The association is focused on several initiatives all aimed to nurture the industry’s resiliency.  

Premixes provide processors with the essential nutrients needed to create complete-and-balanced pet foods.

The APPA shared insights and further analysis of its National Pet Owners Survey in its 2024 Dog and Cat Report.

More specifically, it aims to address the American animal food industry’s dependence on vitamin and animo acid imports from China.

According to the AFIA, foreign vitamin dependency and port disruptions are threatening US pet food exports.

Supplementation depends on raw materials, but may ultimately be necessary to make a diet complete and balanced.

What are consumers willing to spend more on, and how has the economy impacted pet spending?

The acquisition will expand PetMeds’ product offerings to include pet food, supplements and other wellness products.

According to Insuranks, US pet owners feel they spent more on their pets in 2022 compared to previous years.

The KSU-IGP educational event covered trends, nutrition requirements, ingredients, palatability, food safety, plant design, treat processing technologies and more.