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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Never mind what Tiger Woods does. Here's a news item
that has me feeling disillusioned & a bit betrayed. Natura Foods
with their "Melamine free" guarantee just sold to Proctor & Gamble, makers
of Tide, Dawn, etc... & subject of a few animal-testing
boycotts. We have liked California Natural, & Evo for
treats, & Healthwise, & Innova sometimes. Even the kitties liked
California Natural. Sigh...</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Kathleen</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial> & Maestro (I keep telling you I can live on
cheese & crackers! Maybe some pizza... heavy on the
cheeeze!)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Procter & Gamble to purchase Natura Pet
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<DIV><FONT size=2><FONT face=Arial>Procter & Gamble Co. has signed a deal to
buy privately held pet food company Natura Pet Products Inc., the consumer
products company said Wednesday. </FONT><FONT face=Arial>Terms of the
transaction were not disclosed.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Natura, whose brands include Innova, Evo,
Healthwise and Karma, sells its products mostly at specialty pet stores and
through veterinarians in the U.S. and Canada. The privately held company is
based in Davis, Calif.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Procter & Gamble said the acquisition gives it
access to the holistic and naturals pet food segment, which will complement its
existing Iams and Eukanuba brands.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Procter & Gamble hopes to close the deal in
about a month.</FONT></DIV>
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