Pet Food Processing surveyed United States pet food and treat manufacturers for insight on the pandemic’s effect on production, supply chains, sales channels and business in general.
The decision was made as the worsening COVID-19 pandemic causes increased restrictions on travel and business/social gatherings, which is expected to extend well into the year.
These essential activities include food safety and animal inspection services that, if stopped, could impact food safety, animal welfare and public health.
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s report report expects the outbreak and subsequent ramifications to create a critical impact on China and world economy.