The agency’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has developed new guidelines to streamline United States pet food exports as part of the recent trade deal with China.
The agency has issued an import alert for pig ear dog chews or other pig ear pet treats suspected to contain Salmonella, following a long-winded outbreak in the United States in 2019.
Eleven state attorneys general added their voices to a growing chorus of public officials and cattle producers urging the federal government to investigate possible anticompetitive business practices.
Pet Food Processing's sister publication, Baking & Snack, asked a leading expert on FDA inspections and audits about what to expect during the pandemic.
The agency toured Smithfield's Sioux Falls facility and offered several recommendations for company leaders to consider before reopening as COVID-19 continues to pose challenges.
Many pet food companies took this year’s theme to heart, debuting pet nutrition innovations that speak to numerous evolving trends throughout the industry.