Pet Food Institute

The U.S. #PetFood industry made notable strides in reclaiming its position in the international market in 2024, and growth continues amid potential 2025 challenges. Learn more about the outlook of U.S. pet food exports and how PFI is working alongside allied organizations and government partners from Dana Waters, PFI's Manager of International Affairs: https://lnkd.in/gR5nzNAg

The Pet Food Institute (PFI) has joined more than 100 U.S. food and agriculture companies and organizations in sending a letter of support to the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee for Luke J. Lindberg’s nomination to be the next Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the USDA. ? The letter, addressed to Committee Chair Office of U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-Ark.) and Ranking Member Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), urges the Committee and the U.S. Senate to promptly confirm Lindberg, who currently serves as President & CEO of South Dakota Trade. ? After exponential growth in #PetFood exports since 2020, U.S. dog and cat food products are now shipped to over 90 countries. As pets continue to be seen as valued members of families and pet owners seek to provide their pets with complete and balanced commercial pet food, significant opportunities continue to grow in international markets. PFI supports and engages with both U.S. and foreign governments to secure, maintain and expand access to critical markets worldwide.? https://lnkd.in/gGUq2gEG

PFI has been awarded $1.4 million in Market Access Program (MAP) funding by the USDA's USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) for 2025. PFI will use these funds to continue engaging in marketing activities across 10 Markets (18 countries) in 2025, to promote the safety and quality of U.S. #PetFood. “This funding will enable PFI to continue its commitment to promoting complete and balanced U.S.-made pet food to consumers around the world to help cats and dogs live long, healthy lives,” said Daniel Nat-Davies, PFI’s Vice President of Business Operations and Programs.? Read more: https://lnkd.in/gsEsKxxY

The Iditarod is officially underway! Learn about the unique, nutrient-dense diets that support these canine athletes throughout the 1,000-mile-long sled dog race from veterinarian and Iditarod volunteer Dr. Tonya Stephens.? https://lnkd.in/gTJEUGFk?

The Pet Food Institute (PFI) commends the confirmation of Jamieson Greer as U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). “With U.S. pet food exports reaching nearly $2.5 billion in 2024, Ambassador Greer’s appointment comes at a pivotal time of continued global expansion of the U.S. pet food industry.” - Dana Brooks, PFI President and CEO https://lnkd.in/gqDveZN9

Read the Pet Food Institute's statement from our President and CEO Dana Brooks on the $1 billion plan that was announced earlier today by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to fight the national avian influenza outbreak and stabilize egg prices. https://lnkd.in/eNmdEnUc

Pet food professionals responsible for their company’s product labels came together for an in-person workshop on Pet Food Label Modernization (PFLM) in Dallas, Texas. Attendees, which included regulatory staff, animal nutritionists and label designers, gained hands-on experience and discovered how these new regulations apply to their retail products, ensuring that their newly designed consumer labels adhere to PFLM requirements.? Learn more about PFLM on our website:?https://lnkd.in/guXv8DcY

Please join us in welcoming Allyson Baros-Kabler as our new Coordinator of Communications, Membership! Allyson will coordinate and execute communications strategies and work with PFI’s membership and partners to both amplify the pet food industry’s work and advocate for the issues most important to #PetFood makers. Learn more about Allyson: https://lnkd.in/gRthjCJM

PFI supports the Agriculture Export Promotion Act of 2025, which would provide the funding needed to promote US pet food on a global scale.

Pet Food Institute’s (PFI) Betsy Flores and Dana Waters were proud to attend this year’s International Production & Processing Expo, where they cohosted a USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) workshop session alongside allied industry associations.???? ? In its third year, the session has become a critical forum for industry and APHIS staff of varying levels to collaborate on challenges and solutions for a more efficient export process. ? Thank you to USDA APHIS for taking the time to engage critically with the industry and their commitment to improving the export process. ? Dana and Betsy also met with the newest Chairs and Vice Chairs of PFI’s International Trade Subcommittee, Jacob Wiggins of Barrett Pet Food Innovations, and Loretta Hunter of Nestlé Purina Petcare.