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You’re Only As Good / As Safe / As Compliant As Your Supplier
Here’s a question to consider: Do your ingredient suppliers meet or exceed your quality standards? Or are they a source of issues that constantly need to be addressed? Your answer to this question is more important now than ever before for two specific reasons: FSMA...
Sometimes, Small is Good
As the saying goes: “Image is everything.” So, most small businesses, as defined by revenues, have a tendency to refer to themselves in term of projected future revenue growth. However, sometimes it pays to be realistic and be firmly planted in the...
"Conservatism dominates the pet food industry", or "Why more veterinarians aren’t recommending your food"
It comes down to the perception of safety. The general veterinarian wants to know your food is safe. In their minds, safety keeps veterinarians from getting sued. According to published literature, your food is not safe. Published literature details the hazards of...
2017 AAFCO ANNUAL MEETING REPORT
The AAFCO 2017 Annual meeting just wrapped up and I’m pleased to give you a summary of the developments that most impact you. First, I´m pleased to report that I’m still on the following active working groups: Nutrition Facts Box, Nutritional...
