A driver shortage, port congestion, labor and trade disputes, and other distribution snags all eventually lead to increased costs for consumers.

More specifically, it aims to address the American animal food industry’s dependence on vitamin and animo acid imports from China.

Parent company Colgate-Palmolive anticipates raw and packaging material costs to continue to rise in 2024.

According to the AFIA, foreign vitamin dependency and port disruptions are threatening US pet food exports.

Parent company General Mills is combatting consumer mobility, cautious spending and input cost inflation.

The association has detailed several hurdles for processors and how it will continue to support pet food and animal feed manufacturers.

The company reported dollar share gains for its core pet food and treat brands over the first quarter.

Four women founders of pet industry companies offer advice to emerging pet businesses.

A recent co-manufacturing partnership could be the light at the end of a long tunnel of supply chain disruptions.

The country’s decision to back out of the Black Sea Grain Initiative will likely create an even more constricted supply chain for the pet food and treat industry.