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April 27, 2007 by Rich Whittle | 1 Comment

Inc.:

The ongoing recalls from major pet-food distributors have forced small retailers to create ways to calm the hysteria and still provide safe food for frisky felines or canines in their communities.

More than 100 brands have had to recall the food because all the companies used the same ingredient distributor. But due to the same supplier, large brands including Iams, Del Monte, and Menu Foods have had to recall many of their wet foods — opening a door for small businesses that specialize in all-natural foods.

“As food gets pulled off the shelf, there is a hole there,” said John Marsman, director of marketing and nutritional services for Eagle Pack Pet Foods, based in Mishawaka, Ind. “We have filled that hole.”

According to Marsman, Eagle Packs’ wet food sales have increased 25 percent since the outbreak occurred.

Organics and all-natural pet foods have gained the most from the recent panic because people are looking for a safe alternative to their usual food choice, and all-natural products do not use wheat gluten.

Photo by MSDesign.

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