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Health-conscious shoppers seek the same for their pets

Published 12/30/08

WASHINGTON (AP) — The saying "I wouldn't feed that to my dog," apparently holds true for many pet owners. As more and more people are shopping for organic produce and all-natural snacks that are produced using Earth-friendly methods, they are seeking the same for Fido and Fluffy.

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Packaged Facts, a Rockville, Md.-based market research firm, says sales of natural pet food in the United States reached $1 billion in 2007. This figure represents 6 percent of total pet food sales and 50 percent growth since 2003. Packaged Facts projects the segment to grow another 16 percent by 2012, increasing to more than $2...

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