As the company nears its full capacity for pet food manufacturing, it is focused on high volume brands to meet increasing demand.

This means the animal food industry is advised to continue operations normally during the coronavirus outbreak in the United States.

Industry players are ensuring their supply chains are stronger than ever as the COVID-19 crisis causes food demand to skyrocket.

A joint statement from the World Organization for Animal Health and the World Veterinary Association highlight the necessity for veterinary offices around the world to stay open as COVID-19 develops.

The agency has modified its foreign inspection and FSMA guidelines during this time to ensure public safety and product safety.

Leading associations issued an open letter, signed by several pet retail executives, urging government officials to keep pet retail open for business.

During an empty time slot, suppliers, processors and retailers discussed the unfolding and potential business impacts of the epidemic.

Recent developments regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the US have put the event on hold until later this year, according to Kinship.

The Animal Health and Nutrition trade show was initially scheduled for March 24-26 in Bangkok, Thailand, but has been postponed

Companies operating and exporting products to China expect to be impacted by the outbreak, although it is largely unclear how severe the impacts will be yet.