Pet Food Institute issued public comments to the USDA this month, detailing supply chain challenges that must be addressed to support the growing industry.
Concern grows over access by US agriculture exporters to international markets due to dysfunction and excessive costs levied by ocean container carriers.
Working with the US Department of Agriculture, Pet Food Institute will host educational events and consumer outreach campaigns to promote US pet food exports in 17 countries.
A joint report by AFIA’s Institute for Feed Education and Research, Pet Food Institute and the North American Renderers Association shows pet food production boosts the economy and reduces agriculture’s environmental footprint.