The increase is expected to support the agricultural and rendering industries.

Amy Moulden will serve as director of operations and member relations for the association. 

Pet food and rendering industry members continue the alliance’s mission of collaborating to solve key issues. 

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.

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

The association joined others in urging the EPA to make changes to the current RFS standards.

The forum discussed how the animal feed and pet food industries are reutilizing food byproducts. 

Rhett Smith and B.J. Bench were awarded honors during the NARA Convention.

The two organizations, now operating under NARA, unveiled new, refreshed logos that contribute to NARA’s unified branding.