Industry experts weighed in on “new normal” for food safety in pet food processing.

The two agencies have teamed up to the develop an employee health and food safety checklist for food processing operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pet companies and veterinarians alike are invited to take “mini-actions” in creating a better industry.

Three industry experts will weigh in on food safety standards, what has changed and what will become the “new normal” for pet food processors.

The association cited COVID-19 complications for canceling its 2020 program, and plans to take this opportunity to improve the program.

In the second volume of its “COVID-19 Pulse Study of Pet Ownership During the Pandemic,” the American Pet Products Association took a closer look at slowly shifting retail preferences for pet products.

APPA and PIDA have announced initial plans to provide educational sessions to Global Pet Expo 2021 attendees in its Global Learning Series, formerly known as Global Pet Expo Academy.

AFIA’s research institute is now accepting proposals for a comprehensive roadmap to help the industry identify opportunities in and improve its sustainability.

The association will present the award during its 2021 Pet Food Conference at IPPE in January.