Pet Food Institute, the Pet Food Association of Canada and the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association in the United Kingdom have published web resources to answer questions and reassure consumers.
Amy Tesinsky will oversee product development and production for the company, which expects to open its $50 million freeze-dried protein ingredient facility this fall.
The fresh pet food company opened its newest kitchen in Delaware last week, adding production shifts at locations across the United States and implementing safety precautions for pick-ups and deliveries.
Emphasizing the health of the supply chain, the US Food and Drug Administration provided broad-ranging guidance to the animal food industry in response to the pandemic.
The decision was made as the worsening COVID-19 pandemic causes increased restrictions on travel and business/social gatherings, which is expected to extend well into the year.
The company’s pet food manufacturing facility in New Jersey was not in compliance with some sanitation and cGMP standards, and some finished product tested positive for pathogens.