According to the AFIA and NARA, the legislation would protect the trade of US agricultural products, including pet food and rendered ingredients, in the event of animal disease outbreaks.

Cantaloupe, dates and pumpkin seeds are up for consideration.

With the United States and China still unable to reach an agreement, the tariff war between the two countries is heating up. 

The new regulatory pathway offers an accelerated scientific review for new ingredient submissions.

Data from the USDA’s Prospective Plantings report indicated more acres planted to corn and fewer acres to wheat and soybeans in 2025.

The members help support the advancement of the animal nutrition industries.

According to NARA, rendered ingredients are a cornerstone of pet food safety, palatability and nutrition.

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins named dozens of officials appointed to roles throughout the agency.

APOP released insights from its 2024 Pet Obesity & Nutrition Opinion Survey.