New Zealand Petfood Manufacturers Association Inc.

New Zealand Petfood Manufacturers Association

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ABOUT THE NZPFMA

MEMBER COMPANIES

NZPFMA
PO Box 32-479, Devonport 0744, Auckland, NEW ZEALAND.
Tel: + 64 9 445 4261
Email: info@petfoodnz.co.nz

New Zealand is a nation of pet lovers. In New Zealand 68% of households own at least one companion animal, with a total pet population of 5 million, they outnumber people. This is the highest rate of pet ownership in the world.

Cats are New Zealand's most popular pet with 48% percent of households owning an average of two cats. That's a total cat population of 1.4 million.

There are 700,00 pet dogs in New Zealand with 29% of households owning at least one dog.

These pets are more than animals sharing our homes, they are viewed as members of the family and valued companions.

For most pets commercially prepared foods forms the sole source of nutrition. Therefore, consumers expect high standards of quality, nutrition and value.

Members of the NZPFMA are committed to providing consumers and their pets with products that meet the complex nutritional requirements of our companion animals. Petfood manufacturers are always working to increase their knowledge of pet nutrition ensuring the food is palatable and healthy.

Interested in sourcing petfood products or petfood raw
materials from New Zealand? Click here.

Interested in manufacturing petfoods? Click here to learn
more about the regulatory requirements for petfood
manufacture.

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1 May

Import/Export data for the year ended 31 March has been received from Statistics NZ. Members login to view or download the raw data.

28 April

Carnivora Ltd has re-joined the Association as a full member. The Member Companies page has been updated.

18 April

Paws & Claws VIP Pet Services Ltd has joined the Association as a full member. The Member Companies page has been updated.

23 March

The March Newsletter has been published.

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23 March

AC Nielsen have provided market data for the quarter year ended 1 January 2012. It is in a new format, which provides a little more information.

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20 March

Otago Petfoods Ltd has commenced a mobile slaughter operation and has joined the Association as a full member.

The Member Companies page has been updated.

20 March

Lowe Corporation Ltd has joined the Association as an Associate member.

The Member Companies page has been updated.

20 March

The minutes of the Executive Committee meeting held Tuesday 13 March are available.

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8 March

Raw Essentials has joined the Association as a full member. The Member Companies page has been updated.

1 March

The minutes of the Petfood Industry Standards Council meeting held 16 February are available.

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24 February

Primary Processors are required to register as a participant in the Emissions Trading Scheme. A further letter has been sent to all primary processors.

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24 February

The minutes of the Annual General Meeting and the Chairman's report are available.

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24 February

Presentations made at the conference are available.

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24 February

The AGM and conference feedback form has been emailed to all members. Would all members please take a moment to record their thoughts and return to the secretary by email of post.

24 February

Pascal Fillion is now trading as Aotea Petfoods Ltd. The Member Companies page has been updated.

8 February

Pascal Fillion has joined the Association as a full member. The Member Companies page has been updated.

1 February

The Bobby Calf Supplier Statement for 2012 is available.

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1 February

The minutes of the Executive Committee meeting held 17 January are available.

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1 February

The programme for the Annual General Meeting and Conference has been finalised and sent to all members. Remember RVSP is Friday 10th of February.

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20 January

The audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2011 are available.

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13 January

Pyramid Trucking Ltd has joined the Association as an Associate Member. The Member Companies page has been updated.