Prioritizing on-pack transparency for pet food, treats 07.06.2023 By Allison Gibeson Processors evaluate their priorities when delivering on-pack messaging.Read More
USDA dedicates millions to fight future HPAI outbreaks 07.05.2023 By Ryan McCarthy, Jordan Tyler, and Nicole Kerwin According to the agency, the funding will help it stay on top of current and future outbreaks.Read More
Innovative FEED Act language overwhelmingly passes through Senate committee 06.20.2023 By Nicole Kerwin The AFIA has commended the Senate HELP Committee for voting in favor of a new amendment. Read More
New labeling requirements hope to modernize pet food packaging 06.20.2023 By Louise Calderwood The Association of American Feed Control Officials has finalized its new labeling requirements.Read More
EU establishes new labeling rules for organic pet foods 06.13.2023 By Nicole Kerwin Under the regulation, 95% of a product’s ingredients must be organic.Read More
Industry orgs backs new bill set to offer regulatory pathway for non-nutritive animal food products 06.13.2023 By Nicole Kerwin Under the Innovative FEED Act, animal food substances that do not carry nutritive benefits would be regulated as food additives instead of drugs.Read More
NGFA expresses support for new transportation bills 06.02.2023 By John Reidy The bills seek to address driver shortages and operational flexibility in the trucking industry.Read More
AAFCO expresses concern on PFI’s proposed federal pathway for pet food label reviews 06.02.2023 By Nicole Kerwin and Jordan Tyler According to the association, a federal system would harm the regulatory oversight of pet food products and ingredients.Read More
AFIA discusses regulatory issues, names new leadership at annual meeting 05.30.2023 By Nicole Kerwin The association met federal officials, advocated for industry issues and installed new leadership.Read More
Proposed tariffs threaten canned pet food 05.12.2023 By Nicole Kerwin According to new research, a 300% tariff on tinplate steel would prove disastrous to human food, pet food and other consumer goods industries.Read More