The initiative aims to raise awareness of the importance of proper pet nutrition and expand the United States’ market access to the country. 

The association is focused on several initiatives all aimed to nurture the industry’s resiliency.  

The association plans to support the animal feed and pet food industries by focusing on regulatory practices, supply chain challenges, trade, sustainability and more.

According to data from the USDA’s FAS, the countries offer US pet food processors opportunities for international expansion. 

China, Vietnam and Brazil represent key opportunities contingent upon improved regulatory policies.

The American Feed Industry Association has applauded an updated health certificate for dry pet food exports to the country.

Entobel is constructing a new facility to offer sustainable ingredients for the aquaculture and pet food industries.

Trade policies around the globe offer chances for additional exports of US pet food products.

Dog and cat food exports grew in 2021, but the path forward is contingent on continued negotiations.

Opportunities and challenges for international trade in this sector.