take aggressive steps to help our customers, retailers and distributors.” Diamond’s quantitative analysis records substantiated that Diamond’s corn shipments were defi nitively clear of afl atoxin after December 10, 2005. As such, “Best By 11-June-07” date codes or later were not affected by this recall notice. A complete list of products included in the recall is posted on the company’s website at www. diamondpet.com. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a statement on December 30, 2005 indicating that it is conducting an investigation into the deaths and illnesses of dogs that consumed petfood contaminated with afl atoxin. As of the release date, FDA stated it was aware of 23 dogs that had died and another 18 dogs that had become ill. Nutro buyout announced Nutro Products, Inc. recently announced that it has signed a defi nitive agreement for a management-led buyout by Bain Capital Partners LLC, a global private investment fi rm. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. David Kravis, who has been with Nutro Products since 1998 and is currently serving as president and Industry Leader in Pet Food Testing chief operating offi cer, will be named CEO upon closing of the transaction. Kravis and members of the current 1913 N. Staley Road • Champaign, Illinois 61822 (USA) management team will have signifi cant Tel: 217/356-3539 • Fax: 217/356-4959 equity interests in the business. E-mail: [email protected] Nutro Products and Bain Capital

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016PETIndustryNews.indd 61 1/13/2006 10:46:41 AM MIDWEST Market place AGRI-COMMODITIES Sugar Beet Pulp suppliers to the pet food industry representing 4 farmer-owned co-operatives with 12 factories across the U.S.

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016PETMarketplace.indd 62 1/13/2006 2:12:15 PM Leading supplier of Omega-3 Oils Your Source for Healthy Whole Grains Supplier of Bulk Specialty Oils * Certified Organic * Non-GMO * Amaranth * Conventional Grains to the Food, Dietary Supplement * Cereal Grains * Fibers * Specialty Grains * Specialty Ingredients and Cosmetic Industries *MILLED Whole Grains Available tel: 617-472-9300 fax: 617-472-9359 *AIB “Superior” Facility *Kosher *HACCP Program www.bulknaturaloils.com 800-243-7264 www.hesco-inc.com Watertown, SD

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016PETMarketplace.indd 63 1/13/2006 2:12:29 PM Phoebe Products, LLC Dog Treat Private Label Market place 109 Persnickety Place Kiel, WI 53042 Phone: (920)894-3200 Fax: (920)894-4060 Taking Your Private Label Business to the Premium Level • Quality Assurance • Competitively Priced • Exceptional Service • Custom Treats • Functional Treats Minimum Order: 5,000 Pounds

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Nestlé Purina PetCare Due to changes and upgrades, Nestlé Purina PetCare Company has used and sometimes new packaging and process equipment for sale, such as: Can fi llers, shrink and stretch wrapping, bag closers, case packers, labelers, separators, emulsifi ers, hammermills, etc. for sifting pet food Visit our website to view entire inventory - or to receive our catalog, contact: 1-800-356-9782 Nestlé Purina PetCare Investment Recovery Group 5100 Columbia Ave; St. Louis, MO 63139 CONEX 314/268-8810 or FAX 314/771-5099 • CUSTOM EXTRUSION SERVICES e-mail: [email protected] http:\\www.investmentrecovery.com • SPECIALIZING IN SMALL RUNS, CONTAMINATION FREE. • BULK BAG TO TRUCKLOAD AMOUNTS • WE CAN ACCOMMODATE INGREDIENTS WITH BEEF BY-PRODUCTS Cheese Cheese Capabilities include, but not limited to; Extrusion, blending, mixing, grinding, coating (fats and/or enhancers), drying, and Providing Quality Cheese Based Ingredients bagging (20# to 50# and bulk bags). For The Animal Feed and Pet Food Industries. Contact: Tel: (217) 465-4003 Fax: (217) 465-2123 CONEX LLC 316-284-0623 Website: www.keys-mfg.com 1400 S Spencer Road Newton, KS 67114

016PETMarketplace.indd 64 1/13/2006 2:12:42 PM FOOD TECHNOLOGIST — DAD’S Pet care, a rapidly growing, family owned pet food company is looking for a Food Technologist. The successful can- didate will have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related fi eld and 5 years of product development experience. This position is responsible for product development and nutritional adequacy of assigned products. This includes development of formulas for new products, improving the palatability 1417 State Highway 25 - Brainerd, MN 56401 of existing products and establishing specifi cations (320) 277-3555 Phone - (320) 277-3955 Fax for fi nished products and raw ingredients. Interested candidates should send their resume to: Contract Manufacturer Darby Roiz, DAD’S Pet Care • Quality Pet Foods and Pet Treats. 18746 Mill Street, Meadville, PA 16335 or e-mail [email protected] • Complete Twin Screw Extrusion by January 15, 2006 system with drying and coating. • Complete Fine Grinding & Mixing. • Packaging and Warehousing.

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016PETMarketplace.indd 65 1/13/2006 2:12:56 PM Roy Leidahl, Agrifood Group Publisher leidahl @wattmm.com EDITORIAL STAFF Ad index Tim Phillips, DVM, Editor [email protected] Jenny Kvamme, DVM, Associate Editor Company Name Page No. Phone No. Fax No. Web Address [email protected] AccuRate ...... 42 ...... 1.262.473.2441..... 1.262.473.2489 ...... www.accuratefeeders.com Peter Best, European Editor ADF-American Dehydrated Foods ..22, 23 ...... 1.417.881.7755...... 1.417.881.4963 ...... www.adf.com [email protected] ADM Animal Health & Nutrition ....45, 63 ...... 1.217.222.7100...... 1.217.231.2335 ...... www.admworld.com Tess Stukenberg, Art Director Aeroglide Corp ...... 32 ...... 1.919.851.2000...... 1.919.851.6029 ...... www.aeroglide.com EDITORIAL & SALES OFFICES AFB International ...... 34, 35 ...... 1.636.281.0040..... 1.636.272.0880 ...... www.afbinternational.com Alcan Packaging ...... 24, 25 ...... 1.773.399.8000...... 1.773.399.8099 ...... www.alcanpackaging.com PETFOOD INDUSTRY, 122 S. Wesley Ave., Mt. Morris, IL Alltech Inc ...... 65 ...... 1.859.885.9613...... 1.859.887.3426 ...... www.alltech.com 61054-1497 USA. Tel: +1.815.734.4171, Fax: 1.815.734.5649 Almex BV ...... 65 ...... 31.575.572666...... 31.575.572727 ...... www.almex.nl (Editorial), 1.815.734.5663 (Sales). APEC ...... 33, 63 ...... 1.616.374.1000...... 1.616.374.1010 ...... www.apecusa.com USA ADVERTISING SALES OFFICES Arista Industries Inc ...... 57 ...... 1.203.761.1009...... www.aristaindustries.com Marty Wittig, Sales Director Bachelor Controls Inc ...... 65 ...... 1.785.284.3482...... 1.785.284.3461 ...... www.bachelorcontrols.com [email protected] Badger Trading Co Inc ...... 64 ...... 1.262.238.1100...... 1.262.238.1501 ...... www.badgertrading.com Barr Animal Foods Inc ...... 63 ...... 1.715.267.6335...... 1.715.267.7214 ...... Dee Henson, Sales Associate Barrett Ag Service ...... 65 ...... 1.320.277.3555...... 1.320.277.3955 ...... [email protected] BHJ A/S ...... 67 ...... 45.74.353535...... 45.74.652064 ...... www.bhj.dk Jim Francis Sales Manager , bi-pro ...... 26, 27, 64 ...... 1.519.824.2381...... 1.519.824.9472 ...... www.bi-pro.com [email protected] Bill Barr & Co ...... 53 ...... 1.913.599.6668...... 1.913.599.0425 ...... www.billbarr.com Ginny Stadel, Sales Associate Bliss Industries Inc ...... 62 ...... 1.580.765.7787...... 1.580.762.0111 ...... www.bliss-industries.com [email protected] Blue Ridge Kennel ...... 63 ...... 1.334.567.8195...... 1.334.514.2638 ...... EUROPE ADVERTISING SALES OFFICES BMF ...... 62 ...... 1.815.224.1306...... 1.815.224.1396 ...... www.bakerymachine.com David Gale, Sales Director Briess Malt & Ingredient Co ...... 63 ...... 1.920.849.7711...... 1.920.849.4277 ...... www.briess.com Tel: +44.1892.513.553, Fax: +44.1892.514.300 Cereal Byproducts Co ...... 63 ...... 1.847.818.1550...... 1.847.818.1659 ...... www.cerealbyproducts.com [email protected]. Clextral Inc ...... 36 ...... 1.813.854.4434...... 1.813.855.2269 ...... www.clextralgroup.com Conex LLC ...... 64 ...... 1.316.284.0623...... 1.316.283.9584 ...... www.continentalagra.com Michael van den Dries, Sales Manager Continental Agra Equip Inc ...... 62 ...... 1.316.283.9602...... 1.316.283.9584 ...... www.continentalagra.com Tel: +31.79.323.0782, Fax: +31.79.323.0783 CPM ...... 55 ...... 1.319.232.8444...... 1.319.232.2773 ...... www.cpmroskamp.com [email protected] Dad's Pet Care ...... 65 ...... 1.814.724.7710...... 1.814.337.2743 ...... www.dadspetcare.com Tineke van Spanje, Sales Assistant Danisco Petfood Ingredients ...... 63 ...... 1.416.757.4126...... 1.416.757.9243 ...... www.danisco.com Tel: +31.495.526155, Fax: +31.495.525126 de Rosier inc ...... 63 ...... 1.612.339.3566...... 1.612.339.3568 ...... [email protected] Deamco Corporation ...... 65 ...... 1.323.890.1190...... 1.323.890.1139 ...... www.deamco.com Asia and Latin America:Bram Westers, 122 S. Wesley Ave., DSM Nutritional Prodroducts ...... 5, 20 ...... 41.61.687.46.37 ...... 41.61.688.1736 .... www.dsmnutritionalproducts.com Mt. Morris, IL 61054-1497 USA. Tel: +31.30.6919333, DuPont Telomeres ...... 49 ...... www.dupont.com Fax: +1.815.734.5631, E-mail: [email protected] EBM Manufacturing Inc ...... 64 ...... 1.402.371.2945...... 1.402.371.9117 ...... www.gentleroll.com PUBLISHING SERVICES Enreco ...... 64 ...... 1.920.726.4221...... 1.920.726.4224 ...... www.enreco.com Extru-Tech Inc ...... 37, 59, 65 ...... 1.785.284.2153...... 1.785.284.3143 ...... www.extru-techinc.com James Wessel, Circulation Director for subscriptions, address Frisby Extrusion Services ...... 62 ...... 44.1536.635450.....44.1536.205184 ...... www.fes-ltd.com changes, past copies- [email protected] Global Werbeagentur GmbH ...... 13 ...... 49.911.201.850 49.911.201.852.85 ...... www.global-werbeagentur.de Bill Spranger, Production Director Griffi n Industries Inc ...... 38 ...... 1.859.781.2010...... 1.859.572.2575 ...... www.griffi nind.com [email protected] Hesco ...... 63 ...... 1.605.884.1100...... 1.605.884.1133 ...... www.hesco-inc.com Norma Young, Ad Processing Coordinator for advertising Hood Packaging Co ...... 39 ...... 1.864.577.0422...... 1.864.577.0283 ...... www.hoodpackaging.com material, deadlines and processing—[email protected] IEH-Warren Analytical Lab ...... 63 ...... 1.970.475.0252...... 1.970.351.6648 ...... www.warrenlab.com ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Industrial Food Ingredients ...... 17, 40 ...... 1.612.851.3737 ...... 1.612.851.3738 .www.industrialfoodingredients.com Leslie A. Watt, Chairman Emeritus Jedwards Intl Inc ...... 63 ...... 1.617.472.9300...... 1.617.472.9359 ...... www.codliveroil.com James W. Watt, Chairman/CEO Kemin Nutrisurance Inc ...... 41 ...... 1.515.559.5100...... 1.515.559.5259 ...... www.kemin.com Gregory A. Watt, President/COO Kennelwood Inc ...... 61 ...... 1.217.356.3539...... 1.217.356.4959 ...... Keys Mfg Co Inc ...... 64 ...... 1.217.465.4001...... 1.217.465.2123 ...... www.keys-mfg.com Tim Smith, CFO, VP Finance, Corp. Secretary/Treasurer LaBudde Group Inc ...... 63, 65 ...... 1.262.375.9111...... 1.262.375.9058 ...... www.labudde.com Steven Slakis, VP/Director of Sales & Product Development Legacy Foods LLC ...... 63 ...... 1.620.663.5711...... 1.620.663.7195 ...... www.legacyfoods.com SUBSCRIPTION INQUIRIES / CHANGE OF ADDRESS Medi-Cal Royal Canin ...... 62 ...... 1.519.763.8900...... 1.519.763.0973 ...... www.royalcanin.ca Contact the Circulation Department at 122 S. Wesley Ave., Mt. 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