Supply chain challenges, sustainability, alternative proteins and humanization are all priorities for this pet industry leader.

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

Inflated costs and supply chain disruptions continue to affect net pricing in pet and other categories.

According to the company, the disruptions are 10 times worse than ever.

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

The grocery chain has been forced to discontinue all its wet cat and dog food products amid supply chain disruptions.

The agency’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report details reduced supply, low production and high prices.

The industry survey reveals the challenges facing pet food manufacturers as they work to meet consumer demands for high-quality products.

The associations have signed a letter, among more than 130 industry stakeholders, urging Congress to ratify the America COMPETES Act.

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