The Pet Food Institute and our members, who make the vast majority of all U.S. pet food and treat products, are committed to helping dogs and cats live long and healthy lives. As the voice of U.S. pet food makers for more than 60 years, we provide factual information about pet food and treat safety, nutrition, and health to pet lovers, and advocate for a transparent, science-based regulatory environment for our members.
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PFI’s Dana Waters and Betsy Flores visited our member Primal Pet Foods today!
A special thank you to Pet Food Institute member, Primal Pet Foods, for hosting us at their Abilene, TX facility for a quick visit! It’s always a pleasure to learn more about their innovative products. The staff at this facility was so welcoming and kind to show us around and explain the hard work and care that goes into making Primal’s products.
Daniel Nat-Davies, PFI VP of Business Operations and Programs, recently visited Bogota, Columbia as part of our work with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Market Access Program (MAP). On this trip, he and PFI representatives in Columbia participated in Expopet 2024 andattended the US Agribusiness reception, meeting with several importers and other valuable contacts about promoting US pet food in Columbia. He also visited local pet stores According to local experts, a staggering 75% of households in Columbia have a pet! Learn more about PFI's market access programs: https://lnkd.in/gZbJ8-zt
Congratulations to GAPFA on their 10th?anniversary! A decade of serving the pet food industry and supporting our pets.
As we mark GAPFA’s 10th anniversary, we are proud to look back on a decade of commitment, collaboration, and key milestones that have helped advance the pet food industry worldwide. Since its establishment in 2014, GAPFA has dedicated itself to supporting the health and well-being of dogs and cats while promoting the many benefits of sharing life with them. As we look back on a decade of GAPFA, we also celebrate the opportunities of collaboration and shared expertise that lay ahead! Read the full statement on our website ??https://lnkd.in/db543YwK #GAPFA #PetFood
Learn more about PFI’s work around the world from our Manager of International Affairs, Dana Waters.
Pet Food Institute is actively involved in two USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) market access programs to increase and promote exports of U.S. pet food to other countries. Read the article below to learn more about the RAPP and MAP programs!
Did you miss our webinar series on Pet Food Label Modernization (PFLM)? PFI has committed to informing and educating pet food makers about the label requirements changes laid out in the AAFCO model regulations published this past January. Recordings of all five sessions, conducted by pet food makers for #PetFood makers, can be found here: https://lnkd.in/guXv8DcY
PFI's Dana Brooks and Daniel Nat-Davies travelled to Mexico as part of the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Market Access Program (MAP), where they attended the Leon Veterinary Congress - Mexico's largest veterinary event of the year. This event was a wonderful opportunity for PFI to meet with various stakeholders, especially veterinarians and vet students who are instrumental in recommending #PetFood to pet owners that will provide them with the best nutrition available to help them live long and happy lives. PFI also sponsored a veterinary lecture conducted by Dr. Gerado Garza on the topic of feline triditis.? While in Mexico, our representatives also met with trade associations (AMASCOTA and CONAFAB), where pertinent pet food issues were discussed. Learn more about MAP: https://lnkd.in/gZbJ8-zt
The human-animal bond is a powerful connection that is universal across countries and cultures. In fact, 92% of pet owners from around the world say there’s no reason they would ever be convinced to give up their pet, and 76% would make major life changes for their pets.? ? On International Human-Animal Bond Day, learn from our friends at Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) about the many ways in which pets can help us lead healthier, happier lives: https://lnkd.in/gRRsFH9t
Don't miss the last session in our Pet Food Label Modernization (PFLM) educational program! Join this free online session created for #PetFood professionals, by pet food professionalsat 3 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Nov. 13. https://lnkd.in/gGk8QfmU
PFI is proud to co-host this event with American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) and North American Renderers Association (NARA) for the third time. We encourage all #PetFood manufacturers that export or are planning to export to attend this program Jan. 28-30, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia.
The role government inspection services play in animal food product facility inspections and trade will be the focus of an educational session in conjunction with the International Processing & Production Expo planned Jan. 28-30, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia, US. The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is collaborating with the Pet Food Institute and the North American Renderers Association for the program that will examine the role of the Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the US Department of Agriculture. → https://ow.ly/1slg50TTmqi #agriculture #agribusiness #grain #animalnutrition #foodsafety
Kelly Kanaras, PFI Director of Communications and Membership, is promoting US pet food and the importance of proper pet nutrition in The Bahamas as part of the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Market Access Program (MAP).
Amazing day promoting U.S. pet food and showcasing some of the dogs available for adoption at the Bahamas Humane Society. As part of USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Market Access Program, I traveled to Nassau for a puppy bowl. The attendees got to see adorable adoptable puppies play with soccer balls and other toys, kids competing in obstacle courses, a Bahamas K9 police demonstration, and heard from PFI in-country reps and me about adoptable animals and the importance of proper care (including nutrition) to provide their furry family members with a long, healthy life.