USDA, USTR appoint new agricultural trade advisors 08.31.2023 By Kimberlie Clyma and Jordan Tyler Representatives from the Pet Food Institute, NARA and AFIA were included on the list of appointees.Read More
Preparation pays off 08.11.2023 By Kimberlie Clyma Processors need to get prepped for the upcoming PFLM changes in order to make a smooth transition.Read More
AAFCO approves new label regulations for pet food 07.31.2023 By Jordan Tyler It’s official — changes are coming for dog and cat food labels; here is what brands need to know.Read More
Podcast: Preparing the industry for pet food label modernization 07.19.2023 By Nicole Kerwin AAFCO’s Austin Therrell discusses the next steps for PFLM, details on implementation, and more.Read More
Agricultural associations support confirmation of new USDA deputy secretary 07.17.2023 By Rachael Oatman and Nicole Kerwin Xochitl Torres Small has been officially confirmed by the US Senate.Read More
Prioritizing on-pack transparency for pet food, treats 07.06.2023 By Allison Gibeson Processors evaluate their priorities when delivering on-pack messaging.Read More
USDA dedicates millions to fight future HPAI outbreaks 07.05.2023 By Ryan McCarthy, Jordan Tyler, and Nicole Kerwin According to the agency, the funding will help it stay on top of current and future outbreaks.Read More
Innovative FEED Act language overwhelmingly passes through Senate committee 06.20.2023 By Nicole Kerwin The AFIA has commended the Senate HELP Committee for voting in favor of a new amendment. Read More
New labeling requirements hope to modernize pet food packaging 06.20.2023 By Louise Calderwood The Association of American Feed Control Officials has finalized its new labeling requirements.Read More
EU establishes new labeling rules for organic pet foods 06.13.2023 By Nicole Kerwin Under the regulation, 95% of a product’s ingredients must be organic.Read More