According to the institute, renewable fuel standards would threaten pet and human food processors.

The institute has tapped leadership from Purina, Simmons, Hill’s, Champion and Freshpet.

This organization strives to keep the industry informed on changing regulations and legislation.

Doug McKalip will assume the role of chief agricultural negotiator at the USTR, and Alexis Taylor has been confirmed as undersecretary of trade and foreign agricultural affairs at the USDA.

According to the associations, a strike would further worsen inflation and the supply chain for the pet food industry.

Dana Waters has joined the institute as policy analyst.

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.

The supply of plant- and animal-based oil and fat ingredients for use in pet food is being threatened by government mandates.

With pandemic disruptions and increased demand, processors say long-term planning is key to navigating a supply chain in crisis.