PSC calling for a diverse, inclusive pet industry 07.29.2020 By Jordan Tyler The Pet Sustainability Coalition has partnered with WeSpire to launch a month-long campaign to help companies improve social equity.Read More
AAFCO annual meeting goes virtual 07.27.2020 By Jennifer Semple The Association of American Feed Control Officials annual meeting Aug. 5 – 7 will be virtual for the first time in its history.Read More
USDA appoints 2 AFIA leaders to trade advisory committees 07.21.2020 By Jordan Tyler Constance Cullman and Mallory Gaines are among 25 new members to serve on one of seven agricultural trade-focused committees led by the USDA and USTR.Read More
Gordon to retire after 43 years with NGFA 07.16.2020 By Holly Demaree-Saddler Randy Gordon, president and chief executive officer of the National Grain and Feed Association since 2012, will retire in March 2021.Read More
'New Era of Smarter Food Safety' to focus on tech, traceability, food safety culture 07.16.2020 By Erica Shaffer The agency has put forth a blueprint for creating a digital, transparent and safer food system by leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning and through other initiatives.Read More
FDA shares tentative plans to resume on-site inspections 07.14.2020 By Jordan Tyler FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn said domestic inspections may continue later this month, but still on a discretionary basis.Read More
Path clearing for US pet food exports 07.08.2020 By Jennifer Semple Recent improvements to registration and certification protocols are opening international markets to US pet food and treat exports.Read More
WPA launches virtual, year-round exhibition experience to connect brands with buyers 07.03.2020 By Jordan Tyler WPA365 is a virtual marketplace where pet food, treat and product brands can showcase products and connect with vendors and buyers digitally.Read More
European pet food sales reached $23.6 billion in 2019 07.02.2020 By Jordan Tyler The European Pet Food Industry Federation (FEDIAF) has released its latest data on the European pet food processing industry and pet ownership.Read More
Pet owners share COVID-19 sentiments around pet food, treat purchasing 07.01.2020 By Jordan Tyler The American Pet Products Association is tracking purchasing behavior and economic sentiments of the pet-owning population in the United States.Read More