16 July

The Association is in the process of updating the Labeling Guideline. A draft has been prepared for industry consultation. Members login to view or download a copy. We would appreciate your comments and suggestions. Please phone or email the Secretary.

16 July

Market data for quarter and year ended 20 June 2010 has been received from AC Nielsen. A summary will appear in the next Newsletter. Members login to view or download the raw data.

16 July

Butch Petfoods contact details have changed. The Member Companies directory has been updated.

12 July

The minutes of the Executive Committee Meeting held Tuesday 6 July are available.

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7 June

NRM Feeds contact details have changed. The Member Companies directory has been updated.

7 June

NZFSA Verification Agency charges have risen from $111.38 to $114.01 per hour, effective 1st of July. Their financial report and budget for the coming year has been supplied. Members login to view or download a copy.

1 June

The June Newsletter has been published. Members login to view or download the Newsletter.

1 June

Petfood NZ Ltd has joined the Association as a full member. The Member Companies directory has been updated.

30 May

The new Animal Welfare (Commercial Slaughter) Code of Welfare 2010 came into force last Friday. Primary processors need to become familiar with the Minimum standards it imposes. Members login to view or download a copy.

30  May

MAF Biosecurity have updated the Hydatids Controlled Area Notice, which updates the requirements for controlling Hydatids in New Zealand. Members login to view or download a copy.

30 May

The Association and NZFSA Verification Agency have agreed on a Petfood Modus Operandi document aimed at standardizing compliance and improving cost effectiveness of verification. A copy has been sent to all members. a copy is in the Association Documents section of the of the members only area. any comments please email the Secretary.

24 May

The Minutes of the Executive Committee Meeting held Tuesday 18 May are available. Members login to view or download a copy.

24 May

The Minutes of the Petfood Industry Standards Council Meeting held Tuesday 18 May are available.

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4 May

Market data for the quarter and year ended 25 April 2010 has been received from AC Nielsen. A summary will appear in the next Newsletter.  Members login to view or download the raw data.

30 April

Import/Export for the quarter year ended 31 March 2010 has been received from Statistics NZ. A summary has been published in the Newsletter. Members login to view or download the raw data.

30 April

The April Newsletter has been published. Members login to view or download the Newsletter.

29 April

Members may be interested in the forthcoming NZ Institute of Food Science and Technology Conference held on the 23-25 June in Auckland. Check it out here.

15 April

Kerry Ingredients (NZ) Ltd has joined the Association as an associate member. The Member Companies directory has been updated.

14 April

Stardogs has joined the Association as a full member. The Member Companies directory has been updated.

29 March

The 2010 Bobby Calf Supplier Statement is available. Members login to download a copy.

29 March

Mudpuppy has joined the Association as a full member. The Member Companies directory has been updated.

29 March

The minutes of the Executive Committee Meeting held Tuesday 23 March are available. Members login to view or download a copy.

22 March

V.I.P. Petfoods (Aust) Pty Ltd has joined the  Association.

The Member Companies directory has been updated.