March 30, 2011
United Stated Department of Agriculture (USDA) 2011 Planting Intentions report will be published soon.
We rely on the information in this report along with comments from our Processor members to understand the supply of bird seed that will be available at the end of the summer. The bird seed monitored by WBFI includes black oil sunflower, one of the most popular seeds for wild bird feeding.
As spring progresses, WBFI members receive regular updates from HQ on the crop plantings, the impact of weather on crops, packaging materials situations, freight and transportation impacts, and government issues for both the US and Canada.
by WBFI on Wednesday March 30, 2011
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by WBFI on Tuesday August 17, 2010
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WBFI 2010 Annual Meeting Registration open from September 8 until October 8. Members received a Broadcast from HQ with registration information.
by WBFI on Monday June 07, 2010
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WBFI Headquarters has learned that Premium Ingredients of Carol Stream IL has purchased Crest Flavor Co. formerly of Kansas City MO. The new WBFI Representative is Donnie Moran, Sales and Marketing Manager, Feed Flavors & Ingredients.
The website for Premium Ingredients is www.premiumingredients.com.
Donnie Moran's contact information may be found in the WBFI membership directory.
The website for Premium Ingredients is www.premiumingredients.com.
Donnie Moran's contact information may be found in the WBFI membership directory.
by WBFI on Sunday May 16, 2010
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WBFI members now have a new member benefit!
At the 2009 WBFI Annual Meeting and at Global Pet Expo, the WBFI Research Foundation demonstrated the Database Query Tool. Using this query system, you can search the 1.1+ million lines of data from PROJECT WILDBIRD® quickly to learn imporant answers you need.
Areas in which your company might use the query tool could be:
» Product design for specific species based on species preference
» Packaged bird feed formulation based on species preference by season and region
Comments? Suggestions? Let us know at WBFI Headquarters and we'll pass the information along to the WBFI Research Foundation.
At the 2009 WBFI Annual Meeting and at Global Pet Expo, the WBFI Research Foundation demonstrated the Database Query Tool. Using this query system, you can search the 1.1+ million lines of data from PROJECT WILDBIRD® quickly to learn imporant answers you need.
Areas in which your company might use the query tool could be:
» Product design for specific species based on species preference
» Packaged bird feed formulation based on species preference by season and region
Comments? Suggestions? Let us know at WBFI Headquarters and we'll pass the information along to the WBFI Research Foundation.
by WBFI on Thursday April 22, 2010
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A slide show of 13 photos can be seen on the Members Only homepage. These photos include views of the people attending the lunch event.
by WBFI on Wednesday April 07, 2010
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WBFI is pleased to welcome Hiatt Mfg, Winona MN as a Feeder/Accessories member of the WBFI. Crystal Hiatt, Marketing Manager, will be the WBFI Representative.
by WBFI on Wednesday March 03, 2010
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Saguaro Golf Course at the Radisson Ft. McDowell http://www.radissonfortmcdowellresort.com/ has been reserved for our golf tournament on Friday, November 12, 2010. Ft. McDowell website info on Saguaro is:
Saguaro Course
The new Saguaro Course at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club opened on December 16, 2006. The 6,912 yard course was named one of the "Top 10 Best New Courses You Can Play in the U.S.” by GOLF Magazine in January 2007.
Tee time is 8:30, so departure from the hotel will be approximately 1 hour earlier to give you time for a bucket of range balls, to find your golf cart, etc.
Transportation from the hotel to the course will be included in your tournament registration fee.
Box lunches will be provided, also included with your tournament registration fee.
Registration will begin in September 2010. We will use the new system through the WBFI website for registration and payment in 2010.
Saguaro Course
The new Saguaro Course at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club opened on December 16, 2006. The 6,912 yard course was named one of the "Top 10 Best New Courses You Can Play in the U.S.” by GOLF Magazine in January 2007.
Tee time is 8:30, so departure from the hotel will be approximately 1 hour earlier to give you time for a bucket of range balls, to find your golf cart, etc.
Transportation from the hotel to the course will be included in your tournament registration fee.
Box lunches will be provided, also included with your tournament registration fee.
Registration will begin in September 2010. We will use the new system through the WBFI website for registration and payment in 2010.
by WBFI on Monday February 22, 2010
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Have you checked the on-line directory to see the Traffic Catcher pages?
These special pages are available to all WBFI members for FREE! In fact, you can set yours up today in just a few minutes.
Now WBFI members are posting exclusive members only offers on their Traffic Catcher Pages. This is a unique opportunity to showcase specific products or services you offer.
To set up your Traffic Catcher page, go to the Members Only homepage in the WBFI website and click on Update my Member Information. Use the 2 codes sent from HQ when we activated the website. Once in the area, scroll down to the Traffic Catcher Page area, click and begin.
It's a template design that you are fill in with your company information and photos. You can add the names and e-mail addresses/phone numbers of multiple staff members. You could have this ready to activate in 30 minutes or less!
These special pages are available to all WBFI members for FREE! In fact, you can set yours up today in just a few minutes.
Now WBFI members are posting exclusive members only offers on their Traffic Catcher Pages. This is a unique opportunity to showcase specific products or services you offer.
To set up your Traffic Catcher page, go to the Members Only homepage in the WBFI website and click on Update my Member Information. Use the 2 codes sent from HQ when we activated the website. Once in the area, scroll down to the Traffic Catcher Page area, click and begin.
It's a template design that you are fill in with your company information and photos. You can add the names and e-mail addresses/phone numbers of multiple staff members. You could have this ready to activate in 30 minutes or less!
by WBFI on Wednesday February 17, 2010
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Global Pet Expo is March 25, 26, and 27 in Orlando FL at the Orange County Convention Center. WBFI is hosting an industry lunch at the Expo to promote the industry to the target audience of retailers and other buyers.
The current list of sponsors can be found on the Directory page http://www.wbfi.org/directory.htm.
We need 2 more sponsors. Please help the WBFI and promote your business at the same time.
Can't attend the Expo? Then it's a good idea for you to sponsor to get your company name in front of these people.
Contact Sue Hays for more info and to sign up as a sponsor.
The current list of sponsors can be found on the Directory page http://www.wbfi.org/directory.htm.
We need 2 more sponsors. Please help the WBFI and promote your business at the same time.
Can't attend the Expo? Then it's a good idea for you to sponsor to get your company name in front of these people.
Contact Sue Hays for more info and to sign up as a sponsor.
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Use our query tool to get answers to your questions on wild bird feed and feeder preferences by species, season of the year, and region of the US and Canda.
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On January 4, 2011, US President Barack Obama signed H.R. 2751 Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) into law. Wild bird feed companies will be required to follow the regulations to be developed by FDA in support of the language of the legislation. WBFI members will be kept informed of the regulations development.
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The WBFI proposed a label format for packages of wild bird feed to AAFCO has been accepted. The label will be published in the Non-Pet Food Label Guide available from the AAFCO website.
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WBFI Members may receive a copy of the PROJECT WILDBIRD® data on a CD. Details are in Members Only. No charge for the data CD for WBFI Members.
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