The 2019 expo, which is set at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta Feb. 12-14, offers a number of free educational programs for attendees.

In 2018, the trade show attracted 1,216 exhibitors, compared to 1,315 expected in 2019.

Joel G. Newman led a landmark era of change for the feed association.

The new website gives visitors and members easy access to policy issues and resources pertinent to the animal food industry.

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 passed in the House and Senate with bipartisan support and was largely approved by leaders in the agricultural industry.

Gwyn Donohue joins the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council to expand outreach and strengthen the organization’s impact.

Dog ownership is high in the US and the number of households owning exotic or specialty pets is steadily increasing.

The USMCA pact is largely a modernization of the nearly 25-year-old North America Free Trade Agreement.

Matt Malott will join the executive committee and Tom Hoffman and Patrick McGady will join the board of directors.

The European agency annually updates guidelines for the self-regulation of pet food manufacturers and companies doing business in Europe.