This non-profit pet organization strives to support the industry, offering education, research and networking.

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.

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.

Canada’s proximity to the United States and high pet ownership rate could help advance US pet food exports to the next level.

The association is urging the CVM to update the policy under which functional feed ingredients are regulated as animal drugs.

The SMART Act aims to increase funding, therefore expanding trade for US agricultural and pet food industries.

The USDA has highlighted key opportunities in Taiwan, Spain, Portugal and the Philippines.

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

According to the Thai Pet Food Trade Association, the country became the world’s third largest pet food exporter in 2021.