Two members of the US House of Representatives have introduced shipping reform legislation that would enhance competition and growth for global ocean freight.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued new temperature and time conditions to classify heat-treated and raw/minimally heat-treated pet food product imports.
The Russian Federation has prohibited imports of pet food, animal food and animal food ingredients to the United States through 2021, citing GMO requirements.
Concern grows over access by US agriculture exporters to international markets due to dysfunction and excessive costs levied by ocean container carriers.