Trade policies around the globe offer chances for additional exports of US pet food products.

The association released its annual “Our Industry, Our Promise” report, detailing the state of the animal feed and pet nutrition industries.

With demand rising in CBD pet food products, pet food processors need to overcome a variety of efficacy and food safety hurdles.

The new amendment would dedicate $8 million in funding to the FDA’s CVM to help approve new ingredients for animal feed and pet food.

Deadline for nominations is Sept. 2.

Held in November, the conference will focus on sustainability in the animal feed industry.

AFIA's Louise Calderwood details complications in ingredient procurement, packaging sourcing, finding and retaining employees, managing freight, and possible risks due to livestock diseases.

The Act is expected to ease shipping disruptions on imports and exports of animal feed and pet foods.

The associations are urging the senate to confirm Biden’s nomination of Doug McKalip to chief agricultural negotiator of the USTR.

The pet and animal associations are urging the Biden administration to suspend, reduce or eliminate Section 301 and 232 tariffs.