AFIA pushes for modernized ingredient policy 11.23.2022 By Nicole Kerwin The association is urging the CVM to update the policy under which functional feed ingredients are regulated as animal drugs.Read More
High growth potential for US pet food exports to European, Asian markets 10.24.2022 By Jordan Tyler The USDA has highlighted key opportunities in Taiwan, Spain, Portugal and the Philippines.Read More
Missed trade opportunities for US pet food exporters 10.04.2022 By Gina Tumbarello Trade policies around the globe offer chances for additional exports of US pet food products.Read More
AFIA details a growing industry despite trade, supply chain challenges 09.16.2022 By Nicole Kerwin The association released its annual “Our Industry, Our Promise” report, detailing the state of the animal feed and pet nutrition industries.Read More
Formulating with hemp-based ingredients 08.25.2022 By Donna Berry With demand rising in CBD pet food products, pet food processors need to overcome a variety of efficacy and food safety hurdles.Read More
AFIA, PFI support amendment seeking to expedite new ingredient reviews 07.27.2022 By Nicole Kerwin The new amendment would dedicate $8 million in funding to the FDA’s CVM to help approve new ingredients for animal feed and pet food.Read More
AFIA opens nominations for Friend of Pet Food award 07.15.2022 By Nicole Kerwin Deadline for nominations is Sept. 2.Read More
AFIA opens registration for Equipment Manufacturers Conference 07.05.2022 By Nicole Kerwin Held in November, the conference will focus on sustainability in the animal feed industry.Read More
Challenges continue to keep pet food manufacturers on their toes 07.05.2022 By Louise Calderwood AFIA's Louise Calderwood details complications in ingredient procurement, packaging sourcing, finding and retaining employees, managing freight, and possible risks due to livestock diseases.Read More
Biden signs Ocean Shipping Reform Act 06.23.2022 By Nicole Kerwin and Jordan Tyler The Act is expected to ease shipping disruptions on imports and exports of animal feed and pet foods.Read More