Steve Thomas has received the award from the American Feed Industry Association for his dedication to the pet food and animal feed industries.

The American Feed Industry Association details the slow and steady process of getting new ingredients recognized and approved.

Key topics and takeaways from this annual industry event.

An exclusive scoop on what to expect at this year’s conference from Louise Calderwood, director of regulatory affairs at the American Feed Industry Association.

The association has promoted Sarah Novak, who has served the AFIA for more than 15 years.

AFIA strives to support the animal nutrition industry in times of turbulence or calm.

The AFIA, NARA and PFI, among other organizations, have received funding through MAP and FMD programs.

The industry aims to overcome various production challenges, while also advancing sustainability.

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.

The 2023 PISC will be held from March 7 to 9 in Orlando.