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

The association appointed three new officers, 22 new board members and taps 13 people for its executive committee.

The European agency has updated its guidelines on marketing and recommending pet food products targeting specific health issues.

A joint study by Pet Food Institute, the North American Renderers Association and the Institute for Feed Education and Research shows pet food is stimulating the US agricultural economy.

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

Topics on the agenda include the transportation of bulk fats and oils, oxidation and rendering, controlling pathogens and environmental monitoring, among several others.

The American Pet Products Association released its latest pet spending data for 2019, with the pet food and treat category driving $36.9 billion of total sales.

Four leaders and two organizations were awarded for demonstrating outstanding leadership in the pet care space.

The organization explains required components and common variations of pet food labels in the US market.