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New Less Mess Cardinal Food from Wild Delight® is a fresh, new take on Wild Delight® Cardinal Food. It’s made with the same premium ingredients that cardinals love, but all the shells have been removed, so outdoor pet lovers can enjoy cardinals and other songbirds with less mess left over in their yards!
Wild Delight® Less Mess Cardinal Food is made with the real fruits (raisins, cherries and cranberries) that desirable birds like cardinals crave, but doesn’t contain filler ingredients like corn, millet or milo that attract less desired birds. Plus, Wild Delight® Less Mess Cardinal Food is an Advanced Formula product, which means it is made from a special blend of premium ingredients selected for their high nutrient content, and is nutritionally fortified to help outdoor pets thrive.
Wild Delight® Less Mess Cardinal Food comes in a 4.25 lb. jar that is resealable and easy to pour. This convenient, reclosable jar helps to keep food safe from pests. It can even be kept outside.
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8/1/07
Wild Delight® Launches New Suet Products For Outdoor Pets!
Wild Delight® is starting a suet revolution with the launch of its innovative new suet products. Wild Delight® suet now includes new flavors such as Deck, Porch N’ Patio™, made from the same recipe as Wild Delight’s® best-selling outdoor pet food of the same name that birds are going crazy for across the country. Wild Delight® suet also features fun, new packages and names like Deck, Porch N’ Patio™ Party, Fruit & Berry Smoothie, Nut N’ Berry® Parfait, Gourmet Goodies and Woodpecker Picnic.
Wild Delight® suet is made from 100% domestic USDA Food Grade beef tallow. These superior ingredients ensure that birds are kept safe and that Wild Delight® suet won’t melt and make a mess, even when it’s hot! Plus, Wild Delight® suet is an Advanced Formula product. This means it is made from a special blend of premium ingredients selected for their high nutrient content, and is nutritionally fortified to help outdoor pets thrive. In addition, Wild Delight® suet doesn’t contain filler ingredients that birds commonly ignore, such as milo or corn.
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8/1/07
Take Your Daughter And Son To Work Day Is A Big Success for D&D Commodities Ltd.
D&D Commodities recently sponsored Take Your Daughter and Son to Work Day at its plants in Stephen, Minnesota and Greeley, Colorado. Overall, 29 children of D&D employees (ranging in age from 8 to 13 years old) participated in tours of the plants. These kids got a chance to learn firsthand about what their parents do, and some even got to help their mom and dad perform their jobs. Everyone enjoyed a nutritious lunch, and kids also made homemade bird feeders and received a goodie bag, which included toys and a Feathered Friends Activity Book.
At the Stephen plant, each kid was given a camera to take pictures with throughout the day. D&D Commodities then developed the pictures and gave them to the kids. At the Greeley plant, kids were treated to bird demonstrations by the Northern Colorado Bird Center, who brought a variety of birds for the kids to see and learn about.
“We wanted to show kids a bigger picture of what their parents do here at D&D Commodities,” says Dick Hebert, owner of D&D Commodities. “We’re very happy with the turnout and glad that the kids had fun.”
D&D Commodities produces and sells outdoor pet food as well as food and treats for caged birds and small animals. These products are available across the United States. D&D Commodities’ brands include Wild Delight®, L’Avian Plus™ and 3D®. For more information, contact 1-800-543-3308 or visit www.ddcommodities.com.
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6/27/07
D&D Commodities has recognized Allied Marketing as its Broker of the Year in 2006 for their outstanding efforts in working with D&D Commodities’ various products and programs. In addition, Allied Marketing’s contribution in creating new business and continued growth in existing businesses were key factors instrumental to this recognition.
D&D Commodities produces and sells outdoor pet food as well as food and treats for caged birds and small animals. These products are available across the United States. D&D Commodities’ brands include Wild Delight®, L’Avian Plus™ and 3D®. For more information, contact 1-800-543-3308 or visit www.ddcommodities.com.
“We appreciate the Allied Marketing organization and look forward to a long and successful relationship,” says Mike Wulf, National Sales Manager of D&D Commodities.
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2/21/07
D&D Commodities Designates Niagara County Produce as the 2006 Independent Retailer of the Year
D&D Commodities has designated Niagara County Produce as their Independent Retailer of the Year for 2006. This recognition was given to Niagara County Produce as an appreciation and acknowledgement of its willingness to work with D&D Commodities to build brand awareness and brand loyalty, participation in product promotions and displays and acceptance of new items to build a category. Purchases and sales were also considered.
D&D Commodities produces and sells outdoor pet food as well as food and treats for caged birds and small animals. These products are available across the United States. D&D Commodities’ brands include Wild Delight®, L’Avian Plus™ and 3D®. For more information, contact 1-800-543-3308 or visit www.ddcommodities.com.
“We appreciate the business relationship we have with Niagara County Produce,” says Mike Wulf, National Sales Manager of D&D Commodities. “They exemplify what independent retailers should be doing everywhere.”
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2/21/07
D&D Commodities Names Ken Johnson 2006 Salesperson of the Year
D&D Commodities has named Ken Johnson its 2006 Salesperson of the Year. Johnson was recognized because of the outstanding work he has done promoting the sales of D&D Commodities’ products. Not only was Johnson responsible for outstanding sales growth in 2006, he also exhibited excellent teamwork while building business with key national accounts and fulfilling his responsibilities as District Sales Manager and later as a National Account Manager.
Other criteria for this award are sales, communication, program support, product promotion, feedback/suggestions and placement of new items.
D&D Commodities produces and sells outdoor pet food as well as food and treats for caged birds and small animals. These products are available across the United States. D&D Commodities’ brands include Wild Delight®, L’Avian Plus™ and 3D®. For more information, contact 1-800-543-3308 or visit www.ddcommodities.com.
“We’re proud of the job that Ken has done for us, and we look forward to the great things he will continue to do in 2007,” says Mike Wulf, National Sales Manager of D&D Commodities.
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2/21/07
D&D Commodities Names Arett Sales 2006 Distributor of the Year
D&D Commodities has named Arett Sales the Distributor of the Year for 2006. They were awarded this acknowledgment in recognition of their growth and participation in D&D Commodities’ programs. The outstanding efforts of the Arett Sales management team and sales force also contributed to this award.
In addition, the Distributor of the Year award also takes into consideration communication, participation in programs, payments and account status, promotion of products and sales.
D&D Commodities produces and sells outdoor pet food as well as food and treats for caged birds and small animals. These products are available across the United States. D&D Commodities’ brands include Wild Delight®, L’Avian Plus™ and 3D®. For more information, contact 1-800-543-3308 or visit www.ddcommodities.com.
“Arett Sales has done an outstanding job in working with our products and programs,” says Mike Wulf, National Sales Manager of D&D Commodities. “We feel that they’re an excellent company.”
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2/21/07
D&D Commodities Recognizes L & M Supply as the 2006 Multi-Store Retailer of the Year
D&D Commodities has recognized L & M Supply as its Multi-Store Retailer of the Year for 2006. This recognition was given to L & M Supply as an appreciation and testament to its willingness to work with D&D Commodities to build brand awareness and loyalty, to its participation in product promotions and displays and its acceptance of new items with which to build the category. Purchases and sales were also considered.
D&D Commodities produces and sells outdoor pet food as well as food and treats for caged birds and small animals. These products are available across the United States. D&D Commodities’ brands include Wild Delight®, L’Avian Plus™ and 3D®.
“We appreciate the business relationship we have with L & M Supply,” says Mike Wulf, National Sales Manager of D&D Commodities. “They exemplify what retailer and vendor partnerships should be like.”
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2/21/07
D&D Commodities Receives Commendation from the Minnesota
Department of Employment and Economic Development
D&D Commodities of Stephen, Minnesota has been awarded a Certificate of Commendation from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, signed by Governor Pawlenty. This Commendation is in recognition of D&D Commodities’ outstanding contributions to the Minnesota economy, and their commitment to making Minnesota a better place to live and work. The company was formally recognized at the Annual Manufacturing Breakfast on October 26, 2006 in Thief River Falls, which is held each year to honor manufacturing and technology businesses in Minnesota.
D&D Commodities produces and sells outdoor pet food as well as food and treats for caged birds and small animals. These products are available across the United States. D&D Commodities’ brands include Wild Delight®, L’Avian Plus™ and 3D®.
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12/8/06
D&D Commodities Receives MNSHARP Re-certification
from
the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
D&D Commodities of Stephen, Minnesota has been re-certified to participate in Minnesota OSHA’s Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program. This certification is an acknowledgement of D&D Commodities’ outstanding safety record. The company will be formally recognized at the Governor’s Safety Award Luncheon, to be held during the Minnesota Safety and Health Conference in the spring of 2007.
D&D Commodities produces and sells outdoor pet food, as well as food and treats for caged birds and small animals. These products are available across the United States. D&D Commodities’ brands include Wild Delight®, L’Avian Plus™ and 3-D® Pet Products.
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11/22/06
I’m pretty sure I have the happiest birds in town!
The sentiment shared by Sandi F. is mirrored by hundreds of volunteers who have chosen to participate in PROJECT WILDBIRD, a scientific study of feed and feeder preferences of wild birds.
What bird wouldn’t be happy with a veritable smorgasbord of feeds, especially with nationwide high temperatures and drought?
"We certainly did not plan on these conditions when we launched PROJECT WILDBIRD a year ago," said Dr. David J. Horn, Principal Investigator for this study. "But it has worked out great for the birds.”
Data collected this past year will be averaged over the final two years of the study. "The weather patterns over a four year period should average out, providing comprehensive data on feeding preferences by region and by season.”
PROJECT WILDBIRD volunteers are separated into two groups; observers document the feeding habits in their existing backyard setting. The experimental volunteers are provided with all the feed and feeders required for this study.
"My very hungry little birds appreciate the feast you are providing," offered Kathy P., an experimental volunteer.
"We’ve received numerous comments about the birds‚ appetites, and the request for more feed," Susan M. Hays, Executive Director of the WBFI Research Foundation and PROJECT WILDBIRD said. "The continuing heat and drought nationwide has diminished natural food supplies. All of our volunteers have documented an increase in consumption."
An increase that the WBFI Research Foundation anticipated, according to Hays. "The development of this study by the foundation included a scenario where we would have a large number of volunteers, each requiring a large amount of the various feeds."
The majority of feed and feeders have been contributed by respected leaders in the bird feeding industry, according to a listing of contributors on www.projectwildbird.org.
"This list provides clear support among those of us in the bird feeding industry," stated Dick Hebert with D&D Commodities. "We will soon have a definitive answer as to which birds prefer which feed and feeders. This will help the consumer purchase preferred products for their birds; by region, and by season."
Early data collected over the past nine months is indeed showing a preference among birds‚ choices of feed.
Roger M. of Virginia, an experimental volunteer commented, "The birds are going through the Black Oil (sunflower) like a kid with candy."
Another notation by Kathy P. states, "The finches, especially, love the millet."
Both volunteers documented the birds‚ ability to empty the feeders well before noon, saying "I could easily fill it twice a day!"
While Kathy’s finches may seem to prefer a different feed, it’s far too early in the study to draw conclusive results.
"The first year has been great, and the results are very impressive," Dr. Horn stated. "But we still have two years left in this study."
If the first year results are any indication, PROJECT WILDBIRD will soon be found in every state.
Just one year into the study, residents in 19 states have diligently recorded the feeding habits of backyard birds - and the number of volunteers continues to increase.
"This study is truly historic. As we continue to increase the number of citizen scientists we will be able to answer key questions about bird feeding preferences," Dr. Horn said.
To date, observers have recorded 4744 birds of 33 species. The experimental volunteers have documented over 28,000 birds of 48 species, including two that have not typically been documented in previous studies.
"This is a fantastic experience," contributed Jeff L. of Illinois. "It’s a lot of fun."
Aside from individuals volunteering, PROJECT WILDBIRD also welcomes schools and community organizations.
"This is a project a classroom, an entire school or organization can participate in," Sue Hays stated. "It’s a great group project."
Zack B., a home-schooled 7th grade student in Tennessee, is excited to learn he will be participating in PROJECT WILDBIRD. "This will be my first research experience," he writes.
Participants do not need extensive knowledge of bird species, thanks in part to the contribution of online bird identification by WhatBird.com.
"This certainly helps hobbyists and those new to bird feeding in identifying birds at the feeders," Sue Hays stated. "This allows everyone the opportunity to participate in PROJECT WILDBIRD."
Anyone interested in volunteering for this study can log on to the website at www.projectwildbird.org.
" Contributions to help fund the study are needed," Hays said. "as are volunteers, both in the United States and Canada."
You could even help the birds by keeping your feeders and birdbaths filled.
It all adds up to happy birds, and happy birding!
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9/13/06
Redefining Pet Food
WBFI Quality Standards Recognition
D&D Commodities Recognized for Adopting Wild Bird Feeding Industry Standards Program
Recently, the Wild Bird Feeding Industry (WBFI) Board of Directors chose to award special recognition to D&D Commodities Ltd. as one of the nation’s pioneers in adopting the WBFI Quality Standards Program. These standards ensure that outdoor pet foods displaying the WBFI Quality Standards logo meet stringent requirements set forth with a singular purpose: to guarantee that these products meet recognized guidelines and are actually consumed by the outdoor pets that they identify.
In a letter to D&D Commodities, WBFI President Reggie Vanden Bosch says, “In the years that the WBFI Standards Committee has worked on the development of the definitions for the seeds and the identification of the attributes of the feeders included in the WBFI Quality Standards Program, this has been our guiding principle: to enhance the experience of the consumer... I personally commend you and congratulate you for being among the first to enroll in the WBFI Quality Standards Program.”
To learn more about the WBFI Quality Standards Program, go online to www.wbfi.org.

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8/14/06
Redefining Pet Food
D&D was recently featured in the May 2006 issue of Pet Business Magazine. To see the article click here.
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