Healthful pet foods questioned by regulators and vets
Regulators and veterinary nutritionists say premium pet foods with “optimum” nutrition are often unnecessary. The $7 billion market includes Alpo Lite and Purina ONE, while basic grain and byproduct ingredients remain common. Experts warn high nutrient density can lead to weight gain. better digestion comes with moderation and sound labeling.
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Preserving Your Pension After Executive Life Collapse
The Executive Life Insurance failure hits 8400 workers at Ralston Purina who invested 14 million in uninsured GICs via 401(k) plans. The PBGC warns of deficits while defined benefit plans offer more security than defined contribution ones, and many workers face uncertain retirements amid industry turmoil.
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Moneta Group
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Scripps Howard News Service
Hughes acquires ST Systems Corp
LANHAM AP General Motors Hughes Aircraft Co division buys ST Systems Corp a government services contractor based in the area The firm does work for NOAA NASA and FAA ST also known as STX had about 1100 employees with 800 in the Washington area and annual revenue near 50 million Tak founder will depart and Ashok Kaveeshner becomes president. rest of management and staff stay on
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