The FDA does not yet know how these ingredients are linked to cases of dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs.

The United States Food and Drug Administration is alerting pet owners and veterinary professionals about reports of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs eating certain pet foods containing peas, lentils, other legume seeds, or potatoes as main ingredients. High levels of legumes or potatoes appear to be more common in diets labeled as “grain-free,” but it is not yet known how these ingredients are linked to cases of DCM. Read more.

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Petfoodindustry.com. (2018). Potatoes, peas, lentils correlated to dog heart disease. [online] Available at: https://www.petfoodindustry.com/articles/7353-potatoes-peas-lentils-correlated-to-dog-heart-disease [Accessed 19 Jul. 2018].

Nestle’s consideration of Champion may be related to pressure from activist investor Daniel Loeb.

Nestle is in talks to purchase dog and cat food and treats maker Edmonton, Alberta, Canada-based Champion Petfoods for more than US$2 billion, although the transaction is not assured, reported the Wall Street Journal. Read more.

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“Nestle may purchase Champion Petfoods for US$2billion.”Petfoodindustry.com, Petfoodindustry.com, 3 July 2018, https://www.petfoodindustry.com/articles/7334-nestle-may-purchase-champion-petfoods-for-us2-billion.

DuPont Nutrition & Health launches GUARDIAN® TOCO 30P Antioxidant from naturally sourced mixed tocopherols

DuPont Nutrition & Health introduces GUARDIAN® TOCO 30P, a highly effective and label-friendly antioxidant from naturally sourced mixed tocopherols in a powder form. Manufacturers of cereal and granola brands now have a convenient, easy-to-use antioxidant protection product when compared to liquid tocopherols. Read more.

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“DuPont Nutrition & Health:Natural Food Safety.”Preparedfoods.com, Preparedfoods.com, 26  June 2018, https://www.preparedfoods.com/articles/121336-dupont-nutrition-health-natural-food-safety.