Alyssa Miller-Hurley has joined the association as senior director of government affairs.

David Meeker received the award for his decades of service to the rendering industry.

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

Sentiments for the US economy and pet spending continue to shift among US pet owners.

The Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association will now be known as UK Pet Food.

The council has sent a letter to the FDA, citing the safety of hemp seed for use in animal feed.

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

Dana Waters has joined the institute as policy analyst.

Research will look at how to maximize the sorghum crop and ingredient attributes for human food applications.

Sustainability, M&A, sensory responses, global trends and student research are all on the agenda for this year’s event.